Sports

Hogs, Bulldogs set to start season on Saturday FAYETTEVILLE — Months and months of angst over bad football, a regime change, a worrisome pandemic and a month-long delay to the season have led to this for Uni... by Tom Murphy - September 26, 2020

Trojans downed by Rattlers MURFREESBORO - A big second quarter proved to be Parkers Chapel’s undoing, as Murfreesboro rallied to top the Trojans 36-22 Friday night. by News-Times Staff - September 25, 2020

Lake Village upends Smackover SMACKOVER – Lake Village spoiled Smackover’s homecoming by scoring twice in the fourth quarter to break an 8-all tie en route to a 24-8 win over the Bucks Frida... by News-Times Staff - September 25, 2020

Lady Trojans ready for state tournament The 2A State Girls Golf Tournament will be held Monday at Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend. Parkers Chapel plans to spend the weekend at the resort... by Tony Burns - September 25, 2020

Smackover set to host Lake Village After being idle for the last two weeks, Smackover returns to the field for the first time since Sept. 4 when they host Lake Village tonight. by Jason Avery - September 24, 2020

Junction City ready to face Blytheville During football games, it’s not uncommon for a quarterback to call an audible and change the play. by Jason Avery - September 24, 2020

El Dorado cancels football game against Jonesboro Due to COVID-19 concerns, El Dorado’s home football against Jonesboro, scheduled for Friday night at Memorial Stadium, was canceled on Thursday. by Tony Burns - September 24, 2020

Arkansas faces tough test against Georgia’s defense FAYETTEVILLE — If you were drawing up the perfect Game One opponent for the new Kendal Briles offense at the University of Arkansas to break in against with a l... by Tom Murphy - September 24, 2020

Trojans set to face Rattlers With this week serving as their last non-conference game, Parkers Chapel is treating Friday’s trip to Murfreesboro similarly to one that they may have to make i... by Jason Avery - September 23, 2020

Strong ready to take on Carlisle The last time Strong and Carlisle met on the gridiron, the Bulldogs capped their road trip across Arkansas by winning the 2A state title back in 2011. by Jason Avery - September 23, 2020

Spring Hill nips Parkers Chapel to win boys championship Parkers Chapel’s boys went for the three-peat Monday and came up one shot short. Spring Hill’s top two golfers shot a combined 172 to lead the Bears to a team s... by Tony Burns - September 22, 2020

Lady Trojans claim conference title Parkers Chapel’s girls were singing in the rain Monday after a dominating performance in the 2A-6 Golf Tournament. The Lady Trojans shot 298 to win the champion... by Tony Burns - September 22, 2020

El Dorado sweeps boys, girls conference golf crowns El Dorado swept both boys and girls championships Tuesday in the 5A-South Golf Tournament, played on a rain-soaked Mystic Creek course. Miller Wallace led a ba... by Tony Burns - September 22, 2020

Dual State Tournament put on hold due to COVID-19 Thanks to COVID-19, there won’t be any regular-season tournaments during the upcoming high school basketball year, as mandated by the Arkansas Activities Associ... by Tony Burns - September 22, 2020

Nephew recalls time spent with baseball legend According to baseball-reference.com, nearly 20,000 baseball players have played in the big leagues. by Jason Avery - September 21, 2020