Bearcats victorious over Panthers

Sophia Vacca chosen as MHS Homecoming Queen

Article and photos by Ethan Nahté

Friday night was exciting both in the stands and on the field at Bob Carver Bearcat Stadium. Mena’s homecoming court was presented on the field before the game. Following the introduction of the 12 girls, Holiday Neufeld was named the Maid of Honor. Sophia Vacca’s name was then announced as the 2023 Home- coming Queen. (See Page 2)

Sometime during all the excitement as the court took their seats near the endzone, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders arrived to officially hand the football to the Mena coaches then kicked back to catch some of the game as the Bearcats took on the Fouke Panthers.

Mena had been defeated in their

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