Stories for September 2009

Wednesday, September 30

Back for seconds : Soehner ready to break 1,000-yard mark for Pirates, again

September 30, 2009 6:30 a.m.

Gravette won its fourth football game of the season Friday night, but the story only begins there says the team's head coach.

Moving forward, Lions won't forget teammate

September 30, 2009 6:25 a.m.

Fayetteville and Rogers Heritage both needed reminders on the importance of mental toughness in volleyball.

FHS volleyball trumps Heritage, tied for first in league

September 30, 2009 6:24 a.m.

Wolves leaning on defense, not offense early

September 30, 2009 6:23 a.m.

Bentonville started the second half of its 7A-West Conference volleyball schedule on a good note.

Lady Tigers keep pace in West race as 2nd half begins

September 30, 2009 6:20 a.m.

Fayetteville and Rogers Heritage both needed reminders on the importance of mental toughness in volleyball.

Heritage hangs tough early in loss to FHS

September 30, 2009 6:17 a.m.

Pea Ridge gets its biggest challenge of the season this week, hosting Shiloh Christian.

Travis sees opportunity in matchup vs. Saints

September 30, 2009 6:15 a.m.

Both of Bentonville's tennis teams earned two wins against Fayetteville on Tuesday. The schools completed a weather-delayed match from earlier this se...

BHS wins two against Fayetteville

September 30, 2009 6:13 a.m.

Star City clears one big hurdle Could another one of those Arkansas-Monticello roommates coach a conference champion?

High school football report

September 30, 2009 4:47 a.m.

Little Rock Parkview's chances of opening 6A-East play with a victory were literally sacked Thursday night at Little Rock Fair's War Eagle Stadium.

Hurricane LB hard to handle

September 30, 2009 4:33 a.m.

Tuesday, September 29

Sturdy under attack Mayhall's INTs set up 'intense' finish

September 29, 2009 6:50 a.m.

The Rogers football team will have to wait for the diagnosis of several injured starters.

Mounties shifting gears after injuries

September 29, 2009 6:48 a.m.

Fayetteville High junior Micah Radler shot a 73 Monday to lead the Lady Bulldogs to their fifth consecutive state title at Fianna Hills Country Club.

Fayetteville wins fifth golf title

September 29, 2009 6:46 a.m.

BENTONVILLE - Barry Lunney couldn't be more happy for his good friend and former coach Jim Rowland and the honor that will be bestowed upon him Friday...

Lunney happy Tigers part of Rowland Stadium dedication

September 29, 2009 6:43 a.m.

The Bentonville Lady Tigers will try to get back in the win column tonight when they host Fort Smith Northside in a 7A-West Conference volleyball matc...

Lady Tigers focused for second-half run

September 29, 2009 6:40 a.m.

The Heritage cross country teams had a successful trip to Texas this past weekend.

Heritage XC solid in Texas

September 29, 2009 6:37 a.m.

The Life Way Christian School volleyball team looks to bounce back from its first losses of the season this week.

Life Way looks to rebound

September 29, 2009 6:34 a.m.

Dylan Hale isn't about to give up on making 2009 a season to remember for the right reasons. Fayetteville's junior tailback is showing there's more th...

Thrillin' Dylan Hale a multipurpose weapon out of backfield

September 29, 2009 6:24 a.m.

Fayetteville High junior Micah Radler shot a 73 Monday to take co-medalist honors in the 7A State Golf championship and lead the Lady Bulldogs to thei...

Radler's 73 helps extend Lady Bulldogs' golf dynasty

September 29, 2009 6:20 a.m.

When Arkansas and Texas A&M announced the 10-year agreement to renew their Southwest Conference rivalry at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ma...

THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks' series with Aggies interests recruits

September 29, 2009 5:50 a.m.

Monday, September 28

Coaches will try anything if they think it will work.

Lady Mounties seek higher level of chemistry - 35 feet above the ground

September 28, 2009 6:36 a.m.

A number of local cross country teams had strong showings Saturday at the annual Simmons Food Cross Country Meet, including the Bentonville Lady Tiger...

Local teams fare well at cross country meet

September 28, 2009 6:31 a.m.

Back to the drawing board : Big plays doom Fayetteville against Bentonville in romp

September 28, 2009 6:30 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs seek 5th golf state title

September 28, 2009 6:22 a.m.

Sunday, September 27

After watching film on Fort Smith Northside this past week, the Rogers Heritage coaches felt the had a more than reasonable chance to knock off the Gr...

First 7A-West win started with coach's convincing

September 27, 2009 9:03 a.m.

Rogers runner Maggie Montoya set a course record at the Missouri State Cross Country Facility in Springfield, Mo., and both Rogers cross country teams...

Mountie teams 3rd at MSU

September 27, 2009 9 a.m.

Bentonville wasn't overly successful in getting Fayetteville's Brandon Allen on the ground Friday night, but the Tigers were effective in other ways d...

Tiger defense bottled up Bulldogs

September 27, 2009 8:57 a.m.

The Rogers football team found itself pinned deep twice Friday night.

Mounties show heart during 99-yard drive

September 27, 2009 8:54 a.m.

The Daily Record strives to be fair and accurate in its reporting.

CORRECTION

September 27, 2009 8:48 a.m.

West Fork's defense of its 2008 4-4 A Conference title started inauspiciously Friday night at Pottsville.

Turnovers, penalties tame Tigers in conference opener

September 27, 2009 8:47 a.m.

Traveling to Lavaca, a semifinalist in last year's Class 3A playoffs, was a tough enough task for Elkins in Friday's 1-3 A Conference opener.

Elks regrouping after loss in 1-3A opener

September 27, 2009 8:45 a.m.

Shiloh regains swagger Last week's loss to Greenwood took a toll on Shiloh Christian, but the Saints regained plenty of confidence and momentum Friday...

High school report

September 27, 2009 6:33 a.m.

Imagine your team is 3-0 and set to begin the conference season at home, but there is no one to play.

Eight-man football worth a look

September 27, 2009 6:33 a.m.

Thursday CLASS 5A 5A-SOUTHEAST Mills at Sylvan Hills, 7:30 p.m.

This week's games

September 27, 2009 4:47 a.m.

Fort Smith Northside fell to Rogers Heritage 24-21 on Friday night at Mayo-Thompson Stadium, but Northside wide receiver Shaquille Jones did everythin...

RECRUITING: Northside receiver drawing notice as a sophomore

September 27, 2009 4:42 a.m.

Saturday, September 26

Mississippi State's Anthony Dixon and Charles Scott of LSU are a pair of power runners in the age of the spread offense.

Power backs still around at LSU, MSU

September 26, 2009 7:33 a.m.

In just his second game as a full-time starting quarterback, Central Arkansas quarterback Robbie Park managed to do what Nathan Brown and Andy Rogers ...

UCA's Park an old hand at playing QB

September 26, 2009 7:31 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber used a power running game Friday to defeat rival Springdale for the third consecutive season.

'Cats follow the 'hogs' in rout

September 26, 2009 7:28 a.m.

Fayetteville didn't have an answer for Bentonville tailback Courtney Haskell.

Haskell too much for Fayetteville

September 26, 2009 7:23 a.m.

Rogers Heritage and its prolific offense was rescued by its defense Friday night.

Heritage claims 1st league victory

September 26, 2009 7:22 a.m.

Different surface, same result.

Jenkins' TD run lifts Van Buren

September 26, 2009 7:21 a.m.

Touchdown, interception, touchdown.

Greenwood makes the most of its opportunity

September 26, 2009 7:20 a.m.

The start of games doesn't get much better than the one Greenbrier had Friday.

Winston too much for Siloam Springs

September 26, 2009 7:16 a.m.

Sophomores James Sax, Trey Lewis and Jake Weidmier had 268 rushing yards and three touchdowns combined to help the Vilonia Eagles to a 30-10 victory ...

Vilonia prevails at home

September 26, 2009 7:10 a.m.

Alma Coach Todd Dilbeck calls 5-5 senior quarterback Burke Broadfoot the team's silent leader.

Airedales following QB's lead

September 26, 2009 7:09 a.m.

Shiloh Christian used pinpoint accuracy to reverse its fortune Friday night.

Shiloh Christian slams Berryville

September 26, 2009 7:08 a.m.

Mansfield is definitely for real, but it takes a surreal effort to take down Charleston.

Charleston wins 18th in a row

September 26, 2009 7:06 a.m.

In a sloppy 1-4 A Conference opener Friday, Farmington played a little cleaner than Gentry.

Mistakes pile up, don't stop Cardinals

September 26, 2009 7:04 a.m.

Timely defense and a stellar performance from running back Thomas Soehner proved to be a winning combination for Prairie Grove as the Tigers defeated...

Soehner's big night lifts Prairie Grove

September 26, 2009 7:03 a.m.

Fayetteville didn't have an answer for Bentonville tailback Courtney Haskell.

Balanced beating : Through air, on ground, Tigers roll on road

September 26, 2009 6:47 a.m.

RUNAWAY LOSS : Bentonville, Haskell too much for Purple Dogs in mercy-rule rout

September 26, 2009 6:45 a.m.

A seventh-consecutive conference championship was never in doubt for the Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs Friday at Bella Vista Country Club.

Lady Bulldogs run away with 7A-West golf tournament

September 26, 2009 6:44 a.m.

Rogers Heritage and its prolific offense got rescued by its defense here Friday night.

Defense delivers for War Eagles

September 26, 2009 6:44 a.m.

Bryant validated by victory

September 26, 2009 6:43 a.m.

The Rogers Mounties just ran out of answers Friday night.

Rogers runs out of answers against Rebs

September 26, 2009 6:42 a.m.

Gravette earns second shutout, runs record to 4-0

September 26, 2009 6:40 a.m.

Adrian Rojas stepped up when the Greenland Pirates needed him most.

Rojas leads Pirates past Lincoln

September 26, 2009 6:39 a.m.

On homecoming night, No. 56 not forgotten

September 26, 2009 6:38 a.m.

Hames' six birdies, 68 lead Rogers to 'threepeat'

September 26, 2009 6:31 a.m.

Good starts can be invaluable, and they don't get much better than what Greenbrier had Friday.

Greenbrier gets off to hot start, tops Siloam Springs, 42-24

September 26, 2009 6:29 a.m.

The Wing-T offense worked to perfection for Prairie Grove Friday night. The Tigers got their first win of the season on homecoming defeating the Hunts...

Prairie Grove turns turnover table on Huntsville

September 26, 2009 6:26 a.m.

Good starts can be invaluable, and they don't get much better than what Greenbrier had Friday night.

Siloam Springs suffers first loss of season

September 26, 2009 6:25 a.m.

Putting the ball on the ground four times and committing seven penalties in the first half should spell doom for the offending squad, but the Farmingt...

Farmington overcomes mistakes to beat Gentry

September 26, 2009 6:23 a.m.

Miscues in the kicking game and a first-quarter turnover on downs burdened Elkins with an early deficit it couldn't recoup Friday night in its 1-3 A C...

Lavaca mercy rules Elks in conference opener

September 26, 2009 6:22 a.m.

Pottsville's 33-7 victory Friday night ended West Fork's 4-4 A Conference winning streak at seven games.

West Fork drops 4-4A opener at Pottsville

September 26, 2009 6:19 a.m.

