Flippin, Bergman highlight performances at Sr. Tyson Relays

Yellville-Summit boys finish runner-up in regional track and field meet

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:20pm

Several area schools turned in strong performances at the Sr. Tyson Relays held on March 12, with multiple teams earning top finishes and athletes posting standout individual results. Flippin captured the boys team championship, while Bergman won the girls title.

Why it matters

The Sr. Tyson Relays is a major regional track and field event that showcases the top talent from schools across northern Arkansas. Strong performances at this meet can help athletes qualify for the state championships and provide momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

On the boys side, Flippin won the team title with 117 points, followed by Yellville-Summit (106 points) and Harrison (105 points). Flippin picked up relay victories in the 4x200m and 4x400m, while Rene Rascon won the 300m hurdles. Yellville-Summit's Eden Hardy won the pole vault and placed third in the 1,600m. Harrison's Killian Eddings swept the 100m and 200m dashes, and teammate Samuel Earnest won the 800m and 1,600m. In the girls competition, Bergman won the team title with 111 points. Bergman earned victories in the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. Omaha's Riley Hopson had an outstanding meet, winning the 400m, 300m hurdles, 3,200m, and long jump.

  • The Sr. Tyson Relays were held on March 12, 2026.

The players

Flippin

A high school in Flippin, Arkansas that won the boys team championship at the Sr. Tyson Relays.

Yellville-Summit

A high school in Yellville, Arkansas that finished second in the boys team competition at the Sr. Tyson Relays.

Harrison

A high school in Harrison, Arkansas that finished third in the boys team competition at the Sr. Tyson Relays.

Bergman

A high school in Bergman, Arkansas that won the girls team championship at the Sr. Tyson Relays.

Riley Hopson

A student-athlete from Omaha High School who had an outstanding individual performance, winning the 400m, 300m hurdles, 3,200m, and long jump.

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The takeaway

The Sr. Tyson Relays showcased the depth of track and field talent across northern Arkansas, with several schools and athletes delivering standout performances that could propel them to success at the state championships later this spring.