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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…

Lady Jacks Power Past DeQueen 9-4 to Advance to 4A State Tournament

Lady Jacks Power Past DeQueen 9-4 to Advance to 4A State Tournament

DeQUEEN, Ark. – 5-8-25 – The Warren Lady Jacks continued their postseason momentum on Thursday with a convincing 9-4 win over DeQueen in the 4A South Regional Softball Tournament, securing their second consecutive trip to the 4A State Tournament. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: Warren’s offense…

Warren Punches Ticket to State Tournament with 6-2 Win Over De Queen

Warren Punches Ticket to State Tournament with 6-2 Win Over De Queen

DE QUEEN, Ark. (5/8/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball team clinched a spot in the 4A State Tournament with a 6-2 victory over De Queen to open the 4A-4 Regional Thursday afternoon in De Queen. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks improve to 17-6 on…

2025 Warren Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

2025 Warren Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame will honor a new class of inductees on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Lumberjack Arena, celebrating individuals and teams whose contributions have shaped the legacy of Warren High School athletics. Among this year’s honorees is the late Coach Don Whittemore, who served…

Warren Lady Jacks Capture 4A State Track Championship with Dominant Performance

Warren Lady Jacks Capture 4A State Track Championship with Dominant Performance

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks’ track and field team are officially 4A state champions after a commanding performance at the 2025 State Track Meet, racking up 94.33 points to secure the title over second-place Magnolia, who finished with 69. Warren was led by a stellar trio of first-place finishes from standout sprinter Aria…

Lady Jacks Close Regular Season with Back-to-Back Run-Rule Wins

Lady Jacks Close Regular Season with Back-to-Back Run-Rule Wins

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks wrapped up their regular season in dominant fashion with back-to-back home victories over Watson Chapel and Magnolia, outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 28-2. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: In Friday’s final conference matchup against Watson Chapel,…

Warren Defeats Malvern 16-1 on Senior Night

Warren Defeats Malvern 16-1 on Senior Night

WARREN, Ark. (5/5/25) – The Warren Lumberjacks baseball squad defeated Malvern 16-1 in its final tune-up before the 4A-4 Regional Tournament and honored its six seniors Monday evening at the Warren Sports Complex. By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Baseball Contributor This sports report is brought to you by: The Lumberjacks improve to 16-6 overall and look…

Warren Native Dallas Cathey to Join Press Box for UA-Little Rock Baseball Game

Warren Native Dallas Cathey to Join Press Box for UA-Little Rock Baseball Game

The following is a press release from the Arkansas Department of Education: LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired are proud to announce that Dallas Cathey, a tenth-grade student with a passion for baseball broadcasting, has been invited to join the Press Box for the…

Lady Jacks Power Past Hamburg to Secure 3rd Seed in Regionals

Lady Jacks Power Past Hamburg to Secure 3rd Seed in Regionals

HAMBURG, Ark. – Earlier this week, the Warren Lady Jacks delivered a dominant performance on the road, defeating the Hamburg Lady Lions 14-3 in a must-win conference matchup that secured 3rd place in the league standings and clinched the No. 3 seed for the upcoming regional tournament. By David King, SRN Softball Contributor This sports…