Arkansas Activities Association

Arkansas Activities Association

Abbreviation	AAA
Formation	1904
Legal status	Association
Purpose	Athletic/Educational
Headquarters	3920 Richards Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72117
Region served	Arkansas
Membership	300+ schools
Official language	English
Executive Director	Lance Taylor
Affiliations	National Federation of State High School Associations
Staff	14
Website	www.ahsaa.org
Remarks	[phone]

The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) is the primary sanctioning body for high school sports in state of Arkansas. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association and 22 Christian schools who belong to the Heartland Christian Athletic Association , are included in membership.

The Arkansas Activities Association, or "AAA," was founded in 1904 by seven high schools and colleges and was called the "Arkansas State Athletic Association." In 1912, the high schools separated from the colleges and became the "Arkansas Athletics Association." Membership increased rapidly, and eventually the name of the organization was changed to the "Arkansas Activities Association". ^[1]

The following member organizations exist within AAA:

• Athletic Directors: Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association (AHSAAA)
• Coaches: Arkansas High School Coaches Association (AHSCA)
• Officials: Arkansas Officials Association (AOA)

History

Prior to integration of public schools, the AAA only governed the activities of white schools. Until 1961, the association required special permission before an integrated school could compete with an all-white school, even in band. The first AAA-sanctioned meeting between a predominantly white school and a black school occurred October 28, 1966 between Little Rock Central High School and Little Horace Mann. Some integrated schools were admitted to the AAA by 1966, and all of the African-American schools were admitted to the AAA in 1967, but maintained separate districts. This resulted in a situation in which all-black Stuttgart Holman was to play partially integrated Pine Bluff Southeast, which had been admitted to the AAA in 1966, for the African-American championship. The AAA refused to allow the title game to take place, on the grounds that Holman was not a member of the association. In 1968 the districts were realigned to include black and white schools in the same districts. ^[2]

Sanctioned sports

The AAA currently governs a total of 12 sports: ^[3]

Fall Bowling (Boys/Girls) Cheer / Dance (Girls/Co-Ed) Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Football Golf (Boys/Girls) Volleyball (Girls)

Winter Basketball (Boys/Girls) Swimming and diving (Boys/Girls) Wrestling (Boys/Girls)

Spring Baseball (Boys) Soccer (Boys/Girls) Softball (Girls) Tennis (Boys/Girls) Track and field (Boys/Girls)

Other activities

Although the word "activities" is used in the name, the AAA is directly responsible only for interscholastic athletics. Other activities, including music, forensics, and spirit groups, are governed by their own associations affiliated with yet not part of the AAA, who is only responsible for sanctioning the events. These associations usually adopt the AAA's means of determining eligibility as well as its size classifications seen below, but regional classifications and means of organizing events are left only to their respective associations.

The AAA maintains affiliations with several non-sporting activities associations. These associations generally use AAA guidelines regarding a student's eligibility to participate.

• Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association (ACTAA) — a professional non-profit organization that serves the students and teachers of Oral Communication, Debate, Forensic Activities, Theatre, and Dance in Arkansas. ACTAA is affiliated with the Arkansas District of the National Forensics League.
• Arkansas Association of Student Councils (AASC) — an organization that support student government and Student Council activities; affiliated with National Association of Student Councils (NASC).
• Arkansas Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (AR JSHS) — annual event that is designed to challenge and engage students (Grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Individual students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers.
• Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association (ASBOA) — supports students and educators with competitions in a variety of marching band, jazz band, and orchestra.
• Arkansas Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) & Arkansas Journalism Advisors Association (AJAA) — provides students and educators with resources, competitions and programs focused on yearbook, newspaper, photography and digital media.
• Arkansas FFA — chartered in 1928 and serves as state organization within the National FFA Organization.

Organization

The AAA organizes its member schools by 3-year average daily membership (ADM) in grades 10-12 every two years. Each classification is organized by rank, as opposed to a minimum threshold, to maintain consistent numbers for each class.

Classifications

Since 2006, the schools have been organized as follows.

• Class 7A (16 largest schools)
• Class 6A (next 16 largest schools)
• Class 5A (next 32 largest schools)
• Class 4A (next 48 largest schools that sponsor football ("football schools"), as well as all non-football schools within range)
• Class 3A (same means as Class 4A)
• Class 2A (next 48 largest schools and remainder of football schools)
• Class 1A (all remaining schools)

The means of placing private schools within these classifications have become a key issue in Arkansas. Prior to 2002, only single-gender schools would have its enrollment altered, in this case by doubling the reported enrollment. In 2002, the enrollments reported by private schools was multiplied by 1.35. In 2006, that multiplier was increased to 1.75. Starting in 2008, the multiplier will be dropped altogether, and each private school will be placed one classification above where the enrollment would otherwise place the school. In 2012, enrollment for private schools that were segregated were combined (for example, Catholic High School for Boys with Mount Saint Mary Academy (for Girls)).

Within each classification, the schools are further grouped into conferences, each with 6-8 schools apiece. In Classes 7A-5A, the conferences are named according to directional region (i.e. 7A-West, 6A-Central, 5A-Southeast). In the smaller classes, the conferences are named according to the activity district number which the conference is centrally located (a class 4A conference in western Arkansas would be the 4A-4 conference). In smaller classes, there can be more than one conference within an activity district. These are further named according to directional area (a pair of class 2A conferences in southwest Arkansas would be the 2A-7 West and 2A-7 East). Classes 3A and 2A group conferences for football and basketball separately (Mountainburg is in Conference 3A-1 for football and 3A-4 for basketball). Finally, sports with limited sponsorship, such as soccer and swimming, have their own conferences between the participants. These special conferences often transcend multiple classes.

