Arkansas 6A High School State Tournament Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is officially that time of year! We have 12 talented teams in the state tournament bracket all making an effort to take home the state title this 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">First round predictions:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville West defeats Jonesboro (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southside defeats North Little Rock (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Har-ber defeats Bryant (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Central defeats Rogers (3-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Second round predictions:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville defeats Bentonville West (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conway defeats Southside (3-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cabot defeats Har-ber (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayetteville defeats Little Rock Central (3-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Semi finals predictions:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville defeats Conway (3-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayetteville defeats Cabot (3-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Final predictions:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville defeats Fayetteville (3-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown of predictions and who I believe will carry their teams to victories in the tournament.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I predict a VERY close semi finals match between Cabot and Fayetteville, but I ultimately think Fayetteville will win. [player_tooltip player_id='411288' first='Piper' last='Batie'] is one of the top seniors in this 6A group. She sets quick tempo sets allowing for a very strong and dangerous offense while also putting the ball away herself when she's in the front row. [player_tooltip player_id='749906' first='Molly' last='Miller'] also runs a very effective offense and will put up very impressive numbers this tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cabot has a very talented roster this year with one of the strongest offenses in the state. Candela Saz-Price, [player_tooltip player_id='746512' first='Izzie' last='Duncan'], [player_tooltip player_id='743712' first='Madilyn' last='Lenox'], [player_tooltip player_id='749857' first='Brylee' last='Passmore'], [player_tooltip player_id='547495' first='Olivia' last='Ambeau'], and [player_tooltip player_id='749851' first='Alexa' last='Robertson'] is a lethal front row because as soon as one person rotates out, the next person is just as good. There defense is pretty good but I think against Fayetteville, Fayetteville will outshine in the back row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bentonville is coming for blood this tournament. After a disappointing loss in last years state championship after making it as an underdog, they have taken over their conference this season remaining undefeated in conference play. [player_tooltip player_id='749837' first='Evelyn' last='Venters'] is lethal in the front row. She puts up a massive block shutting down the opposing offense. She also has a cannon of a serve. [player_tooltip player_id='566871' first='Tristen' last='Hamilton'] has also made huge moves for Bentonville this season, and will do so in the tournament. [player_tooltip player_id='807740' first='Kennedy' last='Baber'] has a very impressive line shot. Bentonville is probably the most all around consistent and strong team in the 6A tournament, which is why I picked them to win the state championship this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conway has had a very good season this year, but have had some struggle against Cabot's strong offense this year. [player_tooltip player_id='743705' first='Wren' last='Jones'] is a one of a kind player for this Wampus Cat squad and is one of the best outside attackers in the state. However, they rely a little too heavy on her in the front row which is why I picked Bentonville to take them out in the semi finals. Conway has been experimenting with different liberos: Braylin Merritt, [player_tooltip player_id='808780' first='Jovie' last='Harrell'], and Kensey Nicholls. Conway's bench is deep with amazing passers which has helped them be second in conference this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->