Another electric night of celebrations after Jacks beat Ricebirds in double overtime thriller

Another electric night of celebrations after Jacks beat Ricebirds in double overtime thriller

WARREN, Ark. – The roar of victory was heard in the northern reaches of Warren Thursday night, February 9 coming from Lumberjack Arena as Antonio Jordan buried a game-winning shot to cement a Warren Lumberjack triumph over 8-4A opponent Stuttgart in another must-win game this week. Thursday was Student Night at Lumberjack Arena, meaning students…

“Something special is being built here, and I’m not just talking about the Arena”-Rob Reep

“Something special is being built here, and I’m not just talking about the Arena”-Rob Reep

Please forgive me if this article has a typo or two. I’ve tried to look it over as closely as I can, but after working up a couple of Lumberjack basketball game reports tonight, I’m sitting at my desk typing this editorial at 2:00 a.m. to make sure it gets out ahead of Friday’s Warren…

Early sparks can’t sustain Lady Jacks in loss to Stuttgart

Early sparks can’t sustain Lady Jacks in loss to Stuttgart

WARREN, Ark. – Once again there were bright spots and moments when Warren looked a much improved team, however the Lady Jacks dropped another 8-4A Conference game Thursday night to Stuttgart by the final of 52-23. Top photo: Warren point guard Cherish Dooley sets up in defense Thursday night vs. Stuttgart. Photo by Saline River…

Arkansas wins 4th straight SEC game; gets 1st true road win

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Arkansas only made two field goals inside the final three minutes, but both were go-ahead baskets – one by Ricky Council IV and one by Anthony Black – to lead the Razorbacks to a 65-63 victory over South Carolina Saturday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. Arkansas won its first true road game…

Thursday night Warren basketball games cancelled

Thursday night Warren basketball games cancelled

The Warren School District announced that all Thursday night basketball games are cancelled. The seventh grade boys, junior girls and boys, as well as the senior Lady Jacks vs. Crossett, which were set for Thursday at Lumberjack Arena have been cancelled due to weather conditions and the massive power outage effecting the area. Saline River…

Jack basketball teams served bbq meal before Friday’s first home game of the season

A ribs and beans supper was furnished to the Warren High School senior boys’ and girls’ basketball teams on Friday by several community members shortly before the first games in the new Lumberjack Arena. The event was held in the newly refurbished WHS cafeteria following restoration after a disastrous fire last year. Presenting the supper…

Jordan’s buzzer-beater lifts Warren to dramatic victory over rival Monticello in Lumberjack Arena opener

WARREN, Ark. – The first senior boys game in the new Lumberjack Arena was one that will be talked about in Warren for years to come as Antonio “AJ” Jordan knocked down a buzzer-beating, game-winning basket to lift the Lumberjacks to a pivotal 8-4A conference win over Monticello by a score of 49-48. Top photo:…

New era of Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball begins as grand opening held for new Arena

New era of Lumberjack and Lady Jack Basketball begins as grand opening held for new Arena

In a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, the new Lumberjack Arena officially opened to the public Wednesday, January 25, 2023 ahead of the christening Lady Jack and Lumberjack Basketball games this Friday. The ceremony was sponsored by Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and Warren School District. Present were School Board members, Warren High School Principal Tiffany…

Lumberjack’s three-game winning streak ends at Conference leaders Watson Chapel

Lumberjack’s three-game winning streak ends at Conference leaders Watson Chapel

WATSON CHAPEL, Ark. – League leaders of Conference 8-4A, Watson Chapel, beat Warren Friday night, January 20, 2023 by the final of 66-40. Top photo: Jaline Lee goes up for a basket during the first half at Watson Chapel. He scored six points in Warren’s loss to Watson Chapel Friday. Photo by Saline River Chronicle.…