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Weevils Basketball Brings on Aidan Dawson as New Assistant Coach

MONTICELLO, Ark. –  Arkansas-Monticellos Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chad Tapp announced hiring University of North Texas alum Aidan Dawson as the newest member of the Weevils coaching staff. Dawson will join the Weevils this Fall after spending two years as the Scouting, Video, and Analytics Assistant Coordinator for the University of North Texas Men’s Basketball team. While working with the Mean…

Ball Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Watch List

DALLAS – Arkansas defensive lineman Cameron Ball was one of 52 FBS players named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Watch List, signifying exemplary leadership by a college player. The award, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership, both on…

Clark Named Semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) named Arkansas defensive back Hudson Clark as a semifinalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, the organization announced Wednesday. The Campbell Trophy® recognizes an individual as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary…

Givens Named Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

Givens Named Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy

IRVING, Texas – Ouachita Baptist University graduate student and running back Kendel Givens has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, college football’s premier scholar-athlete award. The annual trophy is presented by the National Football Foundation to the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football…

Blossoms Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker to Open GAC Play

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Volleyball (4-7, 0-1) completed its first Great American Conference match of the year against Arkansas Tech University at home inside Steelman Fieldhouse on Tuesday Evening. The Blossoms came up short in the contest, dropping the match 3-2 (18-25, 25-23, 26-24, 24-26, 15-11) to the Golden Suns. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic…

UAM Men’s Golf Places 9th in Dunning Invitational

WEST POINT, Miss. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team finished 9th in Delta State’s Dunning Invitational, held in West Point, Mississippi, at the Mossy Oak Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications The Weevils shot a final third-round score of 289 (+1), to finish the tournament at 900…

Golf: Warren Men and Crossett Women Win 8-4A District Title

Golf: Warren Men and Crossett Women Win 8-4A District Title

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren High School Lumberjack golf team captured the 8-4A District Men’s title today at Monticello, dominating the competition with a team score of 228. Warren’s top performers included standout golfers Rhett McGaha, Rhett Clanton, and Nash Crawford, whose impressive performances propelled the team to victory. The team totals from the tournament…

Ouachita to Enshrine 2014 Football Team and Two Individuals

ARKADELPHIA – The 2014 football team along with Tiger football alumni Julius Pruitt and David Easley will be celebrated this weekend as inductees into the Ouachita Baptist University Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized for their accomplishments this Saturday, September 28 at halftime of Ouachita’s football game against Arkansas-Monticello. Kickoff is set for…

Arkansas Game Time Announcement: Tennessee

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas football’s matchup against Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, will kick at either 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. and be televised on either ABC or ESPN, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday. The matchup will be the 20th meeting between the programs, with Tennessee leading the all-time series…

Star City to Dedicate Emily Snyder Tennis Complex on Sept. 24, Senior Night to Follow Matches

STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City School District will dedicate the Emily Snyder Tennis Complex on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. The complex is named in memory of Emily Snyder, the Star City Tennis Coach, who sadly passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. This dedication honors her significant contributions to the…

TJ Metcalf Named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive back TJ Metcalf was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the Razorbacks’ 24-14 win at Auburn in their SEC opener on Saturday. Article by arkansasrazorbacks.com Metcalf had a role in four of the Razorbacks’ five takeaways with two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pass breakup…

UAM Volleyball Drops Two at Home, Look to GAC Play Next Week

MONTICELLO, Ark.- UAM Volleyball fall to, 4-6, on the season, inside Steeleman Fieldhouse on Friday afternoon. The Blossoms dropped game one against the Cardinals of William Jewell (Mo.), 3-1, before falling in game two, 3-1, versus the Lady Bulldogs of Union University (Tenn.). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Game 1 – William Jewell (Mo.)…

Star City Rolls Past Lakeside 56-22, Remains Undefeated After Week 3

Star City Rolls Past Lakeside 56-22, Remains Undefeated After Week 3

LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. – The Star City Bulldogs continued their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Arkansas high school football season, rolling past the Lakeside Beavers (Lake Village) with a commanding 56-22 victory on the road Friday night. The win advances Star City to 3-0 after week three of the season. Lakeside won the coin toss…

Monticello Shuts Out Dumas, 27-0

DUMAS, Ark. – The Monticello Billies improved to 2-1 on the season with a commanding 27-0 victory over the Dumas Bobcats on the road Friday night. The game began with a defensive highlight as Monticello defensive tackle Michael Girtman brought down a Dumas tailback for a safety, giving the Billies a 2-0 lead under six…

McGehee Stuns DeWitt with Late Comeback Victory

DEWITT, Ark. – The McGehee Owls secured a dramatic 22-21 upset over the DeWitt Dragons on the road Friday night in a thrilling non-conference battle. DeWitt opened the scoring in the first quarter, as quarterback Justin Ross capped an 11-play drive with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Travis London. Wyatt Womack added the extra point…

Weevils Drop Thursday Night Match-up with No. 1 Ranked Harding Bison

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team returned to Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils hosted fellow GAC member and 2023 National Champion, Harding University. The contest concluded with a 63-3 loss for UAM. Senior quarterback Demilon Brown gave UAM a 9-20 performance with 79 passing yards. Isaiah Cross was the leading…

Warren Tennis Celebrates Senior Night with Victory Over Drew Central

Warren Tennis Celebrates Senior Night with Victory Over Drew Central

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Tennis Team celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, September 19, with a successful match against Drew Central. Head Tennis Coach Micah Richey expressed gratitude for the support that made the evening special, stating, “From the fans, to the family members, and the sponsors, the Warren Lumberjack Tennis Team thanks you.”…

Tigers Set for First Trip to Magnolia Since 2013

ARKADELPHIA – The 17th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University football team is set for its first road trip to Magnolia since 2013 when its travels south this Saturday, September 21 to take on the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders. Article by obutigers.com Kickoff this Saturday is set for 6 p.m. at Wilkins Stadium on the SAU campus. The game…