As the 2024-2025 season progresses, two Arkansas high school teams—Magnet Cove and Harmony Grove—stand out in their respective ways. Here’s a breakdown of their performances and what their records reveal about these competitive programs.

Season Records and Rankings

• Magnet Cove Panthers
  • Overall Record: 11-1
  • Conference Record: 3-0 (1st in Class 17)
  • Home Record: 7-0
  • Away Record: 4-1
  • Win Percentage: 91.7%
  • Points For (PF): 591
  • Points Against (PA): 382
• Harmony Grove Cardinals
  • Overall Record: 7-6
  • Conference Record: 2-2 (29th in Class 121)
  • Home Record: 2-4
  • Away Record: 5-2
  • Win Percentage: 53.8%
  • Points For (PF): 535
  • Points Against (PA): 547

Magnet Cove holds a superior record, demonstrating dominance both at home and in the conference. Harmony Grove has struggled for consistency, especially in conference play.

Scoring Averages

• Harmony Grove: Averages 41.2 points per game.
• Magnet Cove: Averages 49.3 points per game.

While both teams exhibit strong offensive capabilities, Magnet Cove has a slight edge in scoring, outpacing Harmony Grove by over eight points per game.

Common Opponents

Magnet Cove has shown consistency against common opponents, going 3-0, compared to Harmony Grove’s 3-2 record. Here’s a snapshot of their matchups:

1. Caddo Hills
   • Harmony Grove defeated them 36-19 (Nov. 12, 2024).
   • Magnet Cove won their meeting 41-38 (Dec. 5, 2024).
2. Ouachita
   • Harmony Grove lost to them 53-42 (Nov. 19, 2024).
   • Magnet Cove claimed victory 50-45 (Dec. 17, 2024).
3. Mineral Springs
   • Both teams secured wins: Harmony Grove 58-31 (Dec. 12, 2024), Magnet Cove 46-39 (Nov. 11, 2024).

Key Takeaways

1. Home Advantage for Magnet Cove: With an undefeated home record, Magnet Cove has been a fortress this season, a stark contrast to Harmony Grove’s struggles at home (2-4).
2. Offensive Firepower: Magnet Cove’s ability to consistently score high has been instrumental in their success, putting pressure on opposing defenses.
3. Resilience on the Road: Harmony Grove’s 5-2 away record shows that they can step up under challenging conditions, even if their overall record falls short of Magnet Cove’s.

Final Thoughts

As the season continues, Magnet Cove looks poised to maintain their dominance and make a deep playoff run. Harmony Grove, while less consistent, has proven they can compete with tough opponents. If they can shore up their defense and capitalize on their offensive potential, the Cardinals might still surprise their competition.

Both teams will be worth watching as they battle through the latter stages of the season.