The Conway (AR) varsity football team will face Bentonville (AR) in a neutral-site playoff game today at 7 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 AAA Centennial Bank State Football Playoffs (Arkansas) – 7A Football State Bracket, where both teams will compete for a chance to advance to the next round.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Arkansas State High School Football Playoff

Who: Bentonville vs Conway
When: Friday, November 29, 2024
Bracket: 2024 AAA Centennial Bank State Football Playoffs (Arkansas) – 2024 7A Football State Bracket
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live stream: Watch Here

Game Preview: Bentonville vs. Conway

As we approach the exciting playoff stretch of the 2024-2025 high school football season, two schools with strong records, Bentonville and Conway, have emerged as contenders. The teams share a common opponent this year in Rogers, but how do they compare overall in terms of their performance?

Record Overview:

• Bentonville has posted an 8-3 overall record, including a strong 7-0 mark in league play and a 0-3 non-league record.
• Conway, with a 10-1 overall record, has dominated both its league (6-1) and non-league (3-0) matchups.

The contrast in these teams’ league play highlights Conway’s exceptional performance this season, staying undefeated at home and maintaining a perfect record in out-of-state games (0-0). Bentonville has been solid but faced more difficulty outside their league, with a 0-3 non-league record.

Head-to-Head vs Common Opponent (Rogers):

Both Bentonville and Conway faced Rogers during the season, with both teams coming away victorious:

• Bentonville defeated Rogers 56-34 on 10/25/24.
• Conway also triumphed over Rogers 56-49 on 11/22/24.

While both teams were successful in this matchup, Conway had a closer game, winning by just 7 points compared to Bentonville’s more dominant 22-point margin.

Home and Away Performance:

Both schools performed well at home, with Bentonville going 4-1 at home and Conway impressing with a perfect 5-0 record. On the road, Conway holds a slight advantage with a 4-1 record compared to Bentonville’s 3-2 record.

Playoff Picture:

Both teams have shown resilience in playoff scenarios, with a 1-0 playoff record for each. Their ability to perform under pressure is a good indicator of their potential success as the postseason continues.

In-State and Out-of-State Performance:

Both teams have played primarily in-state opponents, with Bentonville going 8-1 in-state and Conway at 10-1. Conway’s perfect record in out-of-state play (0-0) suggests they have not faced any out-of-state opponents, while Bentonville’s 0-2 out-of-state performance indicates a challenge when facing teams outside their usual schedule.

Conclusion:

Both Bentonville and Conway have had impressive seasons in 2024-2025, with strong performances within their league and in their matchups against Rogers. Conway holds a slight edge with a better overall and league record, as well as a flawless home and out-of-state record. Bentonville, however, has shown strength in their home games and has proven to be formidable in their head-to-head performance against common opponents. As both teams prepare for the postseason, it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other and their future competition.