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Arkansas Activities Association

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|abbreviation = AAA

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|purpose = Athletic/Educational

|headquarters = 3920 Richards Rd.
North Little Rock, AR 72117

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|region_served = Arkansas

|membership = 300+ schools

|language = English

|leader_title = Executive Director

|leader_name = Lance Taylor

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|affiliations = National Federation of State High School Associations

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|website = {{URL|http://www.ahsaa.org/}}

|remarks = (501) 955-2500

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The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) is the primary sanctioning body for high school sports in state of Arkansas. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association and 22 Christian schools who belong to the Heartland Christian Athletic Association , are included in membership.

The Arkansas Activities Association, or "AAA," was founded in 1904 by seven high schools and colleges and was called the "Arkansas State Athletic Association." In 1912, the high schools separated from the colleges and became the "Arkansas Athletics Association." Membership increased rapidly, and eventually the name of the organization was changed to the "Arkansas Activities Association".{{cite web |url=http://ag.arkansas.gov/opinions/docs/92-107.doc |title=Opinion No. 92-107 |publisher=Arkansas Attorney General |date=1 May 1992 |access-date=22 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610212716/http://ag.arkansas.gov/opinions/docs/92-107.doc |archive-date=10 June 2015 |url-status=dead }}

The following member organizations exist within AAA:

  • Athletic Directors: Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association (AHSAAA)
  • Coaches: Arkansas High School Coaches Association (AHSCA)
  • Officials: Arkansas Officials Association (AOA)

History

Prior to integration of public schools, the AAA only governed the activities of white schools. Until 1961, the association required special permission before an integrated school could compete with an all-white school, even in band. The first AAA-sanctioned meeting between a predominantly white school and a black school occurred October 28, 1966 between Little Rock Central High School and Little Horace Mann. Some integrated schools were admitted to the AAA by 1966, and all of the African-American schools were admitted to the AAA in 1967, but maintained separate districts. This resulted in a situation in which all-black Stuttgart Holman was to play partially integrated Pine Bluff Southeast, which had been admitted to the AAA in 1966, for the African-American championship. The AAA refused to allow the title game to take place, on the grounds that Holman was not a member of the association. In 1968 the districts were realigned to include black and white schools in the same districts.{{cite news |last1=Barclay |first1=Leland |title=High school sports landscape changed in the 1960s |url=http://www.swtimes.com/sports/20180227/barclay-high-school-sports-landscape-changed-in-1960s |access-date=3 January 2019 |newspaper=Fort Smith Times Record |date=27 February 2018}}

Sanctioned sports

The AAA currently governs a total of 12 sports:{{cite web|url=http://www.ahsaa.org/sports-activities |title=Sports and Activities |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |access-date=October 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019232503/http://www.ahsaa.org/sports-activities |archive-date=October 19, 2012 }}

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=Other activities=

Although the word "activities" is used in the name, the AAA is directly responsible only for interscholastic athletics. Other activities, including music, forensics, and spirit groups, are governed by their own associations affiliated with yet not part of the AAA, who is only responsible for sanctioning the events. These associations usually adopt the AAA's means of determining eligibility as well as its size classifications seen below, but regional classifications and means of organizing events are left only to their respective associations.

The AAA maintains affiliations with several non-sporting activities associations. These associations generally use AAA guidelines regarding a student's eligibility to participate.

  • [http://www.actaa.net/ Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association] (ACTAA) — a professional non-profit organization that serves the students and teachers of Oral Communication, Debate, Forensic Activities, Theatre, and Dance in Arkansas. ACTAA is affiliated with the Arkansas District of the National Forensics League.
  • [http://www.arstuco.com/ Arkansas Association of Student Councils] (AASC) — an organization that support student government and Student Council activities; affiliated with National Association of Student Councils (NASC).
  • [http://www.atu.edu/jshs/ Arkansas Junior Science & Humanities Symposium] (AR JSHS) — annual event that is designed to challenge and engage students (Grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Individual students compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers.
  • [http://www.asboa.org/ Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association] (ASBOA) — supports students and educators with competitions in a variety of marching band, jazz band, and orchestra.
  • Arkansas Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) & Arkansas Journalism Advisors Association (AJAA) — provides students and educators with resources, competitions and programs focused on yearbook, newspaper, photography and digital media.
  • [http://www.arkansasffa.org Arkansas FFA] — chartered in 1928 and serves as state organization within the National FFA Organization.

Organization

The AAA organizes its member schools by 3-year average daily membership (ADM) in grades 10-12 every two years. Each classification is organized by rank, as opposed to a minimum threshold, to maintain consistent numbers for each class.

=Classifications=

Since 2006, the schools have been organized as follows.

