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Cool weather, the smell of popcorn, and November can mean only one thing – BASKETBALL season has arrived! The sweet sound of the orange ball bouncing on the hardwood and ripping through the net can be heard in arenas all over the country. The anticipation is building, the pressure is on, and the excitement is in the air. As the seasons begins, we are pleased to bring you the most extensive coverage of both boys and girls basketball that has ever been seen in the River Valley. From the largest school in the area, the tradition-rich Arkansas Tech University, to the smallest, the ever exciting Hector High School, basketball season brings new hopes and expectations for success to each campus. Join us as we take you through an in-depth look at River Valley basketball teams of 2011-2012, including Russellville Junior High Eastside and Westside. Our preseason preview will put into your hands the most collective insight available. We have traveled to all the schools and have asked all the questions necessary to put into perspective each team as well as their competition. Basketball has always been a well-supported tradition in the River Valley communities. This area takes pride in having produced players such as former NBA great and Arkansas Razorback Final 4 MVP Corliss Williamson from Russellville. Basketball has touched nearly every household in every town we have covered, and as people who live and breathe basketball, we know how hard it is to keep up with everything that’s going on, especially if your favorite teams don’t get enough state or national exposure. For these reasons, we have poured ourselves into this inaugural publication of the River Valley Hoops Magazine. In order to meet the expectations of fans, players, parents and coaches, we have put together a winning team of dedicated writers, editors, designers, interns, and sales staff to bring you this first edition. Our goal is simple – to turn a massive, full color, comprehensive mirror on basketball in this area. We wish to portray each of these teams with the articles, stats, recruiting information, photography, and analysis they deserve, and to reflect the passion we have witnessed with our own eyes every time we have walked into their high school or college arenas. As every player and coach well knows, it takes determination, commitment, passion, and toughness to be a basketball player on any level. Our goal is to make this known to everyone, because those traits are displayed by every player listed in this publication and in thousands more who lace up their shoes and give it their all for their team and community. We are very proud of the 2011-2012 River Valley Hoops Magazine. We hope you will enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed publishing it, and that this just the first of many more exciting issues to come. Now let’s get down to basketball… The staff of The River Valley Hoops Magazine, Published by WMP Marketing Russellville, AR www.arsports.net
School Index Russellville Cyclones........ Pg 16 Danville Little Johns......... Pg 22 Clarksville Panthers.......... Pg 24 Morrilton Devil Dogs......... Pg 28 Sacred Heart Rebels........ Pg 30 Pottsville Apaches............ Pg 32 Dardanelle Sand Lizards.. Pg 36 Dover Pirates.................... Pg 40 Lamar Warriors................. Pg 42 Atkins Red Devils............. Pg 44 Hector Wildcts.................. Pg 46 WYC Wolverines.............. Pg 48 Two Rivers Gators............ Pg 50 Perryville Mustangs.......... Pg 52 Bigelow Panthers...................54 RJHS Eastside................. Pg 54 RJHS Westside................ Pg 56 ATU................................... Pg 58 River Valley HOOPS 2011 • Pg. 3
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By Kristin Hare Not every child that plays basketball will make it to the NBA, but it doesn’t mean they can’t feel like a star when they’re on the court. The Shooting for Success program does just that. Shooting for Success is an extracurricular basketball league for kids with special needs. It is held throughout the month of October at First Baptist Church in Russellville. Brandi Akin, an Occupational Therapist in the River Valley, began the program four years ago as a student at the University of Central Arkansas. “Each member of my class was given the assignment to find an occupational therapy need in their community and create a way to meet that need.” Akin grew up playing basketball, and it was her love of the game and her desire to become a pediatric OT that developed into Shooting for Success. “After a lot of research, planning and many phone calls, it was obvious that our community needed a program like this, but I couldn’t get it started alone. If this was going to happen, I was going to need a location and a lot of volunteers,” Akin explains. Jay Ham, the Minister of Church Recreation, Outreach and Missions at First Baptist Church in Russellville, partnered with Akin to help coordinate the event each week. He also arranged for the program to be held in the church’s gym. “It is our privilege as a church to host such an awesome outreach,” says Ham. “It is pretty cool that is started off as a school assignment, and it has grown into what it is today.” During the first year of the program, there were twelve kids that participated in Shooting for Success, but with word continuing to spread, they have nearly quadrupled their total participants for the 2011-year. The number of volunteers needed has also increased over the years. There are one hundred volunteers that aid in the success of the program. “We pair each child with a volunteer,” explains Akin.
“The volunteers are there to encourage, direct and assist the child during each game.” Anna Bailey has been a league volunteer for the past three years. “Shooting for Success is a great outreach opportunity,” says Bailey. “Most of these kids had never played basketball before this program came along. It allows them to get out on the court, have some fun, and make new friends. Seeing the smiles on their faces makes everything we do as volunteers worth it.” Looking around the gym on game night, it is obvious how the kids and their parents feel about Shooting for Success. “As a parent, I love the Shooting for Success program! It is a way that my son has the opportunity to play a team sport that he likes,” says Cynthia Ellsworth. Garrett, Ellsworth’s son, has participated in the program since it’s beginning in 2008. “It is wonderful to see him make a basket and feel good about himself,” says Ellsworth.
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“It is so encouraging to see everyone (the crowd, the players and the volunteers) cheering for all the players. Everyone is a winner!” As for what Garrett has to say about the Shooting For Success program, “It is something fun to do.” The Shooting for Success basketball league isn’t about winning or losing a game. It is far more important than that. Shooting for Success is about reaching beyond the disabilities these kids face on a day-to-day basis, and discovering they are far more capable then they ever thought possible. For more information about the Shooting for Success program, contact First Baptist Church Russellville.
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HOW ARE BASKETBALL INJURIES TREATED? Ankle Sprains Treatment for an ankle sprain involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). The need for X-rays and evaluation by a physician is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on the severity and location of pain. Pain and swelling over the bone itself may need further evaluation. An injury to the ankle in a child who is still growing could represent a simple sprain or could be the result of an injury to the growth plates located around the ankle and should be evaluated by a physician. Jammed Fingers Jammed fingers occur when the ball contacts the end of the finger and causes significant swelling of a single joint. Application of ice and buddy taping the finger to the adjacent finger may provide some relief and allow the athlete to return to play. If pain and swelling persist, evaluation by a physician or athletic trainer is recommended and an x-ray of the finger may be needed. Knee Injuries Basketball requires extensive stop and go and cutting maneuvers which can put the ligaments and menisci of the knee at risk. Injury to the medial collateral ligament is most common following a blow to the outside of the knee and can be often treated with ice, bracing and a gradual return to activity. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is a more serious injury and can occir with an abrupt change in direction ad landing for the jump. Although this ligament tear is most commonly a season ending injury that requires corrective surgery, current techniques used to repair the ACL ligament generally allow the player to return to play the following season. Deep Thigh Bruising Treatment uncludes rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Commercially available girdles with thigh pads are now available for protection. Facial Cuts Depending on the depth of the injury, the cut may require stitches or a “butterfly” sterile tape. Ice may provide pain relief and decrease swelling. Players can return to play after all blood is removed and the wound is dressed.
late to hydrate properly • Pay attention to environmental recommendations, especially in relation to excessively hot and humid weather, to help avoid heat illness • Maintain proper fitness - injury rates are higher in athletes who have not adequately prepared physically • After a period of inactivity, progress gradually back to full-contact basketball through activities such as aerobic conditioning, strength training, and agility training. • Avoid overuse injuries - more is not always better! Many sports medicine specialists believe that it is beneficial to take at least one season off each year. Try to avoid the pressure that is now exerted on many young athletes to over-train. Listen to your body and decrease training time and intensity of pain or discomfort develops. This will reduce the risk of injury and help avoid “burn-out.” • Talk with your coach and/or athletic trainer about an ACL injury prevention program and incorporating the training principles into team warm-ups • The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a health care professional. Sports Tips provide general information only and are not a substitute for your own good judgement or consultation with a physician. To order multiple copies of this fact sheet or learn more about sports injury prevention.
Stress Fractures Stress fractures can occur from a rapid increase in activity level or training or from overtraining. Stress fractures in basketball most commonly occur in the foot and lower leg (tibia). Once diagosed, a period of immobilization and non-weight bearing is recommended. Return to play is permitted once the fracture has completely healed and the athlete is pain free.
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A Mann with a Plan for the Cyclones
After seven years as the assistant coach for the Russellville Cyclones, Codey Mann takes over as head coach. Dexter Hendrix has joined the staff as his assistant. Mann has awaited such a leadership opportunity and is excited that it has happened in Russellville. His goal is to build pride and enthusiasm for the Cyclone basketball program. He wants to promote Cyclone basketball by encouraging boys to get interested and involved at a young age. Mann plans to spend more time working with the middle school and junior high teams, as well as boys of all ages in the Russellville School District that want to become better basketball players. As far as the 2011-2012 Cyclones, Mann knows that the key to a successful season is being able to win the close games. Mann said, “We lost a lot of close games last year. A play here or there and we could have had a different season.” The Cyclones have put in several days and hours of practice this summer. They played in several Hoop Play USA
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tournaments and Mann thinks this experience will carry them a long way. He commented, “The boys had a great summer. We were in the gym at least 5 days a week for 3 hours a day and on some days we were in the gym 7 days a week. We learned how to win this summer, and the boys expected to win every game they played.”
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Mann is counting on team chemistry, experience, and outside shooting this season. The Cyclones have 3 starters returning and he feels that they are all great leaders. Senior guard/forward Grey Harris (6’3”) led the team in scoring last year averaging 16.3 p.p.g. Harris is an overall great player that makes others around him better. He averaged 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Chris Washington will begin his third season as the starting Cyclone point guard. He averaged 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game as a junior. Mann knows that in order for the Cyclones to win
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those close games his point guard must step up late in those games. The third returning starter is Eric Turner. Turner is a (6’4”) guard/forward that can hit 3’s from anywhere on the court. Turner led the team in rebounding a year ago averaging 7.4 per game. He averaged 10.2 points and 2.4 assists per game. For the Cyclones to improve from last year’s campaign Turner must become more of an inside scoring threat.
“Every team in our conference will be good; there are not any easy nights.” With that said the head Cyclone knows that his team must improve defensively. He has implemented a tough and physical man defense during the off-season. You can expect the Cyclones to pick up the tempo on offense. Most nights they will be undersized, and Mann knows that they will need to use their speed and quickness to be successful.
The Cyclones are loaded with seniors this year. Jordan Barrett (6’0”), Kyle Jones (6’0”), Brandon George (6’3”), and Michael Sacrey (6’1”) all bring varsity experience to the team. Mann knows that the work that these young men put in this summer will benefit the Cyclones this season. Junior Dakota Young (6’3”) has developed his skills over the past year and Mann feels that he could LISTEN TO THE GAME ON give the varsity team some good minutes off the bench. Juniors Mason Freeman , Wes Prewett, Dre Johnson, and Landon Kordsmeier will all be or on the internet at working this off-season for a spot on the varsity team. Mann is excited about sophomore guard Jalen Curtis (5’9”). Curtis could provide depth at the point position before the end of the season for the Cyclones.
