Kendall Yarnell Wins Arkansas Softball Home Run Derby
The Arkansas softball standout secured the title by hitting 16 home runs during a fall intrasquad event at Bogle Park.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Softball
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Kendall Yarnell claimed victory in the Arkansas softball home run derby after connecting on 16 of her 20 swings. The performance capped a fall schedule that saw the Razorbacks remain undefeated against outside competition.
Why it matters
The derby served as a showcase for player power ahead of the spring season as the team concluded its fall training period. This scrimmage provided coaching staff a final look at the roster after an undefeated run against external opponents.
Kendall Yarnell hit 16 home runs on 20 swings, including championship round blasts of 283 and 277 feet. The Red team also defeated the White team 7-2 in a six-inning scrimmage featuring 5 strikeouts from Saylor Timmerman.
The players
Kendall Yarnell
She is an Arkansas softball player who emerged as the winner of the team's fall home run derby.
Saylor Timmerman
She is a pitcher for the Arkansas softball team who recorded 5 strikeouts during the intrasquad scrimmage.
Ella McDowell
She is an Arkansas softball player who advanced to the championship round of the home run derby.
Khamari Hall
She is an Arkansas softball player who hit two home runs during the intrasquad game.
The details
Yarnell defeated Ella McDowell in the final round with a final two-point golden ball home run. During the subsequent scrimmage, Khamari Hall recorded two home runs, while pitchers Saylor Timmerman and Payton Burnham faced off against the offense.
Timeline
The events took place at Bogle Park in Fayetteville on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The home run derby and scrimmage signify the end of the fall developmental period, which allows the coaching staff to refine their roster depth before spring competition begins. Success in these exhibitions helps position players for larger roles in the team's pursuit of a deep postseason run.
Kendall Yarnell established her role as a primary power threat, while Saylor Timmerman demonstrated reliable pitching depth with her 5-strikeout performance. These results suggest a high offensive ceiling for the team as they transition toward the main spring season schedule.
The takeaway
The team concludes its fall cycle with momentum after maintaining an undefeated record against outside opponents. Players now turn their focus to individual conditioning before the official spring training schedule commences.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ArkansasOnline.
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