High school football top ten results

How Top 10 fared

September 26, 2009 5 a.m.

Har-Ber follows the 'hogs'

September 26, 2009 4:47 a.m.

North Little Rock relied on senior running back Tim Johnson's big night to score a 28-20 victory over Russellville in a 7A-West game at Charging Wildc...

Johnson, 145 pounds, packs 242-yard punch

September 26, 2009 4:45 a.m.

Different surface, same result.

Tigers only see surface change

September 26, 2009 4:44 a.m.

Fayetteville didn't have an answer for Bentonville tailback Courtney Haskell.

Haskell too much for Fayetteville

September 26, 2009 4:44 a.m.

Cabot showed off its depth at running back Friday night in a 38-21 victory over the Conway Wampus Cats.

Rush game leads Cabot

September 26, 2009 4:43 a.m.

James Ford rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns, including a 67-yard run in the fourth quarter, lifting El Dorado to a 36-32 victory over Class 6A ...

El Dorado wins 'battle'

September 26, 2009 4:41 a.m.

West Memphis gained 383 first-half yards en route to a 49-12 victory over the Little Rock Hall Warriors on Friday night, the Blue Devils' 11th consecu...

West Memphis continues roll

September 26, 2009 4:39 a.m.

Quarterback Claude Johnson threw four touchdown passes - three to Jonathan Frazier - to lead the Pine Bluff Zebras to a 42-7 6ASouth conference victor...

Pine Bluff routs Benton

September 26, 2009 4:31 a.m.

CLASS 7A TIM JOHNSON, North Little Rock, had 27 carries for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns. CHRIS RYCRAW, Bryant, rushed for 219 yards and a touchdown on ...

Top performers

September 26, 2009 4:30 a.m.

A "Cover 2" defense was nowhere to be found at Comets Stadium on Friday night.

Quick Billies befuddle Comets

September 26, 2009 4:29 a.m.

Running back Antonio Hughes scored four touchdowns as Helena-West Helena Central built a 47-0 halftime lead en route to a 54-14 victory over Paragould...

Hughes, Cougars run roughshod over Rams

September 26, 2009 4:27 a.m.

Shyheim Barron scored three touchdowns on quarterback sneaks as North Pulaski won its homecoming game 35-13 over Little Rock McClellan on Friday night...

Falcons get sneaky, stick with run

September 26, 2009 4:26 a.m.

Alma Coach Todd Dilbeck calls 5-5 senior quarterback Burke Broadfoot the team's silent leader.

QB Broadfoot ignites Alma

September 26, 2009 4:25 a.m.

Magnolia's LJ Berry returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown on the first series of the game, kick-starting the Panthers' 38-23 victory over ...

Berry, turnovers too much for PA

September 26, 2009 4:25 a.m.

Greenwood turned a close game into a 55-7 rout of Morrilton in a matter of 25 seconds Friday night at Smith Robinson Stadium.

Greenwood turns it on

September 26, 2009 4:24 a.m.

The start of games doesn't get much better than the one Greenbrier had Friday.

Winston lifts Greenbrier

September 26, 2009 4:23 a.m.

Sophomores James Sax, Trey Lewis and Jake Weidmier had 268 rushing yards and three touchdowns combined to help Vilonia to a 30-10 victory over Harriso...

Sophomores spur Eagles

September 26, 2009 4:22 a.m.

The Pulaski Robinson Senators were able to keep the ball and keep the Hot Springs Trojans at arm's length, winning 21-14 Friday night at Charlie Georg...

Senators slip past Trojans

September 26, 2009 4:22 a.m.

Senior quarterback Blake Childress carried 21 times for 243 yards and 3 touchdowns as Bauxite opened 5-3 A play with a 34-30 victory over previously u...

Childress totes load for Miners

September 26, 2009 4:20 a.m.

The streaks continue for Nashville.

Nashville extends streaks behind Smelser

September 26, 2009 4:18 a.m.

NO. 1 JUNCTION CITY 52, NORPHLET 0 NORPHLET - Junction City (4-0, 3-0 ) scored three touchdowns on its first four plays and rolled over Norphlet (1-3,...

CLASS 2A

September 26, 2009 4:17 a.m.

Shiloh Christian used pinpoint accuracy to reverse its fortune Friday night.

Shiloh Christian slams Berryville

September 26, 2009 4:16 a.m.

Behind Nick Glaze's four touchdown passes, Bald Knob built a 44-point first-half lead and opened 2-4 A play with a victory over DeWitt (0-3, 0-1 ).

CLASS 4A

September 26, 2009 4:14 a.m.

Friday, September 25

There were lessons learned for both Rogers Heritage and Fort Smith Northside last year when the two teams opened up 7A-West Conference play at Gates S...

League can be unpredictable, unforgiving

September 25, 2009 6:54 a.m.

Fayetteville head football coach Daryl Patton hasn't been shy about the superlatives used for this week's opponent, No. 1-ranked Bentonville.

No. 1 Tigers leave home for first time

September 25, 2009 6:49 a.m.

Under Dogs : Fayetteville faces tough task against top-ranked Tigers

September 25, 2009 6:48 a.m.

For different reasons, Rogers and Fort Smith Southside feel like they need to score every time they get the ball.

Rebs like to run, Rogers to strike fast

September 25, 2009 6:46 a.m.

Forget Rogers Heritage's threegame winning streak. Perry Escalante has another streak he's prouder of that he's keeping the lid on: Three games with z...

War Eagles quiet about turnovers

September 25, 2009 6:44 a.m.

Fayetteville's sweep of two-time defending Class 7A State Champion Bentonville Thursday night at a raucous Bulldog Gym was as cathartic as it was thri...

Lady Bulldogs turn tables on Bentonville

September 25, 2009 6:42 a.m.

Brice Gahagans struck early with a 92-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and the Ramay (2-2, 2-1 in NWAC) Indians went on to a 21-0 victory again...

Gahagans powers Indians to home win vs. Heritage

September 25, 2009 6:41 a.m.

The Rogers Lady Mounties survived a roller coaster of a volleyball match to survive a visit from rival Heritage on Thursday.

Lady Mounties survive visit from Heritage

September 25, 2009 6:39 a.m.

Bella Vista Country Club will host the annual 7A-West Conference Golf Championships today. The 18-hole, stroke play tournament begins with a shotgun s...

7A-West decides golf champions today at BVCC

September 25, 2009 6:37 a.m.

Woodland's defense had the best performance of its young season and used that to defeat Southwest 17-3 Thursday night at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stad...

Cowboys defense steps up, wins game

September 25, 2009 6:35 a.m.

The Ramay Indians made it two conference wins in a row Thursday night by shutting out Rogers Heritage, 21-0 at Harmon Field.

Ramay shuts out Heritage for second straight win

September 25, 2009 6:33 a.m.

The pursuit of a fifth consecutive Class 7A State Championship begins in earnest today for the Fayetteville Lady Bulldog golf team.

Lady Bulldogs heavy favorites to win 7A-West Conference tourney

September 25, 2009 6:31 a.m.

Warriors 33, Mounties 7 ROGERS - Springdale Central (4-0, 2-0 ) held Rogers to less than 50 yards total offense and remained undefeated with a win at ...

Junior High Roundup : Central remains undefeated

September 25, 2009 6:29 a.m.

Isaac Muggy's 13.7-yard-per-carry average was the mainstay of West Fork's offense the first two weeks of the season.

Class 4A - Week 4 : West Fork's Muggy's ankle on the mend

September 25, 2009 6:24 a.m.

Springdale and Springdale Har-Ber are quick to admit that tonight's matchup is their biggest game of the season.

Teams look for strong start in 7 A-West

September 25, 2009 5:02 a.m.

Heritage confident in ability Rogers Heritage Coach Perry Escalante said his team is better prepared for 7AWest Conference play this year after starti...

Class 7A Report

September 25, 2009 5 a.m.

Central to try out new turf Little Rock Central will play its first game on the newly installed Enviromax artificial playing surface tonight at Quigle...

High school report

September 25, 2009 4:45 a.m.

Senior tailback Kowan Wright rushed 17 times for 114 yards and 1 touchdown as Jonesboro overwhelmed Little Rock Parkview 37-7 in the 6A-East opener Th...

6 A-EAST Hurricane blow out Patriots

September 25, 2009 4:37 a.m.

Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey and his staff took advantage of the Razorbacks' football game against Georgia on Saturday to bring in several recruits.

THE RECRUITING GUY: Georgia weekend boon for Pelphrey

September 25, 2009 4:24 a.m.

Seth Garner turned a lackluster start into a winning performance Thursday afternoon.

HS Lakeside, Garner prevail

September 25, 2009 4:19 a.m.

Thursday, September 24

Success in the nonconference schedule is nothing new for the Siloam Springs football team.

Panthers take balanced offense to Greenbrier

September 24, 2009 6:28 a.m.

Clamping down : Greenland, Lincoln focus on limiting mistakes

September 24, 2009 6:27 a.m.

Seven-time defending Class 7A state cross country champion Rogers should know later this week the status is its No. 1 runner, Jeremiah Fleeman, head c...

Mounties await word on their frontrunner

September 24, 2009 6:26 a.m.

Here's what I know I know War Eagle fans heading to Fort Smith for Friday's football game against Northside will marvel at how quickly the Grizzlies s...

Gatling's View : It's go-go-go with FS Northside's hurry-up 'O'

September 24, 2009 6:24 a.m.

Cowboys hope to keep pace in league

September 24, 2009 6:22 a.m.

Host Shiloh Christian won the Class 4A Region 1 Boys Golf Tournament on Tuesday, edging Gentry by 10 strokes at The Creeks Golf Course.

Pioneers second at 4A regional at The Creeks

September 24, 2009 6:21 a.m.

Ramay notched its first win last Thursday night, defeating Springdale Southwest 14-6 to get back to.500 in Northwest Arkansas Conference play.

Ramay faces improving, winless Heritage

September 24, 2009 6:20 a.m.

A week ago, Bentonville volleyball coach Michelle Coens credited a homecourt advantage for helping her team pull out a key 7A-West victory.

BHS faces Lady 'Dogs on road

September 24, 2009 6:19 a.m.

The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs will seek to a create a knot at the top of the 7A-West volleyball standings tonight when they host the Bentonville Lady...

FHS hosts Lady Tigers in pivotal volleyball match

September 24, 2009 6:17 a.m.

Dedication and desire paid off for Farmington High's Jason Purdy Tuesday as he shot a 2-over par 73 to garner medalist honors in the 4A Regional Golf ...

Purdy takes medalist honors in 4A Regional golf tourney

September 24, 2009 6:14 a.m.

Fort Smith Northside head coach Darrell Henry said there's no secret about his program producing a dual threat at quarterback year after year.

Knight the next in line

September 24, 2009 6:10 a.m.

Gravette High School's football team was stunned Wednesday after learning of the death of junior offensive lineman Casey Russell, Coach Bill Harrelson...

Gravette in shock over loss

September 24, 2009 5:05 a.m.

Greenwood Coach Rick Jones doesn't expect any letdown after the Bulldogs' wild 54-51 victory against Shiloh Christian last week.

5A-West report

September 24, 2009 5:04 a.m.

All eyes will be on the scoreboard Friday night when Shiloh Christian hosts Berryville, but the Saints have been focused more on the trainer's room th...