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Lady Cyclones Lady Cyclones Seek First State Title in 34 Years The Russellville Lady Cyclones have been waiting for a senior class like the 2012 class for many years. This group of young ladies has been one of the most successful teams in Russellville from 7th grade to high school. Coach Steve Weidower in his 3rd season at the helm knows that this could be a banner year. Coming off a state quarterfinal appearance, the Lady Cyclones have been preparing for the upcoming season since their heartbreaking loss to Van Buren in the 2011 6A State Tournament at Marion. They return all five starters and six of their top seven from a team that went 22-7. One thing that is special about this group of Lady Cyclone seniors is that they are very unselfish and they know that it will take teamwork to achieve their two main goals, a conference title and state title. Each senior brings a different strength to the team. Guard Mary Carol Davis (5’11”) does all the little things that coaches love. She is a tremendous defensive player that led
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2203 South Knoxville Ave the team in steals last year. Davis Russellville averaged 3.1 assists per game and Gym - 479-968-3152 enjoys setting up her teammates for open shots. One of the players Class: 6A that takes advantage of this is Conference: East sharp shooter senior forward Kaylee Weidower (5’10”). Colors:Red & Black Weidower shot an amazing 48% Mascot: Cyclones from the three as a junior. She averaged 13 points and pulled down 4.4 rebounds a game. Point guard Susan Taylor (5’6”), has become one of the leaders of this team. She plays the game with a great deal of passion and has the will to do whatever it takes to win. Taylor averaged 7.4 points per game and had several big scoring nights last year. Forward Natalie Shockey (6’1”) gives the Lady Cyclones an inside outside scoring threat. Shockey is able to hit the three as well as post up in the paint averaging 8.6 p.p.g. in 2010-2011. Post Lindsey Glover (6’0”) is the most physical player for the Lady Cyclones and spends most night battling it out in the paint. Glover knocked down 6.2 points and grabbed 4 rebounds
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per contest a year ago. Guard Sara Prochazka (5’6”) is the spark plug off the bench for the senior class. She is one of the best athletes on the floor and gives the Lady Cyclones a boost on both defense and offense when she enters the game. Junior post Meredith Scott (6’0) will give the Lady Cyclones depth inside. Coach Weidower says that she has been the most improved player during the offseason. Brooke Hunt rounds out this outstanding class of 2012. The rest of the 2011-2012 Lady Cyclone roster includes juniors Ann Reynolds, Rosalyn Peevy, and Xiomara Sanchez. The sophomores are Kenzie Weidower, Shelby Gray, Ashlyn Hill, Mallory Harpenau, Kristen Hodges, Brittney Harris, Ashtin Kendrick, Brooke Knight, Allie Green, and Taylor Bleakley. Coach Weidower is excited that he will be able to get these girls some great minutes during the Junior Varsity games. Coach Weidower knows that his team must be ready to play every night. They reeled off 12 straight wins to start last season and teams will be ready to get their revenge. They will be defending their 2010 Mt. St. Mary’s Heavenly Hoopfest and Morrilton Tournament championship titles. The 6A/7A Central Conference will once again be tough. North Little Rock and Cabot will both sport Division I players and Weidower expects to battle them for the title. This difficult conference will prepare the Lady Cyclones for the 6A State Tournament in March. Weidower wants to have the girls playing their best basketball when they get to the post-season. Fans need to come out and be a part of what could be one of the most successful seasons in Lady Cyclone history.
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Little Johns Little Johns Have Big Plans
The Danville Little Johns are coming off an impressive 24-3 overall record and an undefeated conference championship from the 2010-2011 season. They return several key players from last year and this has Coach Dusty Wright, in his 6th season at the helm, optimistic about the upcoming campaign for the Little Johns. Danville will once again rely on their full court pressure defense to keep teams off-balance. Wright said, “Depth will be a huge strength for us again this year. We believe we have 8-10 guys who can contribute at a very high level.” This should allow the Little Johns to keep up the pressure without fearing foul trouble.
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Danville will once again be the conference favorite. They will battle Magazine and Two Rivers for the championship. One of the areas that the Little Johns must improve upon is finishing games strong. This has been a focus in practice and Wright hopes this will help Danville advance deep into the The Little Johns have an outstanding senior class. post season in 2012. Wright said, “Our experience will be a strength as we return several top players.” Senior forward Jeffrey Spikes was the third leading scorer and can get it done both inside and outside. Senior guard Mike Jiles Jr. will once again be one of the top defenders in the league. Senior forward Jaylen Ester and guard Dadrian Ester, along with junior guard Kevin Dominguez, will give the Little Johns a strong starting line-up with a good mixture of size and speed when the season begins. Pushing these five for a possible spot in that starting line-up will be senior forward Jacob Eggleton, senior guard Cameron Rose, junior center MacKenzie
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Lady Little Johns Lady Little Johns Ready for a Magical Season
The Lady Little Johns are anticipating a great season. After a 22-10 campaign in 2010-2011, they return with a wealth of talent and experience. Beginning his fourth season as the head coach, Kevan Moore is eager to get the Lady Little Johns in front of their wonderful fans. After years of implementing his up-tempo coaching style, Moore is beginning to see the benefits. He said, “Our program is moving in a great direction.” Danville will be led by an outstanding senior class. It all starts with post Alexus Elmore (5’8”), who averaged a doubledouble as junior putting up 16 p.p.g. and pulling down 12 r.p,g. Guard Maranda Turner (5’1”) is an outstanding defender, averaging five steals per game last year. Guard Katelyn Derrick (5’3”) gives the Lady Little Johns another hard-nosed guard that can shoot the three. Moore knows that Elmore, Turner, and Derrick must have a great year in order for the Lady Little Johns to compete for a state title. Wings Katelyn Lane (5’5”) and Rachel Knight (5’7”) give this Lady Little John team the depth it takes to be successful during a long season. According to Moore, “A senior leader was missing last season, and if a leader steps up out of this group this year, the possibilities are endless.”
out the junior class. Moore is hopeful that sophomore center Tora Eggleton (5’10”) will give the Lady Little Johns an inside presence offensively and defensively. Sophomores Peyton Powers (5’2”), Gabby Gomez (5’5”), and Sydni Tolliver (5’7”) complete the 2011-2012 roster.
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COURT Coach: Kevan Moore AD: DJ Crane Principal: Nolan Bryant 201 East 11th Street, Danville Gym - 479-495-4830 Class: 2A District: 4 Colors:Green & White Mascot: Little Johns
Moore knows that their full court pressure will be feared by every team in the state. Moore expects Bigelow to be their toughest competition. He is especially looking forward to the Danville Christmas tournament and the possibility of a show down with state championship contender, England.
Moore will be looking for a trio of juniors to make this year one of the greatest in school history. Guard Hope Moore (5’4”) can do it all. She averaged 7 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals a game as a sophomore. Guard Emily Tramel (5’2”) and wing Mariah Dorrough (5’6”) could find themselves in the starting line-up. Guard Deven Hodges (5’4”) and wing Lynna Metcalf (5’5”) round
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clarksville
Panthers Panthers Reload as Favorite to Repeat
Clarksville’s third year head coach Tony Davis may have to change his name to Tony Dynasty. The Clarksville Panthers return nearly their entire roster full of firepower in 2011 to defend their 2010 state title that they won over current Razorback freshman Hunter Mickelson and Jonesboro Westside last year in Hot Springs. The Panthers were able to avenge a quarterfinal loss from 2009 against that same Jonesboro Westside club. Do everything junior Dederick Lee still has two more years to score in Davis’ scheme and he broke the 1000 point plateau last season at the mid way point! Plus the recruiting pressure is off of Dederick as he has already verbally committed to join Hunter Mickelson and run up and down in Mike Anderson’s Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball when he finally does graduate. Dederick has great quickness off the dribble and can drain the three if defenders sag off of him to stop the drive. His range is literally NBA and beyond, plus he is a physical, tenacious on the ball defender who plays with solid technique and stays out of foul trouble. As if Dederick Lee alone on a AAAA high school basketball team is not enough, toss in twin brothers Kendrick and Frederick Lee. They are Arkansas’ version of Spud Webb and Mugsy Bogues. Kendrick moved up as a ninth grader to be arguably the best
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COURT Coach: Tony Davis AD: Gary Thompson Principal: John Burke
1703 Clark Road, sixth man in AAAA in the state Clarksville last year and then Frederick was Gym - 479-754-3712 added to the post season roster Class: 4A after competing in junior high. District: 4 Frederick contributed instantly. He is a brilliant passer and has Colors:Red & White a great intermediate jumper as Mascot: Panther well. I’ve watched him make every meaningful shot down the stretch of many AAU summer games from 15-17 feet in tight games without missing a beat. Kendrick has streaky range that rivals his older brother Dederick and is as tough a one-on-one defender as there is. The Lee Brothers have won multiple AAU summer championships and routinely play with and against the best of the best in summer competition. Chemistry has been a big part of the Panthers success over the last couple of years and the class of 2012 is a big part of that. Trey Norris and Preston South have been a huge part of the Panthers success as well over the last two years and they hope to go out with a bang this season. South has a good basketball lineage with his father, Walter, being a former Panther All State standout in the mid eighties. At 6’3” South is forced to guard some larger players on the block but uses his quickness and aggressiveness to provide good defensive help on the interior. Preston also runs the floor
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very well which is important as the Lee brothers like to get up and down the floor after creating turnovers. Trey Norris has been a big time performer for the Panthers the last two seasons and might start for almost any other team in 4, 5 or 6 A. He averaged nearly a double –double over the last two years and is an excellent all around athlete. Norris has been depended upon to help with the scoring slack the last two years if Dederick Lee got into foul trouble. The consistency of Trey Norris down the stretch run to the championship was integral to the Panthers success. Zach Stumbaugh does all the little things for the Panthers. Diving for loose basketballs, taking charges, guarding an opponent with more size and strength hitting a big shot when everyone else seems as cold as ice_are all things Zac has done to help his team win. Role player is an insult to Stumbaugh as he is much more important to this team. He’s back again to provide great senior leadership with South and Norris. But wait there’s more! Jerren Thompson comes from a longtime Clarksville family of great athletes. Uncles Henry and Johnny were hoop standouts in the eighties and uncle Odell was a football star in the nineties. Thompson is long (6’3”) and is not finished growing yet and moved up with Frederick Lee to help swat 5 blocked shots and sink a falling down “and one” shot against Farmington that was one of the highlights of the 2010 Championship run. Thompson has as much potential as anyone in the state and he’s yet another sophomore. Dale Peterson and Oscar Walker will again return to help add size and depth to the post positions. Each one of them played very well in early season action as sophomores last season. Both players are mobile and have some length and play at full tilt when they’re on the floor. Add all of the above to 6’4” point guard Devin Sims, a transfer from St. Louis, considered one of the cities’ top point guards and the Panthers have a roster that could run every single opponent out of the gym. Finally, a junior high group moves up to become sophomores that did not lose a game last season in the regular season or the district tournament. Tony Dynasty has a nice “ring” to it to the folks in Clarksville. LISTEN TO THE GAME ON
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clarksville Lady Panthers New Look For Lady Panthers
The Clarksville Lady Panthers will look like a different team this year. They have no returning starters but that doesn’t concern Head Coach Randy Talley. Talley begins his 10th season leading the Lady Panther program. One of the strengths of this team will be that they have the ability to play multiple styles. Talley said, “We can go small and play an up-tempo game or go to a big line-up and play a totally different style when needed.” The Lady Panthers are looking to improve off of last year’s first round regional tournament five-point defeat at the hands of eventual state champion Shilo Christian. This will be difficult after losing several all-conference players that included all-state player Hannah Banning. This year’s team will be bigger and more athletic than past teams at Clarksville. The lone senior on the team will be guard Kalee Fowler. Talley expects her to take over the leadership role. The Lady Panther junior class is talented. Talley said, “This junior group played a lot together coming up through the program and are used to having success.” They are led by guard Ciara Graham. She pumped in 15 points a game as a sophomore before her injury. Talley said, “A huge key for us is for Ciara to have a healthy, injury free season. It has been a long time since she has been completely healthy, tearing her ACL the last two years. If she stays healthy she has the talent and ability to be one of the best
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guards in the state.” The other juniors saw limited playing time Principal: John Burke but that doesn’t concern Talley. 1703 Clark Road, He said they have great work Clarksville ethic and attitudes and this should Gym - 479-754-3712 get them through the early part of Class: 4A the season. Junior guard Madison Talley, guard Audrey Schucker, District: 4 and post Madeline Ashlock have Colors:Red & White all worked on their shot and their Mascot: Panther scoring and should be able to make an immediate impact for the Lady Panthers. Sophomore post Carolyn Ward should provide depth in the paint this year. Rounding out the Lady Panther roster are the following sophomores: guard Katie Gould, guard Blake Hurley, guard Kizer Humphrey, guard Sarah Horn, guard Katie Curtis, post Mikayla Ragsdale, post Rachel Myers and post Savannah Chenault. Of course, Talley’s biggest inexperience. He needs the balanced on offense early. The Lady Panthers have the talent to make a serious run at a conference title. They will look to get back to the state tournament were Talley knows that anything is possible.
