Tanner Mitchell News Today

Smackover enters the postseason on a roll.

El Dorado’s bid to clinch a spot in the state tournament took a major blow on Thursday, as the Wildcats fell to Hot Springs Lakeside 7-1 in a 5A South clash.

HARMONY GROVE - Walks came back to haunt Smackover in their 8-3A showdown against Harmony Grove, as the Hornets took advantage of 10 free passes to top the Bucks 4-3.

SMACKOVER - Smackover seems to be hitting its stride down the stretch.

PARKERS CHAPEL — Parkers Chapel officially will have home-field advantage for the regional tournament.

Heading into the season, El Dorado coach Jeff Burson said he was counting on a number of freshmen to help shoulder the load on the pitching staff.

Wherever he is on the football field, Tanner Mitchell is going to find a way to make an impact on the game.

Heading into the 2023 season, Smackover had to find a way to replace departed seniors D’Kylan Hildreth, RJ Boone and Jarius Burgie among several other key starters.

Along with El Dorado having two players earn All-State honors, a quintet of Union County standouts followed suit for their performances on the gridiron this past season.

Two teams that have a strikingly similar profile will meet in the opening round of the 3A playoffs tonight.