MaxPreps 2017 Arkansas preseason high school softball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
By Lynden Ostrander
Feb 13, 2017, 3:12pm
Bentonville remains team to beat, but also watch out for Bald Knob, Vilonia, Rose Bud and Cabot in the Arkansas softball #MaxPrepsFab5.
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2017 Arkansas Preseason Softball Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard
1. Bentonville2016 record: 31-1
Head coach: Kent Early
The Tigers claimed the Arkansas Class 7A state title last year and finished as the No. 22 team in the Xcellent 25 National Softball Rankings presented by the Army National Guard. Good luck hitting off ace
Madison Prough after she posted a perfect 19-0 record with a wowing 0.68 ERA.
See last season's Arkansas softball computer rankings presented by the Army National Guard
2. Bald Knob2016 record: 36-0
Head coach: Todd Finley
The Bulldogs captured an Arkansas Class 3A state championship and completed the season as the No. 8 team in the Xcellent 25. Sensational sophomore
Madi Pierce will head the attack after batting .422 with 36 RBIs.
See last season's Arkansas softball pro photo galleries
3. Vilonia2016 record: 27-7
Head coach: Kevin Sullivan
The Eagles nabbed the Arkansas Class 5A title last season. Vilonia graduated 10 seniors but should reload with a strong nucleus of young talent.
See last season's Arkansas softball playoff brackets
4. Rose Bud2016 record: 27-8
Head coach: Scott Starkey
The Ramblers racked up 27 wins and reached the Arkansas Class 3A state title game last season. Rose Bud returns a ton of power after sluggers
Joley Mitchell and
Lauryn Swaffar combined for 16 homers and 71 RBIs.
See last season's Arkansas softball stat leaders5. Cabot2016 record: 23-4
Head coach: Chris Cope
Cabot logged 23 wins last year and was upset in the first round of the Arkansas Class 7A playoffs.
Hannah Montgomery will lead the charge after tallying 38 RBIs and five homers.