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Morrilton
Devil Dogs
Devil Dogs Return All Five Starters The Morrilton Devil Dogs hope that learning from the difficulties of last season will pay off big time for the 2011-2012 team. Head Coach Trent Tipton enters his 13th season at Morrilton and says that this is the most experience he has had returning in his career. The Devil Dogs compete in one of the toughest conferences in the state and that should be true once again this year. Tipton says, “We should be able to compete for the conference title. One of our goals every year is to make the state tournament.” If the Devil Dogs can make it out of the difficult 5A West, they will have a shot to make some noise in the state tournament. Tipton feels that Alma, Siloam Springs, and Greenwood all have a shot to win the conference title along with his Devil Dogs. Tipton says the key to their success will be improving defense and mental toughness.
Brockman, and freshman Juwan Calvin will give the Devil Dogs a deep bench which will allow them to play an up-tempo game. This talented group will be exciting to watch throughout the season. LISTEN TO THE GAME ON
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COURT Coach: Trent Tipton AD: Trent Tipton Principal: Danny Ketcherside 701 East Harding St Morrilton Gym - 501-354-9432 Class: 5A Conference: West Colors:Maroon & Gray Mascot: Devil Dog
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With all 5 starters returning, Tipton is counting on the Devil Dogs to be able to score better. They will be led by senior shooting guard, Tyrone Willis. He averaged 14 points and 4 rebounds a game as a junior. Senior big man Warren Leapheart has the capability of averaging a double-double with his size and strength. Point guard David Ford sets the tempo for the Devil Dogs. Guard Montrell Hood and post LaQuanta Canady give Morrilton two excellent defensive players. Junior Kirk Crafton, sophomore Shawn
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Morrilton
Lady Devil Dogs McNabb Takes Over in Morrilton
The Morrilton Lady Devil Dogs are under new leadership this year. Longtime head coach, Shelly Davis has departed and Carin McNabb takes over the program. Coach McNabb brings experience as a college and high school head coach. She joins that Lady Devil Dogs and is excited about her new home. McNabb will take over a program that has had tremendous success over the past 10 years, winning State Titles in 2003 and 2006. After a disappointing season in 2010-2011, the Lady Devil Dogs are looking to getting back to their winning ways. McNabb is up to the challenge of making this program a state contender once again. She knows that building a program takes hard work and time. Playing for the legendary coach Joe Foley at Arkansas Tech University has prepared her for those very things. The Lady Devil Dogs return a number of players from last year. Several sophomores saw significant playing time and McNabb is counting on that experience to be a strength for her team. Morrilton has three seniors that McNabb will look to for leadership this year. Forwards Terriona Brockman (5’10”) and Emali Sommers (5’10”) provide good size for the Lady Devil Dogs. Post Emily Jones (5’10”) gives the Lady Devil dogs a presence in the paint. McNabb will need a strong junior class to produce this season in order for the Lady Devil Dogs to make a run for a state tournament appearance. Post KT Davis (6’2”) has the ability to dominate inside on both the offensive and defensive ends. McNabb knows that she will be a key to the Lady Devil Dog attack. Point guard Rebekah McCoy (5’4”) must have a great year of handling the
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COURT Coach: Carin McNabb AD: Trent Tipton Principal: Danny Ketcherside
ball and getting everyone involved in the offense. With McNabb’s experience playing point guard, McCoy could have 701 East Harding St a break out year. If these two Morrilton girls continue to develop they Gym - 501-354-9432 may be able to play at the next Class: 5A level according to McNabb. Guards Ayana Trezvant (5’4”) Conference: West and Alyse McKey (5’8”) will Colors:Maroon & Gray play a huge role for the Lady Mascot: Devil Dog Devil Dogs. Rounding out the junior class is forward Alisa Brockman (5’9”). Look for sophomores Shawanna Brockman (5’7”) and Katelynn Price (5’7”) to push for playing time this year. Coach McNabb has depth to work with and this has made for some competitive practices. Coach McNabb has implemented a tough man defense during the summer and fall practices. She said, “The girls have been working hard during the summer and hopefully we will see the results this season.” Offensively fans can expect to see more motion offense. McNabb said, “We will run more of a motion style offense that gives the kids a little more freedom to play.” The Lady Devil Dogs compete in a very difficult conference. McNabb is pleased to have several players returning that have been through those tough battles. LISTEN TO THE GAME ON
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Sacred Heart
Rebels
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Rebels Experienced and Deep Head Coach Aaron Duvall is set to begin his second season at Sacred Heart. Duvall brought a fastpaced exciting brand of basketball to Rebel nation. The Rebels had a great run in the post-season in 2011 and they are set to make it a dream season in 2012. Sacred Heart has four starters returning from a team that made
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the quarterfinals in state so expectations are high. Duvall says, “We have added a good class of sophomores who mesh well with the upperclassmen and they will be able to contribute.”
Coach: Aaron Duvall AD: Aaron Duvall Principal: Brian Bailey 106 North St Joseph St Morrilton Gym - 501-354-8113 Class: 1A District: 5 Colors:Red & White Mascot: Rebels
The offense should be balanced with a good group of guards who can score. Leading the way will be senior Quinton Berry who averaged 14 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals per game as a junior. Duvall said, “The overall depth of the team will be a big plus allowing us to play an up tempo game. If we can defend a little better than last year, we hope to be able to make a run in the state tournament.” Senior Blake Beck along with fellow senior Adam Hoyt give the Rebels outstanding guard play which is important if they expect to play for a state title. The Rebels have a strong athletic defense as well. Senior center Ryan Sutton and junior forward Hamp Maus give the Rebels good size in the paint. They both rebound well and have the ability to have big nights scoring. The Rebels will be favored to win the conference. Mulberry, Nemo Vista, and Wonderview will battle them for the conference and LISTEN TO THE GAME ON district titles.
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Sacred Heart
Lady Rebels Lady Rebels Seek Third State Title
The Sacred Heart Lady Rebels came one game short of a state title in 2011. New Lady Rebel Head Coach Tiffany Phillips wants to take the team to the championship again this year and hoist that golden trophy. Phillips says, “I am very excited about this season and the group of girls that I will put on the floor night in and night out. We are very young and have a tremendous amount of talent. The players have done a very good job adjusting to my style of play and style of coaching.” With her leadership, fans can expect another great season of basketball at Sacred Heart. One of the biggest obstacles will be competing in one of the toughest Class 1A conferences in the state. Phillips says, “This is a very tough conference and every night will be a tough game for us. We look forward to facing each challenge head on with enthusiasm.” Conway County rival, Wonderview, will pose the greatest challenge for the Lady Rebels throughout conference and post-season play. The Lady Rebels are led by two outstanding seniors. Guard Aley Dammann is quick and has the ability to pressure opponents defensively and break down teams with her penetration offensively. Forward Katie Roberson averaged 9 points and 6 rebounds per game as a junior. Roberson makes up for her lack of size with a strong determination and will. The Lady Rebels return leading scorer junior Crystal Wilson, who averaged 14 points as well as 5 steals a game as a sophomore. Wilson has the quickness to blow by defenders for easy lay-ups as well as the ability to shoot the three. Junior guard Erica Burgener rounds out an impressive set of guards for the Lady Rebels. Junior post Whintey Bean gives Sacred Heart a solid presence in the paint. Junior Haley Hoelzman and
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sophomore Paige Kordsmeier will give the Lady Rebels some quality depth. If all goes well and the Lady Rebels stay healthy they could be raising their 3rd State Championship banner. LISTEN TO THE GAME ON
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Pottsville
Apaches
Apaches Excited About Having Thurman at the Helm
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COURT Coach: Shane Thurman AD: Chance Johnson/ Bryan Rust Principal: Jonathon Bradley 500 Apache Drive Pottsville Gym - 479-968-6338 Class: 4A
believes that this will keep opponents off-balance on the offensive end which will allow District: 4 his team to create scoring opportunities from its defense. Colors:Black & Gold Offensively, Thurman will use Mascot: Apache a “read and react” offense along with various “quick hitters.” This type of offensive system is structured while allowing players the freedom to be Thurman has set three goals for the Apache creative. program: Coming off a 15-13 season, the Apaches are looking to improve • We want to represent our school and this year. Thurman knows that the main area of improvement community well by playing hard, smart, must come from the defensive end and toughness. They will be young with only two seniors on the team. Thurman expects senior and together. Colton Moore (5’11”) to take over the leadership role. Look for • We will display great attitude, super sophomore, Michael Perry (5’9”), to make an immediate impact at the guard position. Junior forward Tyler Weaver (6’1”) character, and enthusiasm. will give the Apaches an inside/outside scoring threat. Junior • We want to advance to the state guard Luke McAnulty (5’11”) and fellow junior forward Corey McKown (6’3”) could round out the starting five. Thurman feels tournament every year. that one of the strengths of his team will be depth. Senior Dalton Thurman plans to implement a multiple Ragland (6’0”) will see action at forward for the Apaches. Juniors pressure defensive system. Thurman Jordan Duggar (6’0”), Michael Henderson (6’1”), Chris Albin Coach Shane Thurman moves across the river into Apache territory to take over the Pottsville basketball program. Thurman brings years of experience and accomplishments with him and fans are counting on this to mean equal success for Pottsville. He is excited to be a part of the Pottsville School District and assures players and fans that he will run a highclass program.
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(6’4”), and Trevor Manness (6’4”) give Pottsville a strong junior class. You can expect sophomore Travis Cole (5’9”) to see action at the guard position. Thurman expects the 4A-4 conference to be tough as usual. Defending 4A State Champions Clarksville will be the team to beat again this year. The rivalry games with Dardanelle will have added drama as Thurman coaches against his former team. Waldron, Subiaco, Dover, Booneville, and Mena complete the always difficult 4A-4 conference. Thurman is looking forward to leading this program and competing at the state level year in and year out.
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Pottsville Lady Apaches
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COURT Coach: Chance Johnson AD: Chance Johnson/ Bryan Rust Principal: Jonathon Bradley 500 Apache Drive Pottsville Gym - 479-968-6338 Class: 4A
Lady Apaches Determined to Reach State Tournament Coach Chance Johnson led the Pottsville Lady Apaches to the 4A-4 Conference title last year. This was the first conference championship for Pottsville in 11 years. A disappointing five-point loss to Gentry in the regional tournament kept the Lady Apaches out of the 4A State Tournament. Johnson is using that loss as motivation for his 2011-2012 team. He begins his 4th year
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District: 4 Colors:Black & Gold Mascot: Apache
as the Lady Apaches head coach. After a 23-7 finish last season, Johnson likes the high expectations in Pottsville for this year’s team. He realizes that he must have the Lady Apaches prepared for every game because their opponents know they are the facing the defending conference champs and will play at their highest level. Pottsville uses an aggressive full court man defense to keep pressure on their opponents. Offensively, the Lady Apaches play up-tempo. This combination makes for some exciting games
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for the fans. Johnson says, “I feel like we have another great opportunity to battle for the 4A-4 Conference Championship and reach the regional tournament.” He goes on to say, “I would love for this team to get “over the hump” and make a trip to the 4A State Tournament.” Johnson knows for this to happen they must become a better shooting team. The Lady Apaches have spent several hours in the gym working on shooting. Johnson is hoping that this will pay off in the games. Defense and a strong inside game are both team strengths for the Lady Apaches. Pottsville will be led by a strong senior class with several starters returning from last year. Jessie Van Es returns at the post. Last season she averaged 12 pts., 6 rebounds, and 2 steals per game. Another key returner is Hannah Howard at the forward position. Howard averaged 6 pts, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals per game in 2010-2011. Briana Beaton, Ashley Benham, and Emily Hill should complete the starting five for the Lady Apaches. Johnson is excited at the possibility of having five seniors in the starting line-up. Fellow senior Jacy Allen could provide support off the bench.
to develop his underclassmen in both practice and games. The 4A-4 Conference will be difficult again this year. Johnson feels that Clarksville and Dover will push them for the conference title. One thing that Johnson is proud of is that his team excels in the classroom as well. Johnson’s returning seniors and juniors boast an impressive 3.93 average G.P.A. The Lady Apaches will be exciting to watch this season, and Johnson wants fans to come out and support this impressive group of young ladies.
