Athletic Banquets

May 24, 2017

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Girls Soccer

Coached by Kevin Bledsoe All Conference: Morgan Bowling

Girls Track

Coached by Brad Lyle t te u lifiers Abbie Smith, Evelyn Smith, Addison Smith, Julianna Kennedy, Raychel Woody, Sierra Grimsley, Maddie Linch

Most Outstanding Girls Track Athlete: Abbie Smith Boys Track

Coached by Aaron Pennington t te u lifies Anthony Kennedy, Clint Buck, Landon Stidman, William Shaner, Robert McIntyre, Devin Adams, Curtis Curry, Braxton Bahr, Zion Barnes

Most Outstanding Boys Track Athlete of the Year: Clint Buck, Anthony Kennedy, and Landon Stidman

Softball

Coached by Ray Hunter A State Qualifier ensi e e ensi e

rd Sealy Thigpen rd Lexi Brooks

Boys Soccer

Coached by Greg Tibbitt A State Quarterfinalist All-State: Christian Lua and Ryan Ozanich

7-Athletic Letter Multi-Sport Athletes:

Brennon Ayres, Lexi Brooks, Brandie Harrison, Ryan Ozanich, Van Rigby, Abbie Smith, Landon Stidman, and Austin Wagner

9-Athletic Letter Multi-Sport Athletes:

Clint Buck, Anthony Kennedy, Reagan Sikes, Ansley Simmons, and Evelyn Smith

Ladycat Award:

Given by Karlene Hooker Reagan Sikes

Orville David McMellon Award: Austin Wagner Frank Mosley Award: Outstanding Senior Girl Athlete : Reagan Sikes

James Copher Award: Outstanding Senior Boys Athlete : Ryan Ozanich

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Thursday, 5/25 • 10:30 a.m. – Gator & Friends will be performing at The Mena Senior Center.

• 11:30 a.m. – Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County will meet at Papa’s Mexican Café. Call Lisa Martin 216-3383 or Charles Pitman 2164882 for more info.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - The Cove Branch of the Polk County Library is open.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00p.m. - The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9th Street Ministries will have a free dinner and fellowship in the 9th Street Ministries building.

• 5:30 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Women s eetin at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy, 71, S., Mena. 479216-4606 or 479-243-0297.

• 5:30 p.m. – Weight Watchers meets at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Family Life Center.

Call 479-234-2297 for more information.

• 6:00 p.m. – Live Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music in the Daisy Room at Janssen Ave Florist.

• 7:00 p.m. – Amputee Support Group meets at First Christian Church. Call Laura at 479-385-5130 for more information.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Friday, 5/26 • 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Road tests are

BEATS

NT MARKET opens Saturday, May 27, at 7 a.m. until they run out. The Market will open each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7 a.m. next to the Mena Depot. Celebrate summer with healthy, locally grown choices.

• CHARM QUILTERS has announced they are taking a summer break and will not be meeting again until fall.

• MHS 40-YEAR CLUB will host their reunion activities this weekend. On Friday, May 26, incoming classes of 1976 & 1977 will gather at the Ouachita Center at 6 p.m. On Saturday, May 27, a brunch for those who graduated 60-plus years ago will be held at 10:30 a.m. The reunion will begin at 2 p.m. with a reception and dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

given at the Morrow Street Housing Authority Community Room unless the roads are wet.

Written tests are given at 1:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Guided Kayak Tour at Cossatot River State Park. Cost is $30.94 per person. Call 870-385-2201 to reserve a spot. Meet at the Visitor Center.

• 12:00 p.m. – PCDC Board of Directors will meet in the MRHS Conference Room A. • 12:00 p.m. – The Lions Meetings are held in the Lions Club House on Highway 71 South.

• 12:00 p.m. – Fibers Arts Group meets at Mena Art Gallery. All types of fiber are welcome.

• 2:00 p.m. – Reservoir Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Reservoir Trailhead.

• 2:00 p.m. – Sneaky Snorkeling at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Low Water Bridge below the Visitor Center.

• 4:30 p.m. – Touch Table at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet in the Hearth Room.

• 7:00 p.m. – Sunset Hike at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Harris Creek Trailhead.

• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Gator & Friends will play at The American Legion in Acorn, admission $6. Potluck and 50-50 drawing, with door prizes.

• 8:00 p.m. – Sunset in the Park at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet in the Picnic Area.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Saturday, 5/27 • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Guided Kayak Tour at Cossatot River State Park. Cost is $30.94 per person. Call 870-385-2201 to reserve a spot. Meet at the Visitor Center.

• 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House.

• 4:00 p.m. – Unnatural Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Amphitheater.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn. n res at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Picnic Area.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71 S., Mena. 479-243-0297 or 479-2164606.

