The Yellville-Summit Panthers are set to kick off their 2026 football season tonight with a home game against the Green Forest Tigers. The varsity game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., following a junior high matchup between the Panthers and the Tigers at 5:30 p.m.
This marks the renewal of a rivalry that dates back to 2004. The two teams have faced off 17 times in total, with Green Forest holding a narrow lead in the series with 10 wins to Yellville-Summit's 7. The most recent meeting occurred in 2019, when Green Forest secured a 39-12 victory. The Panthers last defeated the Tigers in 2018 with an impressive 14-7 victory.
Fans of both teams are encouraged to attend and support their players as the 2026 football season gets underway.