Acorn student Matthew Stout wins gold

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

The Special Olympics Arkansas Winter

Games kicked off in Springdale, Arkansas, on Feb. 10 with 500-1000 athletes competing in the games. This year’s games included floor hockey and floorball.

Competing on the Area 17 Special Olympics Team for Unified Floorball included Matthew Stout and his father, Steven Stout. Out of 14 teams competing, Area 17 won gold.

Matthew is a member of the Special Olympics Arkansas Youth Activation Committee. Both Matthew and Steven will be speakers at the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee Meeting.

Congratulations to Area 17 and to both Matthew and Steven Stout! We are proud of you!

Acorn wrestlers win regionals Heading to state

Submitted by Tammy L. Young

Ouachita River School District Acorn High School hosted the 5A South Regional Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Acorn Gymnasium.

The Acorn Wrestling Lady Tigers competed strong, placing top in regionals and all three will be representing Acorn Wrestling at the state tournament, Feb. 24-25 at UALR.

Shay Allen won her match and placed as regional champion in her classification.

Emery Jai Anderson won both of her matches and placed as regional champion in her classification.

Emma Arnold lost her match and placed runner-up in her classification.

Coach Andy Arnold stated, “We are so proud of their hard work this year and we look forward to their success at State! Go Tigers!”