1. Barry Lunney, Bentonville - Lunney has been the architect of two of the state's best football programs during a career that has spanned a quarter-century. After winning four state championships at Fort Smith Southside, Lunney was hired at Bentonville in 2005. The Tigers won state championships in 2008 and 2010, and finished runner-up last season. Bentonville has won 55 games since 2007 - more than any program in Class 7A - and at least a share of five consecutive 7A-West championships. Lunney has won 216 career games, 13 conference championships and has a 38-12 record in the playoffs.

Jimmy Jones

August 1, 2012