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Little Rock Christian, Rogers Advance in 5A State Tournament
Teams overcome foul trouble to win opening round games
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Little Rock Christian and Rogers high school girls basketball teams both won their opening round games in the Class 5A state tournament in Arkansas, despite dealing with foul trouble issues during the contests.
Why it matters
The 5A state tournament is a highly competitive event that determines the state champion in Arkansas' second-largest high school classification. Overcoming adversity like foul trouble is a key factor in advancing deep into the tournament.
The details
Little Rock Christian put together a 15-3 run in the third quarter to pull away for a 63-49 win over Sheridan. Rogers also won their opening round game, though details on their specific matchup were not provided.
- The games were played on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 as part of the opening round of the Class 5A state tournament.
The players
Little Rock Christian
A high school girls basketball team competing in the Class 5A state tournament in Arkansas.
Rogers
A high school girls basketball team competing in the Class 5A state tournament in Arkansas.
Sheridan
The opponent that Little Rock Christian defeated in the opening round.
What’s next
The winners of the opening round games will advance to the quarterfinal round of the Class 5A state tournament, which will take place later this week.
The takeaway
Overcoming challenges like foul trouble is crucial for high school basketball teams looking to make deep runs in their state tournament. Little Rock Christian and Rogers demonstrated their resilience by winning their opening round games despite dealing with this adversity.
