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Strategic move pays off in Wildcats' win
Jacksonville went into Friday’s game at El Dorado with a clear plan of not kicking the ball deep on kickoffs. On their first two kickoffs, the Titans intention…
Stories by Tony Burns
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Wildcats fend off Titans
El Dorado beat Jacksonville 46-27 in the regular-season finale Friday night at Memorial Stadium. It was the fourth win in a row for the Wildcats, who improved …
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El Dorado set to take on Jacksonville
El Dorado will host Jacksonville in the regular-season football finale on Friday. The Wildcats are riding a three-game winning streak and are playoff bound wit…
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El Dorado set to host Purple-White Game
El Dorado will break the seal on its basketball season Thursday with the annual Purple-White Game, which tips off at 5 p.m. at Wildcat Arena.
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West Side Christian sweeps past Taylor
West Side Christian’s senior teams improved to 2-0 with victories over Taylor on Monday at the Warrior Center.
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El Dorado ready for state cross country meet
The 5A State Cross Country Championships will be held Thursday at Oaklawn in Hot Springs.
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West Side Christian tips off basketball season
A week after the volleyball team ended its season in the semifinals of the Heartland Christian Athletic Association Tournament, West Side Christian tipped off …
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Subscriber ExclusiveCyclone reunion scheduled at PC
Tiny Union High School used to be the basketball hub of Union County. A basketball hasn’t swished a net at Old Union’s gymnasium since the school closed its do…
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El Dorado wins cheer competition
The 12th annual El Dorado Cheer Invitational was held Saturday at Wildcat Arena. The Lady Wildcats won first place in Game Day 4A-5A and was Overall Game Day H…
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Sophomores leading the way for Wildcats
Sophomores have played major roles in El Dorado’s 5-4 football season, including Friday’s 22-21 win at Little Rock Catholic. From quarterback Matthew Polk to l…
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El Dorado to take on Little Rock Catholic
El Dorado could solidify a playoff berth Friday when it travels to War Memorial Stadium to take on Little Rock Catholic in 6A East action.
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'Time to go race' says cross-country coach ahead of championship runs
El Dorado will compete in the 5A South Cross Country Championships Tuesday at Essex Golf Course in Hot Springs, beginning at 4 p.m. The four races will commenc…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDumas starts fast in cross country
El Dorado’s Riley Dumas has consistently been the No. 2 runner on the Wildcats’ cross country team behind Zach McMillon. Dumas has run under 19 minutes in six …
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El Dorado blitzes Sylvan Hills 42-13
El Dorado celebrated its Homecoming with a tidy 42-13 victory over Sylvan Hills Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats led 42-7 at the half and improved to 4…
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El Dorado, Sylvan Hills to meet in 6A East clash
El Dorado football coach Chris Hill will welcome his former team into Memorial Stadium on Friday when the Wildcats host Sylvan Hills. It will also be Homecomin…
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West Side Christian set for volleyball tourney
West Side Christian’s volleyball team went 17-1 during the regular season. The one loss was to Taylor and Coach Shelby Jones hopes that setback will help her t…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNo pressure for Polk at quarterback
Trailing 29-26, El Dorado took the football with 3:12 left on the clock, 82 yards away from the go-ahead touchdown Friday at Sheridan. Six plays later, sop…
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PC athletes qualify for Overall Tennis Tournament
The Overall Tennis Tournament begins Monday at Burns Park. The 2A state champions will be well represented.
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El Dorado, Sheridan set to collide
El Dorado head football coach Chris Hill didn’t mince words concerning the importance of Friday’s game at Sheridan.
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El Dorado to finish home slate against White Hall
El Dorado’s volleyball season has wound down. The Lady Wildcats went into Tuesday’s match at Lake Hamilton with a 2-13 overall record. They will play their fin…
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PC’s Frisby ready to compete in Overall
Parkers Chapel’s Bella Frisby will be competing in the Overall Girls Golf Tournament Thursday at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock.
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El Dorado tennis looking toward future
El Dorado’s tennis season came to an end last Monday in the second round of the 5A South Tournament in Hot Springs. For first-year coach Kalee Cook, who took o…
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Sophomore standouts shine for EHS cross country squad
El Dorado sophomores Corin Melear and Ainsley Colvin are cross country teammates. They’re friends on and off the running trails. Even when competing, the two c…
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Dison, Trojans ready for state tournament
After winning singles championships in Class 2A the past two seasons, Parkers Chapel’s Jackson Dison has shown no signs of complacency. The senior will begin h…
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Smackover's Darden going into state with confidence
As a sophomore, Smackover’s Taylor Darden lost a tough first-round match in the first round of the 3A State Tennis Tournament. She fell in three sets (5-7, 6-2…
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Doubles keys Lady Trojans' aim for fourth straight state crown
Parkers Chapel will go after its fourth consecutive 2A Girls State Tennis Championship on Monday at Allen Park in Jonesboro. The Lady Trojans have enjoyed team…
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West Memphis knocks off El Dorado
El Dorado’s Jervalen Junior recovered a fumble to stop West Memphis’ opening possession of the game. Two plays later, the Blue Devils took the ball right back …
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Smackover’s Evans set for state tennis tournament
Smackover’s Parker Evans didn’t start playing tennis until the ninth grade. A year later, the sophomore will enter the 3A State Tournament as the 3A 8 District…
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El Dorado to host West Memphis
West Memphis’ 21-14 home win over Little Rock Catholic last week might’ve raised a few eyebrows. El Dorado coach Chris Hill said he wasn’t surprised, however.
