The regular season has officially come to a close, and the road to the championship is set for Little Rock School District middle school football. After weeks of competition, the league's top four teams have secured their places in the playoff semifinals, setting up two exciting matchups with a championship berth on the line. JA Fair finished the conference season undefeated at 7-0 to earn the No. 1 seed. Pulaski Heights finished second at 6-1, followed by Horace Mann at 5-2 and Pinnacle View at 4-3. Playoff Semifinals — Tuesday, October 27 The LRSD Middle School Football Playoff Semifinals will take place Tuesday, October 27, at Southwest High School. The action begins at 6 p.m., with the second game immediately following the conclusion of the first. The semifinal matchups are: Game 1: No. 1 JA Fair (7-0) vs. No. 4 Pinnacle View (4-3) Game 2: No. 2 Pulaski Heights (6-1) vs. No. 3 Horace Mann (5-2) JA Fair enters the postseason as the top seed after completing an undefeated conference season. Pulaski Heights secured the second seed with a strong 6-1 record, while Horace Mann and Pinnacle View round out the four-team playoff field. Each team enters the semifinals with the same goal: earn a victory and advance to the district championship. With the season on the line, the semifinal games promise an exciting night of middle school football. Championship Saturday — October 31 The winners of Tuesday's semifinal games will advance to the LRSD Middle School Football Championship on Saturday, October 31, at Southwest High School. The day's football festivities will begin with the 6th and Goal Football Championship at 10 a.m. The middle school football championship will follow immediately afterward. Championship Saturday will provide an opportunity to celebrate the student-athletes, coaches, families, and school communities that have contributed to another exciting season of LRSD football. The Road to the Title The regular season established the playoff field, but the postseason will determine who finishes on top. JA Fair, Pulaski Heights, Horace Mann, and Pinnacle View have earned their opportunities to compete for the championship. Now, two semifinal victories stand between the four contenders and a chance to bring home the title. Semifinals: Tuesday, October 27 | 6 p.m. | Southwest High School Championships: Saturday, October 31 | Following the 10 a.m. 6th and Goal Championship | Southwest High School The regular season is over. The playoffs are here. It's time to compete for a championship!...

Forest Heights Middle School delivered a championship performance on Saturday, capturing both the seventh-grade and eighth-grade titles at the LRSD Middle School Volleyball Championships at Central High School. The Eagles proved to be the top team on the court, overcoming tough competition in both championship matchups to complete an impressive sweep and bring home two championship trophies. Seventh Grade: Forest Heights Defeats Pinnacle View in Three Sets In the seventh-grade championship, Forest Heights battled Pinnacle View in a hard-fought three-set match. Pinnacle View came out strong, taking the opening set 25-19. However, the Eagles responded with determination, winning the second set 25-19 to even the match. With the championship on the line, Forest Heights carried its momentum into the deciding set, pulling out a 15-12 victory to secure the seventh-grade championship with a 2-1 match win. The Eagles' ability to respond after dropping the first set demonstrated their resilience and composure under pressure. Pinnacle View fought throughout the match, but Forest Heights made the key plays when it mattered most. Eighth Grade: Eagles Complete the Sweep Against Pulaski Heights Forest Heights continued its championship run in the eighth-grade matchup, facing Pulaski Heights in another competitive contest. The Eagles took control of the match, winning the opening set 25-21 before closing out the Panthers 25-22 in the second set. Pulaski Heights put up a strong fight, keeping both sets competitive, but Forest Heights delivered in the decisive moments to earn a straight-set victory and claim the eighth-grade championship. The 2-0 win capped a memorable day for the Eagles, who demonstrated consistency, teamwork, and determination on their way to the title. Winning one championship is an accomplishment. Winning both grade-level championships on the same day makes the achievement even more special. Congratulations to Forest Heights Middle School on an outstanding performance and a memorable finish to the LRSD middle school volleyball season. Congratulations as well to Pinnacle View and Pulaski Heights for reaching the championship matches and competing for their respective titles. Forest Heights leaves Central High School as the champion of both the seventh-grade and eighth-grade divisions, completing a clean sweep of the 2026 LRSD Middle School Volleyball Championships....

