Arkansas High girls basketball team climbs above .500 in conference

The Lady Backs earned a key conference win behind strong performances from three double-digit scorers.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Arkansas High Lady Backs girls basketball team climbed back above .500 in conference play with a victory over Benton. The team, led by first-year head coach Jakeria Otey, is now 14-9 overall and 5-4 in conference play. Key contributors in the win included Addison Girley with 12 points, as well as Kamren Neal and Antonia Timmins who also reached double figures.

Why it matters

The Lady Backs' conference record is an important indicator of their progress under the new head coach. Climbing above .500 in conference play shows the team is improving and gaining momentum as they work towards the postseason.

The details

The Lady Backs got back to action on Tuesday and earned the victory over Benton to improve their conference record. Addison Girley led the team with 12 points, while Kamren Neal and Antonia Timmins also scored in double figures to help secure the win.

  • The Lady Backs are now 14-9 overall this season.
  • The team is 5-4 in conference play.

The players

Addison Girley

A key player for the Lady Backs who finished with 12 points in the win.

Kamren Neal

Scored in double figures to help the Lady Backs earn the conference victory.

Antonia Timmins

Also reached double figures in scoring for the Lady Backs.

Jakeria Otey

The first-year head coach of the Lady Backs.

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The takeaway

The Lady Backs' improved conference record under their new head coach shows the team is making progress and building momentum as they work towards the postseason.