We’re back with another Prep Rally Athlete Podcast, and this time we’re sitting down with Providence Academy standout Gabbie Bishop, a rising star who’s headed to run at the University of Arkansas

Gabbie shares her journey from a small-school runner to becoming a nationally competitive athlete, including the moment she realized she could compete at an elite level. From breaking the 5-minute mile barrier in a huge way to committing to one of the top track and cross-country programs in the country.

Plus, stick around for some fun hot takes where Gabby weighs in on:
Carbon-plated “cheater” shoes
Marathon vs. 5K debates
Running in the rain, wind, and wild race conditions
Cross-country chaos (yes… even getting tripped )
And whether yelling “Run, Forrest, Run!” should be allowed

Basketball season in Arkansas wraps up with a bang on this week’s Prep Rally Podcast! Join hosts Graham Thomas, Sydney Ruth, and Leland Barclay as they break down all the action from the state championship games in Hot Springs. From dominant performances to historic moments, the crew dives into the biggest storylines across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Highlights include:

- The Farmington Lady Cardinals’ incredible FOUR-PEAT state championship run
- A record-breaking tournament performance from sophomore standout Easton McCullough
- A hard-fought battle from Springdale Har-Ber in the 6A title game
- Pea Ridge’s impressive playoff run to the finals
- Key takeaways and standout moments from championship weekend across multiple classifications

Plus, the team looks ahead to spring sports season, previewing what to expect in baseball, softball, soccer, and track & field across the region.

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Syniah Coachman visits the NWA Democrat-Gazette studio to talk all things State Championship! The Har-Ber Lady Wildcats are making their FIRST EVER State Final appearance with a 16-0 season, the Lady Wildcats are ready to make a statement.

On today's podcast, Leland and Graham break down every tournament across the state with stand out performances from the Farmington Lady Cardinals and the Har-Ber Lady Wildcats who will make their FIRST EVER appearance at the state final in Hot Springs this weekend!

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On this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, we wrap up a grueling regional tournament week and turn our full attention to the Arkansas high school basketball state championships. After marathon nights of four-game slates, overtime thrillers, buzzer beaters, and deadline sprints, it’s finally time to see which teams survive and advance.

The crew breaks down key storylines across the 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A state tournaments, including:

The dominance of Springdale Har-Ber girls and their undefeated conference run

The battle-tested Har-Ber and Fayetteville boys heading into a stacked 6A bracket

Farmington’s boys and girls sweeping the 5A West

Potential upsets in those always-dangerous 1 vs. 4 matchups

The challenges of first-round byes and long layoffs

Today we welcomed Bentonville West's star athlete Landon Price! Landon is the 6'4" senior guard for Bentonville West who earned 6A All-State and 6A All-Conference honors last season! So far, the Wolverines are making a name for themselves this season. Joined with host, Sydney Ruth Mulvenon, Landon talks all things Bentonville West, what's next in his career, and his thoughts on High School Musical's Troy Bolton!

It’s another huge week of high school basketball in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on the Prep Rally Podcast!

Hosts Sydney Ruth Mulvenon and Graham Thomas, along with Leland Barclay in the River Valley, break down a packed week of hoops, postseason implications, and major storylines across the 6A West and 5A West.

This week’s episode covers:

Injury update: Fort Smith Northside star Camryn Schmidt suffers a torn ACL, what it means for the Lady Bears’ title hopes and how Northside responded with a big road win over Bentonville.
Conference races heating up: Har-Ber and Northside clinch top seeds in the girls race, while the boys standings are “all clumped up” heading into the final stretch.
Key matchups to watch:

Bentonville vs. Rogers

Bentonville West vs. Fayetteville

Fort Smith Northside vs. Southside (Battle of Rogers Avenue)

Big 5A West showdowns including Siloam Springs, Alma, Mountain Home, Van Buren and more

Winter sports state championships:

Bentonville dominates the 6A West swim meet

State wrestling champions crowned across multiple classifications

State bowling champions highlighted

It’s another packed week of high school basketball across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley — and the playoff race is heating up

On this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, Sydney Ruth, Graham Thomas, and Leland Barclay break down:

Har-Ber girls taking control of the 6A West Conference
Harbor boys hand Fayetteville its first loss with a dominant 16–0 run
Farmington boys and girls separating from the pack in the 5A West
Conference bowling and regional wrestling highlights
State tournament qualifiers and postseason seeding battles
Small-school storylines heating up in 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A

This week on the Prep Rally Podcast, we’re joined in studio by Har-Ber High School standout Makenlie Campbell, one of the top players in Northwest Arkansas girls basketball. Fresh off a milestone 1,000-point scoring achievement, Makenlie opens up about her journey, her bond with twin sister Madisen, and what’s fueling Har-Ber’s dominant season.

We dive into:

Har-Ber’s team chemistry and defensive identity

Preparing for conference matchups against West and Fayetteville

Playing with your twin and pushing each other to be better

Leadership, mindset, and staying humble amid success

The grind of Har-Ber practices and what “locking in” really means

Looking ahead to postseason play and college basketball recruitment

Life beyond basketball — from psychology dreams to crime shows

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