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UAM Women’s Golf Selected 10th In 2024-25 Preseason Poll

UAM Women’s Golf Selected 10th In 2024-25 Preseason Poll

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Great American Conference released its 2024 preseason coaches poll for Women’s Golf on Wednesday afternoon. Fourth-year Head Coach Ken Hamilton and the rest of the women’s golf program were voted in 10th overall as the fall season nears opening. During the 2023-24 season, the Blossoms closed out the GAC tournament with a 9th-place finish as senior Chiara…

Russell Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List

Russell Named to Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Arkansas freshman running back Braylen Russell has been named to the Shaun Alexander Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award has been presented to the College Freshman Player of the Year since 2018 and is named in honor of Shaun Alexander, a…

Hermits Head Coach Tyler Caruthers Previews 2024 Season, Highlights Senior Leadership

Hermits Head Coach Tyler Caruthers Previews 2024 Season, Highlights Senior Leadership

HERMITAGE, Ark. – As the Hermitage Senior High Football team gears up for the 2024 season, new head coach Tyler Caruthers is optimistic about the team’s potential, especially with the leadership of four standout seniors. Coach Caruthers, taking over the helm this year, is excited about the group of 12 players—the most the team has…

Jacks Tennis Sweeps Camden Fairview

Jacks Tennis Sweeps Camden Fairview

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren High School Tennis team delivered a flawless performance on Match-Day Tuesday afternoon, August 27 against Camden Fairview, winning every match in both the singles and doubles categories. Top photo:(l-r) Caper Groves, Jaycee Courtney, and Braylen Watson in action Tuesday for the Lumberjacks. In Girls Singles, Presley Reep and Jaycee Courtney…

Razorbacks start 2024 season ranked No. 13 nationally

Razorbacks start 2024 season ranked No. 13 nationally

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas is predicted to place third in the SEC this cross country season by the league’s coaches and the Razorbacks are ranked No. 13 in the USTFCCCA preseason national poll. Arkansas placed second in the conference meet a year ago and finished ninth at the NCAA Championships. Defending national champion NC State shares the…

Razorback Women’s Golf Opens 2024-25 at Pebble Beach

Razorback Women’s Golf Opens 2024-25 at Pebble Beach

FAYETTEVILLE – The 2024-25 Arkansas women’s golf season begins this weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1) at the Carmel Cup, played at historic Pebble Beach Golf Links. The third annual event – and the Razorbacks have played in all three – features four SEC teams (Arkansas, host Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt) and four schools from the…

Incoming Razorback freshmen trio competing at World U20 Championships

Incoming Razorback freshmen trio competing at World U20 Championships

LIMA, Peru – The World U20 Championships opened on Tuesday at Estadio Atletico de la Videna and a trio of incoming Razorback freshmen will be competing in the international event this week. Coverage of the World U20 Championships is available through Peacock. Scottie Vines will represent the United States in the high jump where he shares…

High School Football Kicks Off in Arkansas: Week Zero South Arkansas Teams in Action

High School Football Kicks Off in Arkansas: Week Zero South Arkansas Teams in Action

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The anticipation is over as high school football in Arkansas kicks off this week with exciting Week Zero matchups across the state. While some South-Central and South-East Arkansas teams will wait until next week to begin their season, most will be in action this Friday, August 30. Here’s a rundown of…

Warren Tennis Team Shines at White Hall in Non-Conference Match

Warren Tennis Team Shines at White Hall in Non-Conference Match

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren tennis team faced off against White Hall on Monday in a challenging non-conference match. The Lumberjacks emerged victorious, winning 7 out of 10 matches, with standout performances in both singles and doubles play. In the girls’ singles, Jaycee Courtney secured a hard-fought 8-5 victory in a pro set, while Alley…