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Parkers Chapel to play in 2A State Golf Tournament
Parkers Chapel will take aim at a championship Wednesday when the Trojans tee off at the 2A Boys State Golf Tournament at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Start t…
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Wildcats to compete in 5A State Tournament
El Dorado will compete in the 5A Boys Golf State Tournament on Monday at Eagle Crest in Alma. Van Buren will be the host school. The Wildcats had a practice ro…
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El Dorado wins Wildcat Invitational
El Dorado ran well on its home course Saturday morning with the Wildcats winning both senior boys and junior boys at the Wildcat Invitational, held at South Ar…
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McMillon sets record at Wildcat Invitational
El Dorado’s Zach McMillon won the senior boys’ division of the Wildcat Invitational Saturday morning at South Arkansas Regional Airport. The junior set a meet …
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El Dorado ready for road test at Searcy
El Dorado’s football season has been a see-saw ride so far. If it stays that way, the Wildcats could be due for an upswing this week as they travel to Searcy f…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado runner has set the pace this season
El Dorado’s Zach McMillon got his first taste of real competition last week in the Lakeside Invitational and he liked it. He didn’t win the race for the first …
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Subscriber ExclusivePC's Frisby ready for run at state
Parkers Chapel’s Bella Frisby spent part of her Saturday at Mystic Creek at the Epson Tour’s Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout. The senior said she was just taking…
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Area girls to compete in state golf tournament
With no seniors, the golf season for El Dorado’s girls has lacked some of the pressure of past teams. The Lady Wildcats weren’t defending any championships thi…
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El Dorado set to take on Benton
El Dorado cracked open an ice cold can of feel-good with a 38-6 win at Greene County Tech last week to run its record to 1-1 in 6A-East play and 2-1 overall.
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Local standouts shine on gridiron
El Dorado’s Denzel Walter came up with a crucial play Saturday in Henderson State’s 27-24 win over Arkansas Tech. The Reddies improved to 3-0 on the season and…
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Frisby, Lady Trojans win district title
Bella Frisby shot 75 on Tuesday to lead Parkers Chapel’s girls to the 2A 6 District Golf championship at the Lions Club. The Lady Trojans shot 270 to beat Hora…
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Wildcats, rest of field, chasing Benton in tourney
El Dorado’s boys finished third last year in the 5A South Conference Golf Tournament behind Benton and Hot Springs Lakeside. The defending champion Panthers br…
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Lady Cats have a shot in conference tourney's open field
A year ago, El Dorado rode Hope Walthall’s record-setting 67 into second place in the 5A South Conference Tournament. The Lady Wildcats won’t have Walthall’s s…
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El Dorado cross country team ready for meet
El Dorado’s cross country teams will compete in the Lakeside Rams Invitational on Tuesday.
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Parkers Chapel, Junction City set to host golf tourney
Parkers Chapel and Junction City will share hosting duties for the 2A 6 District Golf Tournament, which tees off Tuesday at the Lions Club Golf Course. Start t…
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Subscriber ExclusiveJust being herself helps Lady Wildcat play better golf
El Dorado golf coach Chris Ezell used the word, “giggly” to describe junior Daphny Chen. When asked if that was an accurate description, Chen, as if on cue, gi…
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Subscriber ExclusivePC's Black taking aim at the next level
Parkers Chapel senior Landon Black has produced his best season of golf. He will look to cap his year off in style this week as he leads the Trojans into the d…
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Lady Dragon puts in work to improve golf game
Junction City’s Karla Castillo shot a career-best 45 over nine holes last Monday at the Lion’s Club. It was a good time to put everything together for the juni…
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Wildcats finish second in cross country meet
El Dorado finished second Saturday in the Arkansas National Guard Be Your Best Cross Country Meet, which was held in North Little Rock. West Memphis won the se…
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El Dorado ready for road tilt
El Dorado felt the sting of a 50-13 home loss to Marion last week. The Wildcats could use a long road trip to put that setback out of their minds and will get …
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Texarkana upends Lady Wildcats in volleyball
El Dorado put forth a solid effort Tuesday but couldn’t get over the hump in a 3-0 loss to Texarkana in 5A South volleyball action at Wildcat Arena. The Lady W…
