Stories for November 2008

November 29, 2008 4:42 a.m.

BENTONVILLE - Bentonville has been ranked as one of the top teams in Class 7A all season.

7A Bentonville stops Russellville

November 29, 2008 4:41 a.m.

EL DORADO - El Dorado scored 21 points with just over seven minutes left in the game Friday and pulled away to a 48-22 Class 6A state semifinal victor...

6A Late 21-point surge elevates El Dorado

November 29, 2008 4:40 a.m.

WEST MEMPHIS - Senior Phillip Butterfield threw for 408 yards and four touchdowns and Lake Hamilton shut out West Memphis in the second half to take a...

Butterfield, Wolves better in second half

November 29, 2008 4:40 a.m.

GREENWOOD - It was two years of near-misses and what-ifs washed away.

CLASS 5A SEMIFINALS PA finally gets past Greenwood

November 29, 2008 4:39 a.m.

MONTICELLO - Can you say rematch?

CLASS 5A SEMIFINALS Two-point conversion lifts Cougars

November 29, 2008 4:39 a.m.

NASHVILLE - Nashville's run of three consecutive state championships is over.

CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL Dollarway ends Nashville's run at top

November 29, 2008 4:38 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - It's the kind of play where if you get the first down, you look like a genius. If you don't, it's bad mistake.

CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL Shiloh's fourth-down gamble pays off

November 29, 2008 4:37 a.m.

CHARLESTON - A sophomore came up big at just the right time for Charleston on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state playoffs.

Sophomore steps up for Tigers

November 29, 2008 4:36 a.m.

PRESCOTT - Justin Rushing had kicked one field goal all season coming into Friday night's game against Prescott.

3A Cobras' field goal rare, winner

November 29, 2008 4:36 a.m.

BIGELOW - Kamrawn Russell scored on two short runs and the Carlisle Bison controlled the ball for more than 31 minutes in a 14-0 victory over the Bige...

2A Russell, Bison keep time on side

November 29, 2008 4:35 a.m.

JUNCTION CITY - Kierdarian Ross and Grantel Kennedy rushed for a combined 201 yards and 2 touchdowns as Junction City defeated Strong 24-12 in the Cla...

Junction City running attack batters Strong

November 29, 2008 4:34 a.m.

LEPANTO - Bearden used a balanced rushing attack to gain a road playoff victory on Friday night. Parrish Nelson ran for 175 yards and two touchdowns f...

NO. 3 BEARDEN 49, EAST POINSETT COUNTY 26

November 29, 2008 4:33 a.m.

Friday, November 28

Name the state's marquee big-school programs, and West Memphis has probably played them this decade during its chase for an elusive first state champi...

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS: A new challenge facing Blue Devils

November 28, 2008 3 a.m.

The Wildcats are guaranteed a spot in the Class 6A state championship game.

Rematch has potential to be closer

November 28, 2008 2:52 a.m.

It seems like Springdale Har-Ber and Fort Smith Southside were just here.

7A-West rivals get together again

November 28, 2008 2:51 a.m.

Don't expect Russellville to be intimidated by having to play at Bentonville tonight in the Class 7A state semifinals.

Russellville accustomed to road tests

November 28, 2008 2:50 a.m.

Thursday, November 27

Fifty years ago today, Jim Rowland took one of the longest bus rides of his life.

Football's footnote

November 27, 2008 2 a.m.

When the 2008 state football playoffs started, 12 teams from the Three Rivers area were poised to make a run at a state championship, but now just two...

Playoffs: Week 3

November 27, 2008 1:56 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - The two years Lonoke Coach Jeff Jones spent in Springdale produced some of the fondest memories of his coaching career.

Ties run deep for 4A foes Shiloh, Lonoke

November 27, 2008 1:53 a.m.

Greenwood is practicing on Thanksgiving.

Greenwood trying to pound its way back to Rock

November 27, 2008 1:53 a.m.

Monticello has had Helena-West Helena Central's number recently, but never when the Cougars were wearing the number 1.

Billies facing different type of Cougars

November 27, 2008 1:52 a.m.

Growth in Northwest Arkansas apparently will bring two longtime central Arkansas rivals back together.

Hall-Central series might resume soon

November 27, 2008 1:51 a.m.

When the 2008 state football playoffs started, nine teams from the Tri-Lakes area were poised to make a run at a state championship, but now just two ...