From 2010 to 2016, the rules for 7A and 6A classification for football were changed. The divisions still compete in separate playoffs, but two regional conferences that have previously been exclusive to 7A or 6A now have a mix of 7A and 6A schools so as to save on transportation expenses during the regular season.

Conferences

For purposes of clarity, the activity districts with regions covered are as follows.

• District 1 (northwest Arkansas)
• District 2 (north central Arkansas)
• District 3 (northeast Arkansas)
• District 4 (west Arkansas)
• District 5 (central Arkansas)
• District 6 (east Arkansas)
• District 7 (southwest Arkansas)
• District 8 (southeast Arkansas)

The AAA has changed both the names and means of these classifications over time.

• Prior to 1977, the classes ranged from Class AAAA to Class C, with AAAA including the 8 largest schools in Arkansas. In 1977, the first "class shift" added an "A" to each class, and references to Class C were removed.
• In 1983, Class AAAAA merged into and was renamed Class AAAA, with all other classes relatively consistent.
• In 1998, the state witnessed the second "class shift", this time removing all references to Class B.
• In 2006, Class AAAAA was split in half, and Classes AAA and AA, both with over 70 schools each, were reorganized into three smaller classes. At first, the largest class was called Class AAAAAAA. The current naming conventions, changing the reference to 7A, were adopted soon after.

Prior to 2006, the activity district number was placed in front of the class for conference names (i.e. 4AAA, 7AA-East). These naming conventions changed as well, but many local media outlets still placed the district number before the class (3-4A instead of 4A-3). Prior to this, a few outlets mixed prior references to new ones (some newspapers in western Arkansas made references to the 4AAA-West, yet such a conference never existed). ^[4]

Class 7A

The following conferences exist within the 7A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

Central Bryant Hornets Cabot Panthers Catholic Rockets / Mt. St. Mary's Belles Little Rock Central Tigers Conway Wampus Cats North Little Rock Charging Wildcats Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies Fort Smith Southside Mavericks

West Bentonville Tigers Bentonville West Wolverines Fayetteville Purple Bulldogs Har-Ber Wildcats Heritage War Eagles Rogers Mountaineers Springdale Bulldogs Van Buren Pointers

Class 6A

The following conferences exist within the 6A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

East Jacksonville Titans Jonesboro Golden Hurricanes Little Rock Hall Warriors Marion Patriots Mountain Home Bombers Pine Bluff Zebras Searcy Lions West Memphis Blue Devils

West Benton Panthers El Dorado Wildcats Greenwood Bulldogs Lake Hamilton Wolves Russellville Cyclones Sheridan Yellowjackets Siloam Springs Panthers (Texarkana) Arkansas Razorbacks

Class 5A

The following conferences exist within the 5A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

East Batesville Pioneers Blytheville Chickasaws Forrest City Mustangs Greene County Tech Golden Eagles Nettleton Raiders Paragould Rams Valley View Blazers Wynne Yellowjackets

West Alma Airedales Clarksville Panthers Farmington Cardinals Greenbrier Panthers Harrison Golden Goblins Maumelle Hornets Morrilton Devil Dogs Vilonia Eagles

Central Beebe Badgers J. A. Fair War Eagles Little Rock Christian Warriors McClellan Crimson Lions Mills Comets Little Rock Parkview Patriots Pulaski Academy Bruins Sylvan Hills Bears

South Camden Fairview Cardinals De Queen Leopards Hope Bobcats Hot Springs Trojans Hot Springs Lakeside Rams Magnolia Panthers Watson Chapel Wildcats White Hall Bulldogs

Class 4A

The following conferences exist within the 4A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

Region 1 Berryville Bobcats Gentry Pioneers Gravette Lions Huntsville Eagles Lincoln Wolves Pea Ridge Blackhawks Prairie Grove Tigers Shiloh Christian Saints Region 2 Arkansas Baptist Eagles Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs E-Stem Mets (BB) Heber Springs Panthers Helena-West Helena Central Cougars Lonoke Jackrabbits Riverview Raiders Southside–Batesville Southerners Stuttgart Ricebirds

Region 3 Brookland Bearcats Cave City Cavemen Gosnell Pirates Harrisburg Hornets Highland Rebels Pocahontas Redskins Trumann Wildcats Jonesboro Westside Warriors Region 4 Booneville Bearcats Dardanelle Sand Lizards Dover Pirates Ozark Hillbillies Pottsville Apaches Subiaco Academy Trojans Waldron Bulldogs West Fork Tigers

Region 7 Arkadelphia Badgers Ashdown Panthers Bauxite Miners Fountain Lake Cobras Malvern Leopards Mena Bearcats Nashville Scrappers Joe T. Robinson Senators Region 8 Crossett Eagles DeWitt Dragons Dollarway Cardinals Dumas Bobcats Hamburg Lions Monticello Billies Star City Bulldogs Warren Lumberjacks

Class 3A

The conference membership within the 3A Classification are adjusted for schools that do not field a football team. The following conferences exist within the 3A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

Football Region 1 Clinton Yellowjackets Elkins Elks Green Forest Tigers Greenland Pirates Marshall Bobcats Melbourne Bearkatz Mountain View Yellowjackets Yellville–Summit Panthers Region 2 Bald Knob Bulldogs Barton Bears Cedar Ridge Timberwolves Episcopal Collegiate Wildcats Harding Academy Wildcats Lee Trojans Mayflower Eagles Rose Bud Ramblers Region 3 Corning Bobcats Hoxie Mustangs Manila Lions Newport Greyhounds Osceola Seminoles Piggott Mohawks Rivercrest Colts Walnut Ridge Bobcats Region 4 Atkins Red Devils Cedarville Pirates Charleston Tigers Lamar Warriors Mansfield Tigers Paris Eagles Perryville Mustangs Two Rivers Gators Region 5 Bismarck Lions Centerpoint Knights Glen Rose Beavers Gurdon Go-Devils Haskell Harmony Grove Cardinals Horatio Lions Jessieville Lions Prescott Curley Wolves Region 6 Drew Central Pirates Fordyce Redbugs Fouke Panthers Genoa Central Dragons Junction City Dragons Lakeside Lake Village Beavers McGehee Owls Smackover Buckaroos

