Class 2A top games to watch

FIVE GAMES TO WATCH

Des Arc at McCrory (Sept. 3)

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s preseason No. 1 crew will get its first true highway take a look at of the season when it travels to No. 3 McCrory in an early season showdown. Each groups have a load of starters returning and are predicted to win their respective conferences. However this sport will likely be a gauge as to the place every crew stands on a statewide scope.

Clarendon at Fordyce (Sept. 24)

Very like the Des Arc-McCrory showdown, this matchup is extra in regards to the Class 2A pecking order. Clarendon, although, may have revenge on its thoughts after being whipped by Fordyce twice final season by a mixed rating of 100-22. Redbugs Coach Tim Rodgers believes his crew will get higher because the season progresses, however one other victory over the Lions will likely be a feather of their cap.

Junction Metropolis at Fordyce (Oct. 8)

The final two regular-season conferences between these two have primarily determined the 2A-8 winner. There is no cause to suppose this yr’s sport will likely be any totally different. Fordyce pulled out a 21-8 victory on the highway a yr in the past en path to successful one other state title. The Dragons will likely be seeking to return the favor, with the hope that it will result in the identical season-ending glory the Redbugs obtained.

Mount Ida at Magnet Cove (Oct. 8)

These groups have extra returning on each side of the ball than some other within the 2A-5. Mount Ida welcomes 20 regulars again, and Magnet Cove counters with 18. But, this sport is very vital as a result of each journey to improved Poyen and at all times powerful Gurdon – two groups that even have convention title aspirations – the next week.

Clarendon at Des Arc (Nov. 4)

Expertise will likely be on show everywhere in the subject on this regular-season finale between two of the highest 5 groups in Class 2A. Every will likely be battled-tested earlier than the sport even takes place, which makes the stakes that a lot larger. The 2A-6 title might be on the road, to not point out home-field benefit within the postseason. Des Arc received at Clarendon 16-7 final yr.