  • Class 7A (16 largest schools)
  • Class 6A (next 16 largest schools)
  • Class 5A (next 32 largest schools)
  • Class 4A (next 48 largest schools that sponsor football ("football schools"), as well as all non-football schools within range)
  • Class 3A (same means as Class 4A)
  • Class 2A (next 48 largest schools and remainder of football schools)
  • Class 1A (all remaining schools)

The means of placing private schools within these classifications have become a key issue in Arkansas. Prior to 2002, only single-gender schools would have its enrollment altered, in this case by doubling the reported enrollment. In 2002, the enrollments reported by private schools was multiplied by 1.35. In 2006, that multiplier was increased to 1.75. Starting in 2008, the multiplier will be dropped altogether, and each private school will be placed one classification above where the enrollment would otherwise place the school. In 2012, enrollment for private schools that were segregated were combined (for example, Catholic High School for Boys with Mount Saint Mary Academy (for Girls)).

Within each classification, the schools are further grouped into conferences, each with 6-8 schools apiece. In Classes 7A-5A, the conferences are named according to directional region (i.e. 7A-West, 6A-Central, 5A-Southeast). In the smaller classes, the conferences are named according to the activity district number which the conference is centrally located (a class 4A conference in western Arkansas would be the 4A-4 conference). In smaller classes, there can be more than one conference within an activity district. These are further named according to directional area (a pair of class 2A conferences in southwest Arkansas would be the 2A-7 West and 2A-7 East). Classes 3A and 2A group conferences for football and basketball separately (Mountainburg is in Conference 3A-1 for football and 3A-4 for basketball). Finally, sports with limited sponsorship, such as soccer and swimming, have their own conferences between the participants. These special conferences often transcend multiple classes.

From 2010 to 2016, the rules for 7A and 6A classification for football were changed. The divisions still compete in separate playoffs, but two regional conferences that have previously been exclusive to 7A or 6A now have a mix of 7A and 6A schools so as to save on transportation expenses during the regular season.

=Conferences=

For purposes of clarity, the activity districts with regions covered are as follows.

  • District 1 (northwest Arkansas)
  • District 2 (north central Arkansas)
  • District 3 (northeast Arkansas)
  • District 4 (west Arkansas)
  • District 5 (central Arkansas)
  • District 6 (east Arkansas)
  • District 7 (southwest Arkansas)
  • District 8 (southeast Arkansas)

The AAA has changed both the names and means of these classifications over time.

  • Prior to 1977, the classes ranged from Class AAAA to Class C, with AAAA including the 8 largest schools in Arkansas. In 1977, the first "class shift" added an "A" to each class, and references to Class C were removed.
  • In 1983, Class AAAAA merged into and was renamed Class AAAA, with all other classes relatively consistent.
  • In 1998, the state witnessed the second "class shift", this time removing all references to Class B.
  • In 2006, Class AAAAA was split in half, and Classes AAA and AA, both with over 70 schools each, were reorganized into three smaller classes. At first, the largest class was called Class AAAAAAA. The current naming conventions, changing the reference to 7A, were adopted soon after.

Prior to 2006, the activity district number was placed in front of the class for conference names (i.e. 4AAA, 7AA-East). These naming conventions changed as well, but many local media outlets still placed the district number before the class (3-4A instead of 4A-3). Prior to this, a few outlets mixed prior references to new ones (some newspapers in western Arkansas made references to the 4AAA-West, yet such a conference never existed).{{cite web|url=http://www.ahsaa.org/activity/55/classes-conferences |title=Classes and Conferences |publisher=Arkansas Activities Association |access-date=October 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818024231/http://www.ahsaa.org/activity/55/classes-conferences |archive-date=August 18, 2012 }}

=Class 7A=

The following conferences exist within the 7A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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=Class 6A=

The following conferences exist within the 6A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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;West

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=Class 5A=

The following conferences exist within the 5A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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=Class 4A=

The following conferences exist within the 4A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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;Region 3

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;Region 7

;Region 8

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=Class 3A=

The conference membership within the 3A Classification are adjusted for schools that do not field a football team. The following conferences exist within the 3A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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;Region 4

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==Basketball==

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;Region 4

;Region 5

;Region 7

;Region 8

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=Class 2A=

The conference membership within the 2A Classification are adjusted for schools that do not field a football team. The following conferences exist within the 2A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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==Basketball==

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;Region 4 East

;7 West

;7 East

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=Class 1A=

The following conferences exist within the 1A classification for the 2016–18 school years:

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;1 Northwest

;1 East

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;2 North

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;5 North

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;7 West

;7 East

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State championships

= Academic competitions =

The state's Quiz Bowl competitions are organized by the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association ([http://www.arquizbowl.org/ AGQBA]) as sanctioned by the AAA.

== List of Arkansas state high school quiz bowl champions ==

Each spring, the [http://www.arquizbowl.org/ Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association] holds the state tournament finals for each classification. These matches are broadcast on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN).