Basketball Region 1 West Cedarville Pirates Charleston Tigers Elkins Elks Greenland Pirates Haas Hall Mastiffs Mansfield Tigers Region 1 East Bergman Panthers Clinton Yellowjackets Green Forest Tigers Marshall Bobcats Melbourne Bearkatz Mountain View Tigers Valley Springs Tigers Yellville–Summit Panthers Region 2 Bald Knob Bulldogs Barton Bears Cedar Ridge Timberwolves Harding Academy Wildcats KIPP: Delta Prep Lee Trojans Newport Greyhounds Tuckerman Bulldogs Region 3 Corning Bobcats Hoxie Mustangs Manila Lions Osceola Seminoles Piggott Mohawks Rivercrest Colts Riverside Rebels Walnut Ridge Bobcats Region 4 Atkins Red Devils Jessieville Lions Lamar Warriors Paris Eagles Perryville Mustangs Two Rivers Gators Region 5 Bismarck Lions Episcopal Collegiate Wildcats Glen Rose Beavers Haskell Harmony Grove Cardinals LISA Academy Jaguars Mayflower Eagles Rose Bud Ramblers Region 7 Centerpoint Knights Cossatot River Eagles Fouke Panthers Genoa Central Dragons Gurdon Go-Devils Horatio Lions Prescott Curley Wolves Region 8 Drew Central Pirates Fordyce Redbugs Junction City Dragons Lakeside Lake Village Beavers McGehee Owls Smackover Buckaroos

Class 2A

The conference membership within the 2A Classification are adjusted for schools that do not field a football team. The following conferences exist within the 2A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

Football Region 3 Cross County Thunderbirds Earle Bulldogs East Poinsett County Warriors KIPP: Blytheville Prep Midland Mustangs Marked Tree Indians Rector Cougars Salem Greyhounds Region 4 Danville Little Johns Decatur Bulldogs Hackett Hornets J. D. Leftwich Rattlers Lavaca Golden Arrows Mountainburg Dragons Western Yell County Wolverines Johnson County Westside Rebels Region 5 Bigelow Panthers Conway Christian Eagles Cutter–Morning Star Eagles England Lions Hector Wildcats Magnet Cove Panthers Poyen Indians Quitman Bulldogs Region 6 Augusta Red Devils Brinkley Tigers Carlisle Bisons Clarendon Lions Des Arc Eagles Hazen Hornets Marvell Mustangs McCrory Jaguars Palestine–Wheatley Patriots Region 7 Dierks Outlaws Foreman Gators Lafayette County Cougars Mineral Springs Hornets Mount Ida Lions Mountain Pine Red Devils Murfreesboro Rattlers Spring Hill Bears Region 8 Bearden Bears Hampton Bulldogs Camden Harmony Grove Hornets Hermitage Hustlin' Hermits Parkers Chapel Trojans Rison Wildcats Strong Bulldogs Woodlawn Bears

Basketball Region 2 Buffalo Island Central Mustangs Cotter Warriors East Poinsett County Warriors Flippin Bobcats Marked Tree Indians Marmaduke Greyhounds Salem Greyhounds Sloan–Hendrix Greyhounds Region 3 Augusta Red Devils Brinkley Tigers Carlisle Bisons Clarendon Lions Cross County Thunderbirds Des Arc Eagles Earle Bulldogs Hazen Hornets McCrory Jaguars Palestine–Wheatley Patriots Region 4 West Arkansas Arts Academy Danville Little Johns Eureka Springs Highlanders Hackett Hornets J. D. Leftwich Rattlers Lavaca Golden Arrows Mountainburg Dragons Johnson County Westside Rebels Region 4 East Bigelow Panthers Conway Christian Eagles England Lions Hector Wildcats Jacksonville Lighthouse School Pangburn Tigers Quitman Bulldogs St. Joseph Bulldogs White County Central Bears 7 West Blevins Hornets Caddo Hills Indians Cutter–Morning Star Eagles Foreman Gators Magnet Cove Panthers Mountain Pine Red Devils Murfreesboro Rattlers Poyen Indians 7 East Bearden Bears Camden Harmony Grove Hornets Lafayette County Cougars Parkers Chapel Trojans Rison Wildcats Spring Hill Bears

Class 1A

The following conferences exist within the 1A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

1 West County Line Indians Hartford Hustlers Mulberry Yellowjackets Oark Hornets Scranton Rockets St. Paul Saints Western Yell County Wolverines 1 Northwest Alpena Leopards Decatur Bulldogs Haas Hall: Bentonville Kingston Yellowjackets Lead Hill Tigers Omaha Eagles 1 East Bruno–Pyatt Patriots Deer Antlers Jasper Pirates Mount Judea Eagles St. Joe Wildcats Western Grove Warriors

2 North Calico Rock Pirates Hillcrest Screamin' Eagles Izard County Cougars Mammoth Spring Bears Norfork Panthers Viola Longhorns 2 South Bradford Eagles Concord Pirates Midland Mustangs Rural Special Rebels Shirley Blue Devils South Side Bee Branch Hornets Timbo Tigers Greers Ferry West Side Eagles

