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Third annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk coming up December 26, $100 prize drawing donated by Union Bank

Third annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial 5K Run/Walk coming up December 26, $100 prize drawing donated by Union Bank

The third annual Mrs. Beverly Reep Memorial Virtual 5K walk/run is now accepting entries for the event December 26, 2022. The virtual 5K was established in December of 2020 by Warren High School student India Young. Although Young has since moved on to her collegiate chapter of life at the University of Arkansas, the event…

Williams named Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Head Coach Sam Pittman has named Travis Williams as the Razorbacks’ new defensive coordinator. Williams brings defensive coordinator experience and a wealth of Southeastern Conference knowledge to The Hill, having played at Auburn and later as the Tigers’ co-defensive coordinator. On the field, he starred as a two-time All-SEC linebacker – including first-team…

UAM releases 2023 Softball schedule

MONTICELLO, Ark. – UAM on Friday released its 49-game 2023 softball schedule, which begins on Friday, February 3, when the Blossoms travel to Hot Springs, Arkansas to take on Northeastern State University in Game 1 of the annual Mike McGhee/Ronnie Hawkins Classic Tournament. Arkansas-Monticello opens its 2023 season on the road in Hot Springs (Feb. 3-4), with head coach Kyle Lem heading into his fifth season at…

Jacks give Russellville a fight, but tail off late(67 photos included)

Jacks give Russellville a fight, but tail off late(67 photos included)

DUMAS, Ark. – While they didn’t come away with the win, the Warren Lumberjacks gave a very talented Russellville team a hard-fought battle Saturday as the orange and black fell by the final of 52-38 in their final appearance at the 2022 Dumas Holiday Classic Tournament December 17. In the opening five minutes Warren outworked…

Holiday Classic trip ends for Lady Jacks with loss to McGehee(32 photos included)

Holiday Classic trip ends for Lady Jacks with loss to McGehee(32 photos included)

DUMAS, Ark. – In their final game of the 2022 Dumas Holiday Classic played Saturday evening, December 17 the Warren Lady Jack Basketball team lost 57-15 to the McGehee Lady Owls. Warren looked solid defensively early in the first quarter. Senior guard Paris Wright made a terrific block inside the first three minutes. However, Warren’s…

Second half clawback not enough as Jacks lose season opener

Second half clawback not enough as Jacks lose season opener

DUMAS, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack Men’s Basketball team tipped off their 2022/23 season campaign Thursday night, December 15 against Dumas at the Dumas Holiday Classic Tournament, falling to the Bobcats by the final of 67-48. Thursday’s game was the late-night premiere match of the opening day of the Holiday Classic Tournament, with a loud…

Pittman tabs Turner to lead Hogs’ tight ends

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Veteran tight ends coach Morgan Turner has been tabbed by Head Coach Sam Pittman to lead the Razorbacks’ tight ends. Turner just finished his 10th season as the tight ends coach for the Stanford Cardinal after spending 13 seasons with the program. During his tenure in Palo Alto, Turner built Stanford into a national…

News from around Arkansas: Bentonville becomes home for U.S. National Mountain Bike Team

BENTONVILLE, AR – Dec. 15, 2022 – Today, USA Cycling announces that Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as young athletes set their sights on success leading into 2028. The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas’ network of trails and gravel for…

Sanders cements unanimous All-America status

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, cementing his status as the ninth unanimous All-America selection in program history. Sanders, who has declared for the upcoming NFL Draft and is projected to be a first-round pick, has now been named an All-American by…

Smith selected USBWA National Freshman of the Week; Honored by Dick Vitale

FAYETTEVILLE – For the second time this season, a Razorback has been honored as the CBS Sports/US Basketball Writers Association National Freshman of the Week as Nick Smith Jr., as selected this week’s recipient. Smith was additionally recognized by Dick Vitale as his national “Diaper Dandy” Star of the Week. On Nov. 22, Arkansas’ Anthony Black…

Sanders named Sporting News All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a second-team All-American by The Sporting News. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the outlet since tight end Hunter Henry and offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola were named All-Americans by The Sporting News in 2015. Additionally, Sanders is the first Arkansas linebacker to…

Warren’s Maddox Lassiter named 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year

Warren’s Maddox Lassiter was chosen as the 4A Farm Bureau Defensive Player of the Year at the Hootens/Farm Bureau Awards Ceremony held December 12, 2022. He is pictured with local Farm Bureau agent Reid McKinney, also a former Lumberjack great. Lassiter plans to attend the University of Arkansas in 2023 and will join the Razorbacks…

Two Jacks named to the 2022 All-State Football roster

Two Jacks named to the 2022 All-State Football roster

The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday the complete list of 2022 All-State Football rosters, with two Warren Lumberjacks making the list. Warren seniors Maddox Lassiter and Delphino Rivera made All-State for 2022 out of the 8-4A. Woodlawn also had student-athletes make the 8-Man South All-State roster. Caleb Martin and Jaxson Martin each were named. Below…

Sanders named AP All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Linebacker Drew Sanders has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. Sanders is the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the AP since offensive lineman Frank Ragnow was named a third-team All-American by the outlet in 2017. Sanders is the Hogs’ first AP first-team All-American since tight end…

Sowders tabbed to lead Hogs’ Strength & Conditioning

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Head Coach Sam Pittman has named Ben Sowders as the Razorbacks’ new Director of Strength & Conditioning. Sowders comes to Arkansas after spending the 2022 season at Louisville as the Director of Strength & Conditioning for the Cardinals. This past season the Cardinals went 7-5 and earned a spot in the Fenway Bowl.…

Brazile to miss remainder of the season

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas sophomore forward Trevon Brazile will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right knee in the first half of the UNC Greensboro game on Dec. 6. After further evaluation Wednesday morning, it was determined that Brazile tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will have surgery later this month. The Springfield,…

Maddox Lassiter receives football offer from Razorbacks

Maddox Lassiter receives football offer from Razorbacks

Warren Lumberjack senior football athlete Maddox Lassiter has been offered a preferred walk-on opportunity by Head Coach Sam Pittman to join the Arkansas Razorbacks. The offer took place last Saturday and the 6-3 232 pound Lumberjack accepted the offer verbally. According to a quote from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Lassiter stated “Coach Pitt just called…