=== 7A classification ===

class="wikitable sortable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2024Little Rock Central (3)Rogers Heritage
2023Fayetteville (2)Conway
2022Fort Smith Southside (6)Rogers
2021Fort Smith Southside (5)Bryant
2020None due to COVID
2019Little Rock Central (2)Conway
2018Conway (3)Fayetteville
2017Conway (2)Cabot
2016FayettevilleConway
2015ConwayFort Smith Southside
2014Fort Smith Southside (4)Cabot
2013Fort Smith Southside (3)ASMSA
2012ASMSAConway
2011CabotFort Smith Southside
2010Fort Smith Southside (2)Little Rock Central
2009Little Rock CatholicFort Smith Northside
2008Little Rock CentralCabot
2007Fort Smith SouthsideCabot

(Prior to 2006-2007 school year Arkansas had only five classification divisions.)

=== 6A classification ===

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!Year

!Champion

!Runner-up

2023RussellvilleBenton
2022RussellvilleBenton
2021RussellvilleLake Hamilton
2020None due to COVID
2019RussellvilleGreenwood
2018RussellvilleGreenwood
2017RussellvilleBenton
2016RussellvilleSheridan
2015BentonRussellville
2014BentonGreenwood
2013SearcyBenton
2012BentonLittle Rock Parkview
2011Little Rock ParkviewBenton
2010Little Rock ParkviewWatson Chapel
2009BentonWatson Chapel
2008Little Rock ParkviewBenton
2007Little Rock ParkviewBenton

(Prior to 2006-2007 school year Arkansas had only five classification divisions.)

=== 5A classification ===

class="wikitable sortable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2023BatesvlleValley View
2022BatesvlleValley View
2021MorriltonVilonia
2019De QueenMorrilton
2018Little Rock ChristianPulaski Academy
2017HarrisonNettleton
2016Little Rock ChristianHarrison
2015MorriltonLittle Rock Christian
2014Watson ChapelMorrilton
2013Watson ChapelLittle Rock Christian
2012Watson ChapelHuntsville
2011Watson ChapelHuntsville
2010MorriltonLittle Rock Mills
2009MorriltonLittle Rock Christian
2008Little Rock ChristianMorrilton
2007MorriltonLittle Rock Christian
2006CabotFort Smith Southside
2005BentonFort Smith Southside
2004Fort Smith NorthsideFort Smith Southside
2003batesvilleLittle Rock Catholic
2002Fort Smith NorthsideLittle Rock Catholic
2001Fort Smith NorthsideBenton
2000Fort Smith NorthsideBenton

=== 4A classification ===

class="wikitable sortable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2019ArkadelphiaMonticello
2018HuntsvilleHamburg
2017HuntsvilleHighland
2016Subiaco AcademyBrookland
2015Subiaco AcademyHamburg
2014ArkadelphiaMaumelle
2013Subiaco AcademyGravette
2012NashvilleSubiaco Academy
2011FarmingtonSubiaco Academy
2010MalvernHuntsville
2009Subiaco AcademyMalvern
2008HuntsvilleSubiaco Academy
2007HamburgPocahontas
2006MalvernMorrilton
2005MorriltonHuntsville
2004ViloniaMorrilton
2003MorriltonVilonia
2002MorriltonWatson Chapel
2001MorriltonWatson Chapel
2000Watson ChapelMorrilton

=== 3A classification ===

class="wikitable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2019Mountain ViewCenterpoint
2018CenterpointHaas Hall-Fayetteville
2017Haas Hall-FayettevilleCenterpoint
2016Haas Hall-FayettevilleEpiscopal Collegiate
2015Episcopal CollegiateCenterpoint
2014Episcopal CollegiateFountain Lake
2013Episcopal CollegiateFountain Lake
2012CenterpointEpiscopal Collegiate
2011Episcopal CollegiateArkansas Baptist
2010Episcopal CollegiateCenterpoint
2009Episcopal CollegiateCenterpoint
2008BauxiteEpiscopal Collegiate
2007Episcopal CollegiateSalem
2006DardanelleNashville
2005Little Rock ChristianDardanelle
2004DardanellePulaski Academy
2003DardanellePulaski Academy
2002HuntsvilleBald Knob
2001Bald KnobHuntsville
2000Bald KnobHuntsville