Sunday, 5/28 • Decoration Day will be held at Board Camp Cemetery. Donations for maintenance can be mailed to: P.O. Box 1424, Mena, AR 71953.

• 9:00 a.m. – You Too Can be a Bird Nerd at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Cossatot Fall’s Parking Lot. • 10:00 a.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House.

• 10:30 a.m. – Snorkeling Exploration at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Sandbar Parking Lot.

• 1:15 p.m. – Skins and Skulls will be presented at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Visitor Center Legacy Room.

• 2:00 p.m. – Feed the Critters at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Visitor Center.

• 2:00 p.m. – Dutch Oven Demonstration at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Picnic Area.

• 2:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 3:00 p.m. – Sulpher Springs Church meets at Sulpher Springs.

• 3:30 p.m. – Snorkeling Exploration at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Sandbar Parking Lot • 4:00 p.m. – Frisbee Golf at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet beside Campground Bathhouse.

• 5:00 p.m. – United Methodist Youth Group at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 8:00 p.m. – Constellation Exploration at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Cossatot Falls Parking Lot. Monday, 5/29 • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Guided Kayak Tour at Cossatot River State Park. Cost is $30.94 per person. Call 870-385-2201 to reserve a spot. Meet at the Visitor Center.

• 10:00 a.m. – Nature Hike at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet on the north side of Lovers Leap.

• 10:30 a.m. – Wickes Daniel Cemetery Memorial Day Services. Potluck for lunch following. Bring your favorite foods and lawn chairs.

• 10:30 a.m. – Snorkeling Scavenger Hunt at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Sandbar Parking Lot • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library will be open.

• 2:00 p.m. – Wonder House Tour at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Wonder House.

• 2:00 p.m. – Snorkeling Exploration at Cossatot River State Park. Meet at the Low Water Bridge below Visitor Center.

• 3:00 p.m. – Crafty Kites at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Meet at the Amphitheater.

• 6:00 p.m. – PCVO Bingo at American Legion Building, Hwy 71 N., Acorn.

• 6:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts of America Troop 92 meets at First United Methodist Church.

Everyone is welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

Tuesday, 5/30 • 8:00 a.m. – The Reynolds Gardner Comunit en s Bre st at the First United Methodist Church in Mena.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Polk County Family Mission is open in the 9th Street Ministries Building.

• 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “Art Day” at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena St. Bring your current

project and work with other artists.

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Sonlighters in Action Card Shop will be open at 3671 Highway 8 West, one mile from Louise Durham.

T e tfield Branch Library will be open.

• 5:00 p.m. - T.O.P.S. will meet in the Union Bank Community Room for weigh-ins, followed by a meeting.

• 7:00 p.m. – Al-Anon for the families of addicts and alcoholics meets at the ABC club.

• 7:00 p.m. – Dallas Valley RVFD will meet for training at the Fire House.

• 7:00 p.m. – Acorn Fire & Rescue will meet at the Fire Department.

• 8:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at First United Methodist Church, 9th & Port Arthur. 479-234-2887 or 479-234-3043.

Wednesday, 5/31 • The Emergency warning sirens will be tested in Mena at noon.

• 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – The Cove Branch Library is open.

• 5:45 p.m. – The Mena First United Methodist Church Kidz will meet.

• 6:00 p.m. – Warriors for Christ will meet at the Southside Church of God. • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Regeneration Youth Ministries meets at Mena Church of God Hwy 88 East.

• 6:15 p.m. – Dallas Avenue Baptist Church offers Discovery Kids – Kindergarten Thru 5th Grade; Collide Youth Ministry – 6th Thru 12th Grades; and Adult Bible Study.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Trek and Varsity for Middle and High School students at Grace Bible Church, 1911 Hwy 71 N. Mena. All Area Middle and High School students are welcome.

• 7:00 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous at the ABC Club across from Chopping Block, 1159 Hwy 71, S., Mena. 479-216-4606 or 479-2430297.

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Inquiry classes into the Catholic Faith begins in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Catholic Church at 203 8th St. No cost or obligation. Everyone is invited.

Call 394-1017 or 394-5655 for more info.

