Arkansas American Legion AAA State Tournament Notebook: Conway advances, Bryant and Fort Smith to meet Monday

Bryant will face Fort Smith with the winner advancing to face Conway in the Arkansas American Legion AAA Tournament Championship game. (ArkansasVarsity.com/Sherri Matheson)

Conway secured the first spot in the championship game of the 2026 Arkansas American Legion AAA State Tournament on Sunday, while Fort Smith stayed alive by eliminating Sheridan to set up a Monday showdown with host Bryant.

Conway remained unbeaten in the tournament by routing Bryant 11-0 in the winners bracket final, while Fort Smith defeated Sheridan 11-5 in an elimination game.

Bryant and Fort Smith will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in the tournament’s final elimination game. The winner will advance to face Conway in the state championship game at 7:30 p.m.