Listen to Episode 108 of the Arkansas Prep X-Tra podcast: 2024 prep baseball preview
Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon preview the 2024 Arkansas prep baseball season.
Note: Baseball and Softball podcasts will now be published as separate episodes.
6A
The West continues to be crowded with talent, headlined by defending state champion Springdale Har-Ber. (04:24)
Will Cabot run the Central again? (06:16)
Under the radar squads. (08:55)
5A
Valley View is not the defending state champion, but the overwhleming favorite in 2024. (10:33)
Defending state champion Little Rock Christian right back in mix, along with other Central Arkansas teams. (15:14)
Maumelle's pitching can take them far. (18:00)
4A
Lonoke completed the job a year ago, can the stacked Jackrabbits do it again? (21:35)
Other Central Arkansas teams to watch. (24:19)
Brookland will likely be the top contender out of the East. (24:35)
Keep an eye on the 4A-1. (24:48)
Mike Lee takes over at Morrilton. (25:53)
Who to watch in South Arkansas. (28:30)
3A
Three-time defending champion Harding Academy – plus another Central Arkansas private school – could be main contedners. (28:44)
Dynamic duo at Walnut Ridge. (32:19)
Will Harmony Grove (OC) finally get over the regional hump? (33:00)
Can Bismarck build off a strong 2023? (33:52)
2A
Will there be a state champion not named Woodlawn for the first time in the post-COVID era? (34:55)
Can Palestine-Wheatley reel off another deep run? Plus additional squads to watch? (35:25)
Sloan-Hendrix dished out plenty of headaches in 2023, also mentioned are other NEA teams to follow. (37:20)
Bigelow looking to get back to the state tournament and send the heralded 2024 class out the right way. (39:10)
1A
Taylor aiming for third consecutive state championship. (41:48)
1A-2 stacked per usual. (44:12)
-- Kyle Sutherland | kyle@scorebooklive.com | @k_sutherlandAR
