FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Craig Tigges has joined Razorback Athletics as a senior associate athletics director and chief financial officer, vice chancellor and director of athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Friday. In addition, Yurachek announced that Matt Trantham, former senior associate athletics director for capital projects, facility maintenance, grounds and equipment, has been elevated to deputy athletics…
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Hasz Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Arkansas tight end Luke Hasz has been named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Watch List. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. By Hunter Corneliusen, Razorback Communications Hasz had a stellar freshman campaign before suffering an injury…
Lumberjack Booster Club Hosts Meet and Greet Ahead of 2024 Football Season
WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Booster Club hosted a spirited meet and greet event on Thursday night, August 8, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church to kick off the 2024 Lumberjack Football season. Parents, coaches, friends, and local supporters gathered for the evening, showing their enthusiastic support for the Jr. Jacks and Lumberjacks. MORE PHOTOS FROM…
Razorback Wayne Pinnock claims Olympic long jump silver medal
Saint-Denis, France – Jamaica Independence Day included an added celebration with Razorback Wayne Pinnock claiming an Olympic silver medal in the long jump final at Stade de France on Tuesday evening. In becoming the first Jamaican silver medalist in the event since James Beckford in 1996, Pinnock covered a distance of 27 feet, 5.25 inches (8.36)…
Warren Lumberjacks Gear Up for 2024 Football Season, Kickoff in 24 Days
WARREN, Ark. – Excitement is building as Warren High School’s 2024 Lumberjack Football Season is just 24 days away. The Lumberjacks are set to kick off their season on August 30 with an away game against Greenbrier at 7 PM. Fans will have an opportunity to get a sneak peek of the team ahead of…
Shafiqua Maloney battles for Olympic medal in 800m final
Saint-Denis, France – A day after becoming the first person to advance to an Olympic final from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Arkansas alum Shafiqua Maloney came within 0.24 of a second in claiming her country’s first Olympic medal. A time of 1:57.66 by Maloney placed her fourth in the Paris Olympic 800m final with the…
Three Razorbacks advance to Olympic Games finals
Saint-Denis, France – Advancing to finals was the key mission for Razorbacks in action on Sunday at Stade de France as the trio of Wayne Pinnock, Carey McLeod, and Shafiqua Maloney all advanced. The morning session had the Jamaican pair of Pinnock and McLeod placing seventh and 11th overall as the top 12 moved onto Tuesday’s…
Razorback sprinters claim Olympic silver, bronze medals in mixed 4 x 400m relay
Saint-Denis, France – Razorback sprinters Kaylyn Brown and Amber Anning collected Olympic silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the final of the mixed 4 x 400m relay on a wet Saturday evening at Stade de France. Meanwhile, Ryan Crouser made Olympic history with a third consecutive gold medal in the shot put. His winning mark of…
Anna Hopkin anchors British seventh place mixed medley relay at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Anchoring the mixed 4 x 100m medley relay, Arkansas alum Anna Hopkin and the British team placed seventh in the final with a time of 3:44.31 at La Defense Arena on Saturday. The United States won the event in a world record time of 3:37.43, to just clip the previous record of 3:37.58 set…
Olympic Games athletics begin Friday for NCAA-leading Razorback crew
Saint-Denis, France – Olympic track and field begins at Stade de France on Friday with Arkansas totaling a NCAA-leading 20 current Razorbacks or alums in the Paris Games. Arkansas also has the most members on Team USA at seven spread across the sprints, middle distance, jumps, heptathlon, and relays. Eight Razorbacks are on Team Jamaica in…
Lumberjack Golfer Landon Milton to Continue Athletic Career at UAM
WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School’s talented golfer, Landon Milton, has announced his decision to further his athletic and academic career at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Milton, a key player for the Lumberjack Golf program, shared the exciting news on Wednesday. “After a great meeting today with Coach Hamilton, I am very proud…
Sheridan Team Wins Warren Ladies’ Golf Tournament
We published an article about the Warren Ladies’ Scramble on July 17, 2024. However, that article was a past article which was accidentally sent to SRC. Here is the corrected article for this year’s tournament: The team of Teresa Williams and Emma Hester of Sheridan shot two under par 70 to win the First Flight…
Warren Lumberjack Meet and Greet Dessert Auction Set for August 8th
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks are gearing up for their highly anticipated Meet and Greet Dessert Auction, set to take place on August 8th at 6:00 PM at Immanuel Baptist Church. The event is not just about raising money; it’s a celebration of community spirit and support for the local football team. Attendees will…
2024 Lumberjack Tennis Schedule Released
Hermitage Youth Sports Program Calls for Community Support to Revive Football This Season
In a heartfelt request to the community, Chris Helms of the Hermitage Youth Sports Program announced a call for parents and guardians to help revive the local youth football program. The program has faced significant challenges in recent years, struggling to regain its footing post-pandemic due to low participation numbers. In a statement released today,…
Warren Lumberjacks Secure Third Place at 2024 Sonic Air Raid 7-on-7 Tournament
SEARCY, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks finished third overall at the recent 2024 Sonic Air Raid 7-on-7 tournament held at Harding University. This strong performance sets a promising tone for the upcoming 2024 Lumberjack Football season. The Lumberjacks commenced their campaign with a victory over Little Rock Christian in round one. They continued their winning…
Warren High School Alumnus Maddox Lassiter Earns Spot on First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
Birmingham, Ala. – Maddox Lassiter, a Warren High School alumnus and current student-athlete at the University of Arkansas, has been named to the 2023-24 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll. This prestigious recognition highlights Lassiter’s dedication and hard work, both on the football field and in the classroom. Lassiter is among 74 Razorback student-athletes who were…
Razorback Kaylyn Brown selected to Team USA relay pool for Paris Olympics
FAYETTEVILLE – Razorback freshman Kaylyn Brown was among six athletes named to the relay pool for Team USA at the Olympic Games in Paris as USA Track & Field announced its full roster on Tuesday. In addition to Brown, the relay pool for the United States includes Shamier Little, who has been a volunteer assistant with…
Co-Ed Softball Tournament Set for July 27 in Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City Men’s League Ball Fields will host a Co-Ed Softball Tournament on Saturday, July 27, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. Teams will need to pay an entry fee of $200 on the day of the tournament. Each team must consist of a minimum of seven men and three women.…
Razerback Roberson Named to Team USA as Replacement Athlete
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas gymnastics program will be represented by an athlete at the Olympic Games for the first time ever as incoming freshman Joscelyn Roberson was named a traveling replacement athlete for the Paris 2024 squad on Sunday night. Roberson put together a phenomenal two days of competition at the Olympic Trials in Minneapolis…
Five Razorbacks Fulfill Initial Journey To Olympic Games
Eugene, Oreg. – Five Razorbacks earned their initial trip to the Olympic Games on Sunday in three different national championships. The crew included Amber Anning in the UK Athletics Championships, Nickisha Pryce, Ackera Nugent and Janeek Brown in the Jamaica National Trails, as well as Nikki Hiltz in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. By Shawn Price…