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UAM Opens 2024 with a 34-7 Win Over NWOSU

UAM Opens 2024 with a 34-7 Win Over NWOSU

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team played their first match-up of the 2024 season at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium on Thursday evening. The Boll Weevils hosted Great American Conference member Northwestern Oklahoma State University. UAM came out of the contest with a 34-7 win to open the year. By Ryan Tow…

Arkansas Softball Releases Fall Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€“ Head coach Courtney Deifel and the Arkansas softball team released its fall schedule for 2024, which features seven dates to catch the Razorbacks in action at Bogle Park. Each home event is free for the public to attend. For the fifth consecutive season the Hogs will host their “Razorbacks Unlimited†intrasquad scrimmages which follow…

Akbary Ties for 7th Overall; Blossoms Finish Sixth in Season Opener

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf Team finished Sixth on Wednesday at the Central Regional Fall Preview at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Blossoms combined for a two-round team score of 30-over par (606). By James Hanten UAM Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications Augustana took home…

Weevil Football to Host NWOSU for 2024 Season Opener

MONTICELLO, Ark. –The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will open its 2024 campaign against Northwestern OklahomaState University on Thursday, Sept. 5. The Boll Weevils host the Rangers for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. By Ryan Tow UAM Assistant AD for Athletic Communications Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17…

UAM Women’s Golf Tied for Fifth After Day One of Central Region Fall Preview

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women’s Golf team opened the 2024-25 season on Tuesday in the Central Region Fall Preview at the Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Blossoms closed out day one of the tournament tied for fifth place alongside host, Southwestern Oklahoma State. By James Hanten Graduate Assistant…

Warren Tennis Secures Sweep Against Crossett, Prepares for Busy Week Ahead

Warren Tennis Secures Sweep Against Crossett, Prepares for Busy Week Ahead

CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Tennis team traveled to Crossett Tuesday night, sweeping all matches and finishing with an impressive 7-0 record throughout the afternoon. Coach Micah Richey praised his players for their performance but acknowledged the challenges ahead. “Next week we begin to move into a tough stretch. We will play three different…

Green and Jackson Receive Honorable Mention Nods from Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

TYLER, Texas – Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green and running back Ja’Quinden Jackson have been named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honorable mention list following their standout performances during the Razorbacks’ 70-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Aug. 29, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced on Wednesday. The native Texans helped guide the Razorbacks…

Hogs Returning to Globe Life Field in 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas â€“ Head coach Dave Van Horn and the Razorbacks are set to make their fourth trip in five seasons to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, during the second weekend of the 2025 campaign. Arkansas will participate in the College Baseball Series benefiting Shriners Children’s from Feb. 21-23, squaring off against Kansas State at…

High School Football Continues In South Arkansas As Teams Prep for Week One Matchups

High School Football Continues In South Arkansas As Teams Prep for Week One Matchups

Week zero of the Arkansas High School Football season is in the books, with most teams having already taken to the field. For those that haven’t, the action begins this Friday, September 6. Here’s a look at the teams in South-Central and South-East Arkansas as they either kick off their season this week or continue…

McDowell and Harrison Lead USA to First-Place Finish in U-18 World Cup Group C Stage

DALLAS – Arkansas freshmen Ella McDowell and Cam Harrison helped guide the U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team to a first-place finish in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 World Cup Group C Stage Event as team USA posted a perfect 6-0 record. McDowell was named the most outstanding player of the event after posting an impressive…

Fordyce Prevails Over Monticello 34-16 in Week Zero Opener

FORDYCE, Ark. – The Fordyce Redbugs opened their 2024 season with a commanding 34-16 victory over the Monticello Billies on Friday night, August 30 at home. The Redbugs struck early in the first quarter when freshman quarterback Andreal Ellison connected with sophomore receiver Jamartez Stroud on a dramatic 40-yard touchdown pass on fourth and 12.…

Carmona Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€“ Arkansas redshirt junior offensive lineman Fernando Carmona Jr. has been named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week following his performance in the Hogs’ 70-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Aug. 29, the league announced Monday morning. Carmona was an integral part of the Arkansas victory on Thursday night as the Razorbacks accumulated an…

Kevin Kelley’s Sheridan Yellow Jackets Defeat White Hall to Carry Home The Highway 270 Trophy

SHERIDAN, Ark. – The White Hall Bulldogs opened their 2024 football season Friday night, August 30, suffering a 44-20 defeat on the road against the Sheridan Yellow Jackets. The game, which also determined the fate of the Highway 270 Trophy, saw Sheridan take control early and never look back, securing the trophy for the 2024-2025…

UAM Athletics Announces Partnership with Influxer for Student-Athlete NIL Opportunities

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM Athletics has announced a new partnership with Influxer to provide its student-athletes with the opportunity to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) with personalized merchandise, it was announced Friday, August 30. Influxer, a licensed vendor for the University of Arkansas-Monticello, will host a complete NIL merchandise store for all Boll Weevils…

El Dorado’s Comeback Falls Short in 21-14 Loss to Little Rock Christian

EL DORADO, Ark. – The El Dorado Wildcats of Arkansas’s 6A East fell to Little Rock Christian in a hard-fought non-conference season opener, losing 21-14 at home at First Financial Field at Memorial Stadium on Friday night in Week Zero of the Arkansas High School Football Season. The LR Christian Warriors were the first to…

Warren Falls Just Short in Season Opener Against Class 5A Greenbrier

Warren Falls Just Short in Season Opener Against Class 5A Greenbrier

GREENBRIER, Ark. – In a 2024 season opener that came down to the wire, the Class 4A Warren Lumberjacks narrowly fell to the Class 5A Greenbrier Panthers, 41-34, on Friday night, August 30, 2024. Warren started strong after winning the coin toss, opting to receive the opening kickoff. AJ Jordan electrified the visiting crowd with…