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13 Razorbacks Selected to Senior Bowl Watch List

MOBILE, Ala. – Arkansas was well represented on the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List, with 13 players earning recognition.  Offensively, quarterback Taylen Green, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson, wide receivers Andrew Armstrong and Isaac Tesla and offensive linemen Fernando Carmona Jr., Josh Braun and Ty’Kieast Crawford all landed on this year’s watch list. On the other side…

Arkansas Ranked No. 9 in Softball America Transfer Class Rankings

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks’ two-member transfer class of Kailey Wyckoff and Karlie Davison has been ranked No. 9 nationally in the Softball America Transfer Class Rankings, the publication announced on Wednesday.   Wyckoff checked in at No. 8 overall among the individual transfer rankings. The left-handed junior arrives in Fayetteville from Texas Tech where she…

Warren Tennis Opens Season with a Strong Performance Against Hampton

Warren Tennis Opens Season with a Strong Performance Against Hampton

HAMPTON, Ark. – The Warren Lumberjack tennis team started their season with an impressive showing against Hampton on Monday, marking a strong start under the leadership of Head Coach Micah Richey. The match featured notable victories from both the boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles players, reflecting the hard work and dedication put in during…

SEC, Razorbacks Announce MBB Conference Schedule

FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference released the 2024-25 men’s basketball league schedule Tuesday. Arkansas opens league play on Jan. 4  on the road at Tennessee. Midweek designations, tipoff times and television information will be released at a later date. After the league opener at Tennessee, Arkansas will alternate between two home games, followed by two road…

Lumberjack Rett McGaha Takes Top Honors on the Golf Course Monday at Monticello

Lumberjack Rett McGaha Takes Top Honors on the Golf Course Monday at Monticello

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The Warren High School Golf team took to the links today at a competition held in Monticello, with Rett McGaha leading the charge by winning overall. The team also had strong performances from Rhett Clanton and Nash Crawford, who tied for 3rd place. The Warren High School Golf team is gearing up…

A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand

A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand

JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium. Tailgate…

Jackson Named to Lombardi Award Watch List

HOUSTON – Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has been named to the 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List. The Lombardi Award™ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize their values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist…

Rhett Clanton Takes 2nd at Magnolia Golf Tournament

Rhett Clanton Takes 2nd at Magnolia Golf Tournament

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Warren High School’s golf team had a strong showing at the Magnolia High School Golf Tournament this week, with Lumberjack Rhett Clanton finishing 2nd overall in the competition. Clanton impressed with a score of 75, securing his place among the top golfers in the tournament. WHS freshman Nash Crawford also represented the…

Razorback Soccer: Hogs post big number in season opener

FAYETTEVILLE – No. 16 Arkansas soccer continued its August dominance with a 7-1 victory over John Brown in the 2024 season opener. The Hogs (1-0-0) netted 27 goals against their three exhibition opponents: Kansas, Kansas State and Seminole State, earlier in the month. Despite a slow start, Arkansas added goal after goal for the remainder of…

Rivaldo Marshall, Scottie Vines join stellar incoming Razorback class

FAYETTEVILLE – Additional talent to the Razorbacks men’s program for the 2024-25 season will include Rivaldo Marshall, the 2024 NCAA Indoor 800m champion, and Scottie Vines, who broke the Colorado high school record in the high jump at 7-4.25 (2.24). Marshall, who is from Kingston, Jamaica, attended Calabar HS, Indian Hills CC, and Iowa. He set…

Geiggar and Hargraves Named NFHS Officials of the Year in Arkansas

Geiggar and Hargraves Named NFHS Officials of the Year in Arkansas

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) announced on Tuesday that two members of the Arkansas Officials Association (AOA) have been recognized as National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Officials of the Year from Arkansas. Rickey Geiggar, a baseball official, and Brad Hargrave, a boys’ soccer official, were honored for their…

2024 Hermitage Hermit Football Schedule

2024 Hermitage Hermit Football Schedule

September 6vs. MidlandJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 13vs. Southside Bee BranchJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 20 – HHS Homecomingvs. Cedar RidgeJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM September 27at BrinkleyJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 4at MarvellJunior Game: 5:00 PMSenior Game: 7:00 PM October 11at WoodlawnJunior Game:…

Oaklawn President Louis Cella Announces $500,000 Donation to Razorback Foundation, Challenges Arkansas Businesses to Contribute

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…

Did You Know? Climbing Opportunities Await You Across Arkansas

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…

WHS Students Support New “A Cut Above” Initiative

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

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

Weevils Picked No. 8 in 2024 GAC Preason Poll

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced its 2024 preseason coaches poll on Thursday afternoon. Veteran Boll Weevil Head Coach Hud Jackson and the rest of the Weevil Football program were voted eighth overall. Coming off a heartbreaking 60-17 loss to conference rival Southern Arkansas in the Battle of the Timberlands to conclude their 2023 season, the Weevils are hungry…