Playoffs: Week 3

November 27, 2008 1:51 a.m.

Nashville against Pine Bluff Dollarway is good. The matchup at quarterback might be better. In a rematch of last year's Class 4A final, No. 2 Nashvill...

Nashville-Dollarway pits talented QBs

November 27, 2008 1:51 a.m.

Many teams from the River Valley & Ozark area found themselves out of the playoffs Friday night, but the few that remained made statements on why ...

Playoffs: Week 3

November 27, 2008 1:40 a.m.

Wednesday, November 26

Charleston was all set for its rematch with Glen Rose after losing 41-13 to the Beavers in last year's Class 3A semifinals.

Mayflower looking to knock off another 3A power

November 26, 2008 3:15 a.m.

Bigelow Coach Jeff Starks said his players have proved they belong with the elite in Class 2A football, and consequently are over the jitters.

Class 3A-4A report

November 26, 2008 3:14 a.m.

The Little Rock Central Tigers went to their big lineup in the second half and rallied to defeat the Little Rock Parkview Patriots 55-48 at Tiger Fiel...

Central rallies to top Parkview

November 26, 2008 3:02 a.m.

Sticking to a game plan proved to be the difference Tuesday night as North Pulaski defeated crosstown rival Jacksonville 49-43 in the Devils' Den.

Falcons' plan comes together

November 26, 2008 3:01 a.m.

Senior forward Marland Smith scored a game-high 20 points, 12 of which came on three-pointers, as Little Rock Hall opened its season with a 67-37 rout...

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Smith's shots help Hall stymie NLR

November 26, 2008 2:59 a.m.

Tuesday, November 25

If you're hoping to catch a high school football game after Arkansas-LSU on Friday, geography is not your friend.

How the high school playoffs are shaping up

November 25, 2008 3:08 p.m.

Sunday, November 23

Watson Chapel Coach George Shelton is one victory away from leading a third school to a state championship game this decade.

Shelton's Wishbone continues to produce

November 23, 2008 2:52 a.m.

Saturday, November 22

The state's largest two athletic classifications will be together again, at least during the regular season.

New plan joins largest schools

November 22, 2008 5:09 a.m.

CABOT - As well as Cabot's defense played Friday night, the Panthers found it hard to stop Zachary Faust on third- or fourthand-long.

7A: Cabot foiled by Faust

November 22, 2008 4:59 a.m.

FORT SMITH - Little Rock Catholic appeared in good shape after holding Daniel Mc-Gee to 14 yards rushing in the first half.

Southside leans on McGee

November 22, 2008 4:58 a.m.

WEST MEMPHIS - West Memphis overcame 95 yards in penalties, which included two touchdowns called back, to defeat Texarkana 33-7 in a Class 6A quarterf...

Blue Devils slowed by flags, but prevail

November 22, 2008 4:57 a.m.

RUSSELLVILLE - Defense was enough for the Russellville Cyclones.

Cyclones defense stymies Grizzlies

November 22, 2008 4:56 a.m.

JONESBORO - El Dorado scored on its first six possessions and took advantage of six turnovers Friday in a 54-23 victory in the Class 6A playoffs.

El Dorado has offense clicking

November 22, 2008 4:55 a.m.

In a battle between a prolific passing attack and a punishing ground game, it was the highflying Spread offense of Pulaski Academy that came out on to...

PA passes test, heads to semis

November 22, 2008 4:50 a.m.

GREENWOOD - Contrary to popular belief, Greenwood does lose on occasion. Just not in November.

Greenwood stretches November streak to 18

November 22, 2008 4:48 a.m.

HELENA-WEST HELENA - Three touchdown passes and two touchdown runs from Deondra Johnson propelled Helena-West Helena Central to the semifinals of the ...

Helena-West Helena reaches 1st semifinals

November 22, 2008 4:47 a.m.

PINE BLUFF - Michael Willingham scored the winning touchdown with 59 seconds left as the Pine Bluff Dollarway Cardinals advanced in the state playoffs...

Willingham's late TD lifts Cards

November 22, 2008 4:46 a.m.

LONOKE - There was no rustiness following the bye week for Lonoke as the Jackrabbits handled the Warren Lumberjacks 45-24 in Friday night's Class 4A q...

