Here are two of the best conference games being played tomorrow

Conference season has arrived! A lot of schools have already tipped off their conference slate, but some have yet to do so. There are over 100 games being played throughout the state tomorrow, and these are some of the more highly anticipated matchups across all classifications. In addition to this, here are some of the best players who will step onto the floor in what I believe will be two of the best games played all day tomorrow.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bergman Panthers @ Flippin Bobcats</h2>   Two of the best teams in the 3A classification are in the 3A-2 conference, and they have already faced each other once this season. Bergman High School and Flippin High School are separated by 35 miles and they faced each other on December 6th in a tournament. Bergman would go on to win 62-49 on their home court, but now they travel east to take on their conference rival.   Bergman enters tomorrow's matchup with a 15-7 overall record, along with 3 wins over conference opponents during their non-conference slate. Bergman has an elite roster, with multiple players being ranked in the PGH rankings.    [player_tooltip player_id='593775' first='Brinley' last='Collins'] comes in at #9 in the class of 2027 and for good reason. She has had multiple 20-point games this season while also filling up the other statistical categories.   Collins showcased what she would be doing all year during Bergman's scrimmage versus Omaha on October 18th, as she went for 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals, 1 block, and shot 7/13 from the floor. In the win over Jasper in late October, Collins poured in 21 points, along with 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. One of Bergman's most recent wins was against Earle, and the sophomore scored a season-high 26 points.   It is clear that Collins is one of the better scorers in the 3A classification, but she is also one of the best rebounding guards. She has natural athleticism and uses it to her advantage when crashing the glass. Collins rebounds aggressively, and she carries over that same effort to the defensive end. She guards very tightly along the perimeter, picking pockets easily and putting a hand on outgoing passes.   On offense, Collins can hurt you from both inside and outside. She has a solid 3-point shot, being able to launch it off the catch and off the dribble. Her handle allows her to get to any spot on the floor that she wants. She can use her speed to blow by the defense and get to the cup.   [player_tooltip player_id='593775' first='Brinley' last='Collins'] had 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals in Bergman's December 6th match versus Flippin, and she looks to repeat that same effort against the Bobcats tomorrow evening.     [player_tooltip player_id='593252' first='Jacey' last='Halitzka'] is one of the best shooters in the 3A classification, which lands her in the top 15 of the 2027 ranking. She just cannot seem to miss when the defense needs her to the most, and her shooting efficiency will be important late in the year as Bergman looks to make a deep run.   Through the first 9 games of the season, Halitzka had made 35 3-pointers at a 44% clip. One of her best shooting games this season was in the crucial win over Jasper, where the Lady Panthers saw their sophomore sharpshooter unload for 6 made triples.   Halitzka is one of the best catch-and-shoot players in the class of 2027, and if her shot is in rhythm and the defense gives her just enough room, you better believe that shot is going through. She has been known for a while for this type of play, as she was a crucial part of the 2023/24 team that won the 3A state title.   [player_tooltip player_id='593252' first='Jacey' last='Halitzka'] is a pure shooter and teams need to know where she is on the court at all times. If the nets during tomorrow's game are burning, it is probably because of Halitzka's shooting.     [player_tooltip player_id='433863' first='Kiersten' last='Lowry'] is a player who does whatever her team needs to win. She brings toughness, sharp shooting, and sneaky finishing to her game.   One of Lowry's best games this season was against Greers Ferry Westside where she had 21 points and 2 assists in the team's first loss of the year. She has a quick first step, able to streak inside to finish over the defense. She can also impact the game from the outside, knocking down some triples.   Lowry plays well on the other end, defending well along the perimeter. In Bergman's earlier contest against Flippin, Lowry recorded 2 steals, leading to fastbreak opportunities for the Lady Panthers.   [player_tooltip player_id='433863' first='Kiersten' last='Lowry'] has been a crucial all-around player for Bergman this season, and after her strong play in the 3A state tournament last season, she looks to help her team repeat in just a couple months.    Flippin started the season hot, burning through their non-conference schedule winning their first 8 games. After that start, Flippin won just 3 of the next 11 games. They are currently on a 4-game losing streak and look to get revenge against the Lady Panthers tomorrow.    [player_tooltip player_id='1180779' first='Jozy' last='Rehrig'] has had some solid games so far for the Lady Bobcats. She is a reliable scorer for Flippin, and they will need her to have a solid outing tomorrow to break the losing streak.   Rehrig uses her size to her advantage on the offense end and she can go on big scoring runs at any given moment. Against Rector in late December, Rehrig scored 9 of her 19 points in the second quarter alone, 13 in the first half. In Flippin's most recent game against Dumas, she was her team's leading scorer.   [player_tooltip player_id='1180779' first='Jozy' last='Rehrig'] is active on offense, and with her length she can have a large impact on her team. Expect Rehrig to be a impactful player in tomorrow's matchup.     [player_tooltip player_id='1186615' first='Cadence' last='Pendergrass'] has been consistent all year for Flippin. During Flippin's hot start, Pendergass won the Arvest Bank Tournament MVP in late November, and she looks to repeat that same effort against the reigning state champs.   Pendergrass has had multiple games in double-digits this season. She can score from both the inside and the outside. Along with her scoring she can involve her teammates and play well on the other side of the ball.   Pendergrass rebounds and defends well, and she uses her quickness to her advantage.   Along with Alyssa Shelton, Flippin has a good guard rotation. [player_tooltip player_id='1186615' first='Cadence' last='Pendergrass'] is a game-changer for the Lady Bobcats, and if they want to win, they need her to have a big night.    