6A State Championship: Greenwood vs Benton
May 17, 2018
Time: Saturday May 19th 3:30 at Baum Stadium
Greenwood:
Record: 31-3
Head Coach: Trey Holloway
Conference Record: 11-1 6A West Champions
State Titles: 3 Last in 2006
Road to Baum: Beat Arkansas High 6-3, Beat Jonesboro 15-0
Greenwood is definitely the team to beat as they have been atop the 6A all season. A Quality balance of young and old the Bulldogs will hope that Connor Noland has one more big start in his right arm. Lack of experience in the title game shouldn't affect the Bulldogs as they are a balanced team and look poised to hoist the trophy for the first time since 2006.
Projected Starting Lineup:
CF Jackson Webb
SS Peyton Holt
C Jake Smith
LF Chance Eoff
Benton:
Record: 22-11
Head Coach: Mark Ballisterri
Conference Record: 8-4 6A West
State Titles: 1 Last in 2009
Road to Baum: Beat West Memphis 10-0, Beat Mena 10-7, Beat Sheridan 7-4
Benton surprised everyone with their run to the State Title game. A potent offense that wont be scared to swing the bat against Noland. Although a tough task this team has battled to their first title game since 2015. Caleb Muns will give Benton a chance and if they can find a way to score off Greenwood they could ride the upset train all the way to their second state championship.
Projected Starting Lineup:
SS Drew Chilton
CF Beau Brewer
LF Michael Allison
2B Jared Kelly
RF Wes Guerra
DH Caleb Easterling
1B Logan Black
SP Caleb Muns
PBR Staff Predictions:
Walker: Greenwood
Gardenhire: Greenwood
Lambert: Greenwood