Panthers Defeat Bryant Head To State Championship Finals

For the first time in school history, the Cabot Panthers are playing in the State Basketball Championship Finals.

It was an exciting Saturday night at Panther Arena as the Cabot Panthers took on the Bryant Hornets in the 7A State Championship Semifinals. The arena was packed with Panther fans, in fact, it was standing room only!

After heading into overtime, the Panthers defeated Bryant 50-47. On Wednesday, the Cabot Panthers defeated Springdale 48-40 allowing them to advance to the semifinals.

  

The state finals will be held next week in Hot Springs at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena. The Panthers play Bentonville Friday, March 11 at 8:45 p.m. Advance Tickets are on sale Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Athletic Office. Adults $8.00 and students are $7.00. 

The 2016 7A State Basketball Tournament began Wednesday, March 2. Over the four day period, up to 12,000 visitors from across the state were expected at Panther Arena.

The Cabot School District is very proud to have hosted the amazing tournament and would like to thank the community for their support, and all our staff and volunteers for working so hard to make this year's tournament the best! A special thank you also goes to the Cabot Advertising & Promotion for helping sponsor this tournament.

Click HERE for the final Boys Bracket.

Click HERE for the final Girls Bracket.

Congratulations also go out to the Lady Panthers for an outstanding season. The Cabot Lady Panthers defeated Springdale Wednesday 48-40 advancing to the second round. Unfortunately, they fell short to Conway 48-55. The Lady Panthers won the State Basketball Championship back in 2012!