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Bergman Today
By the People, for the People
Jasper Advances, Lead Hill Eliminated in Arkansas High School Tournaments
Bergman boys and Norfork girls also move on in state tournament play
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Several area high school basketball teams were in action in the Arkansas state tournaments on Wednesday, with a mix of wins and losses on both the boys and girls sides. In Class 1A boys, Jasper defeated Concord 50-43 to advance, while Lead Hill fell to Crowley's Ridge Academy 72-54. In Class 3A boys, Bergman cruised past McGehee 65-37. On the girls side, Norfork defeated Scranton 45-26 and Viola defeated County Line 51-41 to move on, while Jasper's girls fell to West Side 64-37.
Why it matters
The state basketball tournaments are a highlight of the high school sports calendar in Arkansas, with teams from across the state competing for championships. These results will determine which teams advance further in the tournaments and have a chance to win state titles.
The details
In the Class 1A boys tournament, Jasper defeated Concord 50-43 to advance, while Lead Hill was eliminated after falling to Crowley's Ridge Academy 72-54. In the Class 3A boys tournament, Bergman cruised past McGehee 65-37 to move on. On the girls side, Norfork defeated Scranton 45-26 and Viola defeated County Line 51-41 to advance, while Jasper's girls fell to West Side 64-37.
- The games were played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
The players
Jasper
The Jasper boys and girls basketball teams competed in the Arkansas high school state tournaments.
Lead Hill
The Lead Hill boys basketball team competed in the Arkansas high school state tournament.
Bergman
The Bergman boys basketball team competed in the Arkansas high school state tournament.
Norfork
The Norfork girls basketball team competed in the Arkansas high school state tournament.
Viola
The Viola girls basketball team competed in the Arkansas high school state tournament.
What’s next
The winning teams will continue to advance in their respective state tournaments, with the next round of games scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
The takeaway
The state basketball tournaments in Arkansas showcase the top high school talent in the state, with teams from across Arkansas competing for championships. These results highlight the success of several area teams, including Jasper, Bergman, Norfork, and Viola, who will look to continue their tournament runs.
