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Posted by willoswalt on May 10, 2021 in Featured It’s state tournament week in both high school baseball and softball, and a number of northeast Arkansas teams are still alive in both sports. “The Drive with Brad Bobo” starts its look at those making trips to their respective events on Monday with a trip to Walnut Ridge. Bobcats head baseball coach Jason Belcher visited the First National Bank High School Coaches’ Corner as his squad heads for the AAA State Tournament in Ashdown Thursday afternoon to meet Camden Harmony Grove in the Round of 16 (Note–that game will be played at Fouke High School) ....
A total of 15 teams will be competing in this week’s state tournaments for baseball and softball. Mountain Home’s softball team will have the advantage of being in front of the home crowd as it hosts the Class 5A State Tournament. The majority of the Class 5A softball games will be played at Freedom Field at McClain Park. Half of the opening round games on Thursday will also be held at Keller Park. A total of 16 teams will be in Mountain Home for the tournament. The Lady Bombers’ opening opponent will be Sheridan. Mountain Home enters the tournament as the fourth-seeded team from the 5A-West with a record of 15-10. The Lady Yellowjackets are the champions of the 5A-South. The first pitch at Freedom Field is scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. ....