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Lumberjacks Begin Conference Play with Impressive Road Win at Watson Chapel

Lumberjacks Begin Conference Play with Impressive Road Win at Watson Chapel

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks made an emphatic start to their 8-4A conference schedule, defeating Watson Chapel 60-50 on the road Friday night, January 17, 2025. This sports report is brought to you by: Warren opened with a strong first quarter, fueled by six points from Bleyze Fellows, to take a 14-9 lead.…

Lady Jacks Fall in Conference Opener to Watson Chapel, 44-27

Lady Jacks Fall in Conference Opener to Watson Chapel, 44-27

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks faced a challenging start to their 8-4A Conference schedule on the road Tuesday night, falling to conference title contender Watson Chapel 44-27. This sports report is brought to you by: The Wildcats applied early full-court pressure, forcing turnovers and setting a competitive tone. However, the Lady Jacks…

UAM Baseball’s First Lead-Off Banquet is a Hit

UAM Baseball’s First Lead-Off Banquet is a Hit

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Weevils Baseball welcomed fans and supporters of the program to its first-ever Lead-Off Banquet on Tuesday night at Pauline Baptist Church. Ryan TowAssistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, University of Arkansas at Monticello The event featured buffet-style dining from local staple, Ray’s, door prizes, team autographs, and an appearance from Hall of Fame College…

Warren Basketball Update: Lumberjacks Edge Arkadelphia, Lady Jacks Struggle Against Tough Opponent

Warren Basketball Update: Lumberjacks Edge Arkadelphia, Lady Jacks Struggle Against Tough Opponent

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack men’s basketball team secured a thrilling victory on January 7, edging out the Arkadelphia Badgers 57-55 in a hard-fought game on the road. The win improves the Jacks’ record to 4-2 for the season, showcasing their resilience in close contests. This sports report is brought to you by: On…

Four Double-Digit Performances Propel Warren Past Rison

Four Double-Digit Performances Propel Warren Past Rison

WARREN, Ark. – 1-6-25 – The Warren Lumberjacks secured their third win of the season Monday night, defeating the Rison Wildcats 62-54 in a non-conference road matchup. The victory pushes the Lumberjacks above .500 with a 3-2 record, showcasing a strong team effort on both ends of the court. This sports report is brought to…

Weevils Drop First Game of 2025 to Henderson State

Weevils Drop First Game of 2025 to Henderson State

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team dropped its first game of the spring semester to East Central University on Saturday. The Weevils came up short of the Reddies in a heartbreaking 55-52 loss. Leading Arkansas-Monticello (3-8, 0-5 GAC) with 19 points in the game was Seth Grandberry. Grandberry hit 8-19 field goals and 3-9…

UAM Blossoms Fall to Reddies to Open New Year

UAM Blossoms Fall to Reddies to Open New Year

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello women’s basketball team opened the second half of the season at home against Henderson State University. The Blossoms came out of the match-up with a 70-51 loss to the Reddies. Bailey Harris led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (7-5, 2-4 GAC), scoring 13 points in the match-up. Harris hit 4-19 field goals…

Warren Basketball Teams Compete in Jessieville Tournament Over Holiday Break

Warren Basketball Teams Compete in Jessieville Tournament Over Holiday Break

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks and Lumberjack basketball teams hit the court over the Christmas break at the Jessieville Tournament, showcasing resilience and determination against tough competition. This sports report is brought to you by: Lady Jacks Tournament ResultsOn December 27, the Lady Jacks fell to Conway Christian 45-31 but rebounded on December…

Weevils Basketball Take on Henderson State in First Home Game of 2025

Weevils Basketball Take on Henderson State in First Home Game of 2025

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello’s Men’s Basketball team returns to the court for the first time in 2025 at home on January 4 at 3:00 p.m. The Bolls Weevils are set to take on the Reddies of Henderson State University as they continue their 2024-25 campaign. “Henderson State is really tough, physical,…

Groundbreaking New Arena for Little Rock Lightning Set to Transform Arkansas Sports and Community Engagement

The following is a submitted article from the Arkansas Lightning: LITTLE ROCK – December 27th, 2024 – The Little Rock Lightning is proud to announce plans for a state-of-the-art arena that will serve as a hub for professional basketball and community growth in Little Rock. With an estimated budget of $30 million, this ambitious project…

Lady Jacks Fall to Bauxite and Dumas, Warren Men Also Drop Dumas Matchup

Lady Jacks Fall to Bauxite and Dumas, Warren Men Also Drop Dumas Matchup

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks basketball team faced tough competition over the weekend, losing two games. On December 20, the Lady Jacks came up just short in a nail-biting 52-50 loss to the Bauxite Lady Miners. In their final game of the Dumas Classic, they were overpowered by the Dumas Lady Bobcats, falling…

Lumberjacks Open Season with Dominant Win, Lady Jacks Split Recent Games

Lumberjacks Open Season with Dominant Win, Lady Jacks Split Recent Games

DUMAS, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jack Basketball team faced a rollercoaster week on the court, with a narrow loss to Malvern and a dominant victory at the Dumas Classic. On December 17, the Lady Jacks came up just short in a thrilling road contest, falling to Malvern 61-60. Two days later, they bounced back…

Antonio “AJ” Jordan Named Arkansas Farm Bureau Overall Player of the Year

LITTLE ROCK — Antonio “AJ” Jordan, standout Warren High School athlete and University of Arkansas football commit, was honored as the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Overall Player of the Year during a ceremony held Monday evening at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock. The event was organized in cooperation with Hootens Arkansas Football. Jordan capped…

Warren leads 8-4A All-State Football Selections after Dominant Season

Warren leads 8-4A All-State Football Selections after Dominant Season

WARREN, Ark. – Following a standout season, the Warren Lumberjacks placed six players on the 2024 All-State Football Team, announced by the Arkansas Activities Association. Warren, which claimed the 8-4A conference title with an undefeated record in league play and a 10-3 overall mark, led the way in All-State honorees for the conference. The Warren…