Jackrabbits hit ground running against Lumberjacks

November 22, 2008 4:45 a.m.

WEST FORK - Heber Springs led for just 29 seconds Friday, but it was the last 29 seconds.

Heber Springs slips past West Fork late

November 22, 2008 4:43 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - After years of dominating Class 3A, Shiloh Christian made a statement in its first Class 4A playoff game.

Shiloh Christian doesn't hold back

November 22, 2008 4:43 a.m.

JUNCTION CITY - Junction City beat Dierks 39-0 Friday to advance to the Class 2A quarterfinals.

2A Dragons subdue spirited Outlaws

November 22, 2008 4:42 a.m.

FOUNTAIN LAKE - A week off didn't slow Fountain Lake's high-powered offense, which Harrisburg learned Friday night at Beckham Memorial Field.

Cobras' offense plenty potent

November 22, 2008 4:41 a.m.

MAYFLOWER - As the parents, players and wellwishers kept coming, one thing became evident for second-year Mayflower Coach Jed Davis.

3A Mayflower coach makes right call

November 22, 2008 4:40 a.m.

LAVACA - Nearly 500 yards rushing gave Lavaca just enough offense to keep pace with Earle on Friday. Two nearly identical plays by the Golden Arrows' ...

Lavaca kicks it, picks it

November 22, 2008 4:39 a.m.

Friday, November 21

Of the eight teams left in the Class 7A state playoffs, it's difficult to find any hotter than Springdale Har-Ber and Cabot.

Har-Ber, Cabot both hot

November 21, 2008 3:20 a.m.

In a guard-laden game, North Little Rock's post players made a big difference.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: North Little Rock relies on powerful inside duo

November 21, 2008 3:10 a.m.

Moments after Little Rock Catholic's opening-round playoff victory over Fayetteville last week, Fort Smith Southside Coach Jeff Williams shouted, "Sco...

High school football report

November 21, 2008 2:54 a.m.

Thursday, November 20

The number of teams vying for a state championship from the Three Rivers area was lessened by four last week with Bald Knob, Riverview, Augusta and Mc...

Playoffs: round two

November 20, 2008 2:48 a.m.

The number of teams vying for a state championship from the Tri-Lakes area was decreased by three last week with Sheridan, Malvern and Mountain Pine a...

Playoffs: round two

November 20, 2008 2:31 a.m.

Former Wynne Coach Don Campbell remains hospitalized at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock after surgery last Thursday to repair a tear in h...

Ex-Wynne coach undergoes surgery

November 20, 2008 1:45 a.m.

Beebe-PA : a contrast in styles See Beebe run. See Pulaski Academy pass.

Class 5A/4A report

November 20, 2008 1:45 a.m.

Wednesday, November 19

Coach in, drought goes out Marvell was in need of a football coach.

Class 3A/2A report

November 19, 2008 2:27 a.m.

Tuesday, November 18

Don Campbell, the former Wynne football coach who retired two years ago with 257 victories, is recovering in the hospital after an operation Thursday ...

Ex-Wynne coach has surgery on tumor in colon

November 18, 2008 11:57 a.m.

Can anyone stop Pulaski Academy's offense? Not when Spencer Keith plays like this.

Top performances: Keith throws for 415 yards to help PA advance

November 18, 2008 6:26 a.m.

Depth and some quality sophomores made a difference for North Little Rock on Monday.

RAPA ROUNDBALL RALLY: James' 13 leads NLR in opener

November 18, 2008 2:45 a.m.

Senior forward Debbie Onukwube scored 14 points as Mount St. Mary kicked off its Heavenly Hoopfest with a 71-37 victory over the North Pulaski Lady Fa...

HEAVENLY HOOPFEST: Belles advance to semifinal with rout of Lady Falcons

November 18, 2008 2:44 a.m.

The winningest coach in Conway history is being reassigned, while the man who led Little Rock Christian to its greatest season is retiring from coachi...

Conway coach forced out; LR Christian's resigns

November 18, 2008 2:41 a.m.

Monday, November 17

Parkview relying on Rice A lot is expected out of Micah Rice this season. The 5-6 senior guard is the unquestioned leader of the Little Rock Parkview ...

High school basketball report

November 17, 2008 3:44 a.m.

Sunday, November 16

A REAL FROZEN TUNDRA: Pigskins and polar bears

November 16, 2008 2:50 a.m.