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Johnson feels that he has one of the top juniors in the conference in Callie Cox. She should give the Lady Apaches depth as she is able to play multiple positions. The remaining juniors on the roster for Coach Johnson include Diedra Lee, Maggie Lee, and Hannah Woodard. Sophomores are Bethany Clair, Hannah Barnett, Jenna Goodwin, Ashlyn Tedder, Courtney Dodson, and Lorie Schmoll. With an up-tempo style, Johnson will be able
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dardanelle
Sand Lizards Sturdivant Ready to Lead Sand Lizards
After four years as the assistant coach at Dardanelle, Russell Sturdivant is excited to be heading up the tradition rich Sand Lizard program. Sturdivant feels that the transition from assistant to head coach has been smooth due to the fact that he has been working with his current senior class since they were in the seventh grade. The players haven’t missed a beat and it has been business as usual. There won’t be many changes to the fast paced offense and pressure defense that fans have come to enjoy at Dardanelle. Dardanelle hasn’t been in the state tournament since 2009 when they finished 30-1. Sturdivant looks to change that and make state tournament appearances the norm in Sand Lizard country. The Sand Lizards will be led by 3 talented seniors. Forward Alec Pyburn shoots the ball well from the perimeter and has the ability to score in the paint. Point guard Matt Brewer does a great job of controlling the tempo on both offense and defense. Guard Bo James is one of the best 3-point shooters on the team. The Sand Lizards return several players with experience. Juniors
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Tyler Keith, Trent Latham and Drew Davison give them depth at guard. Forwards Anthony Merino, Mark Gathright, and Dalton Daughtrey will provide strength inside for the team. The Dardanelle Sand Lizard sophomore class enjoyed a very successful season a year ago and Sturdivant knows they will give the team a boost.
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COURT Coach: Russell Sturdivant AD: Larry Walker Principal: Marcia Lawrence 1079 West ST HWY 28 Dardanelle Gym - 479-229-4655 Class: 4A District: 4 Colors:Red & White Mascot: Sand Lizard
Sturdivant realizes that the 4A-4 conference is one of the toughest in the state. Clarksville will once again be the team to beat. The big games will come when the Sand Lizards take on the Pottsville Apaches and former Sand Lizard head coach Shane Thurman. Although they are opponents now, Sturdivant and Thurman have a great respect for each other and will both be looking forward to these match-ups in January and February.
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dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards Dardanelle Welcomes McCoy Back to Coaching After 3 years at Russellville Jr. High as an assistant principal, Kenny McCoy takes over the Dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards program. McCoy is returning to coaching in Yell County were he spent several years at Ola. He is happy to be back in coaching and is excited to be in a tradition rich school like Dardanelle. The Lady Sand Lizards can expect McCoy to bring his hard-nosed full court pressure man defense to the team. Playing this style requires depth and McCoy feels that this is one of the strengths of the Lady Sand Lizards. “The team is progressing and has a lot of potential. We will need to improve our defense in order to be competitive in our conference.” In order for this to happen, McCoy must find out which players are ready to work and compete in practice each day. McCoy’s assistant is Mary Buford. She pent several days during the summer working with the Lady Sand Lizards after the departure of Coach McNabb. McCoy is impressed with Buford and is excited to have her on the staff.
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The Lady Sand Lizard seniors are guard/forward AlleaBelle Gongola, forward Mallory Brown, guard Summer Dawson, and forward Stephanie Thomas. This group will need to step up as leaders in order for the Lady Sand Lizards to be successful. The junior class consists of forward Makayla Crow, forward Amy Duncan, guard Kortlin Cunningham, guard Rusti Tharp, guard Miranda Possage, and guard Hope Huffman. The Lady Sand Lizards sophomores are guard Elizabeth Burgess, guard/forward Breanna Hauff, guard Carly Pettit, forward Leslyn Barnes, forward Courtney Gilkey, guard Allison Alverson, guard/ forward Stefanie Traigle, and forward Josie Meredith.
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COURT Coach: Kenny McCoy AD: Larry Walker Principal: Marcia Lawrence 1079 West ST HWY 28 Dardanelle Gym - 479-229-4655 Class: 4A District: 4 Colors:Red & White Mascot: Sand Lizard
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DOVER
Pirates
Pirates Look to Chenowith to “Right the Ship” After serving the past 13 seasons as the Dover Athletic Director, Robby Chenowith takes over the boys’ basketball program. Chenowith lead the Pirate basketball team from 1993-1998 before taking over as the full time athletic director. One thing for sure is that Dover fans can expect their team to have a different attitude. Chenowith said, “One of our goals is to try to have a winning season and to teach the kids to play hard every night.” The Pirates look to improve off of last season’s struggles where
they lost in the first round of the district tournament. Making a trip back to the regional tournament would be a great start to Chenowith’s second stint at Dover.
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COURT Coach: Robby Chenowith AD: Robby Chenowith Principal: Jo Lynn Taverner 101 Pirates Loop Dover Gym - 479-331-4223 Class: 4A District: 4 Colors: Black & White Mascot: Pirate
The Pirates will rely heavily on its senior class to get them back to their winning ways. Turner Meadows started the past 2 seasons and must step up and take on the leadership role. Fellow seniors Doug Svetkoff , Thomas Galloway, and Wade Gullett could also find themselves in the starting line-up. Junior Corey Hottinger had a great season as a sophomore and Chenowith needs him to continue improving. Sophomore Hunter Howell will give the Pirates the depth inside they will need to compete in a difficult conference. Rounding out the 2011-2012 Pirate roster will be senior Joe Arivett, junior Austin Koster, and sophomores Jacob Ennis, Tanner Howell, Kendall Spence, Tanner Watson, Tristan Watson, and Brendan Wiley. Clarksville and Pottsville should be at the top of the conference standings. Chenowith expects his team to be competitive every game and feels that those high expectations could give his team the confidence needed to compete with the elite teams in the conference.
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DOVER Lady Pirates
Lady Pirates Must Believe Every team wants to improve from one year to the next and the Dover Lady Pirates are no different. With two talented starters returning, the Lady Pirates should be able to exceed last season’s 16-10 overall and 8-4 conference records and a first round regional appearance. The conference championship is in their sights. Coach Irvin Fairfield considers his squad as one of the top four teams in the league along with Pottsville, Clarksville, and Dardanelle. “This is a very competitive conference from top to bottom,” said Fairfield, in his fourth year at Dover and his 30th overall. “On any given night any one team could beat any other.” The Lady Pirates lost three senior starters from a season ago, including guard Jordan Ivey, and posts Kali Scott and Kinsey Tarkington. However, senior leadership from returning starters Whitney Worsham and Lena Little should help the Lady Pirates handle the competition. Worsham, a guard, averaged 10 points, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds per game last year. Little, a forward, averaged 6 points, 3 steals and 6 rebounds per contest a year ago.
said her expectations for this season are high. “We have all the athletic ability in the world. We just need to believe in ourselves,” Worsham said. “My goal this year is to be a leader on and off the court. For all the girls that look up to me I want to set the best example that I can for them. When everyone is down, I want to lift them up. I want to be someone they can count on.”
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COURT Coach: Irvin Fairfield AD: Robby Chenowith Principal: Jo Lynn Taverner 101 Pirates Loop Dover Gym - 479-331-4223 Class: 4A District: 4 Colors: Black & White Mascot: Pirate
Joining the two seniors in the starting lineup will be junior post Carlee Williams and junior guard Kaitlin Meador, who both saw significant action a year ago. Fairfield said that final spot will go to senior Victoria Wilbanks or junior Taylar Sinyard. The coach said this year’s team will be more balanced and athletic than a year ago and considers his team “very athletic.”
Fairfield thinks those two are among the best players in the conference. “Whitney is a three year starter and is an all-around Little, a state cross country champion, said her hopes are to win player, while Lena is very athletic and a two year starter for us,” conference and get to the state playoffs. Fairfield said. “Our strengths are speed and heart,” Little said. “We work well as Worsham, a two-time KARV dream team and all-district member, a team and we are all pretty determined to do well.”
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lamar
Warriors Big Senior Class Could Equal Big Year The Lamar Warriors are hoping that a senior class with nine members will put them in a position to make it to the 3A state tournament. Jerry Miller begins his 11th season as the Warriors head coach. Miller knows that the success of the season depends on his seniors. The Warriors welcome back two year starter and leading scorer senior Kaleb Watson. Fellow seniors Chris Chesser, Forest Damron, Zach Dossett, Zach Ham, Jalen Helms, Ethan Holt, DJ Tyson, and Zack Young will all be counted on to provide the leadership necessary to get the Warriors to the state tournament. The Warrior juniors are Dillon Cowell, Jordan Haas, and Dylan Holloway. The sophomore class includes Devin Bauer, Jalen Chenault, Hunter Cowell, Joey Villines, Caleb Robinson, Keaton Ramsey, Colton Parmenter, Collin Painter, and Ryan Jones. The Warriors finished last season with a 500 record overall
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ON THE
COURT Coach: Jerry Miller AD: Lance Spence Principal: Mitch Harris 301 Elberta, Lamar Gym - 479-885-3977 Class: 3A District: 4 Colors: Black & Orange Mascot: Warriors
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Lady Warriors Lady Warriors Counting on Experience After a slow start a year ago, Lamar picked it up in December. They won 16 out of 19 games to finish up 19-8 and Coach Schluterman is hopeful that momentum will carry over to this season. The Lady Warriors were defeated by State Semi-finalist West Fork in the first round of regionals. The Lady Warriors must find a way to replace the leadership and toughness of Jessica Milloway. She has moved on to play for former Lady Warrior Head Coach Carl Ramsey at the University of the Ozarks. Schluterman and the Lady Warriors want to get this program back to the state tournament. Schluterman said, “We have to learn how to use that experience and success from last year to make us a tougher, better basketball team this year.” Lamar has 4 state titles and would love to make it five. The Lady Warriors return three All-District players. Seniors Libby Nepivoda (5’7”), Deidra Holben (5’7”), and Bethany Mitchell (5’6”) should give them a great start on finding that leader. They all averaged 10 points a game last year and Schluterman is expecting them to guide the 2011-2012 Lady Warriors. Lamar
has six other seniors that have been together since the 7th grade. Stephanie Parda (5’4”), Jessica Casey (5’7”), Allie Smith (5’8”), Meghan Noyes (5’5”), Ali McCarley (5’7”), and Amber Jackson (5’8”) will give the Lady Warriors excellent depth.
ON THE
COURT Coach: Brandon Schluterman AD: Lance Spence Principal: Mitch Harris 301 Elberta, Lamar Gym - 479-885-3977 Class: 3A District: 4 Colors: Black & Orange Mascot: Warriors
Lamar has some talented underclassmen as well. Juniors Emilie Nepivoda (5’6”), Jessica DeYoung (5’6”), Ashley Watson (5’3”), and Tiffany Ward (5’7”) have been working hard during the off-season. Schluterman has a group of sophomores that had a successful junior high team last year. Madison Grover (5’9”), Lindy Hignite (5’8”), Lauren Clark (5’8”), Cierra Boswell (5’6”), and Brittany Watts (5’5”) could give the Lady Warriors good minutes off the bench and will push the other players in practice. When facing conference foes such as Charleston and Paris, the Lady Warriors will need to use their experience and depth to make them competitive.
