FORREST CITY, Ark. – The Woodlawn Bears opened the 2A State Baseball Playoffs with a dominant 11-1 victory over Sloan-Hendrix on Thursday in Forrest City, advancing to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament. Woodlawn broke the game open with a five-run second inning and never looked back, improving behind strong pitching and timely hitting.…
PALESTINE, Ark. — Laci Rauls delivered a dominant performance in the circle Thursday as the Woodlawn Lady Bears opened the 2A State Softball Tournament with a 6-0 victory over East Poinsett County. Rauls tossed a complete-game no-hitter, striking out 16 batters across seven innings while allowing four walks. She threw 116 pitches, including 67 strikes,…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. — Woodlawn used a fast start and a balanced offensive performance Thursday to defeat Dierks 11-3 in varsity baseball action, earning a berth in the 2A State Tournament. The win also advances the Bears to a Friday, May 8 game at 2:30 p.m. Woodlawn scored two runs in the bottom of the first…
MURFREESBORO, Ark. — The Woodlawn Lady Bears secured a state tournament berth Thursday with a dominant 16-0 win over Spring Hill in the opening round of the 2A-4 Regional Tournament. Woodlawn wasted no time taking control, scoring 15 runs in the first inning before adding one more in the second. The Lady Bears finished with…
LITTLE ROCK – Athletes from Warren, Hermitage, Woodlawn, Rison and Monticello were among those recognized Monday as the Arkansas Activities Association released its 2025 All-State Football rosters, honoring the top performers from across the state following the high school football season. Warren High School placed three players on the Class 4A-8 All-State team, continuing a…
The Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County announced Tuesday afternoon that Lillie‑Faye McWhorter, this year’s Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, has awarded the Y a $1,000 grant to strengthen youth sports locally. A standout graduate of Woodlawn High School and an incoming member of the Arkansas Razorback softball team, McWhorter has…
Article submitted: CHICAGO (June 9, 2025) — In its 40th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Lillie-Faye McWhorter of Woodlawn High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Softball Player of the Year. Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s…
WOODLAWN, Ark. –The Woodlawn Bears showcased their strength over the weekend, placing second overall at the Monticello Weight Meet. Several Bears turned in notable performances, including two first-place finishes and a standout award. Tucker Hoyt topped the 114-pound weight class to earn first place, while Jude Rauls not only captured first in the 165-pound division…
