SBLive Arkansas Top 25 girls soccer rankings (April 24)

By George Mitchell 

A second tie in two weeks drops Fayetteville to No. 2, with Bentonville taking over the top spot.

There are several Top 10 matches this week as the 6A-West begins to wind down to the season's final two weeks. 

1. Bentonville (11-2-2) 

The Tigers outscored their 6A-West opponents 14-0 last week. The squad faces No. 4 Rogers and No. 5 Northside this week.

2. Fayetteville (12-0-2)

The Bulldogs had one game last week and tied Bentonville West. Point-wise, Fayetteville slips behind Bentonville in the 6A-West. The Lady Bulldogs face No. 22 Springdale and No. 6 Rogers Heritage this week.

3. Bentonville West (5-6-4)

The Wolverines picked up another tie, this time against No. 2 Fayetteville. Bentonville West has two games remaining and could get one of the seedings for the state tournament.

4. Rogers (9-2-2)

The Mounties made the most of its quiet week and defeated Southside 8-2. The team takes on No. 1 Bentonville and No. 22 Springdale this week

5. Fort Smith Northside (8-4-1)

The Lady Bears are holding on to that six seed for the state tournament but need to win one of its remaining games to reach post-season play. Northside rallied in the second half to defeat Rogers Heritage 2-0.

6. Rogers Heritage (7-6)

The War Eagles split another week. After defeating Southside to start the week, the War Eagles led 1-0 against Northside but were held scoreless in the second half. This week, Heritage battles No. 15 Har-Ber and No. 2 Fayetteville.

7. Siloam Springs (12-3-2)

There’s a good chance that the Panthers could win out the rest of the season and set up for the showdown against Harrison on May 5 for the sole possession of the 5A-West title.

8. Harding Academy (10-0)

The Wildcats were off last week but have a pair of 4A-North games. One more win gives Harding Academy at least a share of the league title.

9. Pulaski Academy (13-1)

The Bruins bounced back to roll past Beebe 12-0. Pulaski Academy must get past Vilonia and Parkview to wrap up the 5A-Central title next week.

10. LR Christian Academy (12-2)

The Warriors have won eight consecutive games and the last four by a 9-0 margin. It sits one game behind Pulaski Academy for the league title.

11. Mount St. Mary (11-3-3)

The Belles garnered another tie and win this week. The team faces North Little Rock and Little Rock Southwest this week before the big showdowns against No. 16 Conway and No. 17 Central to finish the season.

12. Harrison (13-4-1)

The Goblins have won five consecutive 5A-West games. The team battles Greenbrier and Van Buren this week, setting up for a second shot at Siloam Springs on May 5. The Goblins also face Russellville during that final week.

13. Russellville (13-1-2)

The Cyclones face No. 7 Siloam Springs later in the week for what could help decide the seeding for the state tournament.

14. El Dorado (12-1)

Another week and two more wins for the Wildcats. One more win secures the 5A-South title for the squad as it battles Hot Springs (5-6) this week.

15. Springdale Har-Ber (6-4-1)

The Wildcats have lost four consecutive 6A-West contests and have been shut out in each of those games. Har-Ber travels to Heritage to start the week and hosts Southside, who is also winless in league play.

16. Conway (9-1-5)

The Wampus Cats won their rematches against North Little Rock and Cabot last week. Conway has another shot at getting a share of the 6A-Central title when it faces Little Rock Central later in the week. The teams tied the previous meeting.

17. LR Central (11-2-2)

The Tigers have won eight of the last 10 games and tied the other two. Central claims the league title outright with two wins this week.

18. Brookland (12-2-1)

The Bearcats picked up two more wins and can clinch the No. 2 seed from the 4A-North with a win against Little Rock Robinson later in the week.

19. LR Robinson (10-4)

The Senators dropped thier second meeting to No. 8 Harding Academy. Robinson is battling for the No. 2 spot from the 4A-North, but first, it faces Jonesboro Westside.

20. Bauxite (8-1-1)

The Miners have two games remaining on their schedule and could hold onto the 4A-South lead with De Queen if it keeps winning. The team travels to Morrilton on Tuesday.

21. Lakeside (11-3)

Lakeside knocked off Cabot early last week. The Rams will wrap up its season against Sheridan (4-4-2) this week and, barring any surprises, should finish second in the 5A-South.

22. Springdale (6-6)

The Bulldogs suffered back-to-back losses to the Bentonville teams, and with Fayetteville, Rogers, Northside, and Har-Ber remaining, the team will have to play its best of the season to garner another win.

23. Benton (8-5).

The Panthers bounced back from their loss to El Dorado to sweep White Hall last week. Benton should finish third in the 5A-South.

24. Life Way Christian (10-1-1)

Nothing is slowing down the Warriors in Class 3A. Life Way faces Green Forest this week and will wrap up the No. 1 seed for the playoffs.

25. Green Forest (6-2)

The Tigers are likely to finish runner-up in the 3A-West. If Green Forest defeats Life Way, it could earn a share of the league title.

Outside looking in: Riverview, Cave City, and Searcy.