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Arkansas Sports Media Releases Initial Baseball-Softball Rankings
Top teams across six classifications named in first polls of the season
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:40pm
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Preseason rankings provide an early look at the top high school baseball and softball teams in Arkansas to watch this season.Malvern TodayThe Arkansas Sports Media has unveiled its first baseball and softball rankings for the 2026 season. Sportswriters from across the state voted on the top five teams in all six classifications for both sports. Several Northeast Arkansas schools were represented in the initial polls, including Jonesboro, Valley View, and Brookland.
Why it matters
These preseason rankings provide an early look at which teams are expected to be the top contenders in Arkansas high school baseball and softball this year. The polls offer valuable insight for fans, coaches, and players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The details
In softball, the initial top teams are: Class 1A - Taylor, Class 2A - Horatio, Class 3A - Lamar, Class 4A - a tie between Malvern and Pea Ridge, Class 5A - Benton, and Class 6A - Bentonville. On the baseball side, the top teams are: Class 1A - Conway St. Joseph, Class 2A - Murfreesboro, Class 3A - Walnut Ridge, Class 4A - Pulaski Academy, Class 5A - Benton, and Class 6A - Conway.
- The Arkansas Sports Media unveiled the initial baseball-softball rankings on March 30, 2026.
The players
Arkansas Sports Media
A panel of sportswriters from across the state of Arkansas who vote on high school sports rankings during the respective seasons.
The takeaway
These preseason rankings provide an early snapshot of which teams are expected to be the top contenders in Arkansas high school baseball and softball this year. The polls offer valuable insight for fans, coaches, and players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
