Sports

Oilers drop pair of games The El Dorado Oilers finished a tough weekend at the Texarkana Tournament with a pair of losses. by Jason Avery - June 29, 2020

Plans change for Lady Bucks after COVID-19 It is said every cloud has a silver lining. Smackover girls’ basketball coach Makara Frazier may have discovered something positive during the COVID-19 shutdown... by Tony Burns - June 28, 2020

Drillers claim victory over Longview, Texas The El Dorado Drillers came away with a win and a tie in their first two games at the Texarkana Tournament on Saturday. by Jason Avery - June 28, 2020

Sheridan knocks down Oilers in Texarkana Tourney The El Dorado Oilers dropped their first game at the Texarkana Tournament Saturday to Sheridan AA 5-2. by Jason Avery - June 28, 2020

Pullin pushing herself in summer ball Very few freshmen have a softball season like Malorie Pullin enjoyed at Smackover two years ago. After going 9-2 with 124 strikeouts and a 1.29 earned run avera... by Tony Burns - June 27, 2020

Powerful offense, stingy pitching fueled Dragons’ title run Heading into the 2019 baseball season, Junction City was one team that many prognosticators had pegged as a favorite to win the 2A state title. by Jason Avery - June 26, 2020

One year later, state title even more meaningful for Junction City On May 17, 2019, Junction City captured the 2A state championship. by Jason Avery - June 26, 2020

Changes to swing have paid off for Ortiz BELLA VISTA — Alvaro Ortiz maintained a positive outlook while professional sports were shut down for two months. by Chip Souza - June 25, 2020

Oilers, Drillers ready for weekend tournament It seems Mother Nature is the only thing that can cool down the El Dorado Oilers and the El Dorado Drillers of late. by Jason Avery - June 25, 2020

Fassi leads NWA Charities Classic BELLA VISTA — Maria Fassi said her first year on the LPGA Tour was a learning experience, particularly off the course. by Chip Souza - June 24, 2020

Drillers, Oilers aiming to avenge losses It seems rain is continuing to get in the way of the El Dorado Drillers. by Jason Avery - June 23, 2020