Although the 2023 season is over, the 2024 season looks to be a bright one for Union County schools given the number of underclassmen who got plenty of experience this past season.
El Dorado finished strong during the 2023 football season, winning four games in a row to earn a berth in the 6A State Playoffs. The Wildcats were rewarded for their season with a pair of All-State performers, including junior kicker Cooper Henry and sophomore quarterback Mitchell Polk.
El Dorado beat Jacksonville 46-27 in the regular-season finale Friday night at Memorial Stadium. It was the fourth win in a row for the Wildcats, who improved to 6-4 and will take the No. 6 seed to Pulaski Academy next week in the first round of the 6A State Playoffs.
LITTLE ROCK – El Dorado rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit and beat Little Rock Catholic 22-21 Friday at War Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats improved to 5-4 on the season and earned a berth in the 6A State Playoffs. The Rockets fell to 6-3.
El Dorado celebrated its Homecoming with a tidy 42-13 victory over Sylvan Hills Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats led 42-7 at the half and improved to 4-4 overall and 3-4 in 6A East play. The Bears fell to 0-8, 0-6.