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Fayetteville Surges Past Bentonville in Second Half
Fayetteville High School boys' basketball team pulls away late to defeat Bentonville High School
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Fayetteville High School boys' basketball team overcame a close first half to pull away in the second half and defeat Bentonville High School on Friday night. Fayetteville's strong second-half performance is something head coach Brad Stamps hopes his team can carry into the upcoming Class 6A state tournament.
Why it matters
This win gives Fayetteville momentum heading into the state tournament, where they will look to make a deep run. The game also showcased the talent and potential of both teams, who are among the top programs in Arkansas's largest high school classification.
The details
Fayetteville trailed Bentonville for much of the first half, but made key adjustments at halftime that allowed them to dominate the final two quarters. The Bulldogs outscored the Tigers 42-22 in the second half to secure the victory.
- The game was played on Friday, February 28, 2026.
- Fayetteville's strong second-half performance came just one week before the start of the Class 6A state tournament.
The players
Brad Stamps
The head coach of the Fayetteville High School boys' basketball team.
What’s next
Fayetteville will look to carry their strong second-half play into the Class 6A state tournament, which begins next week.
The takeaway
Fayetteville's ability to make halftime adjustments and pull away in the second half demonstrates the team's potential heading into the state tournament, where they will look to make a deep run and compete for a championship.
