Several area baseball and softball teams were in regional tournament play on Friday.
Norfork’s baseball team watched its season come to an end in the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament at Viola. The Panthers fell to Armorel 11-1.
Viola will be the Tigers’ next opponent in the semifinals. The Longhorns secured a state tournament berth after shutting out Ridgefield Christian 10-0.
Mammoth Spring also advanced to the semifinals after defeating Calico Rock 7-0. The Bears improve to 13-11 on the season.
Mammoth Spring’s next opponent will be Izard County after they topped Hillcrest 7-2. Gunner Gleghorn was the winning pitcher as he went the distance and gave up four hits and one earned run. The Cougars are now 13-4 on the year.
Salem won its opener in the Class 2A North Regional Baseball Tournament at Marked Tree. The Greyhounds doubled up East Poinsett County 14-7.
Melbourne did not fare as well in the next game. The Bearkatz lost to McCrory by a final of 3-0.
Norfork’s softball team was one and done in the Class 1A Region 2 Tournament at Viola. The Lady Panthers fell to Armorel 16-1.
Viola will be the Lady Tigers’ next matchup after picking up a 16-0 victory over Mammoth Spring. The Lady Bears finish the year at 5-14.
Calico Rock was able to secure a bid to next week’s state tournament. The Lady Pirates shut out Maynard 20-0.
Calico Rock’s semifinal opponent will be Hillcrest. Izard County fell to the Lady Screamin’ Eagles 19-0.
Salem wrapped up the first round of the Class 2A North Regional Softball Tournament in dominating fashion at Marked Tree. The Lady Greyhounds pounded Barton 13-3.
Melbourne was able to take the opening game of the tournament. The Lady Bearkatz defeated Marked Tree 7-2.
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