=== 2A classification ===

class="wikitable sortable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2024

|Haas Hall Bentonville

|Lifeway Christian

2023

|Haas Hall Bentonville

|Lifeway Christian

2022

|Haas Hall Bentonville

|Lifeway Christian

2021

|Haas Hall Bentonville

|Lifeway Christian

2019Haas Hall FayettevilleHaas Hall Bentonville
2018Conway ChristianRison
2017Conway ChristianCotter
2016HazenConway Christian
2015Conway ChristianHazen
2014Cedar RidgeHazen
2013Conway ChristianCedar Ridge
2012Cedar RidgeGurdon
2011MurfreesboroGurdon
2010MurfreesboroMagazine
2009MelbourneCutter Morningstar
2008WoodlawnParkers Chapel
2007Walnut RidgeGillett
2006Episcopal CollegiateCenterpoint
2005Walnut RidgeCenterpoint
2004Cutter MorningstarCenterpoint
2003Cutter MorningstarLittle Rock Christian
2002Cutter MorningstarIzard County Consolidated
2001CenterpointIzard County Consolidated
2000CenterpointWalnut Ridge

=== 1A classification ===

class="wikitable sortable"
YearChampionRunner-up
2023NorforkSacred Heart
2022Haas Hall RogersNorfork
2021Haas Hall SpringdaleHaas Hall Rogers
2019NorforkIzard County Consolidated
2018Haas Hall BentonvilleNorfork
2017NorforkHaas Hall Bentonville
2016NorforkLISA Academy North
2015Sacred HeartMount Vernon-Enola
2014Haas HallLISA Academy North
2013Haas HallAlpena
2012Haas HalleStem
2011NorforkRidgefield Christian
2010Sacred HeartSouth Side Bee Branch
2009Haas HallAcademics Plus
2008Haas HallLISA Academy
2007AlpenaHaas Hall
2006Van CoveHaas Hall
2005ScrantonVan Cove
2004Van CoveLead Hill
2003Sulphur RockVan Cove
2002ArmorelLittle Rock Christian
2001Walnut Valley ChristianDelight
2000Walnut Valley ChristianDelight

{{cite web|url=http://www.arquizbowl.org/video.html |title=Arkansas Quiz Bowl |access-date=2014-07-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714182414/http://www.arquizbowl.org/video.html |archive-date=2014-07-14 }}

= Fall sports =

== List of Arkansas state high school football champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school football champions}}

To decide a winner of each classification, each conference sends the top 4 teams within them to attend the state playoffs. All number 1 seed schools get a first round bye. The playoffs are in a single elimination tournament that decides the best teams in a classification. Rounds are played weekly until two teams remain in the tournament. The two remaining teams will play at a set location to decide the state champion in the classification. These rules for playoffs apply to football only.

== List of Arkansas state high school volleyball champions ==

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  • 2023 - Fayetteville (8), Benton (3), Brookland (5), Baptist Prep (2), Mansfield (8)
  • 2022 - Fayetteville (7), Benton (2), Brookland (4), Baptist Prep, Mansfield (7)
  • 2021 – Fayetteville (6), Little Rock Christian, Valley View (16), Paris (5), Mansfield (6)
  • 2020 – Fayetteville (5), Greenwood (3), Valley View (15), Hackett (2), Mansfield (5)
  • 2019 – Bentonville (6), Jonesboro (14), Valley View (14), Episcopal Collegiate, Hackett
  • 2018 – Conway (2), Jonesboro (13), Valley View (13), Paris (4), Crowley’s Ridge (7)
  • 2017 – Fayetteville (4), Greenwood (2), Valley View (12), Shiloh Christian (2), Paris (3)
  • 2016 – Fayetteville (3), Jonesboro (12), Valley View (11), Brookland (3), Paris (2)
  • 2015 – Fayetteville (2), Marion (3), Valley View (10), Shiloh Christian, Paris
  • 2014 – Bentonville (5), Russellville (4), Paragould (2) Mena, Mansfield (4)
  • 2013 – FS Southside (8), Jonesboro (11), Paragould, Valley View (9), Mansfield (3)
  • 2012 – Fayetteville, Russellville (3), Nettleton (3), Valley View (8), Mansfield (2)
  • 2011 – Bentonville (4), Marion (2), Greenwood, Valley View (7), Harding Academy
  • 2010 – Bentonville (3), Marion, Nettleton (2), Valley View (6), Crowley's Ridge Academy (6)
  • 2009 – FS Southside (7), Benton, Siloam Springs (7), Jonesboro Westside (6), Mansfield
  • 2008 – Bentonville (2), Jonesboro (10), Siloam Springs (6), Valley View (5), Lavaca
  • 2007 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs (5), Jonesboro Westside (5), Brookland (2)
  • 2006 – FS Southside (6), Jonesboro (9), Siloam Springs (4), Valley View (4), Brookline
  • 2005 – Russellville (7), Siloam Springs (3), Valley View (3)
  • 2004 – FS Southside (5), Siloam Springs (2), Valley View (2)
  • 2003 – FS Southside (4), Morrilton (2), Valley View
  • 2002 – Jonesboro (8), Morrilton, Crowley's Ridge (5)
  • 2001 – Jonesboro (7), Siloam Springs, Jonesboro Westside (4)
  • 2000 – FS Southside (3), Harrison, Crowley's Ridge (4)
  • 1999 – FS Southside (2), Crowley's Ridge (3)
  • 1998 – Conway, Crowley's Ridge (2)
  • 1997 – FS Southside, Crowley's Ridge
  • 1996 – Jonesboro (6), Harrisburg (4)
  • 1995 – Jonesboro (5), Harrisburg (3)
  • 1994 – Jonesboro (4), Jonesboro Westside (3)
  • 1993 – Mount St. Mary (2), Harrisburg (2)
  • 1992 – Jonesboro (3), Jonesboro Westside (2)
  • 1991 – North Little Rock, Harrisburg
  • 1990 – Cabot (2), Arkadelphia (7)
  • 1989 – Cabot, Arkadelphia (6)
  • 1988 – Mount St. Mary, Arkadelphia (5)
  • 1987 – Jonesboro (2), Nettleton
  • 1986 – LR Central, Arkadelphia (4)
  • 1985 – Texarkana, Arkadelphia (3)
  • 1984 – West Helena Central (4), Arkadelphia (2)
  • 1983 – West Helena Central (3), Jonesboro Westside
  • 1982 – Russellville (2), Arkadelphia
  • 1981 – Russellville, Morrilton
  • 1980 – West Helena Central (2), Magnolia (2)
  • 1979 – Jonesboro, Magnolia
  • 1978 – West Helena Central, Ashdown
  • 1977 – Sylvan Hills, Mountain Home (2)
  • 1976 – Mountain Home

