Saline River News

UAM Women’s Golf Finish Tied for Eighth in Battle for the Belt

UAM Women’s Golf Finish Tied for Eighth in Battle for the Belt

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The Arkansas-Monticello Women’s Golf team closed the Battle for the Belt Tournament at the Hot Springs Country Club (Park Course) on Monday, Oct. 14, hosted by Henderson State University. The Blossoms finished tied for eighth (alongside Christian Brothers University) after firing a 54-hole combined total of 932 (+68), fellow GAC member and tournament host Henderson State…

Monticello Defeats Star City 22-7 in Conference Matchup

Monticello Defeats Star City 22-7 in Conference Matchup

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Monticello Billies earned a 22-7 victory over the Star City Bulldogs on Friday night at Hyatt Field in a key 8-4A Conference matchup. Both teams came into the game with 4-1 records, but Monticello’s defense and second-half performance proved to be the difference. Star City struck first when quarterback Jacob Boothe…

UAM Women’s Golf Finish 20th Overall in Grace Shin Invitational

UAM Women’s Golf Finish 20th Overall in Grace Shin Invitational

EDMOND, Okla. –  UAM Women’s Golf completed the final round of the Grace Shin Invitational at KickingBird Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 8, taking 20th place with a two-round combined score of 619 (+59). Shehna Akbary led the Cotton Blossoms in the tournament, ending with a 36-hole combined score of 13-over par (153), tying for 66th after…

Warren’s Rhett Clanton Wins 4A State Golf Championship

Warren’s Rhett Clanton Wins 4A State Golf Championship

WARREN, Ark. – Warren High School is celebrating the outstanding achievement of Rhett Clanton, who claimed the 2024-2025 4A State Golf Championship title Tuesday, shooting a 67 to win the individual medalist honor.. With this victory, Clanton has earned a spot to compete in the prestigious High School Overall Golf Tournament, scheduled for October 17…

Weevils Leave ECU with 42-17 Loss

Weevils Leave ECU with 42-17 Loss

ADA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team traveled to East Central University on Saturday afternoon. The Boll Weevils came out of their week five match-up of the 2024 season with a 42-17 loss to the Tigers. Senior quarterback Demilon Brown gave UAM a 23-41 performance with 244 passing yards. Royal Williams was the leading receiver in the game, grabbing…

Star City Tennis Secures Two District 8-4A Championships

Star City Tennis Secures Two District 8-4A Championships

STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City High School Bulldog Tennis Team celebrated multiple victories at the District 8-4A Championship this week, with standout performances from their athletes. Zander Gibson triumphed in a thrilling boys’ singles match against Judah Ray from Magnolia, earning the title of District 8-4A Champion. His marathon match victory contributed to…

Lumberjack Tennis Qualifies Three Players for State Tournament

Lumberjack Tennis Qualifies Three Players for State Tournament

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Tennis team competed in the district tournament yesterday in Monticello, with several standout performances leading to three players advancing to the state tournament. Coach Micah Richey expressed pride in his team’s efforts throughout the day. “The players knew how important it was to start off hot and with a…

Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout Rivalry Between Warren and Monticello Set for Friday

Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout Rivalry Between Warren and Monticello Set for Friday

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks and Monticello Billies are set to clash once again in the Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout this Friday, October 4, 2024, at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Union Bank and Trust Saline River Shootout has been one of the most anticipated…