Mountain Home Bombers Defeat Sheridan Yellowjackets in Exhibition Game

The Bombers won 10-8 in the preseason matchup.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

The Mountain Home Bombers baseball team took the field for the first time in the 2026 season, facing off against the Sheridan Yellowjackets in an Arkansas Activities Association Exhibition Game held in Conway. The Bombers emerged victorious with a 10-8 win, with Braxton Blagg earning the win as the pitcher.

Why it matters

This preseason exhibition game provided an early look at the Bombers' potential for the upcoming 2026 season, as they look to build on their success and compete in the Arkansas high school baseball landscape.

The details

The Bombers and Yellowjackets squared off in the exhibition matchup, with Mountain Home ultimately prevailing by a score of 10-8. Braxton Blagg was credited as the winning pitcher for the Bombers in the contest.

  • The exhibition game took place on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • Mountain Home will open their regular season on Monday against Batesville.

The players

Braxton Blagg

The winning pitcher for the Mountain Home Bombers in the exhibition game against Sheridan.

Mountain Home Bombers

The high school baseball team from Mountain Home, Arkansas that won the exhibition game against Sheridan.

Sheridan Yellowjackets

The high school baseball team from Sheridan, Arkansas that faced off against the Mountain Home Bombers in the exhibition game.

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What’s next

Mountain Home will look to carry the momentum from their exhibition win into the regular season when they open against Batesville on Monday.

The takeaway

This preseason matchup provided an early glimpse of the Bombers' potential for the 2026 season, as they look to build on their exhibition victory and compete at a high level in Arkansas high school baseball.