3 East Armorel Tigers Bay Yellowjackets Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons KIPP: Blytheville Prep Maynard Tigers Rector Cougars Ridgefield Christian Warriors 5 North Abundant Life Owls Academics Plus Falcons Avilla Christian Academy Guy–Perkins Thunderbirds LISA Academy North Jaguars Marvell Mustangs Mount Vernon–Enola Warhawks Nemo Vista Red Hawks Sacred Heart Rebels Wonderview Daredevils

7 West Acorn Tigers Dierks Outlaws Kirby Trojans Mineral Springs Hornets Mount Ida Lions Oden Timberwolves Umpire Wildcats 7 East Bradley Bears Emerson Pirates Nevada Blue Jays Ouachita Warriors Taylor Tigers 8 East Dermott Rams Hampton Bulldogs Hermitage Hustlin' Hermits Sparkman Raiders Strong Bulldogs Woodlawn Bears

State championships

Academic competitions

The state's Quiz Bowl competitions are organized by the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association (AGQBA) as sanctioned by the AAA.

List of Arkansas state high school quiz bowl champions

Each spring, the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association holds the state tournament finals for each classification. These matches are broadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).

7A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2019	Little Rock Central	Conway
2018	Conway	Fayetteville
2017	Conway	Cabot
2016	Fayetteville	Conway
2015	Conway	Fort Smith Southside
2014	Fort Smith Southside	Cabot
2013	Fort Smith Southside	ASMSA
2012	ASMSA	Conway
2011	Cabot	Fort Smith Southside
2010	Fort Smith Southside	Little Rock Central
2009	Little Rock Catholic	Fort Smith Northside
2008	Little Rock Central	Cabot
2007	Fort Smith Southside	Cabot

(Prior to 2006-2007 school year Arkansas had only five classification divisions.)

6A classification

2020	Springdale	Runner-up
2019	Russellville	Greenwood
2018	Russellville	Greenwood
2017	Russellville	Benton
2016	Russellville	Sheridan
2015	Benton	Russellville
2014	Benton	Greenwood
2013	Searcy	Benton
2012	Benton	Little Rock Parkview
2011	Little Rock Parkview	Benton
2010	Little Rock Parkview	Watson Chapel
2009	Benton	Watson Chapel
2008	Little Rock Parkview	Benton
2007	Little Rock Parkview	Benton

(Prior to 2006-2007 school year Arkansas had only five classification divisions.)

5A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2019	De Queen	Morrilton
2018	Little Rock Christian	Pulaski Academy
2017	Harrison	Nettleton
2016	Little Rock Christian	Harrison
2015	Morrilton	Little Rock Christian
2014	Watson Chapel	Morrilton
2013	Watson Chapel	Little Rock Christian
2012	Watson Chapel	Huntsville
2011	Watson Chapel	Huntsville
2010	Morrilton	Little Rock Mills
2009	Morrilton	Little Rock Christian
2008	Little Rock Christian	Morrilton
2007	Morrilton	Little Rock Christian
2006	Cabot	Fort Smith Southside
2005	Benton	Fort Smith Southside
2004	Fort Smith Northside	Fort Smith Southside
2003	batesville	Little Rock Catholic
2002	Fort Smith Northside	Little Rock Catholic
2001	Fort Smith Northside	Benton
2000	Fort Smith Northside	Benton

4A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2019	Arkadelphia	Monticello
2018	Huntsville	Hamburg
2017	Huntsville	Highland
2016	Subiaco Academy	Brookland
2015	Subiaco Academy	Hamburg
2014	Arkadelphia	Maumelle
2013	Subiaco Academy	Gravette
2012	Nashville	Subiaco Academy
2011	Farmington	Subiaco Academy
2010	Malvern	Huntsville
2009	Subiaco Academy	Malvern
2008	Huntsville	Subiaco Academy
2007	Hamburg	Pocahontas
2006	Malvern	Morrilton
2005	Morrilton	Huntsville
2004	Vilonia	Morrilton
2003	Morrilton	Vilonia
2002	Morrilton	Watson Chapel
2001	Morrilton	Watson Chapel
2000	Watson Chapel	Morrilton

3A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2019	Mountain View	Centerpoint
2018	Centerpoint	Haas Hall-Fayetteville
2017	Haas Hall-Fayetteville	Centerpoint
2016	Haas Hall-Fayetteville	Episcopal Collegiate
2015	Episcopal Collegiate	Centerpoint
2014	Episcopal Collegiate	Fountain Lake
2013	Episcopal Collegiate	Fountain Lake
2012	Centerpoint	Episcopal Collegiate
2011	Episcopal Collegiate	Arkansas Baptist
2010	Episcopal Collegiate	Centerpoint
2009	Episcopal Collegiate	Centerpoint
2008	Bauxite	Episcopal Collegiate
2007	Episcopal Collegiate	Salem
2006	Dardanelle	Nashville
2005	Little Rock Christian	Dardanelle
2004	Dardanelle	Pulaski Academy
2003	Dardanelle	Pulaski Academy
2002	Huntsville	Bald Knob
2001	Bald Knob	Huntsville
2000	Bald Knob	Huntsville

2A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2019	Haas Hall Fayetteville	Haas Hall Bentonville
2018	Conway Christian	Rison
2017	Conway Christian	Cotter
2016	Hazen	Conway Christian
2015	Conway Christian	Hazen
2014	Cedar Ridge	Hazen
2013	Conway Christian	Cedar Ridge
2012	Cedar Ridge	Gurdon
2011	Murfreesboro	Gurdon
2010	Murfreesboro	Magazine
2009	Melbourne	Cutter Morningstar
2008	Woodlawn	Parkers Chapel
2007	Walnut Ridge	Gillett
2006	Episcopal Collegiate	Centerpoint
2005	Walnut Ridge	Centerpoint
2004	Cutter Morningstar	Centerpoint
2003	Cutter Morningstar	Little Rock Christian
2002	Cutter Morningstar	Izard County Consolidated
2001	Centerpoint	Izard County Consolidated
2000	Centerpoint	Walnut Ridge

