The 8-man sanctioned state final is set for Dec. 5 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
Strong clinched its second appearance since 2021, while Midland is in the championship game for the first time in school history with hopes of playing spoiler.
TOP PERFORMERS
Jayce Adams, Midland
Adams rushed for 136 yards and 3 touchdowns in Midland’s 48-8 win over Brinkley.
Danquaz Crayton, Strong
Crayton hauled in 2 catches for 65 yards that each resulted in touchdowns in Strong’s 48-6 win over Cedar Ridge.
Hunter May, Midland
May logged 6 total tackles, recovered two fumbles, plus blocked a punt and returned it for a score in Midland’s 48-8 win over Brinkley.
Aiden McAdams, Midland
McAdams logged 7 total tackles in Midland’s 48-8 win over Brinkley.
Germyren McHenry, Strong
McHenry rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown in Strong’s 48-6 win over Cedar Ridge.
Kaiden McHenry, Strong
McHenry compiled 230 yards of offense (145 passing, 85 rushing) and 5 touchdowns in Strong’s 48-6 win over Cedar Ridge.
Jamarion Mitchell, Strong
Mitchell logged 8 total tackles, including 3 sacks, in Strong’s 48-6 win over Cedar Ridge.
Chase Rascoe, Midland
Rascoe rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown in Midland’s 48-8 win over Brinkley.
Jakeim Woods, Strong
Woods collected 8 total tackles, including a sack, in Strong’s 48-6 win over Cedar Ridge.
Brayden York, Midland
York compiled 172 yards of offense (127 rushing, 45 receiving) and scored 2 touchdowns in Midland’s 48-8 win over Brinkley. York also logged 5 total tackles and nabbed an interception.
RANKINGS
Top 12 Sanctioned
1. Strong (7-0)
2. Midland (11-0)
3. Cedar Ridge (9-2)
4. Brinkley (8-3)
5. Rector (4-4)
6. Woodlawn (6-4)
7. South Side Bee Branch (4-4)
8. Marvell (4-6)
9. Augusta (1-6)
10. Dermott (2-6)
11. Hermitage (0-8)
12. Guy-Perkins (1-7)
Top 4 Unsanctioned
1. Corning (8-1)
2. Subiaco Academy (5-4)
3. Marshall (3-6)
4. Rose Bud (2-7)
Cover photo courtesy of the Arkansas Activities Association
Kyle Sutherland is a journalist and podcast host (Arkansas Preps Weekly) for The Natural State Sports Network. His written work has been featured in outlets including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Best of Arkansas Sports and Hooten’s Arkansas Football. He is also the color commentator for 103.7 The Buzz’s high school football Game of the Week. Email Kyle at kyle@naturalstatesports.com.