AAAAWest.com is cruising along at 84% on the year and a perfect 8-0 in
conference. But Alma, Greenwood, and Harrison will hit the road in Week 6
while 2-0 Morrilton plays Huntsville for Homecoming so if ever there was going
to be a chance for an upset, now is the time. Greenbrier has a chance to
make a statement by hosting Harrison. The Panthers need to knock off one of
the four leaders in order to gain the playoff spot that their coaches are
looking for. Might this be the year that Siloam Springs can finally beat
Alma or Huntsville put it together again for its second straight over the Devil
Dogs? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Greenwood at Clarksville
What’s this? Some of the faithful Greenwood fans aren’t even going to
make the trip to C-ville so that they can watch Rogers, and former coach Ronnie
Peacock, take on FS Southside? I can’t blame them as this game is going to
be another ugly one for the Panthers. Billy Cotton ran for over 100 yards
last week against Harrison, but I just don’t see that happening this week
against a very tough Greenwood run defense. I guess I should also mention
that Greenwood’s offense isn’t that bad either ... Greenwood 45, Clarksville
9.
Huntsville at Morrilton
The Devil Dogs are sitting at 2-0 in conference following last week’s
come-from-behind victory over Siloam Springs while Huntsville was beaten by
Greenwood by 30 and then held scoreless by Alma until the last few
seconds. Only 14 points through the air is probably not a good sign for the
Eagles even though Morrilton’s defense didn’t defend very well against
Russellville’s passing attack. Huntsville’s no Russellville, though ...
Morrilton 22, Huntsville 12.
Alma at Siloam Springs
If you’re looking for an offensive outburst do not come to this game as
both teams boast a strong running defense. Both teams use their 6-foot-6
linemen to clog the middle and wreak havoc on the outside. Both have also
struggled offensively, Siloam with points, Alma with turnovers. The
Panthers lined up and ran it down Morrilton’s throat for about 300 yards, but
they won’t do that against a stiffer Alma run defense ... Alma 14, Siloam
Springs 6.
Harrison at Greenbrier
Greenbrier managed a 3-point victory over Siloam to open conference play
but struggled to score against Greenwood last week in a 31-point
loss. Harrison, meanwhile, has shut out Alma and handled Clarksville.
But, the Goblins defensive backs have yet to be tested this
year. Greenbrier’s passing attack is decent, but not good enough to knock
off the Goblins. Even though it’s very possible that Greenbrier could get
the upset, I just don’t see that happening ... Harrison 28, Greenbrier 10.