Happy Tuesday! We’re closing out 2025 and ringing in the new year with a full week of basketball action! 

What else is coming up in today’s Bulletin?

🎙️ We’re profiling a hoops standout in NWA
📈 What’s trending around the state
🔎 Shining a spotlight on central Arkansas

Let’s get to it!

🎙️ Record-Setting Performer. In this edition of Courtside Chats, Alyssa Orange sits down with Farmington sophomore standout Easton McCollough for an inside look at her season, mindset, and what’s driving her game on the court.

 👠 Not in Kansas Anymore. The Bentonville West Wolverines will host Life Prep (KS) later today. West has been one of the most consistent teams to start the season, sitting at 9-1 so far. The Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season to Marion in a tight matchup that ended 49-41. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 pm and can be watched here. 

🏈 New Era. Siloam Springs has hired their next football coach, as Springdale offensive coordinator Marshall Hahn will lead the Panthers pending school board approval in January. Hahn replaces Doug Loughridge, who retired after leading the program for two seasons. Hahn brings an impressive résumé to Siloam Springs, most recently serving three years at Springdale, including the past two as offensive coordinator.

✈️ Out-of-State Opponents. Shiloh Christian closes out the year later today with a matchup against Summertown (TN). The Saints enter with a 10-3 record, ready to be tested by an 11-1 Eagles squad. Summertown brings a fast-paced, high-scoring offense into the matchup, averaging 66.6 points per game. Tip-off is set for 11:30 am and can be watched here.

⛹️‍♀️ Little Rock Central returns to the floor looking to build momentum, traveling to Nashville on Friday for the Lady Tigers’ first game of 2026. Central is coming off of a hard 70-43 loss to Har-Ber, and is 5-4 on the season. Nashville, on the other hand, is looking to maintain their stride, and enters off of a 72-44 win over El Dorado. Tip-off is set for 6:00 pm and the game can be streamed here.

Dec. 30:
🏀 6A Bentonville West vs Life Prep (KS), 4:00 pm | Watch Here
🏀 5A Parkview @ Heritage (TX), 3:00 pm | Watch Here
🏀 4A Shiloh Christian vs Summertown (TN), 11:30 am | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Bentonville West vs Charleston, 3:00 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 5A Little Rock Christian @ West Memphis, 7:00 pm | Watch Here

Jan. 2:
🏀 4A Pulaski Academy @ Bauxite, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏀 4A Pea Ridge vs Greenland, 7:30 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Little Rock Central @ Nashville, 6:00 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 4A Pulaski Academy vs White Hall, 6:00 pm | Watch Here

Jan. 3:
🏀 6A Bentonville @ Southside, 3:30 pm | Watch Here
🏀 6A Springdale @ Northside, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏀 6A Rogers Heritage @ Fayetteville, 7:30 pm | Watch Here
🏀 6A Har-Ber @ Rogers, 7:30 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Springdale @ Northside, 6:00 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Har-Ber @ Rogers, 6:00 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Rogers Heritage @ Fayetteville, 1:00 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 6A Bentonville @ Southside, 2:30 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 4A Pulaski Academy vs Taylor, 2:30 pm | Watch Here
⛹️‍♀️ 3A Elkins vs Lamar, 2:00 pm | Watch Here

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