BARTON - Forty-four football players knelt or stood in the center of the Barton Bears' dark, damp locker room. They were drenched and saddened by thei...

Bears get 'ball rolling' again despite first-round loss

November 16, 2008 2:37 a.m.

Saturday, November 15

Two blocked extra points turned out to be the difference as Jacksonville picked up a 13-12 victory at home over the Sheridan Yellowjackets in the Clas...

Jacksonville gets an extra point through to edge Sheridan

November 15, 2008 4:45 a.m.

Too many mistakes. Maybe more important, too much Taylor Bartlett.

Bartlett too much for Fayetteville

November 15, 2008 4:44 a.m.

Chris Rycraw rushed for 212 yards and host Bryant made four interceptions to defeat Springdale 22-13 and advance to face Bentonville next week in the ...

Hornets intercept Bulldogs' hopes

November 15, 2008 4:44 a.m.

FORT SMITH - Fort Smith Northside left no doubt in its rematch with Van Buren on Friday.

Northside QB rules rematch

November 15, 2008 4:42 a.m.

TEXARKANA - It took Texarkana a quarter and a half to find its footing. But once the Razorbacks found it, they were off and running.

Texarkana gets on roll, runs past LR Parkview

November 15, 2008 4:42 a.m.

EL DORADO - El Dorado is moving on in the Class 6A playoffs. But the Wildcats' 21-20 victory over Marion on Friday did not come easily.

El Dorado survives upset bid

November 15, 2008 4:41 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - North Little Rock had no answer for Springdale Har-Ber running back Derek Brinker on Friday.

Har-Ber stops North Little Rock

November 15, 2008 4:41 a.m.

MALVERN - Jaun Rios more than made up for a missed extra point with a 21-yard field goal as time ran out to lead the Booneville Bearcats over the Malv...

4A Last-second FG lifts Booneville

November 15, 2008 4:39 a.m.

SILOAM SPRINGS - Nick Brill didn't win Friday's game with Little Rock Christian by himself, but it sure looked that way.

Brill's big plays save Panthers

November 15, 2008 4:38 a.m.

Spencer Keith passed for 415 yards and six touchdowns and ran for two scores to lead Pulaski Academy to a 63-39 victory over Alma in the first round o...

Keith leads PA over Alma

November 15, 2008 4:37 a.m.

CLARKSVILLE - Damon Redman guided Clarksville to a memorable outing Friday at Metheny Field.

Clarksville QB shreds Fordyce

November 15, 2008 4:36 a.m.

GREENWOOD - Just when it looked like Camden Fairview's offense would join its defense in challenging Greenwood, Michael Berry and Shawn Fincher steppe...

Bulldogs get timely stops

November 15, 2008 4:35 a.m.

HELENA-WEST HELENA - Helena-West Helena Central's Turrell Williams ran through the pouring rain Friday for four touchdowns to help the Cougars win 34-...

Williams' runs pace Cougars

November 15, 2008 4:33 a.m.

BEEBE - Sammy Williams was not used to running that far.

Williams' long runs spur Beebe

November 15, 2008 4:33 a.m.

FORT SMITH - One of the state's most beleaguered programs earned its biggest victory in a generation Friday night.

Marvell breaks through with first-round surprise

November 15, 2008 4:30 a.m.

SEARCY - Harding Academy running back Ty Finley made up for lost time Friday night after missing last week's regular-season finale recovering from a s...

Finley's numbers healthy for Wildcats

November 15, 2008 4:28 a.m.

Atkins and Arkansas Baptist scored just once between them through most of the first three quarters, but after a combined seven touchdowns in the final...

Atkins wins scoring outbreak

November 15, 2008 4:27 a.m.

For Bigelow, the first one was a good one.

Brown, Bigelow roll by Hartford

November 15, 2008 4:26 a.m.

BARTON - Cedarville Coach Mike Guthrie knows enough about tradition to know what Friday night's victory meant.

Wells, Cedarville oust Barton

November 15, 2008 4:25 a.m.

Friday, November 14

Barry Lunney's first conference championship team in 1987 at Beebe finished 8-2, yet didn't make the playoffs.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS: New format has its critics

November 14, 2008 3:34 a.m.

