Northeast Arkansas Teams Claim 2A and 3A Rings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2A and 3A State Championship Games at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs were packed with standout performances. Here's a look at the top players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2A State Championship Game</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2811070' first='Ashton' last='Reel'] | 5'11 Wing 2027 / EPC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stat line - 18 pts, 8 rebs, 1 stl</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyrus Reel | 5'10 Guard 2025 / EPC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>11 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021784' first='Amare' last='Neal'] | 5'9 Guard 2025 / Tuckerman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>10 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3A State Championship Game</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2418849' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] | 6'1 Guard 2026 / Osceola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stat line - 20 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 2 blks, 1 stl</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2419105' first='Maurice' last='Washington'] | 6'2 Wing 2026 / Osceola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stat line - 15 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 4 stls</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hayden Edwards | 6'3 Wing 2025 / Melbourne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stat line - 11 pts, 10 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brennon Burch | 6'1 Guard 2025 / Melbourne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stat line - 14 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2811070"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d5fcf2974bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reel led the game in scoring by a margin of 7 points, with the game's second-leading scorer being his teammate. He used his body and strength nearly every time he touched the ball to work his way inside of 15 feet to score with touch and power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021784"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d5fcf29751a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neal score 10 points in his final game, drawing contact from multiple defenders often while playing with high energy and determination. He shot the ball well from the free throw stripe, shooting 4 for 6. He handed out 2 assists trying to figure out ways to help his teammates score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d5fcf297561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bell was an ignitor on both ends of the court, knocking down big shots from all 3 levels and creating trouble for opposing guards on the perimeter and drive. He tallied up 20 points shooting 50% from deep (3-6) while adding in 5 rebounds and pitching out 4 assists along the way. He made life hard while defending with 2 blocks and a steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2419105"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67d5fcf2975a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Washington claimed MVP honors as he applied pressure in trapping situations and executed a handful of tough buckets on the route to a 2nd half come from behind win. He scored 15 points, notching 2 threes and he grabbed 5 rebounds 4 of them on offense for 2nd chance points. His tremendous pressure and ability to play the passing lanes defensively led to 4 steals in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->