Calling it an example of one great Arkansas sports institution lending a hand to another, Louis Cella announced today that Oaklawn has made a $500,000 contribution to the Razorback Foundation at the University of Arkansas. In addition, he is asking for other Arkansas businesses to consider also making a contribution to support the Razorbacks. Cella, a…
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Did You Know? Climbing Opportunities Await You Across Arkansas
WARREN, Ark. – When you think of Arkansas, rock climbing might not be the first thing that comes to mind, especially if you’re from South Arkansas. But did you know that there are fantastic climbing opportunities available throughout the state? While our region might not have the towering cliffs or bouldering spots that other parts…
Arkansas’s Jackson Named to Bednarik Award Watch List
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has been named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday. The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1994 and is named in honor of Chuck “Concrete Charlie” Bednarik, who was an All-American…
Multiple relay medals complete Olympics for Razorbacks
SAINT-DENIS, France – On the final evening of athletics at Stade de France, four gold medals and a bronze medal were collected by Razorbacks and members of the Fayetteville pro group in 4 x 400m relay action. As the United States swept the relays to complete the evening, alum Chris Bailey ran the opening leg of…
WHS Students Support New “A Cut Above” Initiative
Earlier this week, students from across the sports spectrum at WHS came together to promote the school’s new initiative, “A Cut Above.” This effort is part of a broader revamp by Jostens, with full details set to be unveiled at a later date. The “A Cut Above” initiative is designed as a schoolwide movement, emphasizing…
Seat Sponsorships Now Available for the 2024 UAM Football and Volleyball Seasons
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletic Department is once again happy to announce the return of seat sponsorship for the 2024 football and volleyball seasons. The announcement comes following the incredible support over the previous two athletic years. UAM alumni, families, fans, and friends can continue making Boll Weevil history in the 2024 UAM football…
Weevils Picked No. 8 in 2024 GAC Preason Poll
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. –The Great American Conference announced its 2024preseason coaches poll on Thursday afternoon. Veteran Boll Weevil Head CoachHud Jacksonand the rest of the Weevil Football program were voted eighthoverall. Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17 loss to conference rival Southern Arkansas in theBattle of the Timberlands to conclude their 2023 season, the Weevils are hungry…
Tigges joins Razorback Athletics as CFO; Trantham Elevated to Deputy AD
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Craig Tigges has joined Razorback Athletics as a senior associate athletics director and chief financial officer, vice chancellor and director of athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Friday. In addition, Yurachek announced that Matt Trantham, former senior associate athletics director for capital projects, facility maintenance, grounds and equipment, has been elevated to deputy athletics…
Hasz Named to John Mackey Award Watch List
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Arkansas tight end Luke Hasz has been named to the 2024 John Mackey Award Watch List. Established in 2000 by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. By Hunter Corneliusen, Razorback Communications Hasz had a stellar freshman campaign before suffering an injury…
Lumberjack Booster Club Hosts Meet and Greet Ahead of 2024 Football Season
WARREN, Ark. – The Lumberjack Booster Club hosted a spirited meet and greet event on Thursday night, August 8, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church to kick off the 2024 Lumberjack Football season. Parents, coaches, friends, and local supporters gathered for the evening, showing their enthusiastic support for the Jr. Jacks and Lumberjacks. MORE PHOTOS FROM…
Razorback Wayne Pinnock claims Olympic long jump silver medal
Saint-Denis, France – Jamaica Independence Day included an added celebration with Razorback Wayne Pinnock claiming an Olympic silver medal in the long jump final at Stade de France on Tuesday evening. In becoming the first Jamaican silver medalist in the event since James Beckford in 1996, Pinnock covered a distance of 27 feet, 5.25 inches (8.36)…
Warren Lumberjacks Gear Up for 2024 Football Season, Kickoff in 24 Days
WARREN, Ark. – Excitement is building as Warren High School’s 2024 Lumberjack Football Season is just 24 days away. The Lumberjacks are set to kick off their season on August 30 with an away game against Greenbrier at 7 PM. Fans will have an opportunity to get a sneak peek of the team ahead of…
Shafiqua Maloney battles for Olympic medal in 800m final
Saint-Denis, France – A day after becoming the first person to advance to an Olympic final from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Arkansas alum Shafiqua Maloney came within 0.24 of a second in claiming her country’s first Olympic medal. A time of 1:57.66 by Maloney placed her fourth in the Paris Olympic 800m final with the…
Three Razorbacks advance to Olympic Games finals
Saint-Denis, France – Advancing to finals was the key mission for Razorbacks in action on Sunday at Stade de France as the trio of Wayne Pinnock, Carey McLeod, and Shafiqua Maloney all advanced. The morning session had the Jamaican pair of Pinnock and McLeod placing seventh and 11th overall as the top 12 moved onto Tuesday’s…
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…
Anna Hopkin anchors British seventh place mixed medley relay at Paris Olympics
PARIS – Anchoring the mixed 4 x 100m medley relay, Arkansas alum Anna Hopkin and the British team placed seventh in the final with a time of 3:44.31 at La Defense Arena on Saturday. The United States won the event in a world record time of 3:37.43, to just clip the previous record of 3:37.58 set…
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…
Sheridan Team Wins Warren Ladies’ Golf Tournament
We published an article about the Warren Ladies’ Scramble on July 17, 2024. However, that article was a past article which was accidentally sent to SRC. Here is the corrected article for this year’s tournament: The team of Teresa Williams and Emma Hester of Sheridan shot two under par 70 to win the First Flight…
Warren Lumberjack Meet and Greet Dessert Auction Set for August 8th
WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjacks are gearing up for their highly anticipated Meet and Greet Dessert Auction, set to take place on August 8th at 6:00 PM at Immanuel Baptist Church. The event is not just about raising money; it’s a celebration of community spirit and support for the local football team. Attendees will…