Class 4A report

September 24, 2009 4:58 a.m.

Huntsville Coach Ken Harriman said Phillip Hoskins might not pass the eye test, but he passes just about every other one on a football field.

No-nonsense approach works well for Hoskins

September 24, 2009 4:57 a.m.

So what's the best town for high school football in Arkansas?

Talent tops grit in Battle of Springdale

September 24, 2009 4:56 a.m.

Hembree tries again for 100th Warren Coach Bo Hembree goes for his 100th career victory Friday night at home in the 8-4 A Conference opener against Pi...

High school football report

September 24, 2009 4:25 a.m.

De Queen Coach Chris Vereen said he doesn't plan a hair-raising motivational speech before Friday night's 7-4 A home showdown with Nashville.

No motivation required for De Queen

September 24, 2009 4:24 a.m.

Wednesday, September 23

Neon Deon : Clay making most of opportunities on both sides of ball

September 23, 2009 6:35 a.m.

Perfect games don't come around very often. But Fayetteville will need to pitch an error-free contest to knock off top-ranked defending state champion...

MY POINT EXACTLY : FHS has no room for error against Bentonville

September 23, 2009 6:33 a.m.

Rhine plays his 'dream game'

September 23, 2009 6:32 a.m.

Three games into the season, the Gentry Pioneers are already familiar with the challenges of playing on the road.

Gentry set for third road game

September 23, 2009 6:29 a.m.

CLASS 3A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : Elkins succumbs to early-season injuries

September 23, 2009 6:28 a.m.

Lions football coach Bill Harrelson began the season with several newcomers starting on both sides of the ball, playing two of the first three games o...

3-0 start first for Lions in six years

September 23, 2009 6:27 a.m.

Fayetteville's dual match with Bentonville Tuesday also served as a practice round for Friday's 7AWest Conference golf tournament at Bella Vista Count...

FAYETTEVILLE GOLF : FHS has final tune-up before 7A-West tourney

September 23, 2009 6:26 a.m.

Tyrus Morey knew he had to have a good round to keep the Bentonville golf team's win streak alive.

Tigers win fifth straight, host league tourney next

September 23, 2009 6:25 a.m.

A jazzed up crowd got its money's worth here Tuesday night.

Lady Panthers win clash with main 5A contender

September 23, 2009 6:23 a.m.

It seemed more like an inconvenience to Garrett Sutton than a serious injury.

Sutton knows he cut it close

September 23, 2009 6:13 a.m.

Greenwood Coach Rick Jones said last month that he believed senior wide receiver/ safety Spencer Harris would be a dominant player this fall.

FEAT OF THE WEEK: Harris' best game spurs Greenwood

September 23, 2009 6:12 a.m.

Lamar has relied on a ferocious defensive effort the past two weeks to compensate for an offense that has struggled to finish off productive drives, b...

Small school report

September 23, 2009 6:12 a.m.

Cabot's Colby Benton said the key to winning Tuesday's 7A-Central Conference golf tournament was simply "playing smart." Benton shot a 1-under-par 71 ...

Benton leads Cabot to title

September 23, 2009 4:14 a.m.

Greenwood Coach Rick Jones said last month he believed senior wide receiver/ safety Spencer Harris would be a dominant player this fall.

FEAT OF THE WEEK: On receiving, giving ends

September 23, 2009 4:13 a.m.

Searching the halls pays off Augusta is already halfway to matching its victory total from 2008 after beating East Poinsett County 36-14 last week.

High school football report

September 23, 2009 4:12 a.m.

Tuesday, September 22

Unbeaten and untested Heritage is counting on a stronger defense to lead it down a different path than last year's 0-7 record in the 7A-West Conferenc...

Front four key for Heritage

September 22, 2009 6:51 a.m.

Trudo taking off for Tigers

September 22, 2009 6:48 a.m.

Coach Ronnie Peacock wants to see his team take advantage of playing five of its first six games at home.

Mounties hope home is to their advantage

September 22, 2009 6:46 a.m.

Both tennis teams at Bentonville High School remain undefeated this season and it's truly been a team effort, says coach Paul Pautsch.

True team effort has tennis teams unbeaten

September 22, 2009 6:43 a.m.

Katlyn Benham had 17 assists and three aces to help Bentonville Black defeat Bentonville Gold 25-11, 25-21 Monday night in a Northwest Arkansas Confer...

Black tops Gold in volleyball

September 22, 2009 6:42 a.m.

Fayetteville begins conference play this week kicking and screaming.

Point break : Kicking woes continue to plague Purple Dogs in 1-1-1 start

September 22, 2009 5:57 a.m.

Tight end/defensive end David Perry has had a crash course in football in a little more than a year.

THE RECRUITING GUY: Jamaican takes to football; Hogs take to him

September 22, 2009 4:01 a.m.

Monday, September 21

Siloam Springs' undefeated run to start the 2009 volleyball season came to an end Saturday at the Tri-State Challenge at the All-Star Sports Arena.

Lady Panthers suffer first loss

September 21, 2009 4:28 a.m.

Two local girls advanced to the Class 4A golf tournament after placing as individuals at last week's regional tournament.

Pinto, Whitten advance to 4A state golf tournament

September 21, 2009 4:25 a.m.

The Lifeway Christian School volleyball team remained undefeated with two wins this past week with a 3-0 victory against Destiny Christian Academy out...

Lifeway volleyball remains unbeaten

September 21, 2009 4:23 a.m.

Sunday, September 20

Heritage's run of scoring on 13 straight possessions by its No. 1 offense came to an early end in their 35-7 nonconference victory at Republic, Mo., o...

Heritage starts new scoring spree

September 20, 2009 6:02 a.m.

A coed adult softball tournament will be part of the Gentry Fall Festival on Oct. 10.

Fall Festival to offer softball

September 20, 2009 5:34 a.m.

Scooby, Scooby Doo, where are you?

Scooby's back

September 20, 2009 5:31 a.m.

The Bentonville boys cross country team took second place at Saturday's 21st annual Missouri Southern Stampede - their best finish at the meet under c...

Tigers second at Stampede

September 20, 2009 5:29 a.m.

Rogers coaches were frustrated at halftime Friday after Van Buren rallied to tie the game with a big second quarter.

Learning from mistakes

September 20, 2009 5:29 a.m.

The Benton County Daily Record invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 271-3...

AREA SPORTS/ RECREATION CALENDAR

September 20, 2009 5:28 a.m.

The Georgia Bulldogs have a proud, storied history and much of that starts with Uga, the inveterate mascot of the school. In the last 50-plus years, f...

ON A SERIOUS NOTE Bulldog mentality: A Q&A with Georgia mascot, Uga VII

September 20, 2009 4:16 a.m.

Just what has happened to Prairie Grove? The Tigers are 0-3 under Danny Abshier to start the season and with high-scoring Huntsville coming to town, a...

FRIDAY NIGHT HEROES Receiver spreads West Fork attack

September 20, 2009 4:14 a.m.

Ties in the business world look neat and proper. Ties in the football realm make one quick mess of a team's record and its confidence.

No rush

September 20, 2009 4:13 a.m.

OK, now that all the preliminary stuff is out of the way, it's time for the high school football season to begin for real.

KNOCK ON WOOD Conference play offers teams a clean slate

September 20, 2009 4:10 a.m.

What has become a yearly tradition took place this weekend as 12 teams gathered for the Third Annual Tri-State Volleyball Challenge sponsored by Fayet...

Lady Purple Dogs' tri-state volleyball challenge a hit

September 20, 2009 4:09 a.m.

Bulldogs defense steps up Springdale's 41-0 victory over Alma is what the Bulldogs had in mind after making defense a priority this season.

High school football report

September 20, 2009 3:52 a.m.

Greenwood set a frenetic pace on its first possession Friday night and never let up in its 54-51 victory over Shiloh Christian at Smith-Robinson Stadi...

Greenwood, Shiloh pile up stats

September 20, 2009 3:51 a.m.

So, what have we learned after three weeks of nonconference play?

Defense still makes the difference

September 20, 2009 3:49 a.m.

Brendon Tucker says he has had problems running too fast too soon. On Saturday, the Cabot senior ran fast enough late.

Fall sports report

September 20, 2009 3:25 a.m.

The Watts Engineers plowed past the Southwest Covenant Patriots Friday night with a 50-22 victory.

Watts steamrolls Patriots, 50-22

September 20, 2009 1:11 a.m.

Saturday, September 19

Bulldogs' 26-9 lead vanishes in 2nd half

September 19, 2009 5:58 a.m.

Quarterback Benjamin Anderson ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as the Little Rock Parkview Patriots defeated the Little Rock McClellan ...

Patriots blast Lions by 42

September 19, 2009 5:54 a.m.

The Bentonville Tigers took care of business Friday against Class 5A Nettleton with a 54-0 victory. Perhaps more importantly, the No. 1-ranked Tigers...

Fast start vs. Nettleton propels No. 1 Tigers

September 19, 2009 5:53 a.m.

Mounties outscore Pointers

September 19, 2009 5:49 a.m.

Panthers overpower Pioneers; win 38-7

September 19, 2009 5:34 a.m.

After three football games, the Heritage War Eagles find themselves in the same position as last seasonundefeated.

War Eagles win big in Missouri

September 19, 2009 5:30 a.m.

Russellville's manifold blitz packages kept Fayetteville quarterback Brandon Allen on the move, but much of his running was by design during Friday ni...

Sprint outs, draws keep pressure off FHS's Allen

September 19, 2009 5:25 a.m.

The pregame run-through read "This one's for you, Coach Johnson." Then the Springdale Bulldogs backed it up.

Springdale wins one for coach

September 19, 2009 5:24 a.m.

A buzz saw from Benton County got loose on Greenland's home field Friday night and the Pirates ran right into it.

Rhine, Pea Ridge thump Greenland

September 19, 2009 5:23 a.m.

No. 4 Springdale Har-Ber was basically forced to pass, but Coach Chris Wood isn't going to complain about the results.

Har-Ber wings it on muddy field

September 19, 2009 5:22 a.m.

Farmington unloaded two weeks of frustration on visiting Class 3A Marshall Friday night.

FARMINGTON 46, MARSHALL 0: Cardinals hammer Marshall

September 19, 2009 5:20 a.m.

Little Rock Central couldn't find David Adair, much less stop him.

Rebels' 5-5 RB carries big load

September 19, 2009 5:20 a.m.

Little Rock Catholic Coach Ellis "Scooter" Register called it a long 24 hours.

Northside falls on interception

September 19, 2009 5:19 a.m.

What a difference two weeks has made for Greenwood.

Shootout: 'Dogs top Saints

September 19, 2009 5:18 a.m.

Siloam Springs quarterback Brian Adair set the tone with eight consecutive completions and the Panthers overpowered the Gentry Pioneers 38-7 on Friday...

Adair, Castillo propel Panthers

September 19, 2009 5:17 a.m.

PEA RIDGE 40, GREENLAND 21: Pea Ridge tees off on Greenland for first win

September 19, 2009 5:16 a.m.

Fayetteville surrendered a 26-9 lead late in the third quarter and settled for a tie after a furious Russellville rally left the final score 26-26 Fri...

Bulldogs slip out with a tie

September 19, 2009 5:15 a.m.

