For many student athletes in North Central Arkansas, sports begins when the school year begins. Some players work on their game year-round to become the best player possible. This idea is popular for student athletes of other sports as well.
Basketball season starts earlier every year because athletes begin training at the earliest time possible. The early training seems to help the players improve physical training, skills and mental training to prepare for the long grind of the season.
Harrison - The North Arkansas Pioneers and Lady Pioneers hosted the Southeast Arkansas College Sharks and Lady Sharks for Coacher versus Cancer 2025 Thursday, January 30 at the Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. The Valley Springs High School Band (pictured above) provided entertainment for the court for the fans.
I was able to attend the Yellville vs. Valley Springs basketball game on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. (I was only able to be there for the boys’ game). While the Panthers lost a close game, I was very proud and impressed by the entire environment. The players were fundamentally sound, in shape, played hard and were very well coached. They had a great attitude, displayed good sportsmanship, and didn’t argue with the referees.
Ozark Mountain – Tate Dixon, Ozark Mountain High School basketball player, scored his 1,000th point Friday, January 17 at Ozark Catholic High School. “Tate hitting 1,000 (points) as a Junior is an accomplishment we are very proud of.
Yellville-Summit Panthers, Lady Panthers and Junior Lady Panthers welcomed Cave City into Panther Pavilion Tuesday, January 14, to play a conference match-up. The Junior Lady Panther hosted the Junior Cavewomen at 5 p.m.
Congratulations to the 2025 Y-S Panther Basketball Homecoming Court. We will celebrate our royalty with festivities on Friday, January 31, at Panther Pavilion. The evening will begin with junior boys playing Mountain View at 5:00 p.m. followed by homecoming festivities. Senior boys will then play followed by the senior girls.