Listen "August 11, 2025 - Elkins, Gravette, and Rogers Football"
Episode Synopsis
Host Dave Shoen dives into the exciting upcoming high school football season in this episode, featuring insights from top local coaches. Elkins coach Zach Watson shares his team's journey to the top of Class 4A, detailing the challenge of replacing key graduated seniors while highlighting a promising roster of returning and emerging players. Meanwhile, Gravette’s Kelby Bohannon reflects on the Lions' cultural shift and their commitment to hard work, praising the contributions of both varsity and junior high athletes. Rogers Mounties coach Chad Harbison discusses his team's steady rise within the competitive 7A West and the importance of coaching stability as they aim for deeper playoff runs this year. The discussion also touches on the start of the high school golf and tennis seasons, with local teams already making their mark in early tournaments.Takeaways: Elkins coach Zach Watson highlights the importance of player development as the Elks face new challenges after graduating key seniors. Gravette's Kelby Bohannon attributes his team's improvement to a strong culture and the hard work put in by returning players. Rogers Mounties coach Chad Harbison emphasizes the significance of coaching stability and hopes for deeper playoff success this season. The episode also touches on the promising starts of the high school golf and tennis seasons, showcasing local teams' early successes. All coaches agree on the importance of strong feeder programs to ensure a competitive future in their respective conferences. The competitive nature of the 7A West conference is highlighted, with each team improving and raising the stakes for this football season.
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