The Cotter High School softball team was crowned the champions of the 2A-1 District Tournament on Thursday in Flippin. The tournament began with the semifinals as the Lady Warriors beat Yellville-Summit 22-8, and the host Lady Bobcats topped Decatur. Cotter later beat Flippin 5-3 in the title game.
The 2A-1 District Baseball Tournament began Thursday at the Equity Bank Sports Complex in Harrison with two local teams winning the opening games. Cotter beat Decatur, and Yellville-Summit topped Alpena.
The semifinals were held in the evening session, and Cotter fell to top-seeded Flippin 13-0. Philip Pasthing picked up the win with a complete game, five strikeouts and two hits. Jackson Jones and Preston Belding led the Bobcats’ offense by each going two-for-two.