HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SATURDAY’S GAMES BOYS
BENTONVILLE 64, MILLS 48 Caden Miller scored 15 of his 23 points after halftime to lead Bentonville (2-0) during the Hooping For Hoodies Showcase at North Little Rock. Aiden Waller had 15 points for the Tigers, who led 28-12 at halftime.
FARMINGTON 71, DUMAS 45 Layne Taylor finished with 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in a rout for Farmington (3-0) during the Bergman Classic. Josh Blakely, Jaxon Berry and Caleb Blakely all had six points for the Cardinals.
FAYETTEVILLE 59, MOUNTAIN HOME 25 Jaiden Wilson scored 10 points as Fayetteville (2-0) blasted its way to an easy win. Rex Rusher and Nigel Armstrong had seven points for the Bulldogs.
NORTH KANSAS CITY 69, LITTLE ROCK PARKVIEW 54 Avian Webb knocked down six three-pointers and ended with 34 points to lead North Kansas City (10) to a victory at the Big Show Tip-Off Showcase at Fort Smith Northside. Israel Johnson followed with 21 points for the Hornets, who went 14 of 26 (53.8%) from the field in the second half. Dallas Thomas had 23 points and six rebounds for Parkview (1-1), which trailed 28-19 at halftime.
SPRINGDALE HAR-BER 78, ALMA 48 Nate Kingsbury has 16 points to send Har-Ber (2-0) to a blowout at the Big Show Tip-Off Showcase at Fort Smith Northside. Payton Haskins scored 11 points while Jake Fotenopulos totaled 11 points and seven rebounds for the Wildcats. Camden Curd led Alma (0-3) with 16 points.
VALLEY SPRINGS 61, KINGSTON 41 Dason Hensley powered in 17 points for Valley Springs (8-5), which held a 36-17 lead at halftime before pulling away for its third victory in a row. Levi Carey had 11 points, and Nate Helams tallied 10 points for the Tigers. Chism Floyd had 12 points for Kingston (5-5).
WHITE HALL 81, JOE T. ROBINSON 53 Jai’Chaunn Hayes’ game-high 32 points was more than enough for White Hall (3-2) during the Hooping For Hoodies Showcase at North Little Rock. Champ Calamese had 16 points, and Samuel Chapin scored 11 points for Robinson (1-4). Michael Moka added nine points.
GIRLS
BENTONVILLE 64, MOUNTAIN HOME 51 Ella Campbell had 18 points as Bentonville (2-1) picked up a road victory. Hailey Hill and Anna Lee Kulka scored 11 points each, and Abbey Kate Sanders contributed 10 points for the Lady Tigers
BERGMAN 61, NORFORK 49 Maddi Holt had 16 of her 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead Bergman (11-0) to the Arvest championship. The Lady Panthers, the defending Class 3A champions, hit 10 of 22 three-pointers to help extend their winning streak to 53 games dating to last season. Liz Shaddy ended with 19 points and six rebounds for Norfork (7-2), the reigning Class 1A champions. Jordan Rasmussen added 13 points, and Keely Blanchard tallied eight points and 10 rebounds for the Lady Panthers.
CONWAY CHRISTIAN 66, HEBER
SPRINGS 54 Josie Williams hit 9 three-pointers and finished with a game-high 45 points to lead Conway Christian (4-3) wins the Heavenly Hoops Tournament at Mount St. Mary. Mallory Malone had eight points, and Conley Gibson scored seven points for the Lady Eagles.
STAR CITY 66, MILLS 24 Marshay Johnson scored 22 points as Star City (3-1) took third place in the Heavenly Hoops Tournament at Mount St. Mary. Jordan Gregory had 18 points and grabbed four rebounds for Mills (2-3).
FRIDAY’S LATE GAMES BOYS
CORNING 76, RIVERSIDE 63 Luke Blanchard’s 19 points spearheaded a balanced attack for Corning (2-1). Jayce Couch scored 17 points, and Eli Mason had 10 points for the Bobcats.
LISA ACADEMY NORTH 79, eSTEM 66 Jordan Jasper finished with 40 points and five rebounds in a all-around effort for LISA Academy North (7-0). Brandon Burgess added 18 points and six rebounds, and Makale Guy had nine points and seven rebounds for the Jaguars.
SEARCY 57, GREENBRIER 48 Isaiah Carlos scored 20 points as (2-1) won its second straight game. Zyron Williams and Jayden Duffy had 10 points apiece for the Lions.
WALDRON 55, MANSFIELD 47 Trenton Hunt tallied 19 points, and Lidge Stinson collected 17 points in a hardfought victory for Waldron (4-0). Ethan Mayberry ended with 11 point for the Bulldogs.