Vortex Team Rankings 5A-6A Preseason Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season approaches it's a critical time for teams to solidify their standings and fans to brace for an exhilarating ride to the finish line. Here we take a look at the preseason team rankings from #1 to #5 in Class 5A and 6A across the entire state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 5A Preseason Team Rankings:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#1 Benton Panthers</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (28-6) 2nd Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Lost in the state championship game by 5 points, returning all key starters plus new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#2 Maumelle Hornets</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (18-11) 8th Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Deep roster with athletic wings, lost in playoffs to championship runner up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#3 Little Rock Christian Warriors</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (21-5) N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Won 4A state championship moved up to 5A conference, talented top-heavy team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#4 Parkview Patriots</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (17-15) 6th Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Needing consistency balanced overall team capable of winning big, lost in semifinals to championship runner up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#5 Hot Springs Trojans</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (11-15) N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Big changes in coaching staff and new additions to roster are setting them up for a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class 6A Preseason Team Rankings:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#1 Bryant Hornets</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (29-4) 2nd Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - 26 game win streak last year, returning key starters, 6A state championship runner up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#2 North Little Rock Wildcats</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (21-8) 7th Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - New additions to the team and staff bolstering an already established playoff squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#3 Springdale Bulldogs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (19-12) 8th Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Lost in the postseason to the eventual 6A state champions, returning key players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#4 Fayetteville Bulldogs</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (25-6) 4th Place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Balanced and competitive team with size and speed, 15-8 against Top 100 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>#5 </em>Jonesboro Golden Hurricanes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Last Year's Record (16-14) N/A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Notes - Solid run into the postseason, great coach returning key seniors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->