1A classification

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2023	Norfork	Sacred Heart
2022	Haas Hall Rogers	Norfork
2021	Haas Hall Springdale	Haas Hall Rogers
2019	Norfork	Izard County Consolidated
2018	Haas Hall Bentonville	Norfork
2017	Norfork	Haas Hall Bentonville
2016	Norfork	LISA Academy North
2015	Sacred Heart	Mount Vernon-Enola
2014	Haas Hall	LISA Academy North
2013	Haas Hall	Alpena
2012	Haas Hall	eStem
2011	Norfork	Ridgefield Christian
2010	Sacred Heart	South Side Bee Branch
2009	Haas Hall	Academics Plus
2008	Haas Hall	LISA Academy
2007	Alpena	Haas Hall
2006	Van Cove	Haas Hall
2005	Scranton	Van Cove
2004	Van Cove	Lead Hill
2003	Sulphur Rock	Van Cove
2002	Armorel	Little Rock Christian
2001	Walnut Valley Christian	Delight
2000	Walnut Valley Christian	Delight

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Fall sports

List of Arkansas state high school football champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school football champions

To decide a winner of each classification, each conference sends the top 4 teams within them to attend the state playoffs. All number 1 seed schools get a first round bye. The playoffs are in a single elimination tournament that decides the best teams in a classification. Rounds are played weekly until two teams remain in the tournament. The two remaining teams will play at a set location to decide the state champion in the classification. These rules for playoffs apply to football only.

List of Arkansas state high school volleyball champions

• 2023 - Fayetteville (8), Benton (3), Brookland (5), Baptist Prep (2), Mansfield (8)
• 2022 - Fayetteville (7), Benton (2), Brookland (4), Baptist Prep, Mansfield (7)
• 2021 – Fayetteville (6), Little Rock Christian, Valley View (16), Paris (5), Mansfield (6)
• 2020 – Fayetteville (5), Greenwood (3), Valley View (15), Hackett (2), Mansfield (5)
• 2019 – Bentonville (6), Jonesboro (14), Valley View (14), Episcopal Collegiate, Hackett
• 2018 – Conway (2), Jonesboro (13), Valley View (13), Paris (4), Crowley’s Ridge (7)
• 2017 – Fayetteville (4), Greenwood (2), Valley View (12), Shiloh Christian (2), Paris (3)
• 2016 – Fayetteville (3), Jonesboro (12), Valley View (11), Brookland (3), Paris (2)
• 2015 – Fayetteville (2), Marion (3), Valley View (10), Shiloh Christian, Paris
• 2014 – Bentonville (5), Russellville (4), Paragould (2) Mena, Mansfield (4)
• 2013 – FS Southside (8), Jonesboro (11), Paragould, Valley View (9), Mansfield (3)
• 2012 – Fayetteville, Russellville (3), Nettleton (3), Valley View (8), Mansfield (2)
• 2011 – Bentonville (4), Marion (2), Greenwood, Valley View (7), Harding Academy
• 2010 – Bentonville (3), Marion, Nettleton (2), Valley View (6), Crowley's Ridge Academy (6)
• 2009 – FS Southside (7), Benton, Siloam Springs (7), Jonesboro Westside (6), Mansfield
• 2008 – Bentonville (2), Jonesboro (10), Siloam Springs (6), Valley View (5), Lavaca
• 2007 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs (5), Jonesboro Westside (5), Brookland (2)
• 2006 – FS Southside (6), Jonesboro (9), Siloam Springs (4), Valley View (4), Brookline
• 2005 – Russellville (7), Siloam Springs (3), Valley View (3)
• 2004 – FS Southside (5), Siloam Springs (2), Valley View (2)
• 2003 – FS Southside (4), Morrilton (2), Valley View
• 2002 – Jonesboro (8), Morrilton, Crowley's Ridge (5)
• 2001 – Jonesboro (7), Siloam Springs, Jonesboro Westside (4)
• 2000 – FS Southside (3), Harrison, Crowley's Ridge (4)
• 1999 – FS Southside (2), Crowley's Ridge (3)
• 1998 – Conway, Crowley's Ridge (2)
• 1997 – FS Southside, Crowley's Ridge
• 1996 – Jonesboro (6), Harrisburg (4)
• 1995 – Jonesboro (5), Harrisburg (3)
• 1994 – Jonesboro (4), Jonesboro Westside (3)
• 1993 – Mount St. Mary (2), Harrisburg (2)
• 1992 – Jonesboro (3), Jonesboro Westside (2)
• 1991 – North Little Rock, Harrisburg
• 1990 – Cabot (2), Arkadelphia (7)
• 1989 – Cabot, Arkadelphia (6)
• 1988 – Mount St. Mary, Arkadelphia (5)
• 1987 – Jonesboro (2), Nettleton
• 1986 – LR Central, Arkadelphia (4)
• 1985 – Texarkana, Arkadelphia (3)
• 1984 – West Helena Central (4), Arkadelphia (2)
• 1983 – West Helena Central (3), Jonesboro Westside
• 1982 – Russellville (2), Arkadelphia
• 1981 – Russellville, Morrilton
• 1980 – West Helena Central (2), Magnolia (2)
• 1979 – Jonesboro, Magnolia
• 1978 – West Helena Central, Ashdown
• 1977 – Sylvan Hills, Mountain Home (2)
• 1976 – Mountain Home