The Little Rock School District middle school volleyball regular season has officially come to a close, and the excitement is building as the district prepares for the seventh-grade and eighth-grade semifinal matchups. After weeks of competitive play, four teams in each division have earned the opportunity to compete for a spot in the championship game. The semifinal round features undefeated top seeds, familiar opponents, and matchups that promise plenty of excitement as teams look to keep their championship hopes alive. The winners will advance to the LRSD Middle School Volleyball Championship Games on Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Central High School. Seventh-Grade Semifinals: Pinnacle View Remains Undefeated The seventh-grade playoffs will take place on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m., with both top seeds hosting their semifinal opponents. Pinnacle View enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed after completing a perfect 14-0 regular season. The SkyHawks will host fourth-seeded Horace Mann, which finished the season with an 8-6 record. Pinnacle View will look to continue its dominant run, while Mann hopes to pull off an upset and advance to the championship. In the other semifinal, second-seeded Forest Heights will host third-seeded Pulaski Heights. Forest Heights finished the regular season with an impressive 11-3 record, while Pulaski Heights posted a strong 10-4 mark. With both teams putting together successful seasons, this matchup has the potential to be one of the most competitive contests of the semifinal round. Seventh-Grade Matchups — Thursday, October 15 | 6 p.m. No. 1 Pinnacle View (14-0) vs. No. 4 Horace Mann (8-6) No. 2 Forest Heights (11-3) vs. No. 3 Pulaski Heights (10-4) Eighth-Grade Semifinals: Forest Heights Leads the Way The eighth-grade semifinals will get underway on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m., as the top four teams battle for a place in the championship. Forest Heights earned the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season undefeated at 14-0. The Eagles will host fourth-seeded Horace Mann, which closed the season with an 8-6 record. Forest Heights will attempt to protect its perfect record and move one step closer to a championship, while Mann looks to make the most of its postseason opportunity. The other eighth-grade semifinal features second-seeded Pulaski Heights against third-seeded Pinnacle View. Both teams finished with identical 11-3 records, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between two of the division's strongest teams. With both programs demonstrating consistency throughout the season, this contest could come down to execution, teamwork, and making key plays at critical moments. Eighth-Grade Matchups — Wednesday, October 14 | 6 p.m. No. 1 Forest Heights (14-0) vs. No. 4 Horace Mann (8-6) No. 2 Pulaski Heights (11-3) vs. No. 3 Pinnacle View (11-3) Championship Saturday at Central High School The road to the championship concludes on Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Central High School, where the seventh-grade and eighth-grade championship games will be played....

The Little Rock School District middle school volleyball regular season is coming down to its final day, and with playoff berths on the line, Monday, October 12, promises to be an exciting finish. After a competitive season featuring eight LRSD middle school programs, the final matches will determine the four teams that advance to the 7th Grade Playoffs and the four teams that advance to the 8th Grade Playoffs. While several teams have already positioned themselves well, a number of playoff spots and seeds remain up for grabs. 7th Grade Race In the 7th grade standings, Pinnacle View has established itself as the class of the conference. The SkyHawks enter the final match undefeated at 13-0 and have already secured a spot in the playoffs. Behind Pinnacle View, the race is much tighter. Pulaski Heights and Forest Heights are tied for second place at 10-3, making the final match especially important. Pulaski Heights will face undefeated Pinnacle View, while Forest Heights will take on Lacey Academy. Depending on the results, the order of the top three could change before the playoffs begin. The biggest battle, however, may be for the final playoff spot. Lacey Academy and Horace Mann are both 7-6, meaning Monday's results could determine which team earns the fourth and final 7th grade playoff berth. Lacey Academy faces Forest Heights, while Horace Mann takes on Mabelvale. A Lacey victory would put the Lions at 8-6 and give them a strong opportunity to secure the fourth position. A Horace Mann victory would also move the Bearcats to 8-6 and put significant pressure on Lacey. If both teams win, they would remain tied at 8-6. If both teams lose, they would finish the regular season tied at 7-7, potentially bringing conference tiebreaker procedures into play. That makes the Lacey Academy-Forest Heights and Horace Mann-Mabelvale matches two of the most important games of the final day. 8th Grade Race The 8th grade standings feature another tight race near the top and a dramatic battle for the fourth and final playoff position. Forest Heights has dominated the regular season, entering Monday's final match undefeated at 13-0. The Eagles have already secured their place in the postseason and will look to complete a perfect regular season against Lacey Academy. Pinnacle View sits in second at 11-2, followed by Pulaski Heights at 10-3. The two teams will meet Monday in a matchup that could have major implications for the final playoff seeding. If Pinnacle View wins, the SkyHawks would finish 12-2 and remain in second place. If Pulaski Heights wins, both teams would finish 11-3, creating a potential tie for second place and making the final standings and applicable tiebreaker procedures important. The most intriguing race may be for fourth place. Horace Mann currently holds fourth place at 7-6, but Dunbar is right behind at 6-7. The two teams are separated by only one game in the standings. Horace Mann will face Mabelvale on Monday, while Dunbar takes on JA Fair. A Mann victory would move the Bearcats to 8-6 and secure the fourth playoff position. However, if Mann loses and Dunbar wins, both teams would finish 7-7, creating the possibility of a tie for the final playoff berth. With the top four teams advancing, every set and every match could prove important....