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ATkins
Red Devils Atkins Turns to Tanner
Longtime Red Devil head coach Craig Pinion has moved to the Lady Red Devil program. Taking over the boys will be Keith Tanner, who is excited about the talented team he has inherited. The Red Devils return three starters from last year. Leading the way will be senior guard Trey Bennett (5’10”) and forward Heath Keene (6’0”). Bennett was selected to the AllState team as a sophomore. He led the team in scoring as a junior, pumping in 20 points per game. Keene averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds and gives the Red Devils a tough inside game. Tanner knows that these two must take over the leadership role this year. Red Devil junior forward Konner Johnston (6’0”) had a great sophomore season and has been working hard during the off-season improving his skills.
The remaining Red Devil upperclassmen looking to get into that top seven or eight will be senior guard Peyton Hernendez (5’10”), junior guard Josh Hogrefe (5’5”), and junior guard Kaleb Tunnel (5’9”). The sophomore class consists of Landry Harris (6’1”), Blake Sweeden (5’8”), Joey Vaughn (6’1”), Kyle Chronister (5’8”), Chance Knotts (5’8”), and Brandon Burns (5’8”). Coach Tanner likes this group of sophomores and feels they have all improved during the off-season. Tanner will need the Red Devils to toughen up on defense. “I know
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if the boys play hard and are willing to strive for excellence on the defensive side then we can compete and play with anyone,” he said. Patience will be a key for the Red Devil offense. Tanner wants to attack the opponent’s defensive weaknesses. They will look for mismatches as several Red Devils can play inside or outside. Tanner said, “The boys know what it takes for us to be successful. They just need to prove to themselves that they are capable of doing the little things that it takes to be successful.” With this said the Red Devils should be able to gain the confidence and composure to win the close games in the 2011-2012 campaign.
ON THE
COURT Coach: Keith Tanner AD: Charlie Sorrels Principal: Phil Daniel 403 Avenue Three NW ATKINS Gym - 4796418894 Class: 3A District: 4 Colors:Scarlet & White Mascot: Red Devil
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Lady Red Devils Pinion Takes Over as Lady Red Devils Head Coach After ten years leading the Red Devil boys program at Atkins, Coach Craig Pinion has made the change to coaching the ladies. This will be an adjustment for Pinion but he has had experience working with girls’ basketball. Pinion spent time working with former Golden Suns Head Coach Joe Foley while he attended Arkansas Tech.
The Lady Red Devils have six returning players. Pinion expects to have 15 players when the season starts. He will be looking for girls that are serious about basketball and who give their best effort in practice every day. Pinion will use multiple offenses and defenses this season. He plans to figure out what works best for this group and build on The Lady Red Devils have been that. struggling the past few years. Pinion is confident that he can get the program heading in the right direction. He has spent the offseason stressing the importance of hard work. Pinion said, “I believe this team will play much harder and more aggressively than they have in the past.” The Lady Red Devils have spent several hours in the gym during that past four months. Pinion is hopeful that this will help the team get some early victories. He said, “The girls must learn how to win and believe they can.”
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COURT Coach: Craig Pinion AD: Charlie Sorrels Principal: Phil Daniel 403 Avenue Three NW ATKINS Gym - 4796418894 Class: 3A District: 4 Colors:Scarlet & White Mascot: Red Devil
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Hector
Wildcats
Wildcats Ready to Bomb Away The Hector Wildcats enter the 20112012 campaign with high expectations, looking to making a run in the post season. Head Coach Jim Simmons enters his 5th season at Hector. The Wildcats will again rely on an aggressive man defense that will make opponents feel very uncomfortable. Offensively, Hector will use their motion offense and up-tempo pace to set up shots from three-point land. Simmons knows that for the Wildcats to be successful they must rebound better and limit their turnovers.
season. Sophomore guard Chandler Stanek, 6’2”, will give the Wildcats good size. He can score both inside the paint and outside the three point line. The remaining Wildcats are senior Jeffery Summers, junior Logan Riley, sophomores Eric McGowen, JW Mackey, Shawn Lusk, and Daniel Lott.
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COURT Coach: Jim Simmons AD: Gary Simmons Principal: Jordan Price 11601 SR 27, Hector Gym - 479-284-2136 Class: 2A District: 4 Colors: Blue & White Mascot: Wildcats
Hector will be led by sharpshooting junior guard Jacob Chronister, who is one of the top three point shooters in the state. Junior point guard Jordan Chisum led the team in assists a year ago and sets the table for the three point shooters with his penetration. Senior guard Jayme Stroud is the heartbeat of the Wildcat defense. Stroud led the team in steals, rebounding, and charges taken during his junior
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Hector Lady Wildcats Lady Wildcats Counting on Chemistry The Hector Lady Wildcats will be looking to develop a new identity this year with several new players seeing action. Although they will be young, second year head coach Gary Simmons says that teams better look out for the Lady Wildcats when the postseason rolls around. Hector lost several key players from a year ago and that could get them off to a slow start. Simmons feels that his young team has worked extremely hard preparing for the 2011-2012 season and is certain that this will pay off for Lady Wildcats. Hector is counting on speed and quickness to give opponents trouble. Simmons says they are unselfish and play very well together. Look for super sophomore guard Kasey Rook, who averaged 18 points per game in junior high, to provide most of the scoring for the team. Junior point guard
Brittany Dixon should set the tempo both on offense and defense. Senior forwards Morgan Pack and April Rudder, along with senior guard Sad’e Ester, should give the Lady Wildcats solid leadership. Karena Rook, sophomore guard and twin sister to Kasey, could find herself in the starting line-up before the season’s end. Heather Blalack, Cheyenne Brown, Jade Collins, Whitney Garrison, Brittany McDonald, and Lauren Tereza complete the Lady Wildcat roster. Simmons is excited about this team and anxiously awaits to see if they can mature and make a run in the post season.
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COURT Coach: Gary Simmons AD: Gary Simmons Principal: Jordan Price 11601 SR 27, Hector Gym - 479-284-2136 Class: 2A District: 4 Colors: Blue & White Mascot: Wildcats
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Western Yell county
Wolverines
Wolverines Look to Return to Regionals
ON THE
COURT Coach: Stuart Creamer AD: Carla Catlett Principal: Andy Chisum #1 Wolverine Drive, Havana Gym - 479-476-4125
The Western Yell County Wolverines finished third in the conference and made it to the regional tournament for the first time in several years. Head Coach Stuart Creamer says, “This is the hardest working group of boys I have had since I started coaching.” Creamer is optimistic that this could propel his team to a winning season. The Wolverines will play with a lot of hustle and heart.
Class: 2A should provide this for the District: 4 team. He has the ability to put up big numbers every night for Colors: Maroon & Silver Western Yell County. Creamer Mascot: Wolverine knows that his team must be able to shoot the ball more consistently if they expect to reach their goals in the 2011-2012 season. Creamer is working hard to build a winning tradition at Western Yell County. The Wolverines will battle cross county rival Danville and Johnson County Westside in a very competitive league.
After losing 3 seniors that averaged double figures, Creamer will be searching for someone to take over the scoring and leadership for the Wolverines. Sophomore point guard Anthony Delgado
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Lady Wolverines
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COURT Coach: Stuart Creamer AD: Carla Catlett Principal: Andy Chisum #1 Wolverine Drive, Havana
Lady Wolverines Seniors Leading the Way The Western Yell County Lady Wolverines are counting on a strong senior class to get them back to the regional tournament, hopefully leading to a state tournament berth in March. Senior point guard Anna Cavaiole is a hard worker and shoots the ball well from the perimeter. The Lady Wolverines must
Gym - 479-476-4125 Class: 2A District: 4 Colors: Maroon & Silver Mascot: Wolverine
become a better rebounding team according to Coach Stuart Creamer. He begins this season trying to replace 10 seniors from the 2011 class. The Lady Wolverines have a winnable early non-conference schedule. Creamer is hopeful this will give the girls confidence and lead to success in conference play. Western Yell County should be right in the middle of the conference race. Creamer sees his team finishing in the top 3 in the conference. Hard work, along with good shooting, should enable the Lady Wolverines to be successful this year.
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two rivers
Gators
Gators Continue to Build Unity The Two Rivers Gators are set to begin their second year. Coach Brad Harrison looks to improve on last season’s third place finish in the conference. Harrison said, “Last year was the first year that our school districts combined into one school. It took time for the students from the different schools to become adjusted to one another.” He is hopeful that there will be fewer distractions as they begin the year with their top six returning. Magazine and Johnson County Westside will be challenging the Gators for the conference title. Although the conference will be extremely difficult, Harrison expects the Gators to compete for the championship. The Gators are experienced and have an outstanding sophomore class that finished 19-1 in junior high. Senior guard/forward Jordan Chancellor averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game for the Gators
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last season. Fellow senior center Tyler Ray Smith (6’2”) led the team in rebounding, pulling down 8.5 per game. He also averaged an impressive two blocked shots per game. Senior guard/forward Tyler Solley, guard Ronal Torres, and guard Lane Frost should round out the starting five when the Gators get under way. Junior guard Blaine Smith gave the Gators great minutes as a sophomore and Harrison feels that he is one of the top juniors in the conference.
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COURT Coach: Brad Harrison AD: Barry Fisher Principal: Barry Fisher 17727 East Hwy 28, Ola Gym - 479-272-3150 Class: 2A District: 5 4 East Colors: Orange & Blue Mascot: Gators
Harrison will be looking for his sophomores to make the adjustment to high school basketball quickly. Guard Kyle Frost, forward Seth Walker, and guard Tyler Green head up this group. They all bring the ability to score and are extremely athletic. Says Harrison, “The sophomores, along with his top six returning players, must be able to build unity.” If this can happen, he believes that, with hard work in practice, they should have a successful season.
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Lady Gators Lady Gators Pursuing Team Unity
The Two Rivers Lady Gators and Head Coach Jeremy Rainey are prepared to start their second season as a consolidated school. Rainey begins his 10th season as a head coach and expects to see improvements in several areas from his team. One of the challenges for any consolidated school is getting the players to gel. Team chemistry is always difficult to develop, but even more so when you have athletes from different schools working together. The Lady Gators have five seniors and Rainey will count on them to develop that all important team unity. Those seniors are Harley Emery, Kylee Faulkner, Jordan Thomas, Heather Treadwell, and Jacquelyn Yates. The Lady Gator juniors include Courtney Austin, Cheyenne Buford, Deanna Furr,
and Vickey Landeverde. The sophomore class consists of Madison Alred, Meredith Forrest, Taylor Mashburn, Brittany Smith, and Cori Wright. The Lady Gators will compete in the always difficult 2A-4 Conference. If the Lady Gators can continue to work hard in practice and come together as a team, they will have an opportunity to compete every game.
