Saline River News

Mitchell Twins Pick Arkansas Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE – Makhel (6-10, 245) and Makhi (6-9, 230) Mitchell, twins who played at Rhode Island last season, have signed with the Arkansas men’s basketball program, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman announced. (Note: first names are pronounced Ma-kale and Ma-KAI.) The Mitchells ranked 1-2 in both scoring, rebounding and blocked shots for the Rams this…

Anthony Ruta promoted to Razorback Basketball Assistant Coach

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After serving three years as the Razorback men’s basketball director of operations, Anthony Ruta has been promoted to assistant coach, Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman announced today. “We are excited and fortunate to have Anthony make this progression on our staff,” Musselman said. “His tireless work ethic and overall basketball knowledge led…

Baseball Jacks drop Monday game to Camden Fairview

Baseball Jacks drop Monday game to Camden Fairview

The Warren Lumberjack Baseball team, competing for a conference championship, hosted the Camden Fairview Cardinals at Lumberjack Field, Monday, April 4, 2022. Camden is a class 5A school and Warren is Class 4A. However, the two schools compete in the same conference for spring sports as designated by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Jacks fell…

Hogs outlasted by Bulldogs in extras

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 2 Arkansas’ bid for a series sweep came up just short as Mississippi State prevailed, 5-3, in 12 innings on Sunday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. Despite the loss, which snapped the Razorbacks’ eight-game winning streak against the Bulldogs (17-12, 4-5 SEC), Arkansas stands at 21-5 overall and 7-2 in SEC play…

Difficult road trip to defending 3A State Champs Harding Academy ends in defeat for Lady Jack SC

Difficult road trip to defending 3A State Champs Harding Academy ends in defeat for Lady Jack SC

SEARCY, Ark. – Warren’s Lady Jack Soccer Club made the long trek to Searcy Friday night to take on defending class 3A State Champion Harding Academy. This River Region Sports Report is brought to you by: Warren struggled throughout the first half to get out of their own half. A hard press by the Wildcats…

Topgolf Live coming to Razorback Stadium

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will be home to the Topgolf Live Stadium Tour on May 5-8. Topgolf Live brings an immersive golf experience to some of the country’s most iconic venues. Players enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tee it up inside fan-favorite stadiums, hitting golf balls at on-field targets placed between…

Mizzou transfer Brazile signs with Razorback MBB

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trevon Brazile (pronounced Trev-In Brazil) has signed with the Arkansas Razorback men’s basketball program, head coach Eric Musselman announced. Brazile comes to Fayetteville after playing his freshman season (2021-22) with the Missouri Tigers and he will have three remaining years of eligibility remaining. He played in 24 games with 22 starts last…

Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame names 2022 inductees

The following individuals have been selected for induction into the 2022 Lumberjack Sports Hall of Fame Class: Joel Tolefree-As a Booster for the athletic program James Moore- Class of 1956, outstanding football player The 1955 undefeated football team Jessica Jones-Class of 2006, outstanding track star The induction will occur, if possible at the 2022 All…

Hogs overcome early six-run deficit in 16-8 win over Little Rock

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Trailing by six runs entering the bottom of the third, No. 2 Arkansas blasted its way out of an early hole with three home runs and pulled off an exciting come-from-behind 16-8 win over Little Rock (11-10) on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. It was Arkansas’ 12th consecutive win at home as…

Mark Scobey honored before Hog baseball game Tuesday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Warren native Mark Scobey was recognized for his decades of service to Razorback athletics Tuesday night before the baseball game against Little Rock. Scobey, 68, passed away last Friday and a moment of silence was held Tuesday night. He worked for 43 years in the ticket office for the UA being promoted…