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== List of Arkansas state high school girls cross country champions ==

The following is a (fall sport) list of Arkansas state champions in girls cross country:

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  • 2016 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Quitman
  • 2015 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Pottsville, Genoa Central, Trinity Christian
  • 2014 – Bentonville, Siloam Springs, Little Rock Christian, Ozark, Genoa Central, Trinity Christian
  • 2013 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Acorn
  • 2012 – Rogers Heritage, Lake Hamilton, Little Rock Christian, Heber Springs, Melbourne, Acorn
  • 2011 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, De Queen, Harding Academy, Acorn
  • 2010 – Rogers, Van Buren, Batesville, De Queen, Rose Bud, Acorn
  • 2009 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, Batesville, Shiloh Christian, Elkins, Trinity Christian
  • 2008 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, Batesville, De Queen, Elkins, Des Arc
  • 2007 – Rogers, Mountain Home, Batesville, Heber Springs, Green Forest, Des Arc
  • 2006 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Batesville, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, West Side GF
  • 2005 – Rogers, Batesville, Heber Springs, Genoa Central
  • 2004 – Bentonville, Batesville, Heber Springs, Harding Academy
  • 2003 – Rogers, Harrison, De Queen, LR Lutheran
  • 2002 – Bryant, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Harding Academy
  • 2001 – Fayetteville, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Harding Academy
  • 2000 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Harding Academy
  • 1999 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Decatur
  • 1998 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Shiloh Christian
  • 1997 – Bentonville, Harrison, Berryville, Shiloh Christian
  • 1996 – Fayetteville, Harrison, Eureka Springs, DeValls Bluff
  • 1995 – Bryant, Harrison, Shiloh Christian
  • 1994 – FS Southside, Harrison, Shiloh Christian
  • 1993 – Rogers, Harrison, Glenwood
  • 1992 – Rogers, Vilonia, Eureka Springs
  • 1991 – Rogers, Vilonia, Eureka Springs
  • 1990 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Eureka Springs
  • 1989 – Rogers, Batesville, Eureka Springs
  • 1988 – Fayetteville, Batesville, Caddo Hills
  • 1987 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Altus-Denning
  • 1986 – Conway, Lake Hamilton, Lamar
  • 1985 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Lamar
  • 1984 – Rogers, Vilonia, DeValls Bluff
  • 1983 – Rogers, Batesville, Gentry
  • 1982 – Rogers, Vilonia, Bradford
  • 1981 – Rogers, Bradford
  • 1980 – Rogers, Berryville

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== List of Arkansas state high school boys cross country champions ==

The following is a (fall sport) list of Arkansas state champions in boys cross country:

