The Warren Waves Swim Team, part of the Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County, recently was crowned the 2022 Arkansas AAU State Championship, a first for the program, and then the 2022 SASA Conference Championship. The Waves swept the girls division, the boys division, and won the combined championship. The SASA title…
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Sanders tabbed to Doak Walker Award Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas sophomore Raheim Sanders has been named to the watch list for the 2022 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. Named for SMU’s three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, the award also requires candidates…
MLB Draft concludes with nine Razorbacks selected
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The 2022 MLB Draft has concluded with nine Razorbacks selected for the second year in a row. Pitcher Mark Adamiak, taken by the Oakland Athletics in the 15th round (No. 454 overall), was Arkansas’ lone selection on the third and final day of the draft. The right-hander logged a 2-0 record with…
Warren Cheer brings home a first place win, multiple other awards, and three All-American awards from 2022 NCA Camp
The Warren High School Cheerleading squad recently attended and competed in the 2022 NCA Cheer Camp, and annual event held prior to the new school term for squads statewide. This year, Warren’s squad one the distinguished first place prize for the cheer competition. They also received the NCA Herkie team award, were awarded superior ribbons…
Five Hogs taken on day two of MLB Draft
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Five Razorbacks heard their names called on the second day of the 2022 MLB Draft. Infielder Jalen Battles (fifth round, No. 164 overall – Tampa Bay Rays), pitcher Evan Taylor (ninth round, No. 262 overall – Miami Marlins), pitcher Connor Noland (ninth round, No. 263 overall – Chicago Cubs), catcher Michael Turner…
Jefferson included on Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O’Brien Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 35 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback. The award also honors candidates who exemplify Davey O’Brien’s enduring character while…
Lumberjack Booster Club raising funds for new football tunnel
The Warren Lumberjack Booster Club is asking for help in replacing the football tunnel, better known as JACK, ahead of the 2022 season. According to the Booster Club, the tunnel has seen nine years of action, and is in need of replacement. “If you or your business would like to donate, contact Mark Jennings or…
Grice and Hester win Warren Ladies’ Golf Tournament
The team of Wanda Grice of Fordyce and Emma Hester of Sheridan shot six under par 66 to win the First Flight of the Warren Ladies Scramble Wednesday, July 13, at Warren Country Club. The team of Sonia Barker and Shelley Impsom of Smackover placed second with four under par 68. Nancy Vittitow of Warren…
Jefferson on Maxwell Award preseason watch list
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson has been named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award. The Razorback quarterback is one of 85 players included on the watch list for the award presented annually to the best player in college football. Semifinalists for this year’s Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 1, 2022,…
Three Razorbacks selected on day one of MLB Draft
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas’ Cayden Wallace, Peyton Pallette and Robert Moore were selected on day one of the 2022 MLB Draft. All three Razorbacks were picked up in the second round on Sunday night. Wallace was selected No. 49 overall by the Kansas City Royals, while Pallette went No. 62 overall to the Chicago White…
Jacks’ preseason work continues at Malvern 7-on-7
Preseason preparations continue for the Warren Lumberjacks as they traveled to Malvern Wednesday for the Malvern 7-on-7 tournament. The Jacks won game one 21-14 over Hot Springs, but dropped game two to Hot Springs Lakeside by the final of 28-21. The orange and black took down Little Rock Catholic in game three in a tight…
Two local basketball teams win tournament championship
The Fifty-Six Lakers and Neaux Limit Lakers both were crowned champs in the HoopplayNationals Warmup tournament held in Russellville, AR July 10. The Fifty-Six Lakers won the 9th/10th-grade boys division and the Neaux Limit Lakers won the senior boys division. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello, and Rison. Top photo: The Fifty-Six…
Razorback greats named to 2022 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes, a legendary coach and a trailblazing administrator have been selected as members of the 2022 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. Joe Adams (football), Bill Bakewell (baseball), Coach Gary Blair (women’s basketball), Ruth Cohoon (women’s athletics), Ray Doakes (men’s track and field),…
Pittman named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman has been named to the preseason watch list for the Dodd Trophy. The Head Hog is one of 20 coaches included on the watch list for the national award, which is handed out to the FBS head coach who enjoys success on the gridiron while also…
Jefferson, Catalon & Pool headed to SEC Media Days
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Quarterback KJ Jefferson, defensive back Jalen Catalon and linebacker Bumper Pool will represent Arkansas alongside head football coach Sam Pittman at SEC Media Days on Wednesday, July 20, in Atlanta. The Razorbacks will begin their rotation at 9 a.m. ET inside the College Football Hall of Fame and The Omni Atlanta Hotel…
Last chance to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – This weekend marks the final opportunity to sign up for Mulerider Football’s Youth Skills Camp which begins on Monday, July 11 at Wilkins Stadium at Rip Powell Field. The camp will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day through Friday, July 15. The five-day camp is open for youth…
Another tournament Championship for local basketball team
Local youth basketball team Neaux Limit Lakers took first place in the senior boys division of the Game Changers basketball tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. This local team includes players from Warren, Hermitage, Monticello and Rison. Members (front left to right) Neon’Dre Thomas, Tramond Miller, Jr, Tra’Bennett Fuller, (back left to right)…
Want to become a high school sports official?
High school sports are a springboard for many students, creating a place for them to not only compete, but a place to become a part of a larger community. However, in order for high school athletics to thrive in Arkansas, those sports need officials. If you are interested in getting involved in community work in…
Girls youth basketball team competes in weekend tournament
Team Showtime, a local youth girls basketball team, placed second in the Game Changer tournament held in Little Rock, AR July 2. Members (front left to right) Alaina Green, Willa Jordan, Jayce Courtney. (Back left to right) Sariah Bowser, Bayleigh Miller, Kamari Davis, Alyssa Calbert. (Not pictured: Coaches: Marleshia Pickett and Deja Washington).
Arkansas learns SEC Men’s Basketball league matchups
FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the men’s basketball conference opponents for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday. The Razorbacks will play five teams both home and away including Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri and Texas A&M. Arkansas will additionally host Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and Mississippi State while traveling to Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.…
Arkansas’s Smith and Tygart invited to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team training camp
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas pitchers Hagen Smith and Brady Tygart have been invited to the 2022 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. Smith and Tygart will participate in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, which features 48-50 of the premier non-draft eligible college players for a five-game Stars vs. Stripes intrasquad series…