Varsity Vibe: Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are home to some of the most passionate student-athletes, dedicated families, and loyal fans, and Varsity Vibe wants to bring a consistent, high-quality platform to spotlight its talent and stories. We’re here to provide authentic, in-depth coverage that celebrates local athletes and strengthens community pride.
Episodes
220 episodes
Football Continues to Roll, Rogers is 6A Girl State Golf Champions | Varsity Vibe
Shiloh Christian came to play Friday night, and State Champions were crowned in Girls Golf. Those topic in more in this week’s Varsity Vibe presented by First Security Bank.
Pick'Ems for Week 5 of High School Football | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
After the first week of conference play around Arkansas for high school football, the action rolls into Week 5. The crew of The Coaches Pod is joined by special guest Steve Wood for this week's episode.
Opening Friday of High School Football Conference Play | Varsity Vibe
The first week of conference play around the state is in the books. In this week’s episode, an update on the game canceled between Little Rock Christian and Cabot due to medical emergencies, and find out how many teams remain undefeated t...
Conference Play Begins In Arkansas: Week 4 | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
Week 4 of High School Football begins in Arkansas on Friday. It's also the beginning of conference action around the state, as the competition turns up a notch.The Coaches Pod crew is joined by special guest, Doug Loughridge, as they lo...
The Latest In High School Football | Varsity Vibe Arkansas
Week 3 of High School football got everyone ready for the start of conference play this upcoming Friday. In this week’s Varsity Vibe, We look at Bentonville’s road trip win, Searcy’s comeback and how senior quarterback Slade Norwood is looking ...
Looking At The Games of Week 3 | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
Some of the big schools are off this week, but that doesn't take away from other big games happening around Arkansas. The Coaches Pod crew, joined by guest picker Keith Fimple, look at all the action happening in Week 3.
Week 3 of High School Football Brings The Energy | Varsity Vibe
In this week’s Varsity Vibe, We take a look at some of the big performances of Friday night, as well as some former Arkansas high school players now playing in the NFL. We also share the story of Ozark running back John Skolarski.
Picking Big Match-ups In Week 2 FT: Coach Scooter Register | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
Coach Scooter Register joins the crew of The Coaches Pod this week to help pick the predicted winners of Week 2. We've got some big match-up in the Natural State, including Bryant hosting the defending National Champions St. Frances...
Bentonville Makes A Statement, Dierks Ready To Debut Stadium | Varsity Vibe
Week One of High School Football had a handful of teams catching our attention with big time wins. Alyssa Orange looks back at the action from Friday night and what to look forward to in the upcoming week.Plus, it's a big week for Dierks...
Pick Em's Week 1 | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
With Week 0 in the books, The Coaches Pod crew along with special guest, Hall of Famer Bill Elmore, look at the slate of games around the state of Arkansas and discuss who could be the big winners in Week 1.
High School Football Opens Season With Thrillers | Varsity Vibe
Week 0 of high school football in Arkansas did not disappoint. Benton upset Bryant in the Salt Bowl, Northside took down Southside in the Battle of Rogers Avenue, and much more. See the week's top plays in this week's Varsity Vibe....
High School Football Week 0 Opens Up In Arkansas | The Coaches Pod
It's finally here! The High School Football season has officially begun, and before the games kick off on Friday night The Coaches Pod crew looks at the match-ups you need to pay attention to. From 7A-2A these are the games to keep ...
Who Will Be At The Top Of The 2A? | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
In the final classification breakdown, the Coaches Pod and Varsity Vibe break down the 2A and what teams could be standing when it's all said and done. Plus, Des Arc Head Coach Nick Smith tells us about his team heading into 2026.&...
Who Rises To The Top Of The 3A? | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
The Mansfield Tigers brought home the 3A State Championship in 2025. Will the Tigers be able to do it again, or will there be a new team left standing at War Memorial Stadium come December?The Coaches Pod Crew & Varsity Vibe breakdow...
The 4A is Talented From Top to Bottom | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
Elkins brought home the trophy a season ago in the 4A, but once again the classification is wide open and full of talented teams around the state. The Coaches Pod and Varsity Vibe take a look at the 4A heading into the 2026 season....
Who Will Finish at the Top of The 5A? | The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe
"The toughest league there is by far," is how The Coaches Pod's Jeff Williams describes what the 5A conference has to look forward to in 2026. Not only do they welcome Greenwood into the mix, but so many teams around the state have ...
6A Is Wide Open For The Taking! | The Coaches Pod
With Shiloh Christian off to the 7A-West and Greenwood moving down to the 5A, the 6A classification has teams around the state ready to move in and take over. Those two schools have won 6 of the last 10 State Championships. Benton a...
Arkansas 7A Football Is LOADED (feat. Buck James & Jody Grant) | The Coaches Pod
The Coaches Pod & Varsity Vibe are breaking down each classification one by one as the football season gets closer to kickoff. In this episode they look around the state at the 7A. Who can de-thrown Bryant? What does the East a...
Bentonville Honors 2001 Team, Will Caston Ready To Lead Fayetteville | Varsity Vibe
In this week's episode of Varsity Vibe, hosted by Alyssa Orange, we talk with the director and producer of "Because of the Tigers" about their documentary on the 2001 football team. We also highlight Fayetteville's Will Caston as h...
Elkins Football Carrying Momentum into 2026 Season | Varsity Vibe
August is here, and the Elkins Elks are excited about the potential of another successful season heading into 2026. However, coming off a state championship in 2025, they've got a lot of holes to fill. Head Coach Zach Watson sits down with Alys...
Storylines Heading into the 2026 High School Football Season | Varsity Vibe
The 2026 high school football season is right around the corner, and as we get fall camps starting in the next few weeks, Alyssa Orange and Kyle Sutherland look at the bigger storylines around the state, what all the coaching movement means for...
Monty Patel Takes Over North Little Rock Boys Basketball | Varsity Vibe
Monty Patel has been around basketball in the state of Arkansas for a long time, and after finding success a eStem, he’s taking over a North Little Rock Charging Wildcats team excited to keep their rich tradition going. Patel joins ...
Moe Henry Excited About Van Buren's Future | Varsity Vibe
The Van Buren Pointers hit numerous milestones and brought record during the 2025 season, but they've still got a lot they want to accomplish as a football program. Head Coach Moe Henry joins Alyssa Orange to look ahead to the 2026 ...
Fort Smith Northside Football Growing into 2026 | Varsity Vibe
The 2025 season was a tough one for the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies and first year head coach Dom Mirocke. However, they are carrying motivation and growth into a 2026 year they believe will prove who they are on the football field. In addit...
Jason Shirey: Farmington Softball Continued Success | Varsity Vibe
Farmington brought home their 5th State Championship in softball back in May with a 3-2 in over Benton in Hot Springs. Head Coach Jason Shirey sat down with Alyssa Orange to look back on the season, how he got into coaching softball...