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Blossoms Softball Announce Hiring of Skylar Padgett as Assistant Coach

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Arkansas-Monticello’s Head Softball Coach Kyle Lem has announced the hiring of Skylar Padgett as the newest member of the Blossoms coaching staff. “I am so excited to welcome Skylar to #BlossomsNation,” said Coach Lem. “Her playing experience, along with her path to Monticello, is filled with things that I think will greatly impact our players.  Her personality…

A-State’s “Live with the Red Wolves” Radio Program Begins August 28

JONESBORO, Ark. (8/22/24) – The “Live with the Red Wolves†radio program, presented by Greenway Equipment and featuring Arkansas State Head Football Coach Butch Jones, will make its 2024 season debut Wednesday, Aug. 28, and the one-hour program will air an additional 11 times over the course of A-State’s upcoming football season. The show can…

Jackson Earns First-Team Preseason Coaches’ All-SEC Recognition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€“ Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson earned 2024 Preseason Coaches’ First-Team All-SEC distinction in a vote by the leagues’ 16 head coaches on Wednesday. Jackson enters the 2024 campaign as a Walter Camp Football Foundation Preseason All-American and Preseason All-SEC selection by numerous outlets. He proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant…

Arkansas to Face Michigan on ESPN in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden

FAYETTEVILLE – For the first time since its inception in 1995, Arkansas will play in ESPN’s annual Jimmy V Classic. The Razorbacks will face Michigan at 9 pm (ET)/8 pm (CT) on Dec. 10 (Tues.) at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tennessee and Miami (Fla.) will be the first game of the doubleheader with that…

Arkansas, SEC Releases Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the 2024-25 women’s basketball, 16-game league schedule Wednesday. Arkansas will open SEC play at home versus LSU on Jan. 2. Tipoff times and television information will be released at a later date. After hosting LSU on Jan. 2, the next 10 games will see the Razorbacks playing six games on…

Arkansas’s Green Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

TYLER, TX – Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has been named to the 2024 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced on Wednesday. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also meets one or more of the following criteria:…

13 Razorbacks Selected to Senior Bowl Watch List

MOBILE, Ala. â€“ Arkansas was well represented on the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List, with 13 players earning recognition.  Offensively, quarterback Taylen Green, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson, wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Isaac Tesla and offensive linemen Fernando Carmona Jr., Josh Braun and Ty’Kieast Crawford all landed on this year’s watch list. On the other side…

Arkansas Ranked No. 9 in Softball America Transfer Class Rankings

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€“ The Arkansas Razorbacks’ two-member transfer class of Kailey Wyckoff and Karlie Davison has been ranked No. 9 nationally in the Softball America Transfer Class Rankings, the publication announced on Wednesday.   Wyckoff checked in at No. 8 overall among the individual transfer rankings. The left-handed junior arrives in Fayetteville from Texas Tech where she…

Warren Tennis Opens Season with a Strong Performance Against Hampton

Warren Tennis Opens Season with a Strong Performance Against Hampton

HAMPTON, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack tennis team started their season with an impressive showing against Hampton on Monday, marking a strong start under the leadership of Head Coach Micah Richey. The match featured notable victories from both the boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles players, reflecting the hard work and dedication put in during…

SEC, Razorbacks Announce MBB Conference Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the 2024-25 men’s basketball league schedule Tuesday. Arkansas opens league play on Jan. 4  on the road at Tennessee. Midweek designations, tipoff times and television information will be released at a later date. After the league opener at Tennessee, Arkansas will alternate between two home games, followed by two road…

Lumberjack Rett McGaha Takes Top Honors on the Golf Course Monday at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren High School Golf team took to the links today at a competition held in Monticello, with Rett McGaha leading the charge by winning overall. The team also had strong performances from Rhett Clanton and Nash Crawford, who tied for 3rd place. The Warren High School Golf team is gearing up…

A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand

JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium. Tailgate…

Jackson Named to Lombardi Award Watch List

HOUSTON– Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has been named to the 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List. The Lombardi Awardâ„¢ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize their values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist…

Rhett Clanton Takes 2nd at Magnolia Golf Tournament

Rhett Clanton Takes 2nd at Magnolia Golf Tournament

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Warren High School’s golf team had a strong showing at the Magnolia High School Golf Tournament this week, with Lumberjack Rhett Clanton finishing 2nd overall in the competition. Clanton impressed with a score of 75, securing his place among the top golfers in the tournament. WHS freshman Nash Crawford also represented the…

Razorback Soccer: Hogs post big number in season opener

FAYETTEVILLE – No. 16 Arkansas soccer continued its August dominance with a 7-1 victory over John Brown in the 2024 season opener. The Hogs (1-0-0) netted 27 goals against their three exhibition opponents: Kansas, Kansas State and Seminole State, earlier in the month. Despite a slow start, Arkansas added goal after goal for the remainder of…

Rivaldo Marshall, Scottie Vines join stellar incoming Razorback class

FAYETTEVILLE – Additional talent to the Razorbacks men’s program for the 2024-25 season will include Rivaldo Marshall, the 2024 NCAA Indoor 800m champion, and Scottie Vines, who broke the Colorado high school record in the high jump at 7-4.25 (2.24). Marshall, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, attended Calabar HS, Indian Hills CC, and Iowa. He set…

Geiggar and Hargraves Named NFHS Officials of the Year in Arkansas

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) announced on Tuesday that two members of the Arkansas Officials Association (AOA) have been recognized as National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Officials of the Year from Arkansas. Rickey Geiggar, a baseball official, and Brad Hargrave, a boys’ soccer official, were honored for their…

2024 Hermitage Hermit Football Schedule

September 6vs. MidlandJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 13vs. Southside Bee BranchJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 20 – HHS Homecomingvs. Cedar RidgeJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 27at BrinkleyJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 4at MarvellJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 11at WoodlawnJunior Game:…