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COURT Coach: Jeremy Rainey AD: Barry Fisher Principal: Barry Fisher 17727 East Hwy 28, Ola Gym - 479-272-3150 Class: 2A District: 5 4 East Colors: Orange & Blue Mascot: Gators
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PERRYVILLE
Mustangs
Harris Begins 2nd Stint With Mustangs
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COURT Coach: Len Harris AD: Kevin Campbell Principal: Kevin Campbell 325 Houston Ave, Perryville, AR Gym - 501-889-2277
Holding an impressive career record of 604-210, Perryville’s head leading rebounder. “I think that coach Len Harris expects to build on his numbers as he returns to having a deep and balanced the bench for his second stint with the Mustangs. team is our main advantage this season”, Harris continues. Class: 3A His expectations? Improve on last season’s 11-15 overall record “Surrounding Dufresne and District: 5 (5-9 in conference) and lead the team to another deep play-off run. Hubbard with quality players “Even though we have a largely unproven squad, our expectations such as Eubanks, Tindell and Colors: Maroon & Gray remain high”, Harris says. “I am excited about the opportunity Rainey could work out very Mascot: Mustangs to get started. None of these guys were every night players last well for us. season but they are excited about their chance. I believe such enthusiasm can help us go far in the post-season.” The Mustangs need to fill the role of their offensive and defensive Harris expects to have 15 names on his roster – 6 of them being leaders, while collectively returning lettermen. However, having lost almost ninety percent improving their mid-range and of last season’s offense, new leaders are needed to emerge for the outside shooting. Needless to Mustangs to reach their playoff goals. Harris is hopeful that the say, Perryville’s veteran coach is well aware of these problemduo of junior swingmen Dylan Dufresne and Nathan Hubbard can areas and hopes to resolve some of them as early as in the fill most of that void. Hubbard showed flashes of great offensive training camp. “Everyone on our team understands what we’re skills in 2010-11 and is the team’s only returning starter, while trying to accomplish here this year. That’s something we have Dufresne is the team’s best athlete and has a solid all around talked about as a unit numerous times already”, Harris said. game. “There is no doubt that these two guys will be our anchors “We understand our strong points as well as our weaknesses. on both ends of the floor”, Harris explains. “They know that in What inspires optimism in me however, is the fact that all of order for us to be successful this year, they need to step up their these kids have great attitudes and are willing to work hard game and play at a much higher level. I certainly believe they are every in practice day. They understand what must be done and capable of it.” how much they need to sacrifice in order to reach our goals. As a basketball coach, that’s all one can ask for.” Another reason for optimism in Perryville’s locker-room is the team’s balance and depth. Besides Dufresne and Hubbard, Harris “I truly believe that if we can win some games early on in the will rely heavily on the senior tandem Cody Rainey and John season, it will make a huge difference for us down the road”, Tindell, to provide them with leadership and stability. Another Harris concludes. “Those wins can give us the much needed noteworthy addition is Daneil Eubanks, a transfer student who confidence which will be crucial for building a competitive possesses a solid inside game and is expected to be the team’s squad for the regional and state playoffs.”
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LadyMustangs Lady Mustangs Ready To Make A Run
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Coach: Terry Smith New head coach Terry Smith inherits a much clearer picture regarding AD: Kevin Campbell team that posted a reasonable 15-13 record in 2010-11 (6-6 in this situation.” Principal: Kevin Campbell conference) but failed to make the much anticipated splash in the 325 Houston Ave, regional tournament and qualify for state. The upcoming season Perryville, AR certainly presents a test, and Gym - 501-889-2277 The silver lining, however, is that Perryville returns every the Lady Mustang’s schedule Class: 3A significant contributor from last season (eight out of ten players doesn’t seem very favorable. on the roster are returning lettermen) and with a year of experience Charleston and Lamar are District: 5 under their belts, the Lady Mustangs are poised to climb back to traditional conference powers, Colors: Maroon & Gray the top of the standings in the 3A-4 Conference. while Bigelow and Jessieville, who made the state tournament Mascot: Mustangs Smith’s top returning players are seniors Jacque Coronado last season, return all of their (forward) and Whitney Cooper (guard) who are expected to take significant contributors. on the roles of team’s key offensive weapons while providing them with enough consistency on defense. First year Coach Terry Smith recognizes the enormous Another pair of returnees looking to make significant contributions challenge that lays ahead of for the Lady Mustangs are juniors Tory Cody and Lakyn his squad and offers a mix of Kendricks. Both players are expected to find their place in the optimism and caution when talking about his team’s expectations starting five with Coronado and Cooper, and will be asked to for the upcoming year. “I can’t say where we’ll finish at the end utilize the experience from last season to provide the team with of this season. Our general goal is to make it to the regional the much needed offensive punch and defensive stability. The tournament, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop there. Come remaining spot in the starting lineup will be up for grabs. playoffs everyone’s season hangs on the line each night, and just a few plays can be the deciding factor between playing in the Smith anticipates several players to compete for the job, but regional finals and going home after the first round.” reasons that Paige Hale and Lexa Kendrick are the front-runners in that race. “I think that both Paige and Lexa are very talented “This is a great group of hard working young ladies”, Smith added. players”, Smith said. “Paige’s development is crucial for our “They are very competitive and come to practice prepared to work program’s future, and we want to give her some big minutes this every single day. If we’re able to take care of some minor issues season to help her mature faster. On the other hand, Lexa is a during preseason, and avoid major injuries, I think we’ll have a senior and can provide our team with leadership and much needed great chance to be a factor in the district and regional tournament, size on both ends of the floor. Right now it’s a tossup, but I believe and perhaps even make it to the state playoffs.” that after we get done with our camp and preseason, we will have a
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Bigelow
Panthers
Panthers Look To Bounce Back From Tough Year Bigelow’s head basketball coach Craig Neumeier hopes to improve on the 10-13 overall mark his Panthers posted last season and advance deeper in the playoffs than just the District tournament. Neumeier expects to dress out 15 players in 2011-12 – including Marcus Davie who started every game last year, and juniors Terrell Dunlap and Tim Gunn who started occasionally. The losses of Justin Southerland, Spencer Langston and Daymein Choate have left quite a few gaps in Panthers’ system – especially on offense, but the emergence of Davie as the team’s leader along with Blake Wiley, Jeremy Noland and James Holland should facilitate things for coach Neumeier. After a mediocre last season, the expectations couldn’t be higher in 2011-12. Neumeier
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hopes the Panthers can finish as one of the top three teams in their conference and secure a spot at the Regional tournament. “This team has a lot of potential”, Neumeier said. “We are returning a lot of great guys from last year and they all have a good work ethic. We have a lot of size, but with that size we have some quickness as well. Overall, this is a great group of young men that will go to battle every night. Qualifying for the state tournament is our ultimate goal this season.”
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COURT Coach: Craig Neumeier AD: Chad Wilson Principal: Dewayne Wammack 101 East Panther Drice Bigelow, AR Gym - 501-759-2000 Class: 2A District: 5 Colors: Black & White Mascot: Panthers
Bigelow
LadyPanthers
Lady Panthers Enter Season With High Expectations
Head Coach Brian Taylor and his Lady Panthers enjoyed a very successful 2010-11 season. They finished with a 23-6 overall record and reached the quarterfinals of the State tournament. With 11 names and 9 returning lettermen on their 2011-12 roster, expecting similar or better results from Bigelow seems like a pretty wise bet. The most significant players to return this season are All-State guard Holly Nutt (5’7 junior) as well as the other four starters from 2010-11, Caitlin Gootsponer (5’7 junior), Hope Brackett (5’9 senior), Heather Nutt (5’10 junior) and Emily Henson (5’10 junior). All five players contributed for Bigelow last season, and although Holly Nutt was the team’s lone All-State selection, each of them is more than capable of carrying the offensive load on any given night. “We are very balanced on offense”, Taylor offers. “We can get offensive production from any of our top seven players. Our top six players each led the team in scoring in different games last year and we hope to do the same this time around.”
Elizabeth Brunson, but Taylor expects that bench players like Brianna Pelham, Jessica Montgomery and Nicole McCully can step up and fill those voids with immediately and with ease.
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COURT Coach: Brad Taylor AD: Chad Wilson Principal: Dewayne Wammack 101 East Panther Drice Bigelow, AR Gym - 501-759-2000
By the looks of it, Bigelow Class: 2A is primed for another great season. However, whether District: 5 they can repeat the success Colors: Black & White from 2010-11, still remains to be seen. Taylor is optimistic Mascot: Panthers about his team’s chances and believes in his players. “We have very high expectations this year”, he says. “We want to improve on last year’s success. We are well balanced and even though we start four juniors and first two off the bench, we have a lot of experience. Our goal is to go farther in the state tournament than we did last season.”
The team’s only losses from last season are Hope Story and
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RJHS Eastside
Whirlwinds Eastside Whirlwinds Hungry for Success
With new faces come new expectations each year at RJHS. The Eastside Whirlwinds will enter 2011-2012 with hopes of improving over last year’s disappointing season. Entering his second year as the Eastside head coach, Matt Howerton is confident that this team has the tools to compete every night. These players showed great promise during their 8th grade season as well as during summer workouts and team camps. Howerton feels that this group has great size and team chemistry. Tim Eslick and Chase Foust will give the Whirlwinds a solid inside game. They can both score in the paint and hit the boards hard. Howerton plans to use their size and strength to attack opponents. Howerton knows the team must improve its point guard play. Shooting guard Kregan Kordsmeier had to do the majority of the ball handling last year, but Howerton would rather have him at the wing. DeMarcus Crowder has the talent to help with the point guard responsiblities. Brayden Bennett, Chase Bicanovsky, and Landon Short were prime contributors last year on the perimeter. They all bring athleticism and are great
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defenders capable of scoring. Coach Howerton said, “We have a very strong incoming 8th grade class, with players such as Jacob Boles, Drew Turner, and Marquis Rhode. They are all capable of contributing on the 9th grade team.” The Eastside Whirlwinds are counting on experience, talent, and determination to help propel them to a successful 20112012 campaign.
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COURT Coach: Matt Howerton AD: Jim Dickerson Principal: Al Harpenau 2000 West Parkway Dr Russellville Gym - 479-968-7030 Class: 6A Conference: River Valley Colors: Black & Red Mascot: Whirlwind
RJHS eastside
Lady Whirlwinds Eastside Lady Whirlwinds Ready to Roll The Russellville Junior High Eastside Lady Whirlwinds begin the 2011-2012 campaign with high hopes. Head coach Nina Chiolino enters her 7th season and is excited about this group of young ladies. Chiolino has an athletic team that will be able to play pressure man defense and push the ball hard on the offensive end. Freshman forward Andrea Kendrick is the lone returning starter for the Lady Whirlwinds. Kendrick gives the team leadership and a scoring presence in the paint. Freshman forward Jocelyn Brown brings tremendous intensity to the Lady Whirlwinds and does all the little things that a coach appreciates. Eighth grade point guard Alyssa Owens has excellent ball handling skills which helps set up her teammates for easy baskets. Freshmen guards Katie Winberry and Kayla Birgenske round out the Eastside Lady Whirlwind starting five. The remaining Eastside roster consists of Maria Marasco, Brookelynn Long, Sarah Cole, Victoria
Teague, Madison McKinley, Sidney Brandon, Katie Hefley, Kailey Bradley, and Shelbi Thompson. Coach Chiolino’s team will battle for the River Valley Conference crown with Greenbrier, Morrilton, Beebe and the RJHS Westside. According to Chiolino, one of the greatest strengths of the Lady Whirlwinds will be their depth.
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COURT Coach: Nina Chiolino AD: Jim Dickerson Principal: Al Harpenau 2000 West Parkway Dr Russellville Gym - 479-968-7030 Class: 6A Conference: River Valley Colors: Black & Red Mascot: Whirlwind
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RJHS westside
Whirlwinds
Westside Whirlwinds Seek Conference Championship The 2011-2012 Westside Whirlwinds have all the ingredients to be one of the most successful junior high teams in Russellville in several years. They have a great inside and outside game on the offensive and defensive end. The Whirlwinds have excellent team speed at the guard and forward positions. This group has been very successful in 7th and 8th grade and Coach Jeff Crumpton knows the expectations are high. He said, “We will look to build on the success that these young men have had coming up through the system.” The Westside Whirlwinds had a productive summer competing against several great teams across the state. Crumpton is hopeful that experience will put them in the position to win the conference title. In order for this to happen, the Whirlwinds will need to play consistent defense. Crumpton added, “We want to improve on our defense and take pride in playing great defense.” The Westside Whirlwinds have several talented freshmen. Andy Campbell started several games as an
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ON THE
COURT Coach: Jeff Crumpton AD: Jim Dickerson Principal: Al Harpenau 2000 West Parkway Dr Russellville Gym - 479-968-7030
8th grader and has the ability to dominate in the paint as well as shoot the three. Kentrell Scott is an extremely hard-nosed player that will run the team Class: 6A at point guard. Scott can score from anywhere Conference: River Valley but his ability to Colors: Black & Red find the open man for easy baskets Mascot: Whirlwind may be the key for the Whirlwinds making a conference title run. Tony Jones has an excellent touch from the three as well as the ability to attack the basket. CoCheese Temple-Laws is a gifted athlete that can score and make life difficult on the other team with his defensive pressure. Tyler Allen gives the Whirlwinds great size and has a smooth touch from 15 feet. Mark Moyer brings yet another threat on the perimeter for the Whirlwinds. Grant Gebhardt and Kervin Flores will give the Whirlwinds a solid 8-man rotation. Rounding out the freshmen class are Taylor Allen, Grant Gebhardt, Alan Daiber, Mack Marchant, Tripp Croom, Kervin Flores, and Sam Dunbar.