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  • 2016 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Maumelle, Heber Springs, Green Forest, Acorn
  • 2015 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, Heber Springs, Green Forest, West Side
  • 2014 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Maumelle, Heber Springs, Green Forest, West Side
  • 2013 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, Maumelle, Elkins, Eureka Springs
  • 2012 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, LR Christian, Heber Springs, Elkins, Caddo Hills
  • 2011 – Bentonville, Mountain Home, LR Christian, De Queen, Elkins, Caddo Hills
  • 2010 – Bentonville, Russellville, LR Christian, Heber Springs, Elkins, Caddo Hills
  • 2009 – Bentonville, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Shiloh Christian, Elkins, Crowley's Ridge
  • 2008 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Heber Springs, Elkins, Trinity Christian
  • 2007 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Harrison, De Queen, Shiloh Christian, Jasper
  • 2006 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Siloam Springs, Heber Springs, Genoa Central, Jasper
  • 2005 – Rogers, Beebe, Berryville, Jasper
  • 2004 – Rogers, Greene County Tech, Heber Springs, Jasper
  • 2003 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, De Queen, LR Lutheran
  • 2002 – Rogers, Vilonia, De Queen, LR Lutheran
  • 2001 – Russellville, LR Fair, Berryville, Acorn
  • 2000 – Mountain Home, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
  • 1999 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Eureka Springs
  • 1998 – Rogers, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
  • 1997 – Russellville, Siloam Springs, Berryville, Acorn
  • 1996 – Rogers, Crossett, Berryville, Pottsville
  • 1995 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
  • 1994 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
  • 1993 – Rogers, Sheridan, Eureka Springs
  • 1992 – Bryant, Lake Hamilton, Eureka Springs
  • 1991 – Bryant, Berryville, Eureka Springs
  • 1990 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
  • 1989 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
  • 1988 – Rogers, Berryville, Eureka Springs
  • 1987 – Conway, Crossett, Eureka Springs
  • 1986 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Eureka Springs
  • 1985 – Fayetteville, Harrison, Pea Ridge
  • 1984 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Gentry
  • 1983 – Fayetteville, Crossett, Central Arkansas Christian
  • 1982 – LR Central, Bentonville, Gentry
  • 1981 – LR Central, Berryville
  • 1980 – LR Parkview, Ozark
  • 1979 – LR Central, Ozark
  • 1978 – Cabot, Ozark
  • 1977 – LR Central, Berryville
  • 1976 – LR Central, Berryville
  • 1975 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Monticello, Berryville, Harding Academy
  • 1974 – LR Hall, Fayetteville, Cabot, Berryville, Emerson
  • 1973 – LR Hall, Fayetteville, Batesville, Berryville, Emerson
  • 1972 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Berryville, Emerson
  • 1971 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Berryville, Plainview
  • 1970 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Ozark, Kensett
  • 1969 – LR Central, Fayetteville, Searcy, Beebe, Kensett
  • 1968 – LR Central, Searcy, Charleston, Judsonia
  • 1967 – LR Central, Searcy, Charleston, Prairie Grove
  • 1966 – LR Central, Searcy, Beebe
  • 1965 – Fayetteville, Conway, Charleston, Stamps
  • 1964 – LR Central, Conway, Beebe, Stamps
  • 1963 – LR Central
  • 1962 – LR Central
  • 1961 – LR Central
  • 1960 – LR Central
  • 1959 – LR Central
  • 1958 – North Little Rock
  • 1957 – LR Central
  • 1956 – Little Rock
  • 1955 – Little Rock

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== List of Arkansas state high school golf champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school golf champions}}

= Winter sports =

== List of Arkansas state high school dance champions ==

The state competitive dance championships are held annually in November or December.

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! School year !! 7A state champion !! 6A state champion !! 5A state champion !! 4A state champion !! 3A-2A-1A state champion

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| 2014

BentonvilleAlmaNettletonBauxiteGlen Rose
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| 2013

BentonvilleBentonAlmaBauxiteGlen Rose
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| 2012

BryantJonesboroAlmaWestside ConsolidatedGlen Rose
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| 2011

BentonvilleJonesboroNettletonWestside ConsolidatedGlen Rose

== List of Arkansas state high school cheer champions ==

The state competitive cheer championships are held annually in November or December.

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! School year (Fall) !! 7A class !! 6A class !! 5A class !! 4A class !! 3A class !! 2A-1A class !! 5A-7A co-ed !! 1A-4A co-ed

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| 2013

FayettevilleSheridanHS LakesideNashvilleElkinsJunction CityBryantPea Ridge
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| 2012

FayettevilleBentonHS LakesideValley ViewElkinsJunction CityBentonvilleHeber Springs
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| 2011

FayettevilleBentonHS LakesidePrairie GroveElkinsJunction CityBentonvillePea Ridge

== List of Arkansas state high school basketball champions ==

The basketball season begins each November with the state basketball championship tournament held annually in late February and March.

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school basketball champions}}

== List of Arkansas state high school boys bowling champions ==

The bowling season begins each November with the state bowling championship tournament held annually in late February.

According to the AAA Bowling Handbook, all Arkansas Activities Association rules will be followed. Rules for competition shall be those of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) American Bowling Alliance. Arkansas Activities Association rules prevail in case of a conflict with standard USBC rules.