Senior Ethan Powell was projected to be Bryant's starting quarterback before suffering a season-ending knee injury during spring practice.

High school football report

November 14, 2008 3:08 a.m.

Thursday, November 13

If Cliff Lee isn't announced as the Cy Young Award winner for the American League today, it will almost be a travesty.

LIKE IT IS: Camp is a blessing for children with challenges

November 13, 2008 2:46 a.m.

Nine of 19 teams in the Tri-Lakes area have qualified for the playoffs in their respective classifications, many of which have an opportunity to make ...

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS: Tri-Lakes teams get ready for playoff runs

November 13, 2008 2:34 a.m.

Central Arkansas Christian's playoff streak reached seven consecutive seasons this fall, but there was a major difference.

Class 5A/4A report

November 13, 2008 2:34 a.m.

Wednesday, November 12

Mansfield Coach Jason Gill said it's a playoff game and nothing more.

Class 3A/2A report

November 12, 2008 3:06 a.m.

Brandon Allen saved the best for last, at least during the regular season.

FEAT OF THE WEEK: QB Allen finishes what he started

November 12, 2008 3:05 a.m.

Saturday, November 8

With the regular season over with, it's time to look ahead to some playoff games. The first round begins Friday, Nov. 14. All games start at 7:30 p.m.

Regular season ends for high school football

November 8, 2008 7:26 p.m.

FORT SMITH - It was another good night for the Fort Smith Southside seniors.

McGee's fourth TD gives Southside seniors sweep

November 8, 2008 3:35 a.m.

CABOT - Cabot's ground-and-pound offense got the best of Russellville on Friday night.

Cabot grinds way to victory, conference title

November 8, 2008 3:34 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - The topranked team in the state was beaten at its own game.

7 A-WEST: Har-Ber turns methodical, sends Bentonville to defeat

November 8, 2008 3:34 a.m.

FAYETTEVILLE - Sophomore quarterback Brandon Allen threw a school-record seven touchdown passes - six in the first half - as Fayetteville (5-5, 3-4 7A...

FAYETTEVILLE 63, ROGERS HERITAGE 34

November 8, 2008 3:33 a.m.

7 A-CENTRAL: Little need for offense by Wildcats

November 8, 2008 3:33 a.m.

Spencer Keith passed for 315 yards and five touchdowns to help Pulaski Academy overcome five turnovers and cruise to a 52-10 victory over Little Rock ...

5 A-SOUTHWEST: Keith, Bruins whip Warriors

November 8, 2008 3:32 a.m.

ROGERS - Quarterback Ashton Glaser completed 16 of 25 passes for 249 yards and 5 touchdowns as Springdale (5-5, 3-4 7A-West ) defeated Rogers (3-7, 1-...

SPRINGDALE 49, ROGERS 25

November 8, 2008 3:32 a.m.

GREENWOOD - Greenwood's defense spent a lot of time chasing and losing sight of Alma quarterback Matt Vinson.

5 A-WEST: Greenwood defense gets huge stops

November 8, 2008 3:31 a.m.

MORRILTON - The Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs' struggle to make the playoffs lasted until the final minutes of the regular season at Devil Dog S...

CAC earns postseason berth

November 8, 2008 3:30 a.m.

SILOAM SPRINGS - Siloam Springs intercepted a playoff berth from Harrison, then ran to a No. 2 playoff seeding Friday.

Siloam Springs gets No. 2 seed

November 8, 2008 3:29 a.m.

BATESVILLE - Helena-West Helena Central intercepted four passes, including two picks by Edwin Goldsberry in the second half, and Turrell Williams ran ...

5 A-EAST: Cougars get defensive for 1st league title in 53 years

November 8, 2008 3:29 a.m.

CONWAY - Conway Christian Coach Chuck Speer didn't bother harping on the importance of a good start Friday.

2A: Conway Christian wins to honor teacher

November 8, 2008 3:27 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - The regular season ended the same it began for Shiloh Christian.

1-4A: Shiloh gets it done in the second half

November 8, 2008 3:25 a.m.

MAYFLOWER - A slow start ended with the expected fast finish.

3A: Mayflower mangles Episcopal

November 8, 2008 3:24 a.m.

CHARLESTON -Doug Loughridge might not have earned his pay Friday night, but his players sure did.

1-3A: Charleston's defense does its job, shuts down Lavaca

November 8, 2008 3:20 a.m.

