Ozark was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dardanelle Sand Lizards. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hillbillies of the 10-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Ozark's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Dardanelle, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ozark is set to face off against their familiar foe Pottsville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Dardanelle will square off against rival Mena at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Sand Lizards have won three straight at home, while the Bearcats won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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