2022 High School Baseball, Softball, and Soccer State Championships

[Law_Hawg]

Disclaimer:  This thread does not mention Razorback softball, so it's NOT meant for Rick B. 

As another school year winds down, it's time for the spring sports state championship games this week. 

The AAA made things easy on everybody and put all of the championship games for every sport at Benton. 

Since my son is now a high school soccer player (2 goals in his freshman season this year), I wish they'd televise the soccer games.  That said, I recognize that baseball and softball are at a much higher popularity level in these parts. 

[hogfan58]

Disclaimer:  This thread does not mention Razorback softball, so it's NOT meant for Rick B. 

As another school year winds down, it's time for the spring sports state championship games this week. 

The AAA made things easy on everybody and put all of the championship games for every sport at Benton. 

Since my son is now a high school soccer player (2 goals in his freshman season this year), I wish they'd televise the soccer games.  That said, I recognize that baseball and softball are at a much higher popularity level in these parts. 

How are the De Queen boys not in the soccer finals? I thought that was a given every year.

[Law_Hawg]

How are the De Queen boys not in the soccer finals? I thought that was a given every year.

They went 19-4 this year, but loss number four was 1-0 to Farmington in the state semifinals. 

[hogfan58]

They went 19-4 this year, but loss number four was 1-0 to Farmington in the state semifinals.

Guess a lot of their good players got deported decided to go home.

[ArkGuy]

I see the AAA has rewarded the big Conway-Bentonville State Championship game with the prestigious 4:00 pm Thursday slot.

[Law_Hawg]

I see the AAA has rewarded the big Conway-Bentonville State Championship game with the prestigious 4:00 pm Thursday slot.

There's no place you'd rather be than in Benton at 4:00 on a Thursday afternoon.

[HogNrock]

Shout out to my brother in law’s team that lost in the 2A baseball semifinals. He’s a hell of a coach.

[Too Big Pig]

I loved the tradition of the game at Baum. Benton just doesn't have the same allure.

[RedRiverHog]

I loved the tradition of the game at Baum. Benton just doesn't have the same allure.

Exactly!
Pussies the lot of them.

[Son_of_Spam]

Shout out to my brother in law’s team that lost in the 2A baseball semifinals. He’s a hell of a coach.

[HogNrock]

You would love him. He’s old school and doing really well. Some bigger school needs to give him a shot. I asked him last fall what they looked like this year (after a postseason run last year) and he said he didn’t have pitching. He either played that down or coached em up. Either way, helluva coach that I would want to coach my kid.

[Rick B.]

Disclaimer:  This thread does not mention Razorback softball, so it's NOT meant for Rick B. 

As another school year winds down, it's time for the spring sports state championship games this week. 

The AAA made things easy on everybody and put all of the championship games for every sport at Benton. 

Since my son is now a high school soccer player (2 goals in his freshman season this year), I wish they'd televise the soccer games.  That said, I recognize that baseball and softball are at a much higher popularity level in these parts. 

How's Pigsknuckle doing this year?

[Hizhog]

I really wish they’d go to a best of 3 series for the baseball championship.

[PorkRyan]

For all of the hate PA gets, hasn't Harding won everything in every sport the last few years?

[Law_Hawg]

For all of the hate PA gets, hasn't Harding won everything in every sport the last few years?

Yes, they’re quietly hiding behind the PA blasting and counting all their state titles.

[Law_Hawg]

Harding Academy's opponents in the soccer state championship games have been determined.  Their boys will play LISA Academy West, while their girls will play Episcopal.

[Too Big Pig]

For all of the hate PA gets, hasn't Harding won everything in every sport the last few years?

Harding is the PA of 3A. They garner much disdain from the rural schools.

If they were in a larger class or in the metro area, you would hear more complaining.

[Sweet River Baines]

Harding is the PA of 3A. They garner much disdain from the rural schools.

If they were in a larger class or in the metro area, you would hear more complaining.

Harding will be 4A in football this year.

[ArkGuy]

Conway wins the 6A with a 10-7 win over Bentonville.  Conway starting pitcher gets pulled early, moves to center for a couple of innings, then returns to the mound for the last 3 or 4 innings to close it out.  They’ve done that a few times this year.

A church and softball buddy has a 10th grader on the team that finally got a start with a week or so left in the regular season. Hit a homer that game.  Hasn’t been out of the lineup since. Had a three run homer against Bentonville plus another RBI later.  So good for him.

[Hardpork]

Who's the idiot that designed these Benton ball fields?

The dugouts are so big and gaudy that no one sitting down the baselines can see into the outfield.

[DirkPiggler]

Conway wins the 6A with a 10-7 win over Bentonville.  Conway starting pitcher gets pulled early, moves to center for a couple of innings, then returns to the mound for the last 3 or 4 innings to close it out.  They’ve done that a few times this year.

A church and softball buddy has a 10th grader on the team that finally got a start with a week or so left in the regular season. Hit a homer that game.  Hasn’t been out of the lineup since. Had a three run homer against Bentonville plus another RBI later.  So good for him.

Was Rainey the pitcher?  He's headed to UA-Mena to play ball next year.

[HughJasole]

Yeah the Benton experiment needs to end.

Watched a few broadcasts of the games and it doesn't look like what the state title games should be.

Baum/Bogle/Razorback Field are where it should be every year.

I know softball would've had a conflict this weekend but they could've moved it to one of the big school's facilities up here.

[DrMongoose]

Yeah the Benton experiment needs to end.

Watched a few broadcasts of the games and it doesn't look like what the state title games should be.

Baum/Bogle/Razorback Field are where it should be every year.

I know softball would've had a conflict this weekend but they could've moved it to one of the big school's facilities up here.

my understanding is the schools have to bid to host and Fayetteville doesn't want to be the host anymore.

I know Rogers Schools would love to host it.

[ArkGuy]

Was Rainey the pitcher?  He's headed to UA-Mena to play ball next year.

Yes, Austin Raney, MVP.

In other news, Conway boys defeat Northside 3-1 to win 6A soccer.

Alma Mater Hail.

[Thin Red Swine]

Yes, Austin Raney, MVP.

In other news, Conway boys defeat Northside 3-1 to win 6A soccer.

Alma Mater Hail.

Wow.  We never used to win state championships.   

Hail!