With the exception of a few years last decade, Arkadelphia’s
athletic teams have traditionally competed in what is now considered class 5A
in the former 5A Southwest Conference with teams such as Hot Springs, Magnolia,
Hope, Lakeside as well as others.
During the most recent reclassification, Arkadelphia was
placed in the 4A-7 district (or conference) with current league foes Arkansas
Baptist, Ashdown, Bauxite, Central Arkansas Christian, Malvern, Nashville, and Pulaski
Robinson.
Along with the change in classification to 4A comes a change
in the way basketball, baseball and softball will qualify for their respective
State Tournaments.