List of Arkansas state high school girls cross country champions

The following is a (fall sport) list of Arkansas state champions in girls cross country:

• 2016 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Quitman
• 2015 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Pottsville, Genoa Central, Trinity Christian
• 2014 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Ozark, Genoa Central, Trinity Christian
• 2013 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Acorn
• 2012 – Rogers Heritage, Lake Hamilton, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Melbourne, Acorn
• 2011 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, De Queen, Harding Academy, Acorn
• 2010 – Rogers, Van Buren, Batesville, De Queen, Rose Bud, Acorn
• 2009 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, Batesville, Shiloh Christian, Elkins, Trinity Christian
• 2008 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, Batesville, De Queen, Elkins, Des Arc
• 2007 – Rogers, Mountain Home, Batesville, Heber Springs, Green Forest, Des Arc
• 2006 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Batesville, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, West Side GF
• 2005 – Rogers, Batesville, Heber Springs, Genoa Central
• 2004 – Bentonville, Batesville, Heber Springs, Harding Academy
• 2003 – Rogers, Harrison, De Queen, LR Lutheran
• 2002 – Bryant, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Harding Academy
• 2001 – Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Harding Academy
• 2000 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Harding Academy
• 1999 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Decatur
• 1998 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Shiloh Christian
• 1997 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Shiloh Christian
• 1996 – Fayetteville, Harrison, Eureka Springs, DeValls Bluff
• 1995 – Bryant, Harrison, Shiloh Christian
• 1994 – FS Southside, Harrison, Shiloh Christian
• 1993 – Rogers, Harrison, Glenwood
• 1992 – Rogers, Vilonia, Eureka Springs
• 1991 – Rogers, Vilonia, Eureka Springs
• 1990 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Eureka Springs
• 1989 – Rogers, Batesville, Eureka Springs
• 1988 – Fayetteville, Batesville, Caddo Hills
• 1987 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Altus-Denning
• 1986 – Conway, Lake Hamilton, Lamar
• 1985 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Lamar
• 1984 – Rogers, Vilonia, DeValls Bluff
• 1983 – Rogers, Batesville, Gentry
• 1982 – Rogers, Vilonia, Bradford
• 1981 – Rogers, Bradford
• 1980 – Rogers, Berryville

List of Arkansas state high school boys cross country champions

The following is a (fall sport) list of Arkansas state champions in boys cross country:

• 2016 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Maumelle, Heber Springs, Green Forest, Acorn
• 2015 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, Heber Springs, Green Forest, West Side
• 2014 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Maumelle, Heber Springs, Green Forest, West Side
• 2013 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, Maumelle, Elkins, Eureka Springs
• 2012 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, LR Christian, Heber Springs, Elkins, Caddo Hills
• 2011 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, LR Christian, De Queen, Elkins, Caddo Hills
• 2010 – Bentonville, Russellville, LR Christian, Heber Springs, Elkins, Caddo Hills
• 2009 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Shiloh Christian, Elkins, Crowley's Ridge
• 2008 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Heber Springs, Elkins, Trinity Christian
• 2007 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, De Queen, Shiloh Christian, Jasper
• 2006 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Jasper
• 2005 – Rogers, Beebe, Berryville, Jasper
• 2004 – Rogers, Greene County Tech, Heber Springs, Jasper
• 2003 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, De Queen, LR Lutheran
• 2002 – Rogers, Vilonia, De Queen, LR Lutheran
• 2001 – Russellville, LR Fair, Berryville, Acorn
• 2000 – Mountain Home, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
• 1999 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Eureka Springs
• 1998 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
• 1997 – Russellville, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
• 1996 – Rogers, Crossett, Berryville, Pottsville
• 1995 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
• 1994 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
• 1993 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
• 1992 – Bryant, Lake Hamilton, Eureka Springs
• 1991 – Bryant, Berryville, Eureka Springs
• 1990 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
• 1989 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
• 1988 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
• 1987 – Conway, Crossett, Eureka Springs
• 1986 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Eureka Springs
• 1985 – Fayetteville, Harrison, Pea Ridge
• 1984 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Gentry
• 1983 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Central Arkansas Christian
• 1982 – LR Central, Bentonville, Gentry
• 1981 – LR Central, Berryville
• 1980 – LR Parkview, Ozark
• 1979 – LR Central, Ozark
• 1978 – Cabot, Ozark
• 1977 – LR Central, Berryville
• 1976 – LR Central, Berryville
• 1975 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Monticello, Berryville, Harding Academy
• 1974 – LR Hall, Fayetteville, Cabot, Berryville, Emerson
• 1973 – LR Hall, Fayetteville, Batesville, Berryville, Emerson
• 1972 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Berryville, Emerson
• 1971 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Berryville, Plainview
• 1970 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Ozark, Kensett
• 1969 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Beebe, Kensett
• 1968 – LR Central, Searcy, Charleston, Judsonia
• 1967 – LR Central, Searcy, Charleston, Prairie Grove
• 1966 – LR Central, Searcy, Beebe
• 1965 – Fayetteville, Conway, Charleston, Stamps
• 1964 – LR Central, Conway, Beebe, Stamps
• 1963 – LR Central
• 1962 – LR Central
• 1961 – LR Central
• 1960 – LR Central
• 1959 – LR Central
• 1958 – North Little Rock
• 1957 – LR Central
• 1956 – Little Rock
• 1955 – Little Rock

List of Arkansas state high school golf champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school golf champions

Winter sports

List of Arkansas state high school dance champions

The state competitive dance championships are held annually in November or December.