Huntsville running back Phillip Hoskins ran for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, leading the Class 4A-1 Eagles (1-2 ) to a 36-8 home win ...

HUNTSVILLE 36, ELKINS 8: Eagles power past Elkins thanks to 3 Hoskins touchdowns

September 19, 2009 5:08 a.m.

The pregame run-through read "This one's for you, Coach Johnson." Then the Springdale Bulldogs backed it up.

Coach Johnson returns to sideline as spectator

September 19, 2009 5:04 a.m.

WEST FORK 35, PRAIRIE GROVE 16: West Fork pounds Prairie Grove in battle of the Tigers

September 19, 2009 4:59 a.m.

Michael Croasdell ran for 135 yards on 29 carries and scored two touchdowns as Gravette (3-0 ) beat Wellington, Kan., 21-14, at Sellers Park on Friday...

Croasdell, Lions run by Wellington, Kan.

September 19, 2009 4:58 a.m.

Cross country teams from Bentonville, Rogers and Heritage will compete in one of the nation's largest events today at the 21st annual Southern Stamped...

XC teams in Joplin for MSSU Stampede

September 19, 2009 4:54 a.m.

Against Lincoln, Magazine unleashed a potent offense with what seemed at times like an unlimited number of options. The Rattlers ran away to a 51-12 m...

51, LINCOLN 12: Lincoln crushed on home field by Magazine

September 19, 2009 4:53 a.m.

Siloam Springs quarterback Brian Adair set the tone with eight straight completions and the Panthers overpowered the Gentry Pioneers 38-7 here Friday...

Panthers overpower Pioneers

September 19, 2009 4:44 a.m.

What a difference two weeks has made for Greenwood.

Bulldogs win showdown with Saints, 54-51

September 19, 2009 4:37 a.m.

Running back Phillip Hoskins was determined to avoid a repeat of Huntsville's seven-point loss at Clarksville in Week 2.

Huntsville rebounds after tough loss

September 19, 2009 3:45 a.m.

The Bentonville Tigers took care of business Friday night, defeating Class 5A Nettleton 54-0 at Tiger Stadium.

Tigers offense blasts Raiders

September 19, 2009 3:43 a.m.

The Clarksville Panthers' go-to player was injured in the first half, but that might not have made a big difference considering how well the Charlesto...

Tigers' defense yields one first down in blowout

September 19, 2009 3:41 a.m.

The battle of the Tigers went to hometown West Fork this year.

Mud no problem for Tigers

September 19, 2009 3:40 a.m.

It was another typical game Friday night in the annual battle for the Carroll County Cup at Bobcat Stadium.

Nothing decided this time

September 19, 2009 3:39 a.m.

Pine Bluff pulled away in the third quarter to beat Warren 42-12 at Jordan Stadium on Friday.

Zebras run for 253 in mud

September 19, 2009 2:58 a.m.

Stephen Clark rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns in leading Mills to a 24-14 victory over host Jacksonville on Friday night at Jan Crowe Stadium.

Mills uses big plays, nips Devils

September 19, 2009 2:57 a.m.

Two touchdowns in the final 6:56 allowed The West Memphis Blue Devils scored two touchdowns in the final 6:56 to come back from 12 points down for a 2...

Late rally lifts Blue Devils

September 19, 2009 2:56 a.m.

Fayetteville let a 17-point second-half lead slip away as Russellville ralliied to force a 26-26 tie in a Class 7A nonconference game.

Russellville kicks in, gets even at end

September 19, 2009 2:55 a.m.

Little Rock Central couldn't find David Adair, much less stop him.

Southside scoots past listless LR Central

September 19, 2009 2:54 a.m.

Little Rock Catholic Coach Ellis "Scooter" Register called it a long 24 hours.

Catholic delivers, too

September 19, 2009 2:53 a.m.

North Little Rock picked a good time to recommit to the running game.

Wildcats get in a rush, win

September 19, 2009 2:53 a.m.

Cabot's game plan before beginning conference play was to roll to a 3-0 start and have everyone healthy for the 7A-Central Conference opener against C...

NO. 2 CABOT 48, LR HALL 0: Panthers roll past LR Hall

September 19, 2009 2:52 a.m.

Class 7A Bryant completed a three-game sweep of nonconference foes from the 6A South, defeating Texarkana 43-14 Friday night at Hornet Stadium.

Hornets sting Razorbacks

September 19, 2009 2:51 a.m.

Bentonville took care of business against Class 5A Nettleton, scoring an easy victory and emerging from the game free of injury.

NO. 1 BENTONVILLE 54, NETTLETON 0

September 19, 2009 2:46 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber was unable to run in the mud and slop after heavy rain and several previous games left Tiger Field in poor condition, so Har-Ber pa...

NO. 4 HAR-BER 38, COWETA, OLKA. 20

September 19, 2009 2:45 a.m.

Logan Wright lived the lineman's dream on Friday night.

Lineman helps Mustangs roll over Jackrabbits

September 19, 2009 2:43 a.m.

Pulaski Robinson turned the ball over deep in its territory on a botched punt snap with 45 seconds left, but the Senators' goal-line defense held on t...

Drizzle, fumbles lead to tie

September 19, 2009 2:42 a.m.

Pulaski Academy, as always, had the flash Friday night at Rector Field. Lake Hamilton had the power.

Wolves' power play rewarded

September 19, 2009 2:40 a.m.

Things were looking good for North Pulaski on its opening drive, but it quickly went south for the Falcons in a 35-6 loss to Little Rock Christian on ...

5 A-SOUTHEAST: Falcons get wings clipped

September 19, 2009 2:40 a.m.

Everything seemed to go right for the Episcopal Collegiate Wildcats on Friday night as they defeated the Horatio Lions 44-0.

Rowell's return gets 'Cats going

September 19, 2009 2:39 a.m.

What a difference two weeks has made for Greenwood.

Shootout: 'Dogs top Saints

September 19, 2009 2:38 a.m.

The Clarksville Panthers' go-to player was injured in the first half, but that might not have made a big difference considering how well the Charlesto...

Charleston's defense flexes muscles

September 19, 2009 2:35 a.m.

Caleb Carter ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns to lead Bigelow (1-2, 1-1 5-2 A) to the conference victory at home.

5-2A

September 19, 2009 2:34 a.m.

Senior Alan Turner scored three touchdowns and intercepted a pass Friday as the Dragons shut out Woodlawn 35-0 in 8-2 A Conference play.

Junction City wins 16th consecutive

September 19, 2009 2:33 a.m.

Stuttgart showed no struggle in a 28-0 victory over previously unbeaten Malvern on Friday at Claude Mann Stadium.

Ricebirds roll on road

September 19, 2009 2:31 a.m.

Friday, September 18

Pearson Gean doesn't hone his skills at 7-on-7 competitions during the summer like most high school quarterbacks.

Bentonville QB isn't in over his head

September 18, 2009 6:05 a.m.

Bulldogs: Good to be home Springdale will play its first home game tonight against Alma after taking two long road trips to open the season.

Class 7A report

September 18, 2009 6:04 a.m.

Reap the whirlwind : Purple Dogs vie to turn over new leaf against Cyclones

September 18, 2009 5:12 a.m.

Containing West Fork's quicksilver quarterback is at the fore of Prairie Grove's game plan tonight, but a stingy West Fork defense must also be reckon...

West Fork, Prairie Grove meet in nonconference finale game

September 18, 2009 5:10 a.m.

Fayetteville's volleyball team started fast and weathered a late-match lull to sweep Springdale Thursday night at Bulldog Gym.

Lady Purple Dogs sweep Springdale

September 18, 2009 5:08 a.m.

Ramay didn't let the frustration of an 0-2 start get it down Thursday night as the Indians put together a pair of long drives to take down Springdale ...

Ramay tops Southwest to crack the win column

September 18, 2009 5:06 a.m.

A rain-soaked battle ensued between Rogers High and Springdale George Thursday night in a quest that saw both teams trying to post their first confere...

George notches first win vs. Rogers

September 18, 2009 5:04 a.m.

Bentonville Gold's offense and defense are trading lategame heroics. Two weeks after the offense shut out rival Black and a week after a fourthquarter...

QB's efforts can't pull Woodland from loss

September 18, 2009 5:03 a.m.

Overcoming challenges : Once a Liberian refugee, Siloam Springs sophomore wide receiver and cornerback Emmanuel Dorko continues to realize much more than confidence on the gridiron.

September 18, 2009 4:58 a.m.

Rogers made it look easy last week. Pass. Block. Catch. Touchdown. The Mounties scored five touchdowns on their first six pass attempts - each drive t...

From chalk to completion

September 18, 2009 4:32 a.m.

Nettleton made the long trip from northeast Arkansas last season and gave Bentonville a fight for a half before succumbing in a 48-12 loss.

Tigers' third game looks like mismatch

September 18, 2009 4:31 a.m.

A week away from their 7A-West opener at Fort Smith Northside, a little adversity tonight would probably do the Heritage War Eagles a lot of good.

Wanted: A little adversity for Eagles

September 18, 2009 4:30 a.m.

A local soccer club Wednesday formally filed a lawsuit in federal court in Fayetteville against three rival soccer clubs and the Arkansas State Soccer...

Federal court to decide club's collusion claim

September 18, 2009 4:29 a.m.

Slow at the start, strong at the finish

September 18, 2009 4:26 a.m.

Bentonville Gold's offense and defense are trading late-game heroics.

Late INT seals win for Gold

September 18, 2009 4:25 a.m.

Moving business popular in county

September 18, 2009 3:34 a.m.

Zebras topping out early For stretches as long as maybe a half, Pine Bluff has played like one of the top teams in the state.

Week 2 report

September 18, 2009 3:17 a.m.

Junior Mark Makin carried 24 times for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead Fountain Lake over Hot Springs Lakeside 35-28 on Thursday night at Austin Fi...

Fountain Lake runs to victory

September 18, 2009 3:16 a.m.

Arkansas took advantage of last week's open date and sent quarterbacks coach Garrick McGee to Kansas to watch Coffeyville Community College tight end/...

THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs eyeball TE with tackle's size

September 18, 2009 3:08 a.m.

Thursday, September 17

Fathers are often their sons' biggest critics. It's a reality that Greenland quarterback Jordan Larkan can attest to.

Watchful eye Father keeps close tabs on Greenland quarterback

September 17, 2009 6:40 a.m.

Michelle Coens would rather have the Bentonville volleyball team go through the tough times now than later.

BHS navigating choppy waters

September 17, 2009 6:38 a.m.

Quarterbacks can breathe a little bit easier. Siloam Springs senior defensive tackle Deric England - nicknamed Frankenstein - will be sidelined for fi...

With England out, Panthers press on

September 17, 2009 6:36 a.m.

Ramay looking for win No. 1

September 17, 2009 6:35 a.m.

Here's what I know. I know Friday's football game at Tiger Stadium will present a difficult balancing act for coach Barry Lunney.

Gatling's View : Tigers can name score this week

September 17, 2009 6:34 a.m.

CLASS 4A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : Prairie Grove concludes tough nonconference schedule

September 17, 2009 6:30 a.m.

The Woodland Cowboys are riding the momentum of a 2-0 start into its Week 3 tussle with fellow unbeaten league foe Bentonville Gold. Woodland's opposi...

Cowboys face test in battle of unbeatens

September 17, 2009 6:28 a.m.

