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All-American Again: Byrd Earns Honors from D2 Baseball

All-American Again: Byrd Earns Honors from D2 Baseball

Article submitted ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Henderson State senior pitcher Payton Byrd capped off a dominant 2025 season by being named a First Team All-American by D2 Baseball on Monday – the fourth publication to recognize him as an All-American this spring. Earlier this month, Byrd was named an All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers…

Hermitage to Host Meet & Greet for 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff

Hermitage to Host Meet & Greet for 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff

HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage School District is inviting students, parents, and community members to a special Meet & Greet event on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hermitage High School Cafeteria. The purpose of the evening is to introduce the 2025–2026 Coaching and Activity Staff and give attendees the opportunity to…

Warren’s Paige Byrd Named to Arkansas Razorback Cheerleading Squad

Warren’s Paige Byrd Named to Arkansas Razorback Cheerleading Squad

Article submitted WARREN, Ark. – Warren has long been known for producing powerhouse athletes on the football field—but the Lumberjacks are growing more than just champions in cleats. This year, the spotlight shines on senior Paige Byrd, who has officially earned her place on the University of Arkansas Razorback cheerleading squad. A lifelong dream turned…

Coach Christian Smith Joins Warren Lady Jack Basketball as Assistant Coach

Coach Christian Smith Joins Warren Lady Jack Basketball as Assistant Coach

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack Basketball program has officially welcomed a new addition to its coaching staff, announcing Coach Christian Smith as the new Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Coach Smith brings a strong coaching background to Warren, with experience leading and assisting basketball teams across the state of Oklahoma. Known for his passion,…

Warren Alum Cam Burks Commits to Arkansas Baptist College Football

Warren Alum Cam Burks Commits to Arkansas Baptist College Football

WARREN, Ark. – Recent Warren High School graduate Cam Burks has officially committed to play college football at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock. Burks announced his commitment Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to continue his football journey and represent Warren at the collegiate level. Burks stepped up in a major way during the…

Woodlawn Student-athlete named Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year

Woodlawn Student-athlete named Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year

Article submitted: CHICAGO (June 9, 2025) — In its 40th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Lillie-Faye McWhorter of Woodlawn High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year. Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s…

Warren Wins Mulerider 7-on-7 Shootout at SAU

Warren Wins Mulerider 7-on-7 Shootout at SAU

The Warren Lumberjack football team claimed the championship title at the Mulerider 7-on-7 Shootout, held this past weekend at Southern Arkansas University. Facing strong competition from across the region, the win highlights the team’s offseason progress and sets a positive tone heading into the upcoming 2025 football season. The Mulerider 7-on-7 Shootout, hosted annually by…

4A State Championship Game Set for December 13 at War Memorial Stadium

4A State Championship Game Set for December 13 at War Memorial Stadium

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Activities Association has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Football State Championships, with the 4A title game set to cap off the postseason under the lights at War Memorial Stadium. The 4A State Championship will be held on Saturday, December 13, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. While the…

Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks Recognized with All-State, Postseason Awards

Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks Recognized with All-State, Postseason Awards

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Soccer Booster Club and the entire community are celebrating the achievements of the Warren High School soccer teams after a successful 2024–2025 season. Both the Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks were recognized for their performance, dedication, and heart on and off the field. Girls Soccer Team Awards The Lady Jacks had…

WHS Softball Announces Start of Summer Workouts for 2025-2026 Season

WHS Softball Announces Start of Summer Workouts for 2025-2026 Season

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School Softball has announced that summer workouts for the upcoming 2025-2026 season will begin Monday, June 2, at 7:00 a.m. All girls interested in playing softball for WHS during the next school year are encouraged to attend. Workouts will take place in the indoor field house, giving players an opportunity…

Pope, Jordan, Johnson Earn All-State Honors as Lumberjacks Wrap Up 2025 Diamond Season

Pope, Jordan, Johnson Earn All-State Honors as Lumberjacks Wrap Up 2025 Diamond Season

WARREN, Ark. – 5-19-25 – The Warren High School baseball and softball teams have capped off their 2025 seasons with a strong showing in postseason honors, with standout athletes earning All-State and All-Conference recognition for their contributions on the diamond. Kolby Pope and AJ Jordan were named to the 2025 All-State Baseball Team, reflecting their…

Hermitage Sophomore Aidean Castanon Places at 1A State Track Meet

Hermitage Sophomore Aidean Castanon Places at 1A State Track Meet

HERMITAGE, Ark. – 5-15-25 – Hermitage High School sophomore Aidean Castanon earned statewide recognition after placing in the 400-meter dash at the 1A State Track Meet held in Quitman. The Hermitage School District announced the achievement with a message of pride and support for Castanon’s hard work and success. “We are so proud of you…

Hunt and Garcia Shine at Arkansas Meet of Champions

Hunt and Garcia Shine at Arkansas Meet of Champions

WARREN, Ark. – 5-14-25 – Warren High School athletes made their mark at the prestigious Arkansas Meet of Champions held in Searcy, with standout performances that placed them among the state’s elite. Aria Hunt delivered a dominant showing in the 100-meter dash, claiming first place with an impressive time of 12.16 seconds. Hunt followed up…

Backyard to Baum: How the Cuthbertson Brothers and a Band of Lifelong Teammates Knocked the Door Down to Warren’s First Baseball State Title 20 Years Ago Today

Backyard to Baum: How the Cuthbertson Brothers and a Band of Lifelong Teammates Knocked the Door Down to Warren’s First Baseball State Title 20 Years Ago Today

WARREN, Ark. 5″‘14″‘25 – A block south of the railroad tracks, at the corner of North Bradley and Pennington streets, sits a yard shaded by towering oaks and a scattering of pines. To most passers”‘by, the lot appears simply well kept, but to a few generations who grew up playing baseball in Warren, it is…

Warren Honors Hall of Fame Inductees at 2025 Ceremony

Warren Honors Hall of Fame Inductees at 2025 Ceremony

WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack community came together Monday evening at Lumberjack Arena to celebrate the induction of three individuals and one team into the Warren Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame. This year’s honorees included the late Coach Don Whittemore, longtime head junior high football coach; Coach Robert Cuthbertson, former head baseball coach and leader…

Lady Jacks Battle Back but Fall Short to Star City in Regional Tournament Seeding Matchup

Lady Jacks Battle Back but Fall Short to Star City in Regional Tournament Seeding Matchup

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks faced off against the Star City Lady Bulldogs on Saturday in a 4A Regional Tournament seeding game to determine the third and fourth-place positions, ultimately falling 10-9 in a back-and-forth contest. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Warren got off…

Jordan’s Walk-Off Single Propels Warren to 7-6 Win Over Nashville and Third Place in Regional Tournament

Jordan’s Walk-Off Single Propels Warren to 7-6 Win Over Nashville and Third Place in Regional Tournament

DE QUEEN, Ark. (5/10/25) – The Warren High School baseball squad entered the bottom of the seventh down 6-5 to Nashville, but three straight two-out hits, capped by AJ Jordan’s walk-off single, lifted the Jacks to a gritty 7-6 win over the Scrappers in the third-place game of the 4A-4 Regional Tournament Saturday afternoon in…