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May 24, 2017

Acorn High School PHOTOS BY LEANN DILBECK

SR BOYS GOLF

RODEO TEAM

Coach Lisa Falls Stran Strother Brody Webb

SR BOYS TENNIS Kobe Hogan Ethan Hendrix Kasey Head Matthew Chaney

SR GIRLS TENNIS Morgan Fagan Faith Hill Sydney Crawford Martha Ingram Brittany Wilhite Harly Dearing Josey Webb

William Hicks, Jeb Willborg, Zak Abbott, Leo Jacinton, Adam McDaniel

CHEER AWARDS:

Makenzie Goss - Leadership and Sportsmanship Brickie Sachs – Leadership and Best Flyer Martha Ingram – Most Dependable Kim Strasner – Perseverance Award Mercedes Mowdy – Best Jumps and Best Tumbler Jaden Miller – Teamwork Award Reese Rogers – Most Improved Lexi Dilbeck – Most Improved Faith Walker – Vocal Strength Award Abby Nance – Enthusiasm Award Abigail McCarroll – Optimist and Sunshine Award Corinne Branson – Base Award Matthew Davis & Gracie Hill – Tiger Pride Awards

JR. BOYS BASKETBALL

Brady Lyle, Matt Chaney, Jordan Ward, Jacob Moore, Major White, Nathan Cottman, Jacob Cottman, Kacey Head, Jacob Lyle, Tyler Lyle, Damien Bohlman, Justice Neufeld, Keelan Brown, John Fagan, Jack Young

JR GIRLS BASKETBALL

SR GIRLS GOLF Harly Dearing Brooke Bates Sophie Jackson Gracie Hill

*Conference Champions Conference Tournament Champs* Sophie Jackson, Lexi Powell, Halli Holland, Ashlyn Bissell, Corryn Holland, Gracie Hill, Makenzie Goss, Autumn Strother, Alyssa Warren, Emmy ss, uns ine Butterfield, Kaylee Tedder, River Rodgers, Reagan Weddle, Kiersten Larucci, Madison Ellis, Harlee Rodgers, Emily Blair

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SR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

*District Champions – 2nd at Regionals – 8th at State* Kenny Denley, Nathan Chaney, Jeff Lewis, Adam Hughes, Brady Lyle, Matthew Chaney, Chad Sutton, Curtis Short, Mason Stout, Jack Ha

SR GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY *State Runner-Up Class A-AA* *Magazine-Mansfield Champions – District Champions – Runner-Up SW Regionals* Morgan Fagan – ALL STATE Faith Hill – ALL STATE Brittany Wilhite Harley Dearing Josey Webb Makenzie Goss Allie Strother Sophie Jackson Kendra Branson Breanna Jones

JR BOYS TRACK

Brady Lyle, Nathan Cottman, Eric Mowdy, Michael Auces, Calem Bowers, Jacob Moore, Adam Hughes, Damien Bohlman, Braxlie Lyle, Justice Neufield, TJ Bissell, Tristen Richey, Jacob cottman, Tristen Green, Ethan Mayo, Majjor White, Mason Mallard, Cheyenne Reynolds, MGR

SR GIRLS SOFTBALL *State Qualifier Class A* Brooke Bates – ALL CONFERENCE Harly Dearing – ALL CONFERENCE Torri Barrett – ALL CONFERENCE & ALL-STATE Ashley Sides – All ConferenceMakayla Anderson, Braxlie Strother, Morgan Fagan, Lexi Powell, Caici Hannaman, Madison Andrews, Makenna Goss, Megan Vaughn

JR BOYS BASKETBALL AWARDS

Matthew Chaney – Highest FG%, Most Steals, Most Points Brody Webb – Highest FT% Brady Lyle – Best Defender, Most Assists Jacob Moore – Most Rebounds

JR GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARDS

Ashlyn Bissell – Best Defender Gracie Hill – Most Charges Taken Halli Holland – Highest FG% Most Improved – Autumn Strother Best Attitude – Makenna Goss Corryn Holland – Hustle Award Lexi Powell – Highest FG%, Most Assists, Most Steals Sophie Jackson – Highest 3pt FG%, Most Rebounds, Most Steals

SR BOYS BASKETBALL AWARDS

Tyler Bates – ALL CONFERENCE, Most Points Aaron Bissell – ALL CONFERENCE, Highest FT%, Most Assists, Most Steals, Best Defender Logan Frost – Hustle Award Leo Jacinto – Highest 3pt FG% Zak Abbott – Highest FG%, Most Rebounds

SR GIRLS BASKETBALL AWARDS

Morgan Fagan – ALL DISTRICT, Most Assists, Most Steals Brooke Bates – HONORABLE MENTION, Highest 3pt FG%, Most Improved Player Brittany Wilhite – Hustle Award Harly Dearing – Best Attitude Tori Barrett – ALL DISTRICT, Highest FG%, Most Rebounds, Faith Hill – ALL DISTRICT, ALL STATE, Highest FT%, Most Steals, Sophie Jackson – ALL STATE TOURNAMENT

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PHOTOS BY LOGAN MCCOURTNEY

Jr High Cheerleader

AAA Award (Awesome Attitude Award): Kiersten Smith Most Valuable Cheerleader: Elorie Hopper Best Sportsmanship: Gracie Smith Most Improved: Winnie Smith Eagle Pride Award: Kadi Dixon

