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Local Basketball Teams Earn Statewide Ranking Ahead of Playoffs
Flippin, Lead Hill, and Mountain Home among top teams in Arkansas high school basketball polls
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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Several basketball teams from the Twin Lakes Area in Arkansas have earned recognition in the latest statewide high school polls as the postseason approaches. On the girls side, Mountain Home, Mountain View, Bergman, and Melbourne are all ranked in the top 5 of their respective classes, while Sloan-Hendrix and Viola are also ranked. On the boys side, Flippin is ranked 4th in Class 3A and Lead Hill is 3rd in Class 1A, with Bergman and Melbourne also receiving votes.
Why it matters
High school basketball rankings are an important indicator of team strength and potential playoff success. These rankings help build excitement and anticipation for the upcoming postseason tournaments, where teams will compete for state championships.
The details
The rankings, compiled by the Arkansas Sports Media, reflect games played through February 21st. On the girls side, Mountain Home is ranked 10th overall and 4th in Class 5A, Mountain View is 3rd in Class 3A, Bergman is 4th in Class 3A, and Melbourne is tied for 5th in Class 3A. In Class 2A, Sloan-Hendrix is ranked 3rd, while Viola is 5th in Class 1A. On the boys side, Flippin is ranked 4th in Class 3A and Lead Hill is 3rd in Class 1A.
- The rankings reflect games played through February 21, 2026.
- Conference tournaments and the state championships are upcoming.
The players
Mountain Home
The Mountain Home girls basketball team is ranked 10th overall and 4th in Class 5A with a 21-6 record.
Flippin
The Flippin boys basketball team is ranked 4th in Class 3A with a 32-5 record, positioning them as a serious contender heading into the postseason.
Lead Hill
The Lead Hill boys basketball team is ranked 3rd in Class 1A with a 30-5 record, continuing a strong season for the Tigers.
What’s next
Conference tournaments and the state championships are upcoming, where these highly ranked teams will compete for titles.
The takeaway
The strong showings by local basketball teams in the statewide polls highlight the talent and competitiveness of high school sports in the Twin Lakes Area, building excitement for the postseason and the chance to compete for state championships.
