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Bergman Today
By the People, for the People
Melbourne Girls Basketball Eliminated from State Tournament
Several other area teams advance to next round of state playoffs
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Melbourne's girls basketball team saw their season come to an end on Tuesday, falling to McGehee 60-51 in the first round of the Class 3A girls state tournament at Osceola. However, several other area teams will be in action on Wednesday as the state tournaments continue.
Why it matters
The state basketball tournaments are a highlight of the high school sports calendar, with teams from across Arkansas competing for championships. While Melbourne's girls were eliminated, the continued advancement of other local squads keeps the community engaged and invested in the postseason.
The details
In the 3A girls state tournament, Mountain View will take on DeWitt at 1pm. In the Class 1A girls state tournament at Lafayette County, Viola faces County Line at 1pm, while Norfork will meet Scranton at 4pm. On the boys side, Bergman will take on McGehee in the 3A state tournament at 5:30pm. In the 1A boys state tournament, Jasper faces Concord at 2:30pm, and Lead Hill will play Crowley's Ridge Academy at 5:30pm.
- Melbourne's girls fell to McGehee 60-51 on Tuesday in the first round of the Class 3A girls state tournament.
- The state tournament games featuring area teams will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
The players
Melbourne
The girls basketball team from Melbourne, Arkansas that was eliminated from the state tournament.
McGehee
The team that defeated Melbourne in the first round of the Class 3A girls state tournament.
Mountain View
A local team that will be playing in the 3A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
DeWitt
The opponent for Mountain View in the 3A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
Viola
A local team that will be playing in the 1A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
County Line
The opponent for Viola in the 1A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
Norfork
A local team that will be playing in the 1A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
Scranton
The opponent for Norfork in the 1A girls state tournament on Wednesday.
Bergman
A local team that will be playing in the 3A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
McGehee
The opponent for Bergman in the 3A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
Jasper
A local team that will be playing in the 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
Concord
The opponent for Jasper in the 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
Lead Hill
A local team that will be playing in the 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
Crowley's Ridge Academy
The opponent for Lead Hill in the 1A boys state tournament on Wednesday.
The takeaway
While Melbourne's girls basketball team saw their season end, the continued advancement of several other local teams in the state tournaments keeps the community engaged and invested in the postseason. The state tournaments are a highlight of the high school sports calendar, and the success of these area squads is a source of pride for their respective towns.
