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Hot Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Local Basketball Teams Prepare for Regional Tournaments
Poyen, Bismarck, and Ouachita aim to qualify for state championships in Hot Springs
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The postseason for high school basketball in Arkansas has begun, with regional tournaments starting today. Local teams from Poyen, Bismarck, and Ouachita are competing to earn a spot in the state championships in Hot Springs.
Why it matters
The regional tournaments are the first step for teams to qualify for the prestigious state championships held in Hot Springs. Making it to the state tournament is a major achievement for high school basketball programs and their communities.
The details
The regional tournaments will determine which teams advance to the state championships in Hot Springs. Teams must win their regional tournament to earn a spot in the state tournament.
- The regional basketball tournaments begin today, February 26, 2026.
- The state championships in Hot Springs will take place in the coming weeks after the regional tournaments conclude.
The players
Poyen
A local high school basketball team competing in the regional tournament to qualify for the state championships in Hot Springs.
Bismarck
A local high school basketball team competing in the regional tournament to qualify for the state championships in Hot Springs.
Ouachita
A local high school basketball team competing in the regional tournament to qualify for the state championships in Hot Springs.
What’s next
The winners of the regional tournaments will advance to the state championships in Hot Springs in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The regional basketball tournaments are the first step for local high school teams to earn a spot in the prestigious state championships held annually in Hot Springs, a major achievement for these programs and their communities.
