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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…

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…

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…

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…

Hermit Carter Wilkerson Sets Record with 5.7 Blocks Per Game On The Court This Season, Now Second All-Time in Arkansas History

HERMITAGE, Ark. – An exciting announcement was made Monday by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regarding updates to the Official AAA Record Book following the 2023-2024 Arkansas high school sports season. Among the numerous updates, one achievement stands out, bringing pride to the Hermitage community. Hermitage High School’s standout basketball player, Carter Wilkerson, now sits…

Warren’s Antonio Jordan Commits to Arkansas Razorbacks

Warren’s Antonio Jordan Commits to Arkansas Razorbacks

WARREN, Ark. – Antonio(AJ) Jordan, one of Warren High School’s star wide receivers, has committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks for the Class of 2025. Jordan, entering his senior year at WHS, has been a standout player for the Lumberjacks and will join the Razorbacks following graduation in 2025, according to reporting by Pig Trail Nation’s…

Hermitage Basketball Skills and Drills Summer Sessions Announced

HERMITAGE, Ark. – Coach Wilkerson and the Hermitage High School (HHS) basketball players are excited to offer skills and drills sessions throughout the summer for young aspiring athletes. These sessions, designed to develop individual skills, are open to all students entering grades 2 through 6. Participants will receive instruction on fundamental basketball skills, including passing,…