The high school football season in Northwest Arkansas kicks off Sept. 2 as four local programs participate in a week-long celebration of high school football during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.
On Thursday Sept. 2 at the University of Arkansas’ Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Charleston, winner of two state titles in the past five years, will collide with Clarksville followed by up-and-coming 7A West member Rogers Heritage against 2008 Class 5A state runner-up West Helena (Central).
Tickets are $10 for each doubleheader and on sale now as a fundraiser at participating schools. The first game begins at 6 p.m.
“Simmons First is excited about our continued sponsorship of the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week,” said Tom Spillyards, president and chief executive officer of Simmons First in Northwest Arkansas.
“Arkansas football fans look forward to this annual event which features the top high school teams representing communities from across our state,” Spillyards said. “Our community banking philosophy includes supporting activities that serve to improve the quality of life in the markets we serve and sponsorship of a premier event like the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week is a perfect fit.”
The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff will host a doubleheader during the first week of the season, featuring nationally-ranked Shiloh Christian taking on Class 5A preseason favorite Watson Chapel on Monday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Star City plays Lonoke in the first game of the year at 5:30 p.m.
Central is picked forsecond in 5A-Southeast.
In the event’s 10-year history, 16 teams started runs to the state finals during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.
Four teams that played in last year’s event reached a state title game. Monticello, Fountain Lake and Junction City started in the event and won championships.
Monticello, coach by Van Paschal, Barton’s new athletic director, was the state’s only undefeated team in 2009.
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The high school football season in Northwest Arkansas kicks off Sept. 2 as four local programs participate in a week-long celebration of high school football during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.
On Thursday Sept. 2 at the University of Arkansas’ Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Charleston, winner of two state titles in the past five years, will collide with Clarksville followed by up-and-coming 7A West member Rogers Heritage against 2008 Class 5A state runner-up West Helena (Central).
Tickets are $10 for each doubleheader and on sale now as a fundraiser at participating schools. The first game begins at 6 p.m.
“Simmons First is excited about our continued sponsorship of the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week,” said Tom Spillyards, president and chief executive officer of Simmons First in Northwest Arkansas.
“Arkansas football fans look forward to this annual event which features the top high school teams representing communities from across our state,” Spillyards said. “Our community banking philosophy includes supporting activities that serve to improve the quality of life in the markets we serve and sponsorship of a premier event like the Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week is a perfect fit.”
The University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff will host a doubleheader during the first week of the season, featuring nationally-ranked Shiloh Christian taking on Class 5A preseason favorite Watson Chapel on Monday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Star City plays Lonoke in the first game of the year at 5:30 p.m.
Central is picked forsecond in 5A-Southeast.
In the event’s 10-year history, 16 teams started runs to the state finals during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.
Four teams that played in last year’s event reached a state title game. Monticello, Fountain Lake and Junction City started in the event and won championships.
Monticello, coach by Van Paschal, Barton’s new athletic director, was the state’s only undefeated team in 2009.
