Thursday was the opening day for most teams in the Arkansas State High School Championships for Baseball, Softball, and Soccer. Plus Branson closed their regular season baseball schedule at home, losing a 5-3 decision to Springfield Kickapoo.
The Harrison Lady Goblins slipped by host Marion 9-8 in the 5A Softball Tournament, earning them a spot against Benton in the quarterfinal round this afternoon at 12:30. The game can be heard live on MOARK Sports and on-air at KHOZ 94.9.
The Harrison Soccer Team split their games, the Girls winning and the Boys losing at the 5A Tournament at Valley View.
Both Green Forest Soccer Teams won their opening matches in the 3A Tournament hosted by Bergman in Harrison. Berryville Boys Soccer and Valley Springs Softball were among the other winners on Thursday.
Several teams, including those in the 1A Tournaments at Taylor, had their opening games delayed until today due to rain.
Scores/Updates from Thursday's Games
5A Softball Tournament at Marion
Harrison 9 Marion 8 (vs. Benton Today at 12:30)
3A Softball Tournament at Lincoln
Valley Springs 7 Dumas 3 (vs. Lamar 10:00 am)
2A Softball Tournament at Greenland
Mount Vernon-Enola 10 Cotter 0
1A Softball Tournament at Taylor
Jasper vs. Emerson PPD, play today at 5:30
2A Baseball Tournament at Greenland
Cedar Ridge 8 Cotter 3
1A Baseball Tournament at Taylor
Lead Hill vs. Taylor PPD, play today at 5:30
5A Soccer Tournament at Valley View
Valley View Boys 3 Harrison 2
Harrison Girls 6 Paragould 0 (vs. Little Rock Christian 2:00)
4A Soccer Tournament at Robinson
Berryville Boys 4 Star City 0 (vs. Brookland today at 4:00)
3A Soccer Tournament in Harrison (hosted by Bergman)
Green Forest Boys 7 Hermitage 0 (vs. Valley View today at 12:00 at Weichert Realty Field)
Green Forest Girls 6 Baptist Prep 0 (vs. Riverview at 2:00 at Weichert Realty Field)
CAC Boys 5 Eureka Springs 1