Bergman versus Flippin is a highly anticipated matchup between two solid teams in the 3A-2. Though the Lady Panthers are expected to come away with a win, I imagine playing on the road could have an impact on the game's outcome.   The second game I think will be worth watching is Farmington versus Siloam Springs.   Farmington is in its first year at the 5A level, but do not let that fool you, as the Lady Cardinals have had a flawless transition to the 5A West. They enter conference play with a whopping 12-1 record, and consist of several players with college basketball futures.    [player_tooltip player_id='465497' first='Marin' last='Adams'] is one of the best players in the class of 2025, and she is already committed to play at the next level with the Gorillas of Pittsburg State. She has added evidence as to why she is in the top 10 of her class.   Right before the new year, Adams had a successful outing against Bearden High School out of Tennessee at the Andrew Johnson Bank Ladies Classic, scoring 22 points, along with 5 rebounds and 7 assists. She also had 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists against J.L. Mann out of South Carolina earlier in the tournament.   Adams scores any way she wants to. She can drive hard to the basket and finish through contact, or she can pull up for a jumper and cash in. Whether she shoots from mid-range or from three, Adams is a lethal shooting threat, and whether it is off the catch or off the bounce. She also plays hard on defense, forcing turnovers and then running out on the break for easy buckets.   [player_tooltip player_id='465497' first='Marin' last='Adams'] is one heck of a scorer, and she will be looking to lead her team back to the state playoffs, this time in the 5A classification.     [player_tooltip player_id='465534' first='Zoey' last='Bershers'] is committed to the University of Minnesota and she is the #4 player in the class of 2025. She is one of the best offensive centers in this part of the country, and one of--if not--the best centers in Arkansas.   Bershers is a true stretch-5. Farmington is one of the best shooting teams in the state, and Bershers, a center, is perhaps their second or third best shooter. She hits seemingly everything off the catch from either wing, bringing an important element to the Lady Cardinals' offense.   Bershers can play like a tradition center as well, using her 6'3" frame to her advantage. She uses her strength to muscle defenders out of the way as she goes up for a shot inside. She bulldozes the opposition out of the way to grab an offensive board, and then no one can stop her when she goes back up.   [player_tooltip player_id='465534' first='Zoey' last='Bershers'] is one of the best offensive players the Natural State has to offer, and she has been balling this year.     If you talk about Farmington, you have to at least mention [player_tooltip player_id='1090920' first='Easton' last='McCollough']. She is Farmington's best shooter and arguably their best player. It is hard to believe that a freshman is considered her team's best player over several seasoned vets, but when she has over a dozen Power 4 offers, then it is obvious as to why she has that designation.   At the Andrew Johnson Bank Ladies Classic, McCollough had a string of solid outings, including her 16-point, 6-rebound, and 6-assist performance against Upperman. So far this year, she has shown that she can consistently hit jumpers on the move and she can get her teammates involved.   [player_tooltip player_id='1090920' first='Easton' last='McCollough'] can do a bit of everything for Farmington, and it is not hard to see why she is one of the best players in both Arkansas and in the USA.    Siloam Springs gets to host the Lady Cardinals to open the 5A West Conference slate. The Lady Panthers were bobbing just above .500 before going on a 4-game losing streak. They won their last game against Life Way Christian, bringing their overall record to 7-9. Yes, they are a team with a losing record facing one of the best teams in the state, but they bring talent to the table as well.    [player_tooltip player_id='1180766' first='Areah' last='Williams'] is a role player for the Lady Panthers, but she plays great defense. Williams' defensive effort will be imperative to the success Siloam Springs hopes to have against Farmington's elite guards.   Williams does not allow the opposing offenses to get comfortable. She plays in the face of opposing guards and reads passes like a defensive back. Thinking about throwing a cross court pass? Yeah...good luck with that. Williams reads those plays like a book and instead of your teammate receiving the pass, it will be her.   Williams creates multiple fastbreak opportunities a game, but she needs to become a stronger finisher is she wants to help her team capitalize on more of them. However, Williams has shown that she can hit clutch shots, as she has done so in moments so far this season.   If Siloam Springs can keep tomorrow's game close, they know they can count on [player_tooltip player_id='1180766' first='Areah' last='Williams'] to make the right play on offense, and to shut down the opposition.     [player_tooltip player_id='1093242' first='Morgan' last='Jones'] is capable of going for big games for the Lady Panthers, as she has emerged as a knockdown shooter. I would not be surprised if she became a major factor in tomorrow's contest.   Jones is a solid outside shooter who can get it going in an instant. She uses a very quick release, a high arch, and solid shot elevation to get her jumper off, and she will bury those shots at a moment's notice. Jones can shoot off the dribble or off the catch. She has also shown that she can shoot when coming off a screen.   [player_tooltip player_id='1093242' first='Morgan' last='Jones'] has been a solid hooper for Siloam Springs since she was a freshman. The 7-9 Lady Panthers are going to need this sophomore to have a big outing against Farmington if they want to come away with the upset.    I think this will be an underrated matchup tomorrow, as Siloam Springs will be the first 5A West school to challenge Farmington in their new conference and classification.   Bergman versus Flippin and Farmington versus Siloam Springs games will be fun to watch. There are several other great games that will be played throughout the state tomorrow, so make sure to head to a game at some point.

Conference season has arrived! A lot of schools have already tipped off their conference slate, but some have yet to do so. There are over 100 games being played throughout the state tomorrow, and these are some of the more highly anticipated matchups across all classifications. In addition to this, here are some of the best players who will step onto the floor in what I believe will be two of the best games played all day tomorrow.