Happy Tuesday! It might be spring break, but the action is far from slowing down. Plus, Varsity Vibe is getting into March Madness! Which high school do you think has the best mascot? Voting is underway now! 👇
What else is coming up in today’s Bulletin?
🎙️ One-on-one with JJ Andrews
📈 What’s trending around the state
🏆 Handing out our Athletes of the Week awards
Let’s dive right in!
🏀 One-on-One with JJ Andrews
🏀 JJ Andrews won two state championships with Little Rock Christian during his high-school career, and although it didn’t end the way he wanted, he’s grateful and ready for the next chapter. The Arkansas signee and 5-Star sits down with Alyssa Orange and looks ahead to the McDonalds All-American game, getting to the Hill, watching Arkansas through March Madness and how is family has been there every step of the way.
🎙️ Coaching Excellence. In 2025, the Bentonville softball team won their seventh state championship. As one of the most successful programs in Arkansas, its led by Kent Early. He sits down with Alyssa Orange to discuss how he’s been able to build and sustain the success at Bentonville and how much the sport has evolved.
🏀 Senior standout JJ Andrews has continued to add to his impressive resume, earning the honor of being named Arkansas’ Gatorade player of the year. The Razorback commit led Little Rock Christian to the 5A quarterfinals, averaging 30.7 points and 16.9 rebounds for the Warriors.
⛹️♀️ Manila girls basketball earned their first state title, with junior Lucy Farmer at the forefront of their success. The Lady Lions outpaced opponent McGehee for the win, with Farmer leading the offense with 14 points. Her performance earned her the honor of being named the 3A tournament’s MVP.
March 24:
⚾️ 6A Grant (IL) @ Rogers Heritage, 11:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Normal Community (IL) @ Springdale, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A/4A Gravette @ Bentonville West, 10:30 pm | Watch Here
March 25:
⚾️ 6A Rogers Heritage @ Andrew (IL), 10:00 am | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Kickapoo (MO) @ Fayetteville, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Oakgrove (AL) @ Springdale, 2:00 pm | Watch Here
March 26:
⚾️ 6A Bentonville @ Smith Cotton (MO), 1:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Park Hill (MO) @ Bentonville, 4:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Bentonville West @ Greenbrier, 4:45 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Piedmont (OK) @ Rogers, 4:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A/5A Mountain Home @ Bentonville West, 2:30 pm | Watch Here
March 27:
⚾️ 6A Smith-Cotton (MO) @ Fayetteville, 4:30 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Edmond North (OK) @ Bentonville, 5:00 pm | Watch Here
⚾️ 6A Maize (KS) @ Rogers, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
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