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! School year !! 7A-6A state champion !! 5A-4A state champion !! 3A-2A-1A state champion

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| 2013–14

CabotStuttgartElkins
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| 2012–13

CabotGreenbrierConway St. Joseph
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| 2011–12

CabotSiloam SpringsElkins

== List of Arkansas state high school girls bowling champions ==

According to the AAA Bowling Handbook, all Arkansas Activities Association rules will be followed. Rules for competition shall be those of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) American Bowling Alliance. Arkansas Activities Association rules prevail in case of a conflict with standard USBC rules.

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! School year !! 7A-6A state champion !! 5A-4A state champion !! 3A-2A-1A state champion

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| 2012–13

BentonvilleGreenbriarRiverview
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| 2012–13

CabotJonesboro WestsideNorfolk
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| 2011–12

RogersValley ViewRiverside
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| 2010–11

CabotViloniaRiverside
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| 2009–10

FS SouthsideViloniaBrookland
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| 2008–09

CabotGreenwoodBrookland
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| 2007–08

FS SouthsideValley ViewBrookland
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| 2006–07

Lake HamiltonValley ViewMountain Pine
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| 2005–06

Hot Springs LakesideValley View
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| 2004–05

Fort Smith Southside

== List of Arkansas state high school wrestling champions ==

Arkansas became the 49th state to add high school wrestling when the Arkansas Activities Association approved wrestling as a sanctioned sport for the 2008–09 season. The wrestling season begins each November with the state wrestling championship tournament held annually in late February. The state tournament combines wrestlers from the 7A and 6A classifications and a separate competition for the 1A through 5A classifications.

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School year7A-6A state champion5A-1A state champion
2017–18BentonvillePulaski Academy
2016–17BentonvilleNeed Info.
2015–16Har-BerNeed Info.
2014–15RogersCentral Arkansas Christian (3)
2013–14Little Rock CatholicMaumelle (2)
2012–13Bentonville (2)Maumelle
2011–12Har-BerLittle Rock Christian
2010–11BeebeConway
2009–10Rogers HeritageGentry
2008–09BentonvilleCentral Arkansas Christian (2)
2007–08Need Info.Central Arkansas Christian

== List of Arkansas state high school swimming and diving champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school swimming champions}}

= Spring sports =

== List of Arkansas state high school soccer champions ==

Boys Soccer:

  • 2019 - Springdale (3), Russellville (5), Valley View (2), Central Arkansas Christian (3)
  • 2018 - FS Northside (2), Russellville (4), Lakeside Hot Springs, Warren
  • 2017 - Rogers, Siloam Springs (4), Hot Springs (2), Dardanelle (2)
  • 2016 - Bentonville (4), Siloam Springs (3), Hot Springs, Dardanelle
  • 2015 - Bentonville (3), Russellville (3), De Queen (6), Central Arkansas Christian (2)
  • 2014 - Bentonville (2), Russellville (2), De Queen (5), Green Forrest
  • 2013 - FS Northside, Searcy (6), Little Rock Christian (3), Valley View
  • 2012 – Springdale (2), Russellville, Siloam Springs (2), De Queen (4)
  • 2011 – LR Catholic (5), Searcy (5), Siloam Springs, De Queen (3)
  • 2010 – LR Catholic (4), Searcy (4), Little Rock Christian (2), De Queen (2)
  • 2009 – LR Catholic (3), Searcy (3), Little Rock Christian, De Queen
  • 2008 – Conway, Searcy (2), Harrison (6), Central Arkansas Christian
  • 2007 – LR Catholic (2), Searcy, Pulaski Academy (3), Clarksville
  • 2006 – Van Buren, Harrison (5)
  • 2005 – Bentonville, Harrison (4)
  • 2004 – Conway, Harrison (3)
  • 2003 – Springdale, Harrison (2)
  • 2002 – LR Catholic, Harrison
  • 2001 – Pulaski Academy (2)
  • 2000 – Pulaski Academy
  • 1999 – Fayetteville
  • 1998 – North Little Rock

Girls Soccer:

