CRSD happenings

By Patrick Massey

Cossatot River School District Superintendent Tyler Broyles is reminding Eagles students and families of a few upcoming events across the district.

That includes an Open House on Aug. 10 from 4-6 p.m. for all campuses. Parents/guardians can register their new or returning student online in advance or at the Aug. 10 Open House.

Fans are invited to come watch the Junior High Eagles Football team on Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. as the team showcases what they’ve learned in summer practice. The team would appreciate towels/detergent as a donation. Dinner will be provided to those in attendance.

Cossatot River’s Back to School Fest is Aug. 12 at Cossatot River High School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be hosted by the CRHS ESL Program. Follow on Facebook for more. Go to www.cossatot.us to view other info like the school calendar.

School supplies lists can be found on the district website.

UARM Bucks Kids Soccer Camp

By Ethan Nahté

Whether you call it soccer, football or fútbol, the UA Rich Mountain Bucks have it, and they’re looking to share it with the young athletes from the area.

UARM will be holding a Bucks Soccer kids’ camp from 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 19, at the Bucks’ soccer field located at Tapley Park. This free soccer camp is for ages 10 and up. No registration is necessary. Just show up and bring your own soccer ball if possible.

Bucks in action

If you want to see the Bucks in action, the men and womens’ teams

Inaugural Cackleberry Pie Classic

By Ethan Nahté

If you enjoy disc golf, here’s your chance to compete as a pro or amateur in the 2 round B-Tier event at Lion’s Club DGC in Mena for adults and juniors. The tournament takes place 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sept. 9. Registration is currently open.

both play their season opener at home against UA Cossatot. The women play at 2 p.m. and the men at 4 on Saturday, Aug. 12. They welcome the public to come cheer them on. There is no charge to come attend the games.

You can find the soccer schedules for both teams as well as other UARM sports at bucksathletics. com/.

Mena fall athletic passes are now available

Mena Public Schools has fall athletic passes available. These are adult passes good for entrance into approximately 55 home events per year for football, volleyball, basketball and wrestling.

The cost of the pass is $150, a savings of $125, and admits one adult. Regular admission would cost a total of $275 if paid attendee for each event.

If you wish to purchase a fall athletic pass, please do so at the Mena High School front office from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Cash and checks will be accepted. If paying with cash please bring the exact amount as no change can be made at the office.

There are 72 possible spots. Fees range from $40-$75 on the https:// www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/ Inaugural_Cackleberry_Classic_2023/ Players can also register on the site and keep track of other entrants.

Registration is also available at the Professional Disc Golf Association website https://www.pdga.com/tour/ event/71550/.

Pros will play for a minimum of $750 added cash according to the site. Am Player Packs will include the following:

• Innova Halo Disc with event custon stamp

• Premium Dri Fit Shirt with event custom logo

• Commemorative Event Pin

• Event Sticker

• Zing Pico Can Topper Mini

MA3, MA4, FA3, FA4, and Juniors will play for player pack only (No Payout)

The Mena Disc Golf Club will have the course in tip-top shape for the event