Flippin, Lead Hill Capture District Titles; Bergman Girls Win 3A-2 Crown

Teams advance to regional tournaments after successful district runs

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Flippin's senior boys claimed the 3A-2 District Tournament championship and will advance to the regional tournament, where they are set to face Rivercrest. In Class 1A-1, Lead Hill's senior boys also secured a district title, winning the 1A-1 District Tournament to continue their postseason run. On the girls side of the 3A-2 Tournament, Bergman captured the district championship, while the Panthers' senior boys finished as tournament runner-up.

Why it matters

These district tournament wins are significant achievements for the high school basketball programs, as they advance the teams to the next stage of the postseason where they will face tougher competition from other district champions. Winning a district title is an important milestone that can build momentum and confidence for teams as they seek to make deep playoff runs.

The details

Flippin's senior boys team claimed the 3A-2 District Tournament championship, earning them a spot in the regional tournament where they will face off against Rivercrest. In the 1A-1 District Tournament, Lead Hill's senior boys squad secured the district title, punching their ticket to the next round of the postseason. On the girls side of the 3A-2 Tournament, Bergman captured the district championship, while their senior boys team finished as the tournament runner-up.

  • The 3A-2 District Tournament took place in February 2026.
  • The 1A-1 District Tournament also occurred in February 2026.
  • The regional tournaments for the winning teams will take place in the coming weeks.

The players

Flippin High School

A high school located in Flippin, Arkansas that fields boys and girls basketball teams.

Lead Hill High School

A high school located in Lead Hill, Arkansas that fields boys and girls basketball teams.

Bergman High School

A high school located in Bergman, Arkansas that fields boys and girls basketball teams.

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What’s next

The winning teams from the district tournaments will now advance to the regional tournaments, where they will face off against other district champions for a chance to qualify for the state championships.

The takeaway

These district tournament victories demonstrate the strength and competitiveness of the high school basketball programs in the region, as teams from Flippin, Lead Hill, and Bergman have all proven their ability to excel at the district level and earn the opportunity to continue their postseason runs.