Three Jacks Post Lowest Scores at Hamburg Golf Tourney Monday

Three Jacks Post Lowest Scores at Hamburg Golf Tourney Monday

CROSSETT, Ark. – The Warren High School Golf team participated in the Hamburg tournament held Monday in Crossett, where they achieved the overall team victory. The top three individual scores were recorded by Rhett Clanton, Nash Crawford, and Rett McGaha, contributing to the team’s success. Rhett Clanton posted the lowest score of the day with…

Hermitage Basketball to Host Annual Free Throw-A-Thon Fundraiser

Hermitage Basketball to Host Annual Free Throw-A-Thon Fundraiser

HERMITAGE, Ark. – The Hermitage Basketball Program is gearing up for its annual Free Throw-A-Thon Fundraiser, an event that promises to support the team while helping players sharpen their skills. This year, the fundraiser will allow Hermit basketball enthusiasts and community members to sponsor Hermitage players in grades 7-12 as they aim to sink 100…

Carson Slaughter Wins 2024 Warren Country Club Men’s Club Championship

Carson Slaughter Wins 2024 Warren Country Club Men’s Club Championship

WARREN, Ark. – Carson Slaughter emerged victorious in the 2024 Warren Country Club Men’s Club Championship this past weekend, securing the title with a three-stroke lead. Slaughter, a recent graduate of Warren High School and a freshman member of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Golf team, delivered a thrilling finish by chipping in…

Razorback Track and Field: Wayne Pinnock second in long jump, Ackera Nugent third in 100m hurdles

Razorback Track and Field: Wayne Pinnock second in long jump, Ackera Nugent third in 100m hurdles

LAUSANNE – In the first Diamond League meet since the conclusion of the Paris Olympics, Razorback Wayne Pinnock had his lead in the long jump snatched away by double Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece on the final leap of the competition. With a mark of 26-5.5 (8.06) on his final jump, Tentoglou edged ahead of…

Blossoms Softball Announce Hiring of Skylar Padgett as Assistant Coach

Blossoms Softball Announce Hiring of Skylar Padgett as Assistant Coach

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Arkansas-Monticello’s Head Softball Coach Kyle Lem has announced the hiring of Skylar Padgett as the newest member of the Blossoms coaching staff. “I am so excited to welcome Skylar to #BlossomsNation,” said Coach Lem. “Her playing experience, along with her path to Monticello, is filled with things that I think will greatly impact our players.  Her personality…

A-State’s “Live with the Red Wolves” Radio Program Begins August 28

JONESBORO, Ark. (8/22/24) – The “Live with the Red Wolves” radio program, presented by Greenway Equipment and featuring Arkansas State Head Football Coach Butch Jones, will make its 2024 season debut Wednesday, Aug. 28, and the one-hour program will air an additional 11 times over the course of A-State’s upcoming football season. The show can…

Jackson Earns First-Team Preseason Coaches’ All-SEC Recognition

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson earned 2024 Preseason Coaches’ First-Team All-SEC distinction in a vote by the leagues’ 16 head coaches on Wednesday. Jackson enters the 2024 campaign as a Walter Camp Football Foundation Preseason All-American and Preseason All-SEC selection by numerous outlets. He proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant…

Arkansas to Face Michigan on ESPN in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden

Arkansas to Face Michigan on ESPN in Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden

FAYETTEVILLE – For the first time since its inception in 1995, Arkansas will play in ESPN’s annual Jimmy V Classic. The Razorbacks will face Michigan at 9 pm (ET)/8 pm (CT) on Dec. 10 (Tues.) at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tennessee and Miami (Fla.) will be the first game of the doubleheader with that…

Arkansas, SEC Releases Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule

Arkansas, SEC Releases Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the 2024-25 women’s basketball, 16-game league schedule Wednesday. Arkansas will open SEC play at home versus LSU on Jan. 2. Tipoff times and television information will be released at a later date. After hosting LSU on Jan. 2, the next 10 games will see the Razorbacks playing six games on…

Arkansas’s Green Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

TYLER, TX – Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green has been named to the 2024 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced on Wednesday.   The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also meets one or more of the following…