Cross Country Girls

Sr. High Cheerleader

Best Sportsmanship: Kim Gonzalez Best All Around Cheerleader All American: Kaylee Kesterson Most Improved: Haley Warren Eagle Pride: Madison Hernandez Most Coachable: Gaitlynn Brady Megaphone: Larra Herrlich Cheer Clown- All American: Jacie Tinkes

Cross Country Boys

All District: Keelan Youngblood & Cody Baker Most Outstanding Runner Keelan Youngblood

Jr. Track

Most Outstanding Runner Enrique Loredo (Boys Team) & Jayden Dering (Girls Team)

Most Outstanding Runner: Liliana Trinidad

Special Olympics

Don Johnson: Shot Put- 2nd, 100 Meter- 1st, 4x100 Meter Relay – 1st David Johnson: Shot Put- 3rd, 100 Meter - 2nd, 4x100 Meter Relay – 1st Landon Counts: Standing Long Jump- 1st, 100 Meter - 3rd, 4x100 Meter Relay – 1st Melissa Johnson: Standing Long Jump- 2nd, 100 Meter - 1st Megan Davis: Softball Throw 3rd, 50 Meter- 2nd Jennifer Hernandez: Softball Throw- 1st, 100 Meter Walk- 1st Robert Maddox: Running Long Jump- 3rd, 200 Meter - 2nd, 4x100 Meter Relay – 1st Kolby Frachiseur: Running Long Jump-3rd, 100 Meter - 2nd 4x100 Meter Relay – 2nd David Miranda: Softball Throw2nd , 100 Meter- 3rd, 4x100 Meter Relay – 2nd Elgin Williams: Softball Throw1st , 100 Meter- 1st Xavier Araiza: Running Long, Jump- 1st, 100 Meter - 1st, 4x100 Meter Relay Alishia Thompson: Running Long Jump- 2nd , 100 Meter- 1st, 4x100 Meter Relay – 2nd

Sr. High Track

Most Outstanding: Keelan Youngblood

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Softball

Most Valuable Hitter: Harley Dering Eagle Eye: Raegan Richardson Tough Out: Shanna Johnson Golden Glove: Rhyen Martin Pitching Excellence: Shanna Johnson Most Improved: Rachel Lyle Lady Eagle Spirit: Mackenzie Winkley MVP: Rhyen Martin Softball All Conference: Rhyen Martin All Conference Honorable Mention: Harley Dering & Shanna Johnson

Girls Soccer

All State: Ashlen Gonzalez All Conference: Megan Andrew & Esperanza Ortiz Offensive MVP: Ashlen Gonzalez Defensive MVP: Katya Gonzalez Hustle: Lara Herrlich Best Attitude: Liliana Trinidad Most Improved: Zebera Schmidt All Star Nominee: Megan Andrews

Jr. Girls Basketball

Hustle: Landrie Tadlock Playmaker: Kaylin McKee Best Attitude: Katelyn Baker Best Offense: Jordan Bailey Most Improved: Savannah White Best Defense: Kayla Richardson

Sr. Girls Basketball

Hustle: Jacie Wilkerson Playmaker: Raegan Richardson Best Attitude: Caylee Stewart Best Free Throw %: Raegan Richardson Best Offense: Ashlen Gonzalez Most Rebounds: Ashlen Gonzalez Most improved: Megan Andrews Best Defense: Jacie Wilkerson

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Baseball

Most Improved: Brian Strother Spirit Award: Karl Reible Gold Glove: Braydon Smith Clutch: Gavin Ralls Outstanding pitcher: Cody Brown All Conference: Cody Chandler All Conference Honorable Mention: Cody Brown

Boys Soccer

All State: Jonathan Castrejon, Daniel Perez & Yair Valencia All Conference: Daniel Zuniga, Jose Rios & Joel Delgado Offensive MVP: Daniel Perez Defensive MVP: Gerardo Arias & Gilberto Cervantes Hustle: Miguel Ortiz Versatility: Brayan Perez Best Attitude: Juan Trinidad Most Improved: Alejandro Gonzalez All Star Nominee: Jonathan Castrejon State All Tournament Team: Daniel Perez

Jr. Boys Basketball

Most improved: Justin Frachiseur Hustle: Victor Trinidad Best Attitude: James Stark Best Defense: Gavin Hicks Best Offense: Coy Frachiseur Playmaker: Brian Strother

Sr. Boys Basketball

Most Improved: Keelan Youngblood Hustle: Cody Brown Attitude: Juan Trinidad Best Defense: Trevon Broach Best Offensive: Cody Baker Playmaker: Marco Ramirez Most Rebounds: Keelan Youngblood Best Free Throw %: Marco Ramirez All Conference: Cody Baker, Trevon Broach & Marco Ramirez All Conference Honorable Mention: Keelan Youngblood All State: Cody Baker