  • 2019 - Bryant (2), Little Rock Christian (5), Harrison (7), Central Arkansas Christian (9)
  • 2018 - Rogers (4), Siloam Springs (5), Little Rock Christian (4), Central Arkansas Christian (8)
  • 2017 - Bentonville (8), Siloam Springs (4), Harrison (6), Central Arkansas Christian (7)
  • 2016 - Bentonville (7), Siloam Springs (3), Harrison (5), Central Arkansas Christian (6)
  • 2015 – Bryant, Siloam Springs (2), Little Rock Christian (3), Gentry
  • 2014 – Bentonville (6), Siloam Springs, Harrison (4), Valley View
  • 2013 – Bentonville (5), Searcy (4), Shiloh Christian, Central Arkansas Christian (5)
  • 2012 – Bentonville (4), Russellville, Central Arkansas Christian (4), Pulaski Academy (6)
  • 2011 – Conway, Mountain Home (2), Harrison (3), Pulaski Academy (5)
  • 2010 – Bentonville (3), Searcy (3), Little Rock Christian (2), Conway St. Joseph (2)
  • 2009 – Bentonville (2), Mountain Home, Little Rock Christian, Conway St. Joseph
  • 2008 – Mount St. Mary, Searcy (2), Pulaski Academy (4), Central Arkansas Christian (3)
  • 2007 – Bentonville, Searcy, Pulaski Academy (3), Central Arkansas Christian (2)
  • 2006 – Rogers (3), Central Arkansas Christian
  • 2005 – Rogers (2), Pulaski Academy (2)
  • 2004 – Rogers, Harrison (2)
  • 2003 – LR Central (2), Pulaski Academy
  • 2002 – LR Central, Harrison
  • 2001 - Fayetteville (4)
  • 2000 – Fayetteville (3)
  • 1999 – Fayetteville (2)
  • 1998 – Fayetteville

== List of Arkansas state high school baseball champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school baseball champions}}

== List of Arkansas state high school softball champions ==

: Fast Pitch

  • 2022 – Bentonville (5), Benton, Valley View, Ashdown, Tuckerman, Taylor
  • 2021 – Bentonville (4), Benton, Morrilton, Baptist Prep, Tuckerman, Taylor 2020 – NO Games Due to Pandemic
  • 2019 – Cabot, Sheridan, Pottsville, Rose Bud, Quitman, Taylor
  • 2018 – Bentonville (3), Sheridan, Greenbrier, Bauxite, Haskell -Harmony Grove, Quitman, Taylor
  • 2017 – Bentonville (2), Sheridan (3), De Queen, Pottsville, Rose Bud, Rison, Taylor (4)
  • 2016 – Bentonville, Sheridan (2), Vilonia (3), Mena (2), Bald Knob (3), Spring Hill (2), Nemo Vista (3)
  • 2015 – North Little Rock (7), Greenwood, Vilonia (2), Mena, Bald Knob (2), Spring Hill, Scranton (2)
  • 2014 – North Little Rock (6), Benton (3), White Hall (3), Brookland, Bald Knob, Foreman (7), Midland
  • 2013 – North Little Rock (5), Russellville, White Hall (2), Nashville (3), Benton Harmony Grove (4), Magnet Cove, Taylor (3)
  • 2012 – Bryant (6), Lake Hamilton (4), White Hall, Nashville (2), Mansfield, Junction City, Taylor (2)
  • 2011 – Bryant (5), Searcy, Wynne, Farmington, Atkins, Foreman (6), Nemo Vista (2)
  • 2010 – Bryant (4), Mountain Home, Greenbrier, Nashville, Arkansas Baptist (4), Foreman (5), Armorel
  • 2009 – North Little Rock (4), Lake Hamilton (3), Wynne, Dardanelle, Perryville, Foreman (4), Scranton
  • 2008 – North Little Rock (3), Mountain Home, Nettleton, Ashdown, Elkins, Foreman (3), Nemo Vista
  • 2007 – Fayetteville, Lake Hamilton (2), Vilonia, Dardanelle, Elkins, Foreman (2), West Side GF
  • 2006 – Fayetteville, Marion, Central Arkansas Christian, Foreman, Lockesburg
  • 2005 – Benton (2), Batesville, Farmington, Arkansas Baptist (3), Taylor
  • 2004 – Benton, Hope, Booneville, Benton Harmony Grove (3), Lockesburg
  • 2003 – Texarkana, Hope, Prairie Grove (3), Benton Harmony Grove (2), Ouachita
  • 2002 – North Little Rock (2), Nettleton, Prairie Grove (2), Benton Harmony Grove
  • 2001 – North Little Rock, Batesville, Prairie Grove, Newark
  • 2000 – Rogers, Lake Hamilton, Farmington
  • 1999 – Sheridan

: Slow Pitch

  • 2003 – McCrory
  • 2002 – Hoxie
  • 2001 – Parkers Chapel, Ouachita
  • 2000 – Sylvan Hills, Murfreesboro, Lockesburg (2)
  • 1999 – Bryant (3), Nashville, Cedarville, Lockesburg
  • 1998 – Benton, Greenwood, Southside Batesville, Arkansas Baptist (2), Guy-Perkins
  • 1997 – Bryant (2), Batesville, Nettleton, Arkansas Baptist
  • 1996 – Bryant, Vilonia, Barton, St. Joseph

== List of Arkansas state high school tennis champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school tennis champions}}

== List of Arkansas state high school track and field champions ==

{{Main|List of Arkansas state high school track and field champions}}

See also

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