Listen to Episode 102 of the Arkansas Prep X-Tra podcast

Kyle Sutherland and Nate Olson discuss the top headlines thus far in Arkansas boys and girls basketball for Class 1A-3A.

Bergman and Salem, the past two 3A state champions, separating themselves again. (04:40)

Region 5 has been crowded. (05:57)

Fouke stays undefeated with big win over Jessieville. (11:47)

Mount Vernon-Enola is undefeated and again the favorite to repeat. (14:21)

Can Mansfield challenege MVE? (18:45)

Barton is making noise in East Arkansas with one of the state's most productive players. (22:51)

Mammoth Spring on a mission to win back-to-back titles. (25:58)

Emerson is one to watch out of South Arkansas. (30:38)

Rivercrest and Central Arkansas Christian both had great football seasons and look to translate that to the hardwood. (33:38)

Riverview, Dumas and others not to forget about. (35:15)

Cedar Ridge continuing upward trend. (38:11)

Trent Morgan has sustained winning culture he helped build at England. (40:22)

Bigelow and much-improved Cutter-Morning Star also ones to keep an eye on in Region 5. (42:25)

1 West conference looks much different this year. (43:30)

Benny Harris has both Bradley boys and girls again playing at high level in his 47th year of coaching. (46:32)

– Kyle Sutherland | @k_sutherlandAR