How the top 10 overall high school football teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A fared in action this week.

High school games

November 8, 2008 midnight

Friday, November 7

EL DORADO - El Dorado grabbed a piece of the 6A-South Conference championship Thursday, stunning Pine Bluff 38-14 at Memorial Stadium.

6 A-SOUTH: El Dorado stakes claim on title

November 7, 2008 2:05 a.m.

CONWAY - Little Rock Catholic quarterback Taylor Bartlett ran for two touchdowns and passed for another as the Rockets trounced Conway 31-6 on Thursda...

Bartlett provides Rockets' power

November 7, 2008 2:04 a.m.

Dijon Benton blocked a Little Rock Central punt for a safety early in the fourth quarter, providing the impetus for Bryant's 23-14 victory over the Ti...

7 A-CENTRAL: Bryant's victory finishes Central

November 7, 2008 2:04 a.m.

The Jonesboro Hurricane completed its season reversal on Thursday.

6 A-EAST: Jonesboro overpowers LR Hall

November 7, 2008 2:03 a.m.

WEST MEMPHIS - West Memphis clinched the 6A-East Conference championship outright with a 35-12 victory over Little Rock Parkview on Thursday The Blue ...

Blue Devils wrap up title

November 7, 2008 2:02 a.m.

BENTON - Watson Chapel shared the wealth offensively Thursday night to beat Benton 56-14.

WATSON CHAPEL 56, BENTON 14: Balanced, physical Wildcats prove too much for Panthers

November 7, 2008 2:01 a.m.

BEEBE - Beebe ran its way into a home playoff game.

5 A-SOUTHEAST: Beebe hits the ground running in victory

November 7, 2008 2:01 a.m.

The Monticello Billies finished off the regular season in impressive fashion Thursday night with a 62-14 victory over the North Pulaski Falcons in Jac...

Billies throw bash for championship

November 7, 2008 1:59 a.m.

GREENBRIER - Senior linemen scoring the last two touchdowns was evidence of a blowout Friday night.

5 A-WEST: Interception gets blowout started for Vilonia

November 7, 2008 1:59 a.m.

Batesville Coach Dave King said he isn't sure if it's tougher to score on Helena-West Helena Central or stop the Cougars.

High school report

November 7, 2008 1:58 a.m.

Thursday, November 6

Beebe and Sylvan Hills aren't playing for a conference championship, but their meeting tonight at Bro Erwin Stadium in Beebe has playoff implications.

High school report

November 6, 2008 3:52 a.m.

Ed Pruss, 81, is a 1948 graduate of Little Rock Catholic and has been a member of the school's chain crew for most home games at War Memorial Stadium ...

Q&A with Ed Pruss

November 6, 2008 3:51 a.m.

When the Russellville Cyclones (8-1, 5-1 in the 7A-Central ) were upset Friday night by Conway, it opened the door for the Cabot Panthers (8-1, 5-1 ).

Title up for grabs

November 6, 2008 3:29 a.m.

TODAY Sylvan Hills at Beebe Russellville at Cabot Cave City at Earle Rose Bud at Harding Academy Highland at Gosnell Hoxie at Harrisburg McCrory at Sa...

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

November 6, 2008 3:27 a.m.

When the Russellville Cyclones (8-1, 5-1 in the 7A-Central ) were upset Friday night by Conway, it opened the door for the Cabot Panthers (8-1, 5-1 ).

Title up for grabs

November 6, 2008 3:15 a.m.

Wednesday, November 5

Son doing perfect job for coach The Class 3A state playoffs start next week, but a playoff atmosphere should be experienced Thursday when Harrisburg (...

Class 3A/2A report

November 5, 2008 4:39 a.m.

Tuesday, November 4

Facing fourth-and-23 with just over a minute remaining, Logan Quinn had one more big play left.

Quinn leads Arkansas Baptist comeback

November 4, 2008 6:54 a.m.

Sunday, November 2

Last week, Conway Coach Kenny Smith said a longstanding rivalry was the motivational selling point for his players.

Conway takes aim at playoff berth

November 2, 2008 2:13 a.m.

Saturday, November 1

Rogers knows what it's up against in today's Class 7A volleyball state championship at Conway High School.

