Busy Tuesday of Area Baseball and Softball Action

Salem at Cave City, Cotter vs. Jasper among key matchups

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:40pm

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High school baseball and softball teams across north central Arkansas are in action on Tuesday, with several key matchups taking place. In baseball, Salem travels to face Cave City, while Cotter hosts unbeaten Jasper. On the softball side, Cotter hosts a doubleheader against Alpena, and Salem faces a tough test on the road at Cave City.

Why it matters

This busy Tuesday of high school sports action provides an early look at how teams are shaping up in the new season. The results of these games could impact playoff seeding and momentum as the season progresses.

The details

In baseball, Salem (2-1) travels to take on Cave City (2-2), while Izard County (0-2) hosts Tuckerman (3-1). Norfork (0-5) looks for its first win at Sloan-Hendrix (1-2). Cotter (6-1) hosts unbeaten Jasper (3-0), and Viola (1-2) welcomes Omaha (0-2). On the softball side, Cotter (3-1) hosts a doubleheader against Alpena (0-0), and Salem (2-0) faces a tough test on the road at Cave City (7-1).

  • The games are scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Salem

A high school baseball team with a 2-1 record so far this season.

Cave City

A high school baseball team with a 2-2 record so far this season.

Cotter

A high school baseball team with a 6-1 record so far this season, hosting unbeaten Jasper.

Jasper

A high school baseball team with a 3-0 record so far this season, visiting Cotter.

Alpena

A high school softball team facing Cotter in a doubleheader.

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The takeaway

This busy Tuesday of high school sports action provides an early look at how teams are shaping up in the new season, with several key matchups that could impact playoff seeding and momentum as the season progresses.