Fayetteville rallies up before the start of the third set against Bentonville in the season finale. The Lady Bulldogs swept Bentonville in 7A/6A-West Conference play, earning a No. 1 seed at this week’s 7A State Tournament. Bentonville, the defending state champion, was relegated to a No. 3 seed based on the Arkansas Activities Association’s Power Rating system.
AAA’s Point System Draws Ire Of Volleyball Coaches
Henry Apple
October 28, 2012
POWER POINTS
Michelle Smith has been openly opposed to the power ratings system used to determine seedings for Class 7A postseason play, and Bentonville’s volleyball coach voiced her displeasure long before her team’s season began.
7A-West Conference Volleyball Power Ratings
Rank Team Points
1 Fayetteville 204
2 Bryant 171
3 Bentonville 160
4 Springdale Har-Ber 119
5 Springdale High 63
6 Rogers High 55
Rogers Heritage 53
Van Buren 0
The top six teams advance to the Class 7A State Tournament
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