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Lady Whirlwinds Westside Lady Winds Have Excellent Team Chemistry The Russellville Westside Lady Whirlwinds come into this season with confidence after a productive summer and pre-season. Head Coach Jason Martin enters his 7th season at RJHS. He said, “I am excited about coaching this group of girls. They work extremely hard and are a very coachable group.” This should allow Martin the opportunity to make this team competitive each night. Martin points out that the strength of this group is their ability to play team basketball. Martin welcomes Veronica Black as his assistant coach. Black played and assisted at the college level in her home state of Georgia. Martin expects Black to be a huge asset to the Westside Lady Whirlwinds.
Simpson. Martin expects these young ladies to be the main scoring threats in the starting line-up. The remaining freshmen are Marilyn Golden, Cicily Ashcraft, Madeline Bray, Baylee Crozier, Bailey Reynolds, Brittany George, Samantha Brown, and Brooke Tarbox. Martin will look for players in this group to step up and fight for those top seven or eight positions.
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The Lady Whirlwinds do not have any star players, just a well-balanced mixture of size and athleticism. In order for the Westside Lady Whirlwinds to be successful, they will need to improve their rebounding and free throws. They will be led by freshmen Sydnee Stokes, Addy Hipps, Brittany Smith, and Kaylann
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Arkansas tech
Wonderboys
Wonder Boys RELOADING This Season
The Wonder Boy basketball program has become an NCAA Division II national power house over the past 5 years. The defending Gulf South Conference Western Division Champions look to find similar success in their newly formed Great American Conference. The Wonder Boys lost in the GSC championship game last year to Harding. They did, however, receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II tournament and lost in the 2nd round in a heart-breaker in overtime to Alabama-Huntsville. These two loses should provide plenty of motivation for the 2011-2012 Wonder Boys. Doug Karleskint begins his 3rd season at the helm as the Wonder Boys head coach. He has had tremendous success going 55-8 during his first two campaigns.
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Coach Karleskint has lost 4 starters from last season’s outstanding team. “Laithe Massey, a GAC All-Conference point guard for the last two years, will be tough to replace”, says Coach Karleskint. He is looking for returning starter Johnie Davis (16 ppg) to step up and take over the leadership role. Matt Haney will be counted on to assist Davis as a leader on and off the floor. According to Coach Karleskint, Haney is the type of player that doesn’t show up in the stats but is counted on each and every night to do those little things that help teams win championships. This 2011-2012 Wonder Boys could have one the most athletic teams in school history. Coach Karleskint has built this team around speed. One of the greatest challenges that the Wonder Boys will face this year is coming together as a team in a short amount of time. Fans can expect to see a high octane offense as the
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physical rebounding team.
Wonder Boys look to attack at all times. They will attempt to create offense off of their extreme man-to-man pressure defense. Karleskint says, “I am extremely excited to coach this group.” He feels that this team has strong character and fans will grow to love them. Karleskint knows that for the 2011-2012 Wonder Boys to make a run at a national title that they must become a more
Along with Davis and Haney, Karleskint expects senior Mykel Cleveland to help lead this team. Russellville natives, juniors Jared Williamson and Jeremy Hourd, will see significant minutes this season and will be counted on to step up their game. Junior Will Paul rounds out the Wonder Boys top 6 upper classmen. The Wonder Boys will start the season playing a difficult non-
Mykel Cleveland
Paul Cooper
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Name Pos. Hgt. Jeremy Hoard G 6-3 Jeff Reese G 6-4 Johnie Davis G 6-1 Mykel Cleveland G 6-2 Tyler Friedel G-F 6-5 Kendell Pinkney G 6-0 Will Paul C 6-10 Jared Williamson G 6-2 Blake Mitchem F 6-7 Marshawn Arnold G 6-4 Kyler Nelson G 6-2 Chase White G 5-10 Paul Cooper F 6-8 Matt Haney G 6-1 Stephen Coles F 6-8 Fred Ford G 5-10 Nick Wayman F-C 6-8
Wt. 180 180 150 200 195 160 245 190 210 210 185 160 260 190 245 180 210
conference schedule. This should make for some outstanding basketball at Tucker Coliseum during the first semester. Karleskint hopes that this will prepare his team for a grueling GAC slate starting in January. He feels that the University of Monticello will be near the top of the conference. Harding Head Coach: Doug Karleskint (2nd season) and Southwest Oklahoma will be competing with the Wonder Boys for the GAS conference title as well. Ouachita Baptist University, Southeastern Oklahoma, Southern Arkansas University, and East Central Univeristy all have strong programs. With teams of this caliber fans will be treated to some exciting basketball this season at Tucker Coliseum.
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Blake Mitchem
Jeff Reece
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Arkansas tech
Golden Suns
Golden Suns Crave National Title
After two consecutive NCAA Division II Elite 8 appearances the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns are primed and ready to make a run at the national title. The Golden Suns are coming off a 30-3 season from last year. Coach Dave Wilbers begins his fifth season at Arkansas Tech. Wilbers has an impressive 106-21 record as the Golden Suns head coach. He has led ATU to back-to-back NCAA Division II South Regional Championships and Gulf South Conference titles. The 2011-2012 Golden Suns return two starters from last season. Senior forward Natalie Santos (6’2”) averaged 17 points and 8 rebounds a game as a junior. If the Golden Suns expect to reach all of their goals then Santos must play big every night. Santos has excellent touch around the basket as well as a knack for finding open three point shooters. Junior forward Jessica Weatherford (6’0”) averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds a year ago. Weatherford has become
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a strong scorer both inside and outside. Senior forwards Katie Horsman (6’0”), Samantha Ludwig (6’1”), and Lindsey Root (6’2”) give the Golden Suns depth at the forward position. In order for the Golden Suns to reach their ultimate goal they will have to find a way to replace three tremendous guards. Laura Beth Anderson, Jenny Vining, and Shaquilah Davis finished up outstanding careers and will be missed greatly. Coach Wilbers is confident that the Golden Suns have guards capable of filling this void. Junior guard Sarah Martin (5’11”) along with sophomore guards Shanae Govan (5’3”), Lindsey Burgener (5’8”), and Jackie Dennis (5’6”) will be counted on by Wilbers to fill some big shoes. Wilbers has several newcomers for the 2011-2012 season. Wilbers recruited three transfer guards, junior Lily Abreu (Kilgore JC), junior Roselis Silva (Cisco JC), and sophomore Breana Williams (University of Houston). They will give the Golden Suns valuable game experience.
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Coach Wilbers, along with assistant Julio Pacheco, welcome a strong freshman class as well. Guard Cara Neighbors (Lonoke, AR), guard Haley Stinnett (Cotter, AR), and guard/ forward Jamie Long (Russellville, AR) all had great high school careers and have been working hard adjusting to the college game. Completing the 2011-2012 roster will be red-shirt freshmen Whitney Donahue and Jae Tucker. Arkansas Tech opens the season at Tucker Coliseum on November 12th with Central Baptist College. They will travel to Pensacola, FL in late December for the West Florida Classic. The Golden Suns will begin their first season in the newly formed Great American Conference in January
hosting the University of Arkansas-Monticello. The rest of the GAC consists of Southwestern Oklahoma, Southeastern Oklahoma, East Central Oklahoma, Henderson State, Harding, Ouachita Baptist, and Southern Arkansas. The Golden Suns have had record crowds the past few years and fans can expect to see some exciting basketball at Tucker Coliseum once again this year.
2 3 5 10 12 14 20 21 22 23 24 25 32 33 34 42 RS RS
Pos. Hgt.