One victory vs. Bentonville would be boon for Rogers

November 1, 2008 1:47 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - Bentonville is still undefeated and at least co-champion of the 7A-West Conference for the second consecutive year.

7 A-WEST: Bentonville earns at least a share of conference title

November 1, 2008 1:43 a.m.

BRYANT - A missed extra point was the difference as Bryant held off North Little Rock 14-13 in overtime on Friday at Hornet Stadium.

7 A-CENTRAL: Bryant hangs in, wins in OT

November 1, 2008 1:42 a.m.

RUSSELLVILLE - Moments after a field goal spun through the uprights to make Conway's season, Conway Coach Kenny Smith stood surrounded by players numb...

FG lifts Conway in final seconds

November 1, 2008 1:42 a.m.

VAN BUREN - Cabot ran all over Van Buren, in every sense of the word.

CABOT 49, VAN BUREN 7: Cabot builds sudden 28-0 lead, steamrolls Van Buren

November 1, 2008 1:40 a.m.

ROGER - Rogers Heritage stayed close to another 7A-West opponent for a half Friday, but it didn't have enough to earn its first conference victory.

Southside backs pound Heritage

November 1, 2008 1:40 a.m.

West Memphis' Michael Hayes rushed for 173 yards on eight carries, leading the Blue Devils to a 47-0 victory over Jacksonville.

6 A-EAST: Unmerciful Devils win again

November 1, 2008 1:39 a.m.

TEXARKANA - Lake Hamilton avenged a 13-0 loss to Texarkana in last year's Class 6A championship game, beating Texarkana 28-0 in a 6A-South game.

6 A-SOUTH: Lake Hamilton reverses the field

November 1, 2008 1:38 a.m.

Magnolia quarterback Quinten Sanders rushed for two touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes to lead the Panthers to a 30-20 victory over Little Rock...

5 A-SOUTHWEST: Sanders powers Magnolia

November 1, 2008 1:37 a.m.

Antonio Gayden intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown, Kentrell Williams intercepted a pass on Searcy's final possession, and Little ...

Hall defense makes difference

November 1, 2008 1:37 a.m.

Senior halfback Lawrence "LTrain" Hodges rushed 14 times for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns as Sylvan Hills overwhelmed Little Rock McClellan 42-8 in a 5A...

5 A-SOUTHEAST: Bears back overpowers Lions

November 1, 2008 1:36 a.m.

NETTLETON - Juwuan Rattler returned an interception and a punt for touchdowns as the Helena-West Helena Central Cougars remained perfect in conference...

5 A-EAST: Cougars' victory sets up showdown for league title

November 1, 2008 1:35 a.m.

GREENWOOD - Greenwood discovered its newest workhorse Friday.

5 A-WEST: Green gets going, runs by Mustangs

November 1, 2008 1:35 a.m.

Senior B.J. Jones rushed for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns on 29 carries, leading Hot Springs Lakeside to a 42-28 victory over Pulaski Robinson at Charli...

Rams RB carries load in 2nd half

November 1, 2008 1:34 a.m.

The Mills Comets fought off a scrappy effort by the North Pulaski Falcons on Friday night for a 42-19 victory at Comet Stadium.

Burst in third quarter lifts Comets to victory

November 1, 2008 1:33 a.m.

GREENBRIER - Harrison did its best to imitate a high-flying football team Friday, but it was ultimately the ground game that allowed the Goblins to ro...

Goblins go to Grigg to get past Panthers

November 1, 2008 1:33 a.m.

SPRINGDALE - Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd guarded against a letdown this week by reminding his players they still have things to play for in the ...

CLASS 4A: SUPER 6 Saints receive, deliver message

November 1, 2008 1:32 a.m.

A 33-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-23 helped give Arkansas Baptist the victory Friday night.

CLASS 3A: Eagles win on 4th-and-long TD

November 1, 2008 1:32 a.m.

Corderrell Harris, Corbin McCuien and Tim Johnson all rushed for more than 100 yards as the Pulaski Oak Grove Hornets crushed Ashdown 60-32 on Friday ...

7-4A: Hornets swoop in, race past Panthers

November 1, 2008 1:28 a.m.

CHARLESTON - Charleston Coach Doug Loughridge needed a little alone time with his players at halftime.

CLASS 3A SUPER 6 Loughridge gets point across to Tigers

November 1, 2008 1:27 a.m.