Episode 21

December 22, 2025 - Basketball (Bentonville West Boys) - Football (Elkins) - Wrestling (Rogers) - Volleyball (Shiloh Christian)

Published on: 21st December, 2025

The conference season in basketball started in the 3A-1 and 4A-1 circuits, and several holiday tournaments, Bentonville West boys' coach Trent Loyd recapped the early start.

Elkins football coach Zach Watson recapped the season, which culminated a five-year run, All-state teams and conference assignments for the 2026-28 cycle were also announced,

Rogers wrestling coach Willie Wright spoke about the team as it prepared for a busy January.

New Shiloh Christian volleyball coach Cassie Loyd spoke about her hopes for the Saints as they prepare for the 6A West next fall.

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479 High School Sports Magazine
479 Sports brings the heart of Northwest Arkansas athletics straight to your ears.
The 479 High School Sports Magazine is a weekly podcast celebrating the athletes, coaches and teams that represent the best in their communities. Each episode recaps the previous week in each sport during the season with interviews with coaches about their programs. We also take a look ahead to the next week with our coming attractions. Some of the athletes featured will end their sports careers once they graduate, while others will take their talents to the next level. Whatever the sport, we attempt to bring you the best coverage of high school sports in the area each week during the school year.