School year	7A state champion	6A state champion	5A state champion	4A state champion	3A-2A-1A state champion
2014	Bentonville	Alma	Nettleton	Bauxite	Glen Rose
2013	Bentonville	Benton	Alma	Bauxite	Glen Rose
2012	Bryant	Jonesboro	Alma	Westside Consolidated	Glen Rose
2011	Bentonville	Jonesboro	Nettleton	Westside Consolidated	Glen Rose

List of Arkansas state high school cheer champions

The state competitive cheer championships are held annually in November or December.

School year (Fall)	7A class	6A class	5A class	4A class	3A class	2A-1A class	5A-7A co-ed	1A-4A co-ed
2013	Fayetteville	Sheridan	HS Lakeside	Nashville	Elkins	Junction City	Bryant	Pea Ridge
2012	Fayetteville	Benton	HS Lakeside	Valley View	Elkins	Junction City	Bentonville	Heber Springs
2011	Fayetteville	Benton	HS Lakeside	Prairie Grove	Elkins	Junction City	Bentonville	Pea Ridge

List of Arkansas state high school basketball champions

The basketball season begins each November with the state basketball championship tournament held annually in late February and March.

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school basketball champions

List of Arkansas state high school boys bowling champions

The bowling season begins each November with the state bowling championship tournament held annually in late February.

According to the AAA Bowling Handbook, all Arkansas Activities Association rules will be followed. Rules for competition shall be those of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) American Bowling Alliance. Arkansas Activities Association rules prevail in case of a conflict with standard USBC rules.

School year	7A-6A state champion	5A-4A state champion	3A-2A-1A state champion
2013–14	Cabot	Stuttgart	Elkins
2012–13	Cabot	Greenbrier	Conway St. Joseph
2011–12	Cabot	Siloam Springs	Elkins

List of Arkansas state high school girls bowling champions

According to the AAA Bowling Handbook, all Arkansas Activities Association rules will be followed. Rules for competition shall be those of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) American Bowling Alliance. Arkansas Activities Association rules prevail in case of a conflict with standard USBC rules.

School year	7A-6A state champion	5A-4A state champion	3A-2A-1A state champion
2012–13	Bentonville	Greenbriar	Riverview
2012–13	Cabot	Jonesboro Westside	Norfolk
2011–12	Rogers	Valley View	Riverside
2010–11	Cabot	Vilonia	Riverside
2009–10	FS Southside	Vilonia	Brookland
2008–09	Cabot	Greenwood	Brookland
2007–08	FS Southside	Valley View	Brookland
2006–07	Lake Hamilton	Valley View	Mountain Pine
2005–06	Hot Springs Lakeside	Valley View
2004–05	Fort Smith Southside

List of Arkansas state high school wrestling champions

Arkansas became the 49th state to add high school wrestling when the Arkansas Activities Association approved wrestling as a sanctioned sport for the 2008–09 season. The wrestling season begins each November with the state wrestling championship tournament held annually in late February. The state tournament combines wrestlers from the 7A and 6A classifications and a separate competition for the 1A through 5A classifications.

School year	7A-6A state champion	5A-1A state champion
2017–18	Bentonville	Pulaski Academy
2016–17	Bentonville	Need Info.
2015–16	Har-Ber	Need Info.
2014–15	Rogers	Central Arkansas Christian (3)
2013–14	Little Rock Catholic	Maumelle (2)
2012–13	Bentonville (2)	Maumelle
2011–12	Har-Ber	Little Rock Christian
2010–11	Beebe	Conway
2009–10	Rogers Heritage	Gentry
2008–09	Bentonville	Central Arkansas Christian (2)
2007–08	Need Info.	Central Arkansas Christian

List of Arkansas state high school swimming and diving champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school swimming champions

Spring sports

List of Arkansas state high school soccer champions

Boys Soccer:

• 2019 - Springdale (3), Russellville (5), Valley View (2), Central Arkansas Christian (3)
• 2018 - FS Northside (2), Russellville (4), Lakeside Hot Springs, Warren
• 2017 - Rogers, Siloam Springs (4), Hot Springs (2), Dardanelle (2)
• 2016 - Bentonville (4), Siloam Springs (3), Hot Springs, Dardanelle
• 2015 - Bentonville (3), Russellville (3), De Queen (6), Central Arkansas Christian (2)
• 2014 - Bentonville (2), Russellville (2), De Queen (5), Green Forrest
• 2013 - FS Northside, Searcy (6), Little Rock Christian (3), Valley View
• 2012 – Springdale (2), Russellville, Siloam Springs (2), De Queen (4)
• 2011 – LR Catholic (5), Searcy (5), Siloam Springs, De Queen (3)
• 2010 – LR Catholic (4), Searcy (4), Little Rock Christian (2), De Queen (2)
• 2009 – LR Catholic (3), Searcy (3), Little Rock Christian, De Queen
• 2008 – Conway, Searcy (2), Harrison (6), Central Arkansas Christian
• 2007 – LR Catholic (2), Searcy, Pulaski Academy (3), Clarksville
• 2006 – Van Buren, Harrison (5)
• 2005 – Bentonville, Harrison (4)
• 2004 – Conway, Harrison (3)
• 2003 – Springdale, Harrison (2)
• 2002 – LR Catholic, Harrison
• 2001 – Pulaski Academy (2)
• 2000 – Pulaski Academy
• 1999 – Fayetteville
• 1998 – North Little Rock

Girls Soccer:

• 2019 - Bryant (2), Little Rock Christian (5), Harrison (7), Central Arkansas Christian (9)
• 2018 - Rogers (4), Siloam Springs (5), Little Rock Christian (4), Central Arkansas Christian (8)
• 2017 - Bentonville (8), Siloam Springs (4), Harrison (6), Central Arkansas Christian (7)
• 2016 - Bentonville (7), Siloam Springs (3), Harrison (5), Central Arkansas Christian (6)
• 2015 – Bryant, Siloam Springs (2), Little Rock Christian (3), Gentry
• 2014 – Bentonville (6), Siloam Springs, Harrison (4), Valley View
• 2013 – Bentonville (5), Searcy (4), Shiloh Christian, Central Arkansas Christian (5)
• 2012 – Bentonville (4), Russellville, Central Arkansas Christian (4), Pulaski Academy (6)
• 2011 – Conway, Mountain Home (2), Harrison (3), Pulaski Academy (5)
• 2010 – Bentonville (3), Searcy (3), Little Rock Christian (2), Conway St. Joseph (2)
• 2009 – Bentonville (2), Mountain Home, Little Rock Christian, Conway St. Joseph
• 2008 – Mount St. Mary, Searcy (2), Pulaski Academy (4), Central Arkansas Christian (3)
• 2007 – Bentonville, Searcy, Pulaski Academy (3), Central Arkansas Christian (2)
• 2006 – Rogers (3), Central Arkansas Christian
• 2005 – Rogers (2), Pulaski Academy (2)
• 2004 – Rogers, Harrison (2)
• 2003 – LR Central (2), Pulaski Academy
• 2002 – LR Central, Harrison
• 2001 - Fayetteville (4)
• 2000 – Fayetteville (3)
• 1999 – Fayetteville (2)
• 1998 – Fayetteville

List of Arkansas state high school baseball champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school baseball champions

List of Arkansas state high school softball champions

Fast Pitch

• 2022 – Bentonville (5), Benton, Valley View, Ashdown, Tuckerman, Taylor
• 2021 – Bentonville (4), Benton, Morrilton, Baptist Prep, Tuckerman, Taylor 2020 – NO Games Due to Pandemic
• 2019 – Cabot, Sheridan, Pottsville, Rose Bud, Quitman, Taylor
• 2018 – Bentonville (3), Sheridan, Greenbrier, Bauxite, Haskell -Harmony Grove, Quitman, Taylor
• 2017 – Bentonville (2), Sheridan (3), De Queen, Pottsville, Rose Bud, Rison, Taylor (4)
• 2016 – Bentonville, Sheridan (2), Vilonia (3), Mena (2), Bald Knob (3), Spring Hill (2), Nemo Vista (3)
• 2015 – North Little Rock (7), Greenwood, Vilonia (2), Mena, Bald Knob (2), Spring Hill, Scranton (2)
• 2014 – North Little Rock (6), Benton (3), White Hall (3), Brookland, Bald Knob, Foreman (7), Midland
• 2013 – North Little Rock (5), Russellville, White Hall (2), Nashville (3), Benton Harmony Grove (4), Magnet Cove, Taylor (3)
• 2012 – Bryant (6), Lake Hamilton (4), White Hall, Nashville (2), Mansfield, Junction City, Taylor (2)
• 2011 – Bryant (5), Searcy, Wynne, Farmington, Atkins, Foreman (6), Nemo Vista (2)
• 2010 – Bryant (4), Mountain Home, Greenbrier, Nashville, Arkansas Baptist (4), Foreman (5), Armorel
• 2009 – North Little Rock (4), Lake Hamilton (3), Wynne, Dardanelle, Perryville, Foreman (4), Scranton
• 2008 – North Little Rock (3), Mountain Home, Nettleton, Ashdown, Elkins, Foreman (3), Nemo Vista
• 2007 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton (2), Vilonia, Dardanelle, Elkins, Foreman (2), West Side GF
• 2006 – Fayetteville, Marion, Central Arkansas Christian, Foreman, Lockesburg
• 2005 – Benton (2), Batesville, Farmington, Arkansas Baptist (3), Taylor
• 2004 – Benton, Hope, Booneville, Benton Harmony Grove (3), Lockesburg
• 2003 – Texarkana, Hope, Prairie Grove (3), Benton Harmony Grove (2), Ouachita
• 2002 – North Little Rock (2), Nettleton, Prairie Grove (2), Benton Harmony Grove
• 2001 – North Little Rock, Batesville, Prairie Grove, Newark
• 2000 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Farmington
• 1999 – Sheridan

Slow Pitch

• 2003 – McCrory
• 2002 – Hoxie
• 2001 – Parkers Chapel, Ouachita
• 2000 – Sylvan Hills, Murfreesboro, Lockesburg (2)
• 1999 – Bryant (3), Nashville, Cedarville, Lockesburg
• 1998 – Benton, Greenwood, Southside Batesville, Arkansas Baptist (2), Guy-Perkins
• 1997 – Bryant (2), Batesville, Nettleton, Arkansas Baptist
• 1996 – Bryant, Vilonia, Barton, St. Joseph

List of Arkansas state high school tennis champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school tennis champions

List of Arkansas state high school track and field champions

Main article: List of Arkansas state high school track and field champions

See also

• United States portal
• Schools portal
• Sports portal

• List of high schools in Arkansas
• List of school districts in Arkansas
• Mississippi Association of Independent Schools
• NFHS

References

1. "Opinion No. 92-107". Arkansas Attorney General. 1 May 1992. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
2. Barclay, Leland (27 February 2018). "High school sports landscape changed in the 1960s". Fort Smith Times Record. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
3. "Sports and Activities". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
4. "Classes and Conferences". Arkansas Activities Association. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012.
5. "Arkansas Quiz Bowl". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-03.

External links

• Official website