Cotter Hands Jasper First Loss of the Year; Flippin Rolls Bergman

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It was a busy Tuesday across the area, with several teams turning in strong performances in both baseball and softball action. In baseball, Cotter handed Jasper its first loss of the season with a 13-6 victory, while Flippin shut out Bergman 14-0. On the softball side, Flippin picked up a pair of wins over Bergman, 15-0 and 26-5.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the local community, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete, develop skills, and represent their schools. These results highlight the competitive nature of the area's baseball and softball programs and the passion of the local fan bases.

The details

In baseball, Salem picked up a 13-5 win over Cave City, while Norfork came up just short in a 6-5 loss to Sloan-Hendrix. Cotter improved to 7-1 on the year with their 13-6 victory over previously unbeaten Jasper. Marshall rolled past Shirley 13-1, Viola dominated Omaha 18-1, and Flippin shut out Bergman 14-0. Melbourne fell on the road to Pangburn, 10-1. On the softball side, Valley Springs powered past Jasper 27-4, and Calico Rock topped Cedar Ridge 5-1. Norfork shut out Izard County 5-0, while Yellville-Summit continued its strong start with a 16-0 win over Ozark Mountain. Flippin picked up a pair of wins over Bergman, 15-0 and 26-5. Salem was blanked by Cave City 4-0, and Marshall fell to Tuckerman 18-0. Farmington also posted a dominant 20-0 win over Harrison.

• The games took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.