Even Colt Moorman's mild concussion sustained on the third possession of the season hasn't interfered with Gravette Coach Bill Harrelson's quarterback...

Class 4A report

September 17, 2009 5:44 a.m.

It's always fun when Shiloh Christian and Greenwood meet on the football field.

Northside too much for Catholic

September 17, 2009 5:42 a.m.

High school football report

September 17, 2009 5:04 a.m.

Wednesday, September 16

Gravette football coach Bill Harrelson figured he would have a pretty good defense this season.

Lions' defense off to good start

September 16, 2009 6:49 a.m.

Rogers Heritage puts its 5-0 all-time nonconference winning streak on the line Friday at Republic, Mo., where the Tigers broke into the win column aft...

'Sound' opponent awaits Heritage

September 16, 2009 6:47 a.m.

Using a new offense Tuesday night, the Fayetteville volleyball team leaned on its senior hitters against Rogers.

New offense shines, FHS rolls past Rogers

September 16, 2009 6:45 a.m.

Bentonville shrugged off a slow start and improved to 4-0 in the 7A-West Conference with a sweep of Springdale.

Bentonville sweeps past Springdale

September 16, 2009 6:42 a.m.

A week off has given Elkins a chance to tune up for Friday's nonconference finale at Huntsville.

Small school report

September 16, 2009 6:41 a.m.

MY POINT EXACTLY : Dogs' defense beginning to stand its ground

September 16, 2009 6:39 a.m.

Using a new offense Tuesday night, the Fayetteville volleyball team leaned on its senior hitters against Rogers and came away with a 3-0 victory.

FHS wins despite last-minute change

September 16, 2009 6:36 a.m.

With an open week behind them, coach Aaron Clark hopes the Elkins Elks haven't lost their explosive touch on offense.

Elks coach hopes offense stays hot

September 16, 2009 6:29 a.m.

Warriors surprise with start East Poinsett County officials weren't sure a month ago if they would have a football team this fall because of insuffici...

High school report

September 16, 2009 4:28 a.m.

FEAT OF THE WEEK: FS Northside QB puts it all together

September 16, 2009 4:27 a.m.

Tuesday, September 15

Underdog : Undersized Nefzger overachieving for Purple Dogs on D-line

September 15, 2009 7 a.m.

Lavy, Radler pace Lady Bulldogs golf team in dominating fashion

September 15, 2009 6:56 a.m.

Injury sidelines Fayetteville High setter

September 15, 2009 6:52 a.m.

Watching film Saturday was a lot more enjoyable for the Rogers Mounties after a dominating win than it was after a disappointing loss.

Mounties looking to build on momentum

September 15, 2009 6:11 a.m.

Two games into the 2009 season, Barry Lunney feels like the Bentonville Tigers are moving in the right direction.

Lunney: No time to stumble

September 15, 2009 6:10 a.m.

The Bentonville volleyball team was swept in Missouri, losing 25-17, 25-19, 28-26 to Webb City on Monday.

Lady Tigers fall in Missouri

September 15, 2009 6:08 a.m.

Fayetteville was the host, but the battle Monday was between the Rogers and Bentonville boys golf teams.

Rogers, Bentonville golfers tie at FCC

September 15, 2009 6:06 a.m.

Arkansas picked up its 11th oral commitment for the 2010 recruiting class Sunday when Darrell Smith came public with his pledge to sign with the Razor...

THE RECRUITING GUY: Florida linebacker/safety says yes to Arkansas

September 15, 2009 3:43 a.m.

Monday, September 14

Clorox Cup draws big crowds

September 14, 2009 5:59 a.m.

The Bentonville Lady Tigers went 3-2 over the weekend and won the consolation bracket of the 22nd annual Comet Tournament of Champions at Bishop Kelle...

Lady Tigers finish strong at tourney

September 14, 2009 5:55 a.m.

Sunday, September 13

WANTED A new home for a high school football program that's outgrown its current residence. Mostly lovable, but will attack if provoked. Particularly ...

Shiloh nice fit with 5 A-West

September 13, 2009 8:03 a.m.

Patience propels Lady Bulldogs

September 13, 2009 6:48 a.m.

Quick passes key to Allen's prolific night

September 13, 2009 6:47 a.m.

The Rogers Mounties buried their Week 1 disappointments in a landslide Friday.

Rogers' offense shines in rout

September 13, 2009 6:12 a.m.

Bryant packing for title Bryant cross country Coach Danny Westbrook is hoping his Lady Hornets can do some "pack running" in what should be a crowded ...

Fall sports report

September 13, 2009 5:34 a.m.

Yellville-Summit Coach Calvin Mallett described the Panthers player killed in an automobile accident Friday afternoon as "a walking light of Christian...

Yellville teetering after fatal accident

September 13, 2009 5:33 a.m.

Saturday, September 12

Early indications showed the Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) West Jaguars were up to the challenge Friday against Bentonville.

Dynamite night for BHS

September 12, 2009 6:49 a.m.

There were plenty of fireworks at Mountie Stadium on Friday.

Rogers flattens Central

September 12, 2009 6:47 a.m.

The Heritage War Eagles were looking for some tougher competition, but they'll have to wait until Week 3.

Heritage blows out OKC Northwest Classen

September 12, 2009 6:44 a.m.

2 CLOSE : Missed conversion dooms Bulldogs

September 12, 2009 6:43 a.m.

Suffering no side effects from a mild concussion suffered a week ago, it was G r a v e t t e's Colt Moorman who left McDonald (Mo.) County with a big ...

Gravette shuts out Mustangs at home

September 12, 2009 6:42 a.m.

Fayetteville held Jefferson City's (Mo.) option attack to less than half of its 46-point average Friday night, but it wasn't enough to sweep the home-...

Bulldog defense stiffens during final 3 quarters

September 12, 2009 6:40 a.m.

After a slow start, the West Fork Tigers got it going up front to post a 28-7 win against Pea Ridge on Friday at Blackhawk Stadium.

'Hawks drop home opener on 'Muggy' night

September 12, 2009 6:37 a.m.

Breakdowns on two special teams plays allowed host Charleston to beat Gentry on Friday.

3A champs pull away from Gentry

September 12, 2009 6:33 a.m.

Greenland quarterback Jordan Larkan threw for two touchdowns and ran for another while running back Anthony Giddens reached paydirt twice himself Frid...

Pirates slash Wolverines

September 12, 2009 6:31 a.m.

The Cardinals will have to wait another week to get that elusive first win, as Farmington tied Ozark, 7-7, in its home opener Friday night at Allen Ho...

Farmington seeking first victory after tying Ozark

September 12, 2009 6:28 a.m.

Turnovers and mistakes at inopportune times plagued the Prairie Grove Tigers in the opening week of the season.

Prairie Grove falls hard at home, remains winless

September 12, 2009 6:22 a.m.

Lincoln's bid for a second consecutive victory fell short Friday night. The hometown Wolves had a chance going into the fourth quarter down just 6 poi...

Wolves comeback attempt stalls against Green Forest

September 12, 2009 6:20 a.m.

After a slow start, the West Fork Tigers got it going up front to post a 28-7 win over Pea Ridge on Friday at Blackhawk Stadium.

Muggy's legs lead Tigers past Pea Ridge

September 12, 2009 6:18 a.m.

Even with their best defensive player sidelined by a knee injury in the second quarter, the Siloam Springs Panthers found a way to scratch out a 21-10...

Siloam Springs survives without star player

September 12, 2009 6:12 a.m.

1. SHILOH CHRISTIAN (2-0 ) def. Tulsa Lincoln 41-24 2. BENTONVILLE (2-0 ) def. Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) West 50-19 3. CABOT (2-0 ) def. Sylvan Hills 35-7

How the Top 10 fared

September 12, 2009 5:50 a.m.

Springdale rolls Joseph Calcagni passed for 313 yards and four touchdowns as Springdale rolled up 505 yards in its 52-21 victory over Blytheville at P...

FRIDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

September 12, 2009 5:49 a.m.

THURSDAY'S GAME CLASS 5A 5A-SOUTHWEST Pulaski Academy 33, Central Arkansas Christian 20 FRIDAY'S GAMES CLASS 7A 7A-CENTRAL Bryant 49, Sheridan 3 Cabot...

WEEK 2 SCORES

September 12, 2009 5:37 a.m.

The Rogers Heritage War Eagles were looking for some tougher competition, but they'll have to wait another week.

CLASS 7A Heritage shreds Classen

September 12, 2009 5:36 a.m.

Senior tailback David Adair rushed 28 times for a career-high 184 yards and 2 touchdowns to help Fort Smith Southside beat Conway 28-14 in a Class 7A ...

CLASS 7A Wampus Cats' big night goes south against Rebs

September 12, 2009 5:35 a.m.

A missed field goal, a blocked field goal, a missed extrapoint, two failed two-point conversions and an interception in the end zone were too much for...

CLASS 7A Fayetteville doomed by mistakes

September 12, 2009 5:34 a.m.

Springdale and Blytheville met "halfway" Friday, playing at Pulaski Academy's Rector Field, but the Bulldogs led all the way in a 52-21 victory over t...

CLASS 7A/5A Bulldogs stroll to victory

September 12, 2009 5:33 a.m.

Fort Smith Northside doesn't need help scoring points, but Van Buren gave it some anyway Friday night.

CLASS 7A Grizzlies cash in Pointers' miscues

September 12, 2009 5:32 a.m.

There were plenty of fireworks at Mountie Stadium on Friday.

CLASS 7A Couture comes out firing in Mounties' victory

September 12, 2009 5:31 a.m.

If Springdale Har-Ber had a problem with overconfidence, Alma took care of it.

CLASS 7A/CLASS 5A Springdale Har-Ber overcomes early turnovers

September 12, 2009 5:29 a.m.

A strong nonconference schedule is keeping the heat on top-ranked Shiloh Christian.

CLASS 4A Shiloh Christian leans on Frazier

September 12, 2009 5:27 a.m.

CLASS 4A OZARK 7, FARMINGTON 7 FARMINGTON - Neither Ozark nor Farmington could pull away Friday night as the teams played to a tie in nonference actio...

ROUNDUP

September 12, 2009 5:24 a.m.

Even with their best defensive player - Deric England - sidelined with a second-quarter knee injury, the Siloam Springs Panthers found a way to scratc...

CLASS 5A Tough defense helps Siloam to victory

September 12, 2009 5:21 a.m.

Carl Edwards grabbed the lead from Kevin Harvick on pit road with 24 laps to go Friday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The victory fi...

Edwards wins on pit road, track

September 12, 2009 4:20 a.m.

Springdale and Blytheville met about halfway Friday, playing at Pulaski Academy's Rector Field, but the Bulldogs led all the way in a 52-21 victory ov...

7 A-WEST Springdale scores on 3 plays in row in blowout

September 12, 2009 4:16 a.m.

Senior tailback David Adair rushed 28 times for a career-high 184 yards and 2 touchdowns to help Fort Smith Southside beat Conway 28-14 in a Class 7A ...

7 A-CENTRAL Conway's big night goes south

September 12, 2009 4:13 a.m.

The Cabot Panthers were dominant for the second week in a row with a 35-7 victory over the Sylvan Hills Bears on Friday night at Panther Stadium.

Panthers pass first, run away

September 12, 2009 4:12 a.m.

