Trey Schucker steps down as Arkadelphia (AR) football coach to accept Sylvan Hills job

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Arkadelphia (AR) head football coach Trey Schucker is making a change of scenery when it comes to where he will be coaching at for the 2026 Arkansas high school football season.

According to a statement provided via social media, Schucker announced that he was stepping down after six seasons at Arkadelphia to become the next head football coach at Sherwood (AR) Sylvan Hills. Over the last six seasons with the Badgers, Schucker recorded winning records every season and compiled a 60-15 mark.

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“I would like to start off by saying thank you for the past 6 seasons of being the head coach of the Arkadelphia Badger football program. It has been an honor and a privilege having the opportunity to lead the young men here,” Schucker said in a statement. “The memories I have made here will never be forgotten, and Arkadelphia will forever be a special place to the Schuckers. The support you all have given us during these years has always meant so much to us.”

I am thankful to the Arkadelphia School District administration and school board, Badger Foundation, parents, and community for your support and trust in leading this program. After much thought and prayer, I have decided to accept the position of Head Football Coach at Sylvan Hills.”

Schucker will take over a Bears’ squad that was one of the highest scoring in the state, with Sylvan Hills averaging 46.5 points per game, totaling 559 through 12 contests.

Arkadelphia went 11-2 last season and finished as the state’s No. 18 ranked team, according to the final Arkansas 2025 High School Football Massey Rankings. Sylvan Hills ended 2025 as the state’s No. 16 club with a 10-2 mark.