Week 1 Preview: Top 10 Matches in Non-Conference Play

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The wait is over. Arkansas High School Volleyball is here! As season begins, teams across the State are opening with non-conference opponents in different classifications. Let's take a look at the top matches happening this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brookland vs. Jonesboro</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonesboro, a historically dominant program, will be facing Brookland, another powerhouse program, on Monday night at 5pm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Paragould vs. Cabot</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paragould, a consistent program with standout players, will be squaring off against Cabot, who has developed several college prospects this off-season, on Monday night at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mountain Home vs. Harrison</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mountain Home and Harrison are within an hour of each other, which could be an intense rivalry to start the season with. This matchup will begin at 6pm on Monday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Greenbrier vs. Little Rock Central</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenbrier, the 2024 5A State Runner-Up, will be going against Little Rock Central, a team with several high level players, on Monday night at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shiloh Christian vs. Northside</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shiloh Christian, the 2024 5A State Champions, will be squaring off against Northside, a team who gained some high level transfers and has developed many players this off-season, on Monday night at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Paris vs. Russellville</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paris, a historically successful program, will be competing against Russellville, a consistent program, on Tuesday at 4:30 pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Southside vs. Van Buren</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Southside, a extremely dominant River Valley program, will be taking on Van Buren, another dominant River Valley program, on Tuesday at 4:30 pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Greenwood vs. Har-Ber</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Greenwood and Har-Ber, two huge powerhouses, will be going at it on Tuesday at 5:00 pm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mansfield vs. Elkins</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mansfield, a successful program, will be going against Elkins, a rising program on Thursday at 5:00 pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lakeside vs. Little Rock Central</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lakeside and Little Rock Central have several players who dominated in club this season on their roster. They will square off at 5:00 pm on Thursday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With many matches featuring high quality opponents, defending State Champions, and standout players, this upcoming week to open the season will be intense. Many fans are already predicting upsets from underdogs and predictable wins from powerhouses! Prep Dig Arkansas will keep you updated as the season progresses with Player of the Week awards, recaps, standouts, unique stories, and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Hannah Watkins, Prep Dig Arkansas Lead Scout, @prepdighannah on IG/X.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->