El Dorado quarterback Taylor Reed completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Clay Murphy on the game's final play to lift the Wildcats, the third-ranked tea...

7A SUPER SIX El Dorado rallies at end

September 12, 2009 4:10 a.m.

Little Rock Catholic used big plays to build a 36-0 halftime lead, and the Class 7A Rockets cruised to a 43-13 victory over Class 6A Benton at War Mem...

Catholic strikes in a hurry, turns lights out on Benton

September 12, 2009 4:09 a.m.

Fort Smith Northside doesn't need help scoring points, but Van Buren gave it some anyway Friday night.

Northside cashes in on Van Buren's miscues

September 12, 2009 4:08 a.m.

If Springdale Har-Ber had a problem with overconfidence, Alma took care of it.

Springdale Har-Ber rallies, overcomes early turnovers

September 12, 2009 4:05 a.m.

Bentonville rolled up 505 total yards in a 50-19 rout of Fort Zumwalt (Mo.) West on Friday night at Tiger Stadium.

Bentonville gets rolling

September 12, 2009 4:02 a.m.

Class 7A Super Six

HOW THEY FARED

September 12, 2009 4 a.m.

Little Rock Parkview scored three third-quarter touchdowns en route to a 27-14 victory over Arkadelphia Friday at Badger Stadium.

Patriots tops Badgers in rain

September 12, 2009 3:56 a.m.

Quarterback C.J. Branch threw three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Watson Chapel Wildcats to a 47-14 victory over the White Hall Bulldogs ...

CLASS 6A Watson Chapel leans on Branch

September 12, 2009 3:50 a.m.

Lanny Dauksch couldn't explain it.

West Memphis stings No. 1 Pine Bluff

September 12, 2009 3:49 a.m.

Lake Hamilton scored three times in the last six minutes of the first half to overcome turnover problems and beat Little Rock Central 24-6 on Friday a...

Central drops 13th in a row

September 12, 2009 3:47 a.m.

The Mills Comets overcame a penalty-filled first half for their first victory of the season as they defeated the host Little Rock Hall Warriors 28-0 o...

Flags quit flying, Comets cruise

September 12, 2009 3:45 a.m.

After falling behind 24-0 early in the second quarter, Texarkana rallied but still lost 34-28 to Texas High on Friday night.

Texas wins border match with Texarkana

September 12, 2009 3:44 a.m.

A week later and all's well for Greenwood.

5A SUPER 6 Greenwood bounces back, hammers Hope

September 12, 2009 3:42 a.m.

A 75-yard touchdown pass from Markeith Jacobs to Jonathan Johnson on the first offensive play for Helena-West Helena set the tone and propelled the Co...

5 A-EAST Cougars ignite with quick TD

September 12, 2009 3:40 a.m.

Sophomore Mikele Summons intercepted two passes, one of which he returned 89 yards for a touchdown, as the Pulaski Oak Grove Hornets defeated North Pu...

5 A-SOUTHEAST Summons swipes two to lead Hornets past North Pulaski

September 12, 2009 3:39 a.m.

The Greenbrier Panthers didn't get their first-half runaway, but they still got enough to keep their record unblemished heading into the third week of...

5 A-WEST Panthers pass first two tests

September 12, 2009 3:37 a.m.

Michael Dyer ran for 340 yards and 3 touchdowns on 28 carries as Little Rock Christian beat Morrilton 44-42 in a game that turned into a duel between ...

5 A-SOUTHWEST LR Christian, Dyer outrun Morrilton, but not by much

September 12, 2009 3:34 a.m.

Senior quarterback Wes McMullen completed 8 of 13 passes for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for another score - all in the first half - as Heber S...

4A-2A ROUNDUPS

September 12, 2009 3:31 a.m.

A strong non-conference schedule is keeping the heat on top-ranked Shiloh Christian.

4A SUPER SIX Shiloh Christian leans on Frazier

September 12, 2009 3:29 a.m.

The Arkansas Baptist Eagles improved their record to 2-0 with a 43-27 victory at Episcopal Collegiate on Friday, despite the Wildcats' best attempts t...

3A ROUNDUPS QB Quinn moves Eagles to victory

September 12, 2009 3:27 a.m.

Jarell Moore caught touchdown passes of 96 and 52 yards from DeFonta Lowe as Bearden beat Smackover.

2A SUPER SIX

September 12, 2009 3:25 a.m.

One Yellville-Summit football player was killed and four others were injured on their way to a pre-game meal before their scheduled home game with Sal...

Yellville-Summit player dies in crash

September 12, 2009 3:23 a.m.

Friday, September 11

The Yellville-Summit game against Salem was canceled Friday after a Yellville football player was killed and four others were injured when the vehicle...

Yellville-Summit player killed in accident; game canceled

September 11, 2009 9:19 p.m.

Fayetteville will address the nation tonight.

It's showtime : Fayetteville, Jefferson City tussle in nationally televised rematch

September 11, 2009 8:12 a.m.

Woodland proved too much for Springdale George on Thursday night as the Cowboys opened conference play with a 24-7 win over the Wranglers at Harmon Fi...

Woodland dominates conference opener

September 11, 2009 8:07 a.m.

Har-Ber used a relentless and aggressive game at the net to power past Fayetteville Thursday Night in Springdale in three games. After the Wildcats wo...

Har-Ber win a 'learning experience' for FHS

September 11, 2009 8:02 a.m.

Springdale High gave it away last week and now it's attempting to take it back.

Red Dogs need 'confidence' boost tonight

September 11, 2009 7:58 a.m.

It started in 2005 with Blake Hassell - the quarterback who led West Fork to the state playoffs for the first time since 1988 and the Northwest Arkans...

West Fork QB forges his own path

September 11, 2009 7:55 a.m.

Normally, Gentry defensive back Jarred Rankin spends his summers getting ready for the upcoming football season. Come August, he's involved in two-a-d...

Gridiron to Afghanistan

September 11, 2009 7:53 a.m.

Play all four quarters. Bentonville Gold coach Toma Whorton has been drilling that mantra into his players' heads this season and it paid off Thursday...

Ramay falls to Gold in back and forth game

September 11, 2009 7:50 a.m.

Bentonville Black's threeheaded monster of a running game allowed them to open up their conference season with a 14-0 victory over host Springdale Sou...

Black shuts out Southwest

September 11, 2009 7:45 a.m.

Defense, turnovers, and costly penalties were the name of the game last Friday night at Prairie Grove. Only 18 total points were scored in a game that...

Tigers to curtail turnovers, play tough defense against Cassville

September 11, 2009 7:44 a.m.

Fort Zumwalt West head football coach Paul Day spent nearly as much time this week working on the details of his team's trip here as he did preparing ...

Trip 'worth it' for Missouri school

September 11, 2009 7:15 a.m.

School patrons and officials have renewed efforts to build a new football stadium here. To date, the main question remains how to pay for the proposed...

Support for a new stadium?

September 11, 2009 7:12 a.m.

Ronnie Peacock wants his Rogers Mounties to put last week's season opener behind them.

Rogers foe young, scoreless this season

September 11, 2009 7:06 a.m.

Rogers Heritage faces a defensive challenge this week somewhat closer to what the War Eagles will see beginning Sept. 25, when they open the 7AWest Co...

War Eagles hoping Classen brings test

September 11, 2009 7:04 a.m.

The Bentonville Lady Tigers' hot start to Thursday's volleyball match against Rogers wasn't as good as the scoreboard indicated.

Lady Tigers get an earful before cruising past Rogers

September 11, 2009 7 a.m.

Play all four quarters. Bentonville Gold coach Toma Whorton has been drilling that mantra into his players' heads this seasonand it paid off Thursday ...

Gneiting's catch wins it for Gold

September 11, 2009 6:57 a.m.

The Springdale Central Warriors rushed for 244 yards and scored on six of seven possessions here Thursday in a 40-0 Northwest Arkansas Conference vict...

Central rushes past War Eagles

September 11, 2009 6:56 a.m.

PA's Nicks cuts loose vs. CAC

September 11, 2009 6:03 a.m.

Defensive tackle Tony Gillespie is not only closer to home, he believes he's closer to fulfilling his dream of playing major-college football.

THE RECRUITING GUY Lineman eyes second chance

September 11, 2009 4:53 a.m.

This week's high school football games

This week's games

September 11, 2009 4:32 a.m.

Har-Ber gets ball to Pruitt Teams facing Springdale Har-Ber can expect to see more of Houston Pruitt.

Class 7A report

September 11, 2009 4:22 a.m.

Thursday, September 10

Picks for the week of Sept. 11.

Robert Yates' picks

September 10, 2009 3:24 p.m.

A new season : Challenge awaits Ramay in conference opener

September 10, 2009 7:06 a.m.

Cowboys hope to stay on right path in conference play

September 10, 2009 7:03 a.m.

The unexpected emergence of several players on the defensive line allowed the bulk of West Fork's offensive front to play one way during the Tigers' 2...

CLASS 4A FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK : West Fork finds depth on defensive line

September 10, 2009 7:02 a.m.

Farmington will face a decidedly different Ozark team Friday night in its home opener at Allen Holland Field.

Farmington faces new-look Ozark team

September 10, 2009 6:52 a.m.

KURM radio has been the home of Rogers football for more than 25 years, but the locally-owned station could miss the first three games this season bec...

RHS football off the air to start year

September 10, 2009 6:34 a.m.

Siloam Springs football coach Bryan Ross hopes his team learned a lot from Friday's season opener.

Panthers hope to minimize mistakes

September 10, 2009 6:33 a.m.

Rogers coach Carlton Efurd hopes his Mounties settle down for today's meet at Carthage, Mo.

Cross country teams head to Carthage, Mo.

September 10, 2009 6:32 a.m.

Bentonville cross country coach Randy Ramaker says it'll be another week until the Tigers and defending state champion Lady Tigers run at full strengt...

BHS still a week from 'first meet'

September 10, 2009 6:30 a.m.

The rest was nice, but Booneville is ready to play football again.

Class 4A report

September 10, 2009 5:17 a.m.

Bulldogs trying to regroup Greenwood Coach Rick Jones is in the unusual position this week of trying to rally his team after a thorough defeat.

5A-West report

September 10, 2009 5:16 a.m.

Last year is history for Tigers Charleston isn't looking back.

Class 3A/2A report

September 10, 2009 5:15 a.m.

Pulaski Academy and Central Arkansas Christian had a made-for-television finish last fall.

High school football report

September 10, 2009 4:52 a.m.

Wednesday, September 9

Three-straight points at the end of Game 2 swung momentum behind Fayetteville Tuesday night at Bulldog Gym.

On a roll : Win over Northside third-straight for Lady Bulldogs

September 9, 2009 6:58 a.m.

MY POINT EXACTLY : FS Northside, LR Catholic are biggest early surprises in 7A

September 9, 2009 6:54 a.m.

Greenland goes back to drawing board

September 9, 2009 6:44 a.m.

'Like Bentonville again' : Lady Tigers upend shorthanded Har-Ber.

September 9, 2009 5:56 a.m.

PEA RIDGE - Tony Travis peered into the eyes of the football players he inherited in the aftermath of a 42-34 loss at Elkins on Friday night, and he l...

Travis sees good sign from team in Elkins aftermath

September 9, 2009 5:54 a.m.

5A-SOUTHWEST Central Arkansas Christian at Pulaski Academy

This week's high school games

September 9, 2009 4:31 a.m.

The "Walls" came tumbling down on Hot Springs Lakeside's defense Friday night at Austin Field in Hot Springs.

FEAT OF THE WEEK Impressive first game for White Hall's Walls

September 9, 2009 4:30 a.m.

Tuesday, September 8

Bentonville's 42-0 victory against Conway last Friday may have been lopsided but it left the Tigers with plenty to work on this week.

Tigers don't want repeat of 'Penalty Bowl' vs. FZ West

September 8, 2009 6:41 a.m.

"Captain Destructo" had a destructively good time Friday night in the War Eagles' 51-13 nonconference football victory against Springfield (Mo.) Parkv...

Couch a disruptive presence for Heritage

September 8, 2009 6:37 a.m.

With its first win of the season in hand, the Bentonville Lady Tigers return home tonight to continue 7AWest Conference volleyball play when they take...

Lady Tigers at home tonight

September 8, 2009 6:36 a.m.

Head coach Ronnie Peacock spent the weekend looking for a reason for his team's second-half derailment on the way to a 46-27 loss to Webb City, Mo.

After loss, recovery act begins for Mounties

September 8, 2009 6:34 a.m.

Slot machine : Heintzman go-to player in receiving role

September 8, 2009 5:36 a.m.

Fayetteville Highschool sport notes.

Purple dog notes

September 8, 2009 5:27 a.m.

About 40 recruits on unofficial visits were among the 55,833 attending Arkansas' season-opening victory against Missouri State on Saturday night at Wa...

THE RECRUITING GUY: Heber Springs recruit savors Arkansas experience

September 8, 2009 4:05 a.m.

Monday, September 7

Lincoln ends losing streak with defensive onslaught

September 7, 2009 6:48 a.m.

The Rogers Mountaineers placed sixth among 43 cross country teams competing in the seventh annual Brooks Memphis Twilight Cross Country Classic at Mik...

Mounties sixth at Memphis Twilight

September 7, 2009 6:14 a.m.

Sunday, September 6

The Siloam Springs Junior High ninth-grade Panthers dropped their season-opener Thursday night, falling to Springdale Central, 20-0.

Springdale Central blanks 9th grade Panthers

September 6, 2009 11:25 a.m.

Bentonville recorded a 42-0 shutout against Conway and held the Wampus Cats to 151 total yards of offense in Friday's season opener.

Tigers call on young defense to set tone

September 6, 2009 9:05 a.m.

Ronnie Peacock was understandably disappointed Friday night.

Mounties sputter in 2nd half

September 6, 2009 9:04 a.m.

A year ago the Heritage War Eagles football coaches would have thought twice - maybe three times - before going for it on fourth down. This season, pr...

War Eagles more confident in opener

September 6, 2009 9:02 a.m.

Leader of the pack Hernandez carries Wolves back to winner's circle

September 6, 2009 7:52 a.m.

The tough better get going because the going just even tougher.

MY POINT EXACTLY : Fayetteville faces first true test against Jeff City

September 6, 2009 7:51 a.m.

It was their first Friday night foray, but Farmington's sophomore class figured prominently in the Cardinals' 19-10 loss to Siloam Springs in Friday n...

Cardinal sophomores play key roles in opener

September 6, 2009 7:49 a.m.

Top-ranked Shiloh Christian highlighted a weeklong flurry of high school football by defeating Shreveport Evangel Christian 37-36 Thursday night on re...

Time to take stab at what is in store

September 6, 2009 4:21 a.m.

Har-Ber gets in big rush If Springdale Har-Ber's success running the football in Friday's 35-0 victory over Greenwood is any indication, the Wildcats ...

High school report

September 6, 2009 4:19 a.m.

One of the state's top recruits for the class of 2011 was on display for Springdale Har-Ber during its 35-0 victory over Greenwood on Friday night.

RECRUITING: Har-Ber prospects strut stuff against Greenwood

September 6, 2009 3:53 a.m.

Lake Hamilton's Lady Wolves won the Class 6A state volleyball title in 2007 and finished runner-up last year.

Lake Hamilton volleyball team has big expectations

September 6, 2009 3:43 a.m.

Saturday, September 5

The lights didn't officially go out until the 3 minute mark of the fourth quarter, but the West Fork Tigers' defense played lights out all night in a ...

LIGHTS OUT : West Fork keeps Greenland scoreless in rout

September 5, 2009 6:53 a.m.

Fortunately for Elkins, its offense seemed in mid-season form in Friday night's opener because the Elks needed all the yards and all the points it cou...

Elkins holds off Pea Ridge in offensive season opener

September 5, 2009 6:51 a.m.

Lincoln put an end to nearly four years of frustration in one night.

Lincoln ends 31-game skid with comeback victory in Oklahoma

September 5, 2009 6:49 a.m.

Springdale's season opener was a night to forget for the Bulldogs. efferson City led 37-0 at halftime and beat the Bulldogs 47-21 on Friday at Adkins ...

Springdale's 7 turnovers lead to rout on road

September 5, 2009 6:47 a.m.

Turnovers hamper Tigers in disappointing opener

September 5, 2009 6:45 a.m.

A pair of untimely penalties and a costly fourth quarter miscue were Farmington's undoing in Friday night's season opener at Glenn W. Black Stadium.

Siloam Springs capitalizes on Farmington's mistakes

September 5, 2009 6:36 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber jumped on Greenwood early, attacked from every direction and coasted to an easy victory Friday.

Har-Ber strikes quickly in shutout

September 5, 2009 6:35 a.m.

Chase Petersen didn't give specifics about what was said in the Bentonville Tigers' locker room at halftime.

No. 1 Tigers roll after halftime

September 5, 2009 6:06 a.m.

Brown's 5 TDs lead Heritage romp

September 5, 2009 6:04 a.m.

The Rogers Mountaineers had no answer for a three-headed monster from Webb City, Mo.

Mounties gashed by Cardinals

September 5, 2009 6:03 a.m.

Siloam Springs took advantage of penalties and a costly fourthq u a r t e r miscue by Far mington to win its season opener 19-10 Friday at Glenn W. Bl...

Panthers capitalize on mistakes

September 5, 2009 6:02 a.m.

Gravette coach Bill Harrelson always likes to have two quarterbacks ready to play - just in case.

Davis' arm, Montee's leg lead Lions to win

September 5, 2009 5:59 a.m.

Pea Ridge tailback Tyler Ramsey was stopped short on a potential go-ahead two-point conversion run midway through the fourth quarter and Elkins added ...

Blackhawks fall short in opener

September 5, 2009 5:57 a.m.

Third-year Gentry coach Brian Little says he's happy with several areas of his football team following a 24-21 win Thursday night at Colcord, Okla.

Gentry coach proud of start

September 5, 2009 5:48 a.m.

The largest crowd in Arkansas high school football history saw the biggest blowout in Salt Bowl history.

7 A-CENTRAL 26,316 watch Hornets roll

September 5, 2009 5:27 a.m.

Grizzlies roll Fort Smith Northside scored on six consecutive offensive possessions and a fumble in the middle of the game and beat the Pine Bluff Zeb...

HIGHLIGHTS

September 5, 2009 4:26 a.m.

Little Rock Catholic put 2008 in the rear-view mirror and got this year off to a good start.

7A SUPER SIX Catholic takes control of Southside

September 5, 2009 4:09 a.m.

Friday's High School Football Games

Friday's scores

September 5, 2009 4:06 a.m.

Lineman Chase Petersen didn't give specifics about what was said in the Bentonville Tigers' locker room at halftime.

7A SUPER SIX Halftime talk rights Tigers

September 5, 2009 4:03 a.m.

Springdale's season opener was a night to forget for the Bulldogs.

7 A-WEST Springdale's 7 turnovers lead to rout

September 5, 2009 4:02 a.m.

Senior splitbacks Braxton Baker and Jeremiah Box and senior quarterback Patrick Drake combined for 538 rushing yards as Webb City, Mo., took a 46-27 n...

Webb City running backs run through, past Rogers

September 5, 2009 3:59 a.m.

Junior Chris McClendon rushed for 122 yards on 19 carries and Little Rock Parkview took advantage of two Mills fumbles in the second half for a 20-12 ...

CLASS 6A Backups give Parkview rush

September 5, 2009 3:58 a.m.

After seeming to slumber through the first quarter, the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies roared to life.

CLASS 6A SUPER SIX Knight shines for Grizzlies

September 5, 2009 3:57 a.m.

West Memphis used a solid pass defense and electrifying special teams to defeat Forrest City 28-12.

West Memphis turns back Forrest City

September 5, 2009 3:55 a.m.

Two onside kicks and three field goals by Clay Murphy pushed the Class 6A El Dorado Wildcats past the 5A Camden Fairview Cardinals 30-14 on Friday nig...

El Dorado makes it special

September 5, 2009 3:53 a.m.

Kody Sutton ran for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries, lifting Texarkana Texas High to a 33-13 victory over Class 6A defending champion Lake Ha...

CLASS 6A SUPER SIX Texas High rushes by Lake Hamilton

September 5, 2009 3:52 a.m.

In a rematch of last year's Class 5A state championship game, the Pulaski Academy Bruins survived a second-half comeback by the Helena-West Helena Cen...

5A SUPER SIX Bruins escape in rematch

September 5, 2009 3:50 a.m.

Two penalties and a costly fourth-quarter miscue were Farmington's undoing Friday night in its season opener at Glenn W. Black Stadium.

5 A-WEST Siloam Springs safety 'killer' in close game

September 5, 2009 3:50 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber jumped on Greenwood early, attacked from every direction and coasted to an easy victory Friday.

Har-Ber's early effort sets tone

September 5, 2009 3:48 a.m.

Nobody lost, but nobody won either.

Turnovers equal out at the end

September 5, 2009 3:47 a.m.

Malvern used a balance offense and suffocating defense for a 31-7 victory over Sylvan Hills on Friday at Bill Blackwood Field in Sherwood.

5 A-SOUTHEAST Traylor, Henson boost Leopards

September 5, 2009 3:45 a.m.

Little Rock Lutheran caught Arkansas Baptist off guard to start the game, but there were no surprises from there as the Eagles rolled to a 55-6 home v...

CLASS 3A Eagles get kick-started

September 5, 2009 3:42 a.m.

Quarterback Nick Glaze sparked Bald Knob's offense, and the Bulldogs pulled away to beat Bauxite 39-21 in a game punctuated by fumbles, interceptions ...

CLASS 4A Bald Knob steadies, stops Bauxite

September 5, 2009 3:41 a.m.

Charleston gave Brooks Coatney a rude welcome to Franklin County football.

3A SUPER SIX Charleston keeps it simple, plows past Ozark in opener

September 5, 2009 3:39 a.m.

North Pulaski mistakes led to Dumas touchdowns as the Bobcats rolled over the Falcons 40-7 to spoil new North Pulaski Coach Rick Russell's debut in Ja...

4A SUPER SIX Falcons fall flat in coach's debut

September 5, 2009 3:36 a.m.

Magnet Cove scored three touchdowns in the game's final 9:19, coming from behind to defeat Mount Ida 33-14 Friday at Kenneth W. Hammons Stadium.

CLASS 3A Panthers take over in fourth

September 5, 2009 3:32 a.m.

Friday, September 4

Cowboy up : Woodland uses big plays season opener against Ramay

September 4, 2009 6:22 a.m.

Geography underpins West Fork and Greenland's rivalry, but the proximity of the two schools hasn't bred contempt.

West Fork, Greenland ready to renew rivalry

September 4, 2009 6:17 a.m.

Trading on its height advantage at the net, the Fayetteville Lady Bulldog volleyball team opened 7A-West Conference play Thursday night at Bulldog Gym...

Lady Bulldogs sweep Heritage to start conference play

September 4, 2009 6:15 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber isn't exactly easing its way into the 2009 schedule. The Wildcats will host Greenwood, Class 5 A's top - ranked team, today in both...

Top teams square off in 7A, 5A opener

September 4, 2009 6:12 a.m.

Southwest held off a late rally by fellow city rival George Thursday night to defeat the Wranglers 14-7 in the season opener for both teams.

Southwest wins with multi-talented QB

September 4, 2009 6:09 a.m.

Reed Brown grew up dreaming of the day he'd take his first snap as a high-school quarterback. But he never imagined it quite the way it turned out.

Drive for identity : Heritage continues its push to carve out a spot in Rogers' football fabric

September 4, 2009 5:54 a.m.

Lowe leads Bearden to victory

September 4, 2009 5:39 a.m.

A made-for-TV finish

September 4, 2009 5:38 a.m.

Most of the summer - especially during All-Star Week in June - Clint Ashcraft and Barry Lunney poked fun at each other.

Follow me : Lunney, Tigers have success Ashcraft wants to duplicate at Conway

September 4, 2009 5:20 a.m.

Ronnie Peacock isn't worried about hosting a powerhouse from Missouri tonight. Webb City comes to Mountie Stadium after winning its eighth state title...

Mounties focus on themselves tonight

September 4, 2009 5:17 a.m.

How many high schools can say they've never lost their season opener?

War Eagles look to keep string intact

September 4, 2009 5:16 a.m.

Gentry's Robbie White kicked a field goal in the fourth quarter to break a tie and the Pioneers' defense came up with a huge stop in a season-opening ...

Gentry slips past Hornets

September 4, 2009 5:14 a.m.

Gold Tigers shutout Black

September 4, 2009 5:12 a.m.

The Rogers Mounties ninth-grade team is winless no more, beating the HeritageWar Eagles 26-6 Thursday night in a nonconference junior high football ga...

Wary's four TDs lead Mounties

September 4, 2009 5:11 a.m.

Many coaches say a team makes its biggest improvement from its first game to its second game.

Bulldogs' defense will be put to test

September 4, 2009 4:34 a.m.

Arkansas' starting lineup should feature a heavy dose of in-state talent when the Hogs take the field Saturday night at War Memorial Stadium in Little...

THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansans dot starting lineup

September 4, 2009 4:22 a.m.

Thursday, September 3

Shiloh Christian is certainly the most entertaining football team in the state. And they're good enough to beat any team in it.

MY POINT EXACTLY : Could Shiloh keep up in the 7A-West?

September 3, 2009 5:51 a.m.

LINCOLN - A scrimmage last week has Lincoln and its coach believing that Friday's trip to Westville, Okla., could provide the program with a much-need...

Class 3A notebook : Wolves believe first victory since 2005 is in sight

September 3, 2009 5:48 a.m.

Shiloh Christian pummeled opponents so often last year that it's easy to forget the Saints began the season with a 38-point loss.

SHREVEPORT EVANGEL AT SHILOH CHRISTIAN: Opening loss still stings Shiloh

September 3, 2009 5:36 a.m.

High school football: Opening loss still stings Shiloh

September 3, 2009 5:34 a.m.

The Fayetteville High girls golf team, again, made easy work of a 7A-West field Wednesday at Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club.

Fayetteville girls win at Stonebridge

September 3, 2009 5:34 a.m.

Sports briefs for Washington County for September 3, 2009.

Sports Briefs

September 3, 2009 5:33 a.m.

Shiloh Christian's Kiehl Frazier and Fayetteville's Brandon Allen had enough football for one night.

Junior class stepping into spotlight this season

September 3, 2009 5:29 a.m.

Imagine being assigned an important test in your first week of school.

Tough chore awaits Ozark

September 3, 2009 5:28 a.m.

Shiloh Christian competing in Class 7A?

Private schools look at options with AAA

September 3, 2009 5:27 a.m.

Practical class tiers discussed Shiloh Christian competing in Class 7A?

High school report

September 3, 2009 5:02 a.m.

SELECTIONS IN BOLD TODAY CLASS 5A Newport at Batesville, 7:30 p.m.

Robert Yates' picks

September 3, 2009 5:01 a.m.

Siloam Springs is going from one dogfight to another.

Extra prep days helping Panthers

September 3, 2009 5:01 a.m.

Carlton Efurd picked a doozy of a meet to reward his Rogers High School Mounties and Lady Mounties for all their hard work during the summer months.

RHS teams rewarded with trip to Memphis

September 3, 2009 4:59 a.m.

Technically Brandon Cole doesn't have any coaching experience at the high school level. That, however, didn't stop new Bentonville boys basketball coa...

Cole a nice addition to McMahan's staff

September 3, 2009 4:55 a.m.

Here's what I know. I know there are some of us in the newsroom (okay, me) who are on alert for something historic this fall in Bentonville - an undef...

Gatling's View : 13-0 Tigers better bet than lottery win, marrying a supermodel

September 3, 2009 4:52 a.m.

Bentonville and Rogers finished third and fourth, respectively, in a four-team varsity girls' golf match Wednesday at Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club.

FHS wins girls' golf match

September 3, 2009 4:49 a.m.

Wednesday, September 2

Fayetteville knows it will see tougher opponents this season. But Little Rock Central furnished a much-needed shot of swagger for the reeling Purple D...

A numbers game: Purple Dogs regain swagger against LR Central

September 2, 2009 5:40 a.m.

The remnants of Hurricane Ike played havoc on West Fork in last year's season opener.

CLASS 4A FOOTBALL: Rematches highlight Week 1 for Tigers, Cards

September 2, 2009 5:37 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs stumble at first, recover to win

September 2, 2009 5:35 a.m.

A starting quarterback for Ozark has emerged at the end of preseason practices, and there is a sense of enthusiasm with a new coach and a new system i...

Small school report

September 2, 2009 5:29 a.m.

The turnaround continues.

Watson Chapel gets its revenge

September 2, 2009 5:28 a.m.

Consistency was key for the Fayetteville varsity golf squads as they finished play against Van Buren with wins for both boys and girls.

Varsity golf squads come away with wins

September 2, 2009 5:25 a.m.

Chaseton McCarthy helped ease his coach's concern about Cedarville's secondary.

HOOTEN'S CLASSIC: Cedarville's defense gets it done

September 2, 2009 5:25 a.m.

Michael Dyer rushed 24 times for 187 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead Little Rock Christian to a 28-22 victory over Pulaski Oak Grove on Tuesday night a...

LR Christian gets 4 TDs from Dyer

September 2, 2009 5:17 a.m.

Talor Tatterson returned the opening kickoff 91 yards as Booneville rolled to a 35-7 victory over Mena in the second game of the Hooten's Kickoff Clas...

HOOTEN'S CLASSIC: Booneville hammers Mena

September 2, 2009 5:14 a.m.

Class 4A: Dyer's 187 yards spark comeback

September 2, 2009 5:01 a.m.

Siloam Springs sweeps past Lady Mountaineers

September 2, 2009 4:56 a.m.

Lions sophomore Darrick Strzezlecki is slated to start at both outside linebacker and inside receiver Friday when Gravette opens the football season a...

Strzezlecki could make immediate impact for Lions

September 2, 2009 4:55 a.m.

CLASS 6A: Watson Chapel runs to revenge

September 2, 2009 4:50 a.m.

Early matches give Bentonville time to experiment with lineups

September 2, 2009 4:49 a.m.

CLASS 3A: Cedarville's defense gets it done against Pocola

September 2, 2009 4:49 a.m.

A turnover and quick score set the tone for Cabot as the Panthers beat Jacksonville 35-6 on Tuesday night.

CLASS 6A: Cabot strikes fast, drops Jacksonville

September 2, 2009 4:47 a.m.

CLASS 4A: Booneville hammers Mena

September 2, 2009 4:45 a.m.

Bentonville Black won for the second time this week, defeating Rogers 25-13, 25-14 in Northwest Arkansas Conference freshman volleyball action.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

September 2, 2009 4:45 a.m.

Tuesday, September 1

Fayetteville bullies struggling Central

September 1, 2009 5:45 a.m.

It's not over yet. Tulsa avoided a sweep Monday night, and moved back within a game of Northwest Arkansas in the Texas League North Division, defeatin...

TEXAS LEAGUE: Driller close gap to 1 game in North race

September 1, 2009 5:12 a.m.

Booneville Coach Scott Hyatt said as long as his team was opening the season on the road, it didn't matter exactly where on the road.

Booneville's Hyatt hoping for progress

September 1, 2009 5:11 a.m.

Attempting to convert on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter backfired on the De Queen Leopards on Monday night.

Handley powers Monticello

September 1, 2009 5:11 a.m.

The players wore a much different emotion on their faces this week. Fayetteville had heard enough about its lackluster outing in a scrimmage last week...

A new beginning: FHS blows out LR Central in season opener

September 1, 2009 5:08 a.m.

The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs have not gotten off to the start they wanted during the 2009 volleyball season, but coach Jessica Phelan said the team ...

Lady Bulldogs seek first victory against Russellville

September 1, 2009 5:05 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs cruise to decisive win

September 1, 2009 4:56 a.m.

Can Bentonville do it again?

September 1, 2009 4:19 a.m.

Stats and notes for Rogers and Heritage Football.

Quick Hits

September 1, 2009 4:16 a.m.

While looking forward to Friday, here's a few notes, quotes and an opinion or two while rehashing the Bentonville Tigers' performance last week at the...

Timeout : Injury-free scrimmage was a big victory for Tigers

September 1, 2009 4:12 a.m.

Attempting to convert on fourth-and-1 midway through the fourth quarter backfired on the De Queen Leopards on Monday night.

HIGH SCHOOL Handley powers Billies to victory

September 1, 2009 3:51 a.m.

Posey, Watkins carry Mustangs

September 1, 2009 3:50 a.m.

Warren Coach Bo Hembree is seeking his 100th career victory today.

Warren Lumberjacks vs. Watson Chapel Wildcats

September 1, 2009 3:48 a.m.

Cabot senior fullback Michael James (shoulder separation) won't play tonight, Panthers Coach Mike Malham said. : Malham said senior halfback Hunter Sa...

Jacksonville Red Devils at Cabot Panthers

September 1, 2009 3:47 a.m.

Today's Games

Today's games

September 1, 2009 3:46 a.m.

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September 1, 2009 3:45 a.m.

Monday's results

September 1, 2009 3:44 a.m.

Arkansas is trying to follow up on its 2009 signing of D.D. Jones, a highly regarded defensive tackle from Bastrop (La.) High School.

THE RECRUITING GUY Hogs scour Louisiana on another lineman hunt

September 1, 2009 3:30 a.m.