~Alicia~

I love Jesus, love my family, and love my friends!! Proud mom to Marcus and Micah.Psalms 18:18. Proverbs 3:5-6

[Benton Panther Baseball @pantherrbiclub]

With two wins over Sylvan Hills tonight, your Benton Panthers are the 5A Central Conference Champs!!

[Prep Baseball Arkansas @PrepBaseballAR]

Bates leads off the bottom of the 7th with a deep blast to left picking up his second knock of the game

[Prep Baseball Arkansas @PrepBaseballAR]

26’ | INF | Marcus Bates (@pantherrbiclub) Crowder JC Commit

Bates is fired up after lining a double into the left field corner, putting two runners in scoring position for Benton

[Marcus Bates @Marcus_12BB]

National Signing Day!!
I officially signed to @CrowderBasebal1

[Matt @Bates4122]

https://t.co/0WZ8EEsoFe

[Marcus Bates @Marcus_12BB]

After a lot of thoughts and prayers, I’ve decided to commit to Crowder!!!
Go Roughriders!!
@CrowderBasebal1
@TLalle31

[Richard Davenport @ArRecruitingGuy]

Get to know: Arkansas baseball commit Marcus Bates: Benton shortstop and third baseman prospect Marcus Bates was one of the first Arkansas commitments for the 2026 class. 
https://t.co/AAxdwpKbGh

[~Alicia~ @AliciaMBates]

Happy 16th to @micahB_715!! I’m so proud of him. Proud of the young man he’s become! Proud of his hard work and determination! Proud mostly that he loves Jesus! I’m so proud to be his Mom and thank God that He chose me to hold that role!
HBD!! Love you more than words can say!

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

RHP Carson Potts (Benton, 2028) allowed just one hit over his four innings of work, striking out four.

FB: 84-86 mph
CB: 68-71 mph
CH: 75 mph

No. 33 in @PrepBaseballAR

#PBCup25

[Micah Bates @micahB_715]

I would like to thank God for what He has done in my life and blessings that He has blessed me with. I would like to announce my commitment to Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
@Brewsterc29 Go Eagles🦅🦅

[Marcus Bates @Marcus_12BB]

Szn so far
@RazorbackBSB @pantherrbiclub @AR_Sticks

[Perfect Game Midwest Baseball @PGMidwestBB]

Rankings Update: Arkansas
Class of 2026

Full Rankings List: https://t.co/1zO5r7ru6I

[~Alicia~ @AliciaMBates]

So many talented guys on this list!!

[Prep Baseball Arkansas @PrepBaseballAR]

𝐀𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 📈

+ One of the deepest classes in the state gets an update after a summer full of action

+ Take a look at the Top 🔟 as well as the 🔟 highest ranked uncommitted prospects, here ⤵️

🔗: https://t.co/wv6msJ9sWa

[~Alicia~ @AliciaMBates]

Happy Birthday to @Marcus_12BB! So proud of you and love you son!

[Prep Baseball Arkansas @PrepBaseballAR]

‘26 | LHP | Daxton Hammett ( Harmony Grove HS, Benton )

• Wiry frames LHP w/ 4 pitch mix. Repeatable delivery w/ intent to long arm swing followed by a high slot.

• FB up to 87 w/ some ASR. CB (66-71) & SL (70-74) w/ 2 definite shape differentials. CB 12/6 w/ 12-6 shape and SL showed tighter and higher spin, 1-7 shape. CH/SPL low spin and induced some swing and miss.

#PBRFG24

[Sticks Baseball @AR_Sticks]

For the second time in two days the Sticks beat the Prospects, this time in the @USAStadium Championship 12-5

@Anderson07Wbuck and @HunterRose1919 both hit HRs

@JHarris2026 was named MVP after going 12 for 18 with 5 2Bs and 11 SBs

@NathanCorbitt3 was named MVPitcher

#WPAE

[Sticks Baseball @AR_Sticks]

Video of @Marcus_12BB HR today at @USAStadium #Sticks

[Sticks Baseball @AR_Sticks]

2025 RHP @NathanCorbitt3 throws a 7 inning no hitter with 13 Ks as the Sticks beat the Prospects 4-0

@Marcus_12BB with a HR, @JaceElrod @ragsdalenoah24 @CannonDriskill all 2B

@HunterRose1919 @owen_roach21 @JHarris2026 all singled

#WPAE

[USA Stadium @USAStadium]

Marcus Bates (‘26 AR) wins the 8-pitch battle and lines this to RF for a single. Stays inside the ball well here and uses good direction to get to this pitch

#USAChamp

[Sticks Baseball @AR_Sticks]

Sticks 16U Slayton are moving on to the round of 8 out of 464 teams at WWBA!

@HunterRose1919 with the win, going 5 innings, giving up 3 hits, up to 88 mph

@Marcus_12BB 2-3 with a 3B, @owen_roach21 2-3, @CoverShaun26 1B

They’ll take on Dirtbags National at 6:20 pm

#WPAE