Natalia Santos F Lily Abreu G Shanae Govan G Lindsey Burgener G Jackie Dennis G Jaimie Long G-F Sarah Martin G-F Roselis Silva G Haley Stinnett G Samanta Ludwig F Breana Williams G Joseane Maria Bazilio F Katie Horsman F Jae Tucker F Lindsey Root F Jessica Weatherford F Whitney Donahue F Cara Neighbors G
6-2 5-8 5-3 5-8 5-6 5-11 5-11 5-6 5-5 6-1 5-8 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-10 5-6
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BOYS SCHEDULES DANVILLE LITTLE JOHNS
RUSSELLVILLE CYCLONES
Opponent
Date & Time
Opponent
@BENTON
Nov 17th, 5:30PM
@MULBERRY
@SPRINGDALE
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
BOONEVILLE
RussellvilleDec 9th, 5:30PM
CHARLESTON
@HOT SPRINGS
Nov 18th, 5:30PM
TOURNAMENT
TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT @SOUTHSIDE
RussellvilleDec 8th, 5:30PM RussellvilleDec 10th, 5:30PM Dec 13th, 5:30PM
Date & Time
Nov 8th, 5:30PM
@WALDRON
Nov 10th, 5:30PM Nov 15th, 5:30PM
ST. JOE
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
J.D. LEFTWICH
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
HECTOR
Dec 16th, 5:30PM
@WESTERN YELL CO
CENTRAL - LR
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
@BIGELOW
VAN BUREN
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
@ JC WESTSIDE
Jan 24th, 4:00PM
@J.D. LEFTWICH
LAKE HAMILTON
@NORTH LITTLE ROCK @BRYANT
CATHOLIC
@CONWAY
CABOT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK @CENTRAL - LR
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
JC WESTSIDE
WESTERN YELL CO
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
@HECTOR
Jan 27th, 5:30PM
TWO RIVERS
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
BIGELOW
SACRED HEART
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
DanvilleJan 9th, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Dec 16th, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM Jan 17th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM Jan 24th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
MORRILTON DEVIL DOGS
CLARKSVILLE PANTHERS
Opponent
Date & Time
@MORRILTON
@OAK GROVE POTTSVILLE
@SUBIACO ACADEMY
Jan 3rd, 5:30PM
TOURNAMENT
TOURNAMENT
TOURNAMENT
Dec 8th, 5:30PM
@JASPER
Oct 28th, 5:30PM
WEST SIDE
Dec 7th, 5:30PM
COUNTY LINE
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
ABUNDANT LIFE
Dec 20th, 5:30PM
J.A. FAIR
Jan 21st, 5:30PM
HARRISON
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
BIGELOW
Jan 27th, 5:30PM
@VILONIA
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
MORRILTON
Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
@GREENBRIER
Jan 24th, 5:30PM
@MULBERRY
Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
@ENGLAND
Jan 12th, 5:30PM Jan 13th, 5:30PM
CENT ARK CHRISTIAN Dec 16th, 5:30PM
DOVER
DARDANELLE
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
@ALMA
@VILONIA
@POTTSVILLE
Jan 24th, 5:30PM
@SILOAM SPRINGS
DOVER
Jan 31st, 5:30PM
HUNTSVILLE
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
MENA
@BOONEVILLE
@DARDANELLE
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
GREENWOOD ALMA
@CATHOLIC
Feb 17th, 5:30PM
VILONIA
Feb 24th, 5:30PM
GREENBRIER
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
@WONDERVIEW
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
NEMO VISTA
Jan 27th, 5:30PM
MULBERRY
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
ENGLAND
Feb 14th, 5:30PM
SILOAM SPRINGS
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
CONWAY CHRISTIAN
Feb 21st, 4:00PM
info@HUNTSVILLE
Feb 17th, 5:30PM
@MIDLAND
Feb 24th, 5:30PM
WONDERVIEW
@GREENWOOD
Feb 14th, 5:30PM
@NEMO VISTA
Feb 21st, 5:30PM
SCRANTON
SS BEE BRANCH CONCORD
@CONCORD OARK
@DANVILLE
POTTSVILLE APACHES Opponent
@CLINTON
CHARLESTON ATKINS
MAYFLOWER
@CLARKSVILLE
Date & Time
Nov 8th, 5:30PM
Nov 15th, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM Dec 2nd, 5:30PM
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
@SUBIACO ACADEMY Dec 12th, 5:30PM BOONEVILLE @BIGELOW @MENA
Dec 16th, 5:30PM Jan 3rd, 5:30PM
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
@DARDANELLE
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
DOVER
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
WALDRON
@BOONEVILLE CLARKSVILLE
SUBIACO ACADEMY DARDANELLE @WALDRON @DOVER MENA
Jan 13th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM Jan 24th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM
Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
DARDANLLE SANDLIZARDS Opponent
Date & Time
ATKINS
Nov 15th, 5:30PM
@PARIS
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
HECTOR @CLINTON
SUBIACO ACADEMY DOVER
@WALDRON
@BOONEVILLE
Nov 18th, 5:30PM Nov 29th, 5:30PM Dec 1st, 5:30PM
Dec 6th, 5:30PM Dec 9th, 5:30PM Jan 6th, 5:30PM
POTTSVILLE
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
@CLARKSVILLE
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
MENA
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
@SUBIACO ACADEMY Jan 20th, 5:30PM @DOVER
Jan 24th, 5:30PM
@POTTSVILLE
Jan 31st, 5:30PM
WALDRON @MENA
CLARKSVILLE BOONEVILLE
Jan 26th, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
DOVER PIRATES Opponent
Date & Time
@SACRED HEART
Nov 18th, 5:30PM
BIGELOW
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
ATKINS
Nov 29th, 5:30PM
@DARDANELLE
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
@BOONEVILLE
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
@WALDRON
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
CLARKSVILLE
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
@POTTSVILLE
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
SUBIACO ACADEMY
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
@MENA
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
DARDANELLE
Jan 24th, 5:30PM
BOONEVILLE
@CLARKSVILLE
Jan 26th, 5:30PM
@SUBIACO ACADEMY POTTSVILLE WALDRON
Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
LAMAR WARRIORS Opponent
Date & Time
COUNTY LINE
@MULBERRY HECTOR PARIS
@LAVACA
@WONDERVIEW
CEDARVILLE MANSFIELD
@PERRYVILLE
@CHARLESTON ATKINS
@PARIS LAMAR
PERRYVILLE
@MANSFIELD @ATKINS
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
CHARLESTON
Location Nov 8th, 5:30PM
Nov 15th, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
Dec 13th, 5:30PM Dec 16th, 5:30PM Dec 29th, 5:30PM Jan 3rd, 5:30PM Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 10th, 5:30PM Jan 13th, 5:30PM Jan 17th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
@ROSE BUD APCS
@DARDANELLE LISA ACADEMY WONDERVIEW @POTTSVILLE @DOVER LAVACA
@DARDANELLE @LAMAR
WESTERN YELL CO @DANVILLE HECTOR
TWO RIVERS
@JC WESTSIDE BIGELOW
J.D. LEFTWICH
@WONDERVIEW TWO RIVERS DANVILLE
Date & Time
Nov 18th, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
Dec 16th, 5:30PM Dec 19th, 5:30PM Jan 3rd, 5:30PM Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 10th, 5:30PM Jan 13th, 5:30PM
Jan 17th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM
Jan 24th,5:30PM
@WESTERN YELL CO
Jan 26th, 5:30PM
JC WESTSIDE
Jan 31st, 5:30PM
WESTERN YELL CO @BIGELOW
J.D. LEFTWICH
@J.D. LEFTWICH MAYFLOWER
Jan 26th, 5:30PM
Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
WYC WOLVERINES OARK
@MULBERRY SCRANTON
@BIGELOW
JC WESTSIDE @HECTOR ODEN
@ATKINS
@J.D. LEFTWICH DANVILLE @OARK
Date & Time
Nov 8th, 5:30PM
Nov 11th, 5:30PM
TWO RIVERS GATORS Opponent
@DARD JAMBOREE @ODEN
Nov 10th, 5:00PM
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
@OARK
Nov 17th, 4:00PM
@MT PINE
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
@DOVER
Dec 16th, 5:30PM Dec 30th, 5:30PM Jan 3rd, 5:30PM Jan 6th, 5:30PM Jan 9th, 5:30PM
Nov 15th, 5:00PM
TWO RIVERS TOURN @PERRYVILLE @MAGAZINE @OARK Oden
@JC WESTSIDE
BIGELOW
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
@ Hector
Jan 26th, 5:30PM
Danville
Jan 31st, 5:30PM
JC Westside
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
Magazine
HECTOR
@HECTOR
J.D. LEFTWICH NEMO VISTA
E STEM HIGH
Nov 7th, 4:30PM
ACORN
Dec 2nd, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
@ JC WESTSIDE
Nov 5th, 8:30AM
Nov 17th, 5:30PM
TWO RIVERS @DANVILLE
Date & Time
Nov 21st, 5:30PM
Nov 26th
Nov 29th, 4:30PM
Dec 6th, 4:00PM Feb 9th, 4:00PM
Dec 13th, 4:30PM Dec 16th, 5:00PM
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
@Jessieville Tourn
Jan 24th, 5:30PM
Bigelow
Jan 6th, @ 5:00 PM
Jan 26th, 5:30PM
@ WYC
Jan 13th, 6:00 PM
Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Hector
Scranton
@Bigelow
@Danville WYC
Dec 27th - 29th Jan 3rd, 5 PM
Jan 10th, 5:00 PM Jan 17th, 5:00 PM Jan 20th, 5:00 PM Jan 24th, 4:00 PM
PERRYVILLE MUSTANGS Opponent
NEMO VISTA
@MAYFLOWER @BIGELOW
TWO RIVERS
@SS BEE BRANCH ATKINS
ACADEMICS PLUS @CHARLESTON @MANSFIELD
Date & Time
Nov 8th, 5:30PM
Nov 17th, 5:30PM
Nov 18th, 5:30PM Nov 29th, 5:30PM
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
Dec 12th, 5:30PM Dec 15th, 5:30PM Dec 16th, 5:30PM Dec 20th, 5:30PM
TOURNAMENT
Dec 27th, 5:30PM
LAMAR
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
MANSFIELD
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
@PARIS
@LAVACA @ATKINS
CHARLESTON @LAMAR PARIS
LAVACA
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM Jan 24th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
Nov 21st, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM Nov 29th, 5:30PM
Dec 2nd, 5:30PM
Dec 20th, 5:30PM Jan 3rd, 5:30PM
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Jan 12th, 5:30PM Jan 17th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM Jan 24th, 5:30PM
Jan 26th, 5:30PM Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
Date & Time
Nov 5th, 5:30PM Nov 8th, 5:30PM
Nov 15th, 5:30PM Nov 18th, 5:30PM Nov 21st, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM Nov 29th, 5:30PM
Dec 9th, 5:30PM
Dec 12th, 5:30PM
MAYFLOWER
Dec 29th, 5:30PM
PARIS
WESTERN YELL CO CHARLESTON
Dec 16th, 5:30PM Dec 30th, 5:30PM Jan 6th, 5:30PM
MANSFIELD
Jan 13th, 5:30PM
@LAVACA
Jan 20th, 5:30PM
@LAMAR
PERRYVILLE @PARIS
@CHARLESTON
Opponent
Nov 18th, 5:30PM
@PERRYVILLE
@MANSFIELD
HECTOR WILDCATS
Nov 10th, 5:30PM
ATKINS RED DEVILS Opponent
LAMAR
Opponent
Nov 1st, 5:30PM
@SACRED HEART
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
@WALDRON
Oct 25th, 5:30PM
HARDING ACADEMY
@DOVER
BOONEVILLE
Oct 21st, 5:30PM
Dec 10th, 5:30PM
@HARRISON
@CABOT
Oct 24th, 5:30PM
Dec 5th, 5:30PM
TOURNAMENT
Jan 6th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
CONWAY
LISA ACADEMY
TOURNAMENT
BRYANT
@VAN BUREN
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
Nov 29th, 5:30PM
Dec 16th, 5:30PM
@MENA
Oct 18th, 5:30PM
Nov 17th, 5:30PM
TOURNAMENT
Date & Time
ACADEMICS PLUS
CLARKSVILLE
Dec 6th, 5:30PM
WALDRON
Date & Time
Nov 17th, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
OZARK
Opponent
SACRED HEART REBELS
Opponent
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
Jan 24th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
BIGELOW PANTHERS Opponent
Date & Time
MAYFLOWER
Nov 15th, 5:30PM
@MAYFLOWER
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM
@SACRED HEART
Nov 29th, 5:30PM
PERRYVILLE @DOVER
WESTERN YELL CO @WONDERVIEW @ JC WESTSIDE
Nov 18th, 5:30PM
Nov 22nd, 5:30PM Dec 2nd, 5:30PM
Dec 6th, 5:30PM Dec 9th, 5:30PM
J.D. LEFTWICH
Dec 16th, 5:30PM
info@HECTOR
Jan 10th, 5:30PM
@J.D. LEFTWICH
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
POTTSVILLE DANVILLE
@WESTERN YELL CO JC WESTSIDE TWO RIVERS HECTOR
@DANVILLE
WONDERVIEW
Jan 3rd, 5:30PM
Jan 13th, 5:30PM Jan 20th, 5:30PM Jan 26th, 5:30PM Jan 31st, 5:30PM Feb 3rd, 5:30PM Feb 7th, 5:30PM
Feb 10th, 5:30PM
Jan 26th, 4:00 PM Jan 31st, 5:00 PM Feb 3rd, 5:00 PM Feb 7th, 6:00 PM
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GIRLS SCHEDULES RUSSELLVILLE LADY CYCLONES Opponent
@ OTHER
SPRINGDALE
Date & Time
11/15 @12:00PM 11/23 @ 6:00PM
SOUTHSIDE
12/3 @ 7:30PM
GREENWOOD @ OTHER
SOUTHSIDE @OTHER
@CENTRAL - LR NLR
@CENTRAL - LR
12/4 @ 6:30PM
12/6 @ 12:00PM
Dec 13 @ 6:00PM
Dec 27 @ 12:00PM Jan 4 @ 6:00PM Jan 7 @ 6:00PM
Jan 11 @ 6:00PM
BRYANT
Jan 14 @ 6:00PM
@MT ST MARY
Jan 21 @ 6:00PM
@VAN BUREN CONWAY
@CABOT
@NLR
CENTRAL - LR @BRYANT
VAN BUREN
Jan 18 @ 6:00PM Jan 25 @ 6:00PM
Jan 28 @ 6:00PM Feb 4 @ 5:00PM Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
Feb 11 @ 5:00PM
Feb 15 @ 6:00PM
MOUNT ST MARY Feb 18 @ 6:00PM
@CONWAY
CABOT
Feb 22 @ 4:00PM Feb 25 @ 6:00PM
DANVILLE LADY LITTLE JOHNS Opponent
Date & Time
@ATKINS
Nov 9 @ 6:00PM
WALDRON
Nov 1 @ 6:30PM
@CUTTER MORNING STAR Nov 18 @ 5:00PM @ST. JOSEPH
Nov 