After a two-year absence, Little Rock School District (LRSD) 6th & Goal Football is officially back, giving sixth-grade student-athletes an opportunity to compete, develop, and experience organized football at an important point in their athletic development. The return of the program marks an exciting step for LRSD Athletics as the district continues to create opportunities for students to participate in athletics at an earlier age and build a stronger pipeline into middle school and high school sports. The 2026 season features six LRSD middle schools competing in a five-week regular season, followed by a championship game at one of Little Rock's most historic football venues. Opening Weekend Sets the Tone The season kicked off on Saturday, September 26, at JA Fair, with three games beginning at 9 a.m. The opening-week matchups featured: - Dunbar vs. JA Fair - Lacey vs. Pinnacle View - Pulaski Heights vs. Horace Mann The opening Saturday provided the first opportunity in two years for LRSD sixth graders to experience the excitement of organized district football. On the field, Dunbar defeated JA Fair 13–6, while Pinnacle View defeated Lacey 18–0. Pulaski Heights also got off to a strong start, defeating Horace Mann 19–8. With three games played simultaneously at JA Fair, the opening day created an atmosphere that was about more than wins and losses. It represented the return of an opportunity for young athletes to compete for their schools, learn the game, and begin developing relationships with teammates and coaches. Week Two Brings More Excitement The second week of the season took place on Saturday, October 3, again at JA Fair. The three matchups were: - Horace Mann vs. Pinnacle View - Pulaski Heights vs. JA Fair - Lacey vs. Dunbar The October 3 games continued to build the competitive picture for the league. Pinnacle View edged Horace Mann 8–6, while Pulaski Heights shut out JA Fair 14–0. In one of the weekend's most dramatic games, Dunbar defeated Lacey 30–28 in triple overtime. The results after the first two weeks have created a competitive race at the top of the standings. Dunbar, Pulaski Heights and Pinnacle View each entered the next phase of the season with 2–0 conference records, while Lacey, Horace Mann and JA Fair continued to battle for position. The Rest of the Regular Season All remaining regular-season games will continue to be played at JA Fair, with games beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 10 — Week 3 - Lacey vs. JA Fair - Dunbar vs. Horace Mann - Pinnacle View vs. Pulaski Heights Saturday, October 17 — Week 4 - Dunbar vs. Pinnacle View - Pulaski Heights vs. Lacey - Horace Mann vs. JA Fair Saturday, October 24 — Week 5 - Dunbar vs. Pulaski Heights - JA Fair vs. Pinnacle View - Horace Mann vs. Lacey The final regular-season games on October 24 will determine the teams that advance to the championship game. Championship Football Comes to Quigley-Cox Stadium The season will culminate on Saturday, October 31, when the LRSD 6th & Goal Football Championship is played at Central High School's Quigley-Cox Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. The championship game will be played before the LRSD Middle School Football Championship, giving sixth-grade players the opportunity to compete on the same historic field and experience what it means to play on a championship stage. ...