A top 100 prospect and a Batesville great will have a new home next season. Izzy Higginbottom announced she has entered the transfer portal on her Twitter Wednesday.
After COVID canceled the event the past two years, The Sun Senior Classic returned to First National Bank Arena Saturday night, where several Fast Break Friday Night stars were showcased.
Rashaud Marshall had 20 points and 12 rebounds, but Blytheville (28-8) fell to Magnolia (29-0) 59-56 in the 4A State Championship game in front of a sold-out Bank OZK Arena Saturday night.
Osceola used a 22-4 run at the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth to propel them to a 52-43 victory over Dumas to capture the 3A State Championship at the Bank OZK Arena Saturday.
In what has been an emotional state tournament for the Lady Panthers, Norfork (34-8) wins their program’s first 1A State Championship, beating Mammoth Spring (32-8) 48-43 at the Bank OZK Arena Friday.
Both teams will be competing for their second straight State Title Thursday. The Lady Hurricane will take on Greenwood at noon and on the boys side, it will be an all-NEA matchup for the 5A Championship as JHS will take on Marion at 1:45.
Chris recapped the week so far in high school hoops and provided an update on some rescheduled games. Logan profiled Southside girls basketball. The Lady Southerners are 22-1 and on a 21 game winning streak.
For most teams with a brand new head coach, the expectations aren’t too high during the first year, but for Southside and first-year Head Coach Michael Harville, the expectations were a bit higher.