Lady Jacks fall just short in 52-50 season opener at Hot Springs

Lady Jacks fall just short in 52-50 season opener at Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks opened their 2026-27 basketball season with a competitive road performance Tuesday night, November 10, coming up just short in a 52-50 loss to Hot Springs. Warren showed plenty of promise in its season debut, building an early advantage and battling back from a halftime deficit to carry…

Tickets now available for Warren’s first-round playoff game against Heber Springs

Tickets now available for Warren’s first-round playoff game against Heber Springs

WARREN, Ark. — Tickets are now available for the Warren Lumberjacks’ first-round matchup against the Heber Springs Panthers in the 2026 Class 4A State Football Playoffs. The game is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium in Warren. According to the Warren School District, fans can purchase tickets online…

Warren’s Road to Little Rock Begins at Home as Class 4A State Playoff Bracket Is Set

Warren’s Road to Little Rock Begins at Home as Class 4A State Playoff Bracket Is Set

WARREN, Ark. — The road to a Class 4A state championship is officially mapped out, and for the Warren Lumberjacks, that journey begins on familiar ground. Warren will host the Heber Springs Panthers on Friday, November 13, at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in the opening round of the 2026 Arkansas Centennial Bank State Football Playoffs.…

Lady Jacks Battle Pulaski Academy in Preseason Matchup, Full season schedule included

Lady Jacks Battle Pulaski Academy in Preseason Matchup, Full season schedule included

WARREN, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks took the court Saturday, November 7, for a benefit basketball game against Pulaski Academy, falling 69-41 in an early-season matchup that will not count toward either team’s official season record. Thank you to our 2026-2027 Warren Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball Game Report Sponsors! Pulaski Academy established an…

Full Steen Ahead: Warren Closes Regular Season With 49-26 Win Over Crossett, Eyes Playoffs

Full Steen Ahead: Warren Closes Regular Season With 49-26 Win Over Crossett, Eyes Playoffs

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Lumberjacks ready for regular-season finale as Hembree looks to build momentum heading into playoffs

Lumberjacks ready for regular-season finale as Hembree looks to build momentum heading into playoffs

WARREN, Ark. — After a season filled with injuries, adjustments, and opportunities for young players to gain experience, the Warren Lumberjacks will take the field Thursday night with something they haven’t enjoyed for much of the 2026 campaign: a healthy roster. Warren will host the Crossett Eagles at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium in the regular-season…

Hembree encouraged by Warren’s offensive execution heading into Crossett finale

Hembree encouraged by Warren’s offensive execution heading into Crossett finale

WARREN, Ark. — With the regular season coming to a close Thursday night, Warren Head Coach Bo Hembree believes his Lumberjacks are showing encouraging signs offensively at an important point in the season. Warren enters its matchup with Crossett following a 42-12 victory over Watson Chapel, a contest in which the Lumberjacks produced one of…

Playoff stakes high as Warren prepares to host Crossett in regular-season finale

Playoff stakes high as Warren prepares to host Crossett in regular-season finale

WARREN, Ark. — There will be plenty on the line Thursday night when the Warren Lumberjacks host the Crossett Eagles in the final game of the 2026 regular season, with both teams fighting for important postseason positioning. For Warren, a victory by at least 11 points could mean a No. 3 playoff seed and a…

Warren rolls past Watson Chapel 42-12 behind dominant first half

Warren rolls past Watson Chapel 42-12 behind dominant first half

Warren put together one of its most complete first-half performances of the season Friday night, October 30, using an aggressive defensive effort, an efficient passing attack and three rushing touchdowns from JaKobe Avery to defeat Watson Chapel 42-12 on the road. The Lumberjacks built a commanding 35-6 halftime advantage before Hayden Hampton returned the opening…

Young Lumberjacks gaining valuable experience as Hembree looks toward team’s continued growth

Young Lumberjacks gaining valuable experience as Hembree looks toward team’s continued growth

The 2026 football season has provided valuable varsity experience for a young Warren Lumberjack squad, and Head Coach Bo Hembree believes that experience could help shape the program’s future. Speaking during his weekly interview on The Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show, Hembree discussed the number of underclassmen contributing to the Lumberjacks this season and…

Lumberjacks could welcome back key offensive players as regular season winds down

Lumberjacks could welcome back key offensive players as regular season winds down

The Warren Lumberjacks are looking forward to getting some familiar faces back on the field as they prepare for the final two weeks of the 2026 regular season. Head Coach Bo Hembree said during this week’s edition of The Johnny’s Radiator and More Bo Show that wideout Zaydin Grider is expected to return for Friday’s…

Stuttgart builds commanding lead, holds off Warren’s second-half response

Stuttgart builds commanding lead, holds off Warren’s second-half response

Warren found some life in the second half Friday night, but the damage had already been done. Stuttgart used an explosive passing attack and a suffocating first-half defensive performance to build a commanding lead at Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium, then weathered a late Lumberjack response to claim a 45-16 victory in a pivotal 8-4A Conference…

Seven Rushing Touchdowns Lift Warren to 49-21 Victory at Star City

Seven Rushing Touchdowns Lift Warren to 49-21 Victory at Star City

By Dennen Cuthbertson, SRN Sports Contributor STAR CITY, Ark. (10/16/26) – The Warren High School football squad scored all seven of its touchdowns on the ground and pulled away in the second half for a 49-21 mercy-rule victory to spoil Star City’s homecoming. The Lumberjacks improved to 4-3 with the victory and 3-1 in 4A-8…

Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show: Hembree emphasizes improvement as Warren prepares for Star City

Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show: Hembree emphasizes improvement as Warren prepares for Star City

Warren Lumberjack head football coach Bo Hembree emphasized the need for greater consistency and improved execution as his team prepares to face Star City on Friday night in 8-4A Conference action. During this week’s edition of the Johnny’s Radiator Shop Bo Show with Saline River News, Hembree reflected on Warren’s 55-13 loss to Hamburg last…

Warren’s Rett McGaha finishes fourth at 4A State Golf Championship, earns All-State honors

Warren’s Rett McGaha finishes fourth at 4A State Golf Championship, earns All-State honors

HARRISON, Ark. — Warren Lumberjack golfer Rett McGaha capped off his 2026 season with an impressive performance at the Class 4A Boys State Golf Championship, shooting a one-under-par 69 to finish fourth individually at Harrison Country Club. McGaha was one of just four golfers to finish under par in the championship, earning a spot on…

Warren generates timely offense, clutch defense in 17-7 rivalry win over Monticello

Warren generates timely offense, clutch defense in 17-7 rivalry win over Monticello

A walk in the park can get complicated for visitors to Jim Hurley Jr. Stadium. Monticello was reminded of that Friday night, as Warren’s defense repeatedly shut the door in critical moments, holding the Billies scoreless for the final two-and-a-half quarters and grinding out a 17-7 victory to retain the Union Bank Saline River Shootout…