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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…

Razorback Basketball: Arkansas to Host Kansas in Charity Exhibition

FAYETTEVILLE – For the second straight year, Arkansas will host a charity exhibition game versus a team that many pundits are putting atop their preseason polls as the Razorbacks will welcome Kansas to Bud Walton Arena on Oct. 25 (Friday). The game, sponsored by CareSource, will not be part of the 2024-25 Arkansas men’s basketball season…

Week 3 Preview: Weevil Football to Host No. 1 Ranked Harding

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will host the #1 ranked Harding University on Thursday, Sept. 19. The teams will see a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. The Boll Weevils are heading into the contest with a strong start to the season, having already etched themselves into…

UAM Men’s Golf Close Final Day of NSU’s Men’s Classic

MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team closed the final day of the 2024 NSU Men’s Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Muskogee Country Club. By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Chase Kisver closed out the tournament tied for 19th after shooting a 73 in round three. He would leave the…

Star City School District Names Tennis Courts in Honor of Late Coach Emily Snyder

STAR CITY, Ark. – 9-16-24 – In a heartfelt tribute, the Star City School District Board of Education has officially named the district’s new tennis courts the “Emily Snyder Tennis Complex” in memory of former Bulldog Tennis Coach Emily Snyder. The decision came during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, September 16, 2024, with an…

Weevils Score 22 Points in 4th Quarter to Take 39-28 Win Over SWOSU

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their first road match of the 2024 season on Saturday evening. The Boll Weevils traveled to Weatherford, Oklahoma to take on fellow GAC member Southwestern Oklahoma State University. UAM came out of the contest with a 39-28 win over the Bulldogs, increasing their record to 2-0.…

OBU’s McElhany Earns GAC Special Teams Honor

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Ouachita Baptist University’s Carter McElhany has been selected as the Great American Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week. McElhany needed only one play on special teams to make his mark in last Thursday night’s 56-2 road win over Northwestern Oklahoma State. The 2023 Great American Conference Freshman of the Year ignited…

Stuttgart Suffers First Loss of the Season in High-Scoring Battle with Malvern

STUTTGART, Ark. – The Stuttgart Ricebirds dropped their first game of the 2024 season, losing a hard-fought battle to the Malvern Leopards 48-38 Friday night at Moseley Stadium. The defeat moves Stuttgart to 2-1 on the season, while Malvern remains undefeated at 3-0. Stuttgart opened the scoring with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Cain Price…

Warren Falls to Elkins in Arkansas Sports Network High School Football Classic

Warren Falls to Elkins in Arkansas Sports Network High School Football Classic

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – 9-13-24 – The Warren Lumberjacks suffered a tough 49-14 loss to the Elkins Elks on Friday night at Arkansas Tech University in the Arkansas Sports Network High School Football Classic. Despite a fast start, the Lumberjacks couldn’t keep up with Elkins’ opportunistic defense and stout offense, falling to 1-2 on the season.…

El Dorado Looks Solid in Road Win at Arkansas High(Texarkana)

EL DORADO, Ark. – The El Dorado Wildcats claimed a decisive victory over the Arkansas High Razorbacks Friday night, winning 35-14 in Texarkana. Quarterback Cannon Jacobs led the Wildcats’ offense, striking first in the opening quarter with a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Samuel. Kicker Cooper Henry added the extra point to give El Dorado…

Star City Defeats McGehee 25-7, Moves to 2-0

Star City Defeats McGehee 25-7, Moves to 2-0

MCGEHEE, Ark. – The Star City Bulldogs secured their second win of the season Friday night, defeating the McGehee Owls 25-7 on the road. A strong defensive performance and key special teams plays propelled the Bulldogs to victory. After a scoreless first quarter, McGehee struck first early in the second quarter. Owl running back Arlando…

Kisver Ties for 11th Overall; Weevils Finish Fifth in Montevallo Invitational

CALERA, Ala. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men’s Golf team finished fifth on Tuesday at the Full Moon BBQ Invitational at the Timberline Golf Club in Calera, Alabama, hosted by the University of Montevallo. The Weevils combined for a two-round team score of 25-over par (593). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Montevallo (Group A)…

UAM Women’s Golf Finishes Tenth in NSU Women’s Classic

MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team finished Tenth at the Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon. The Blossoms combined for a two-round team score of 45-over par (613). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Rogers State took home the title with a final team…

Arkansas Women’s Basketball Releases 2024 Non-conference Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors has announced the 2024 non-conference schedule, as revealed on Thursday. The Hogs will play 15 non-conference contests, including nine home games, two away matchups and two tournaments in Florida and North Carolina. “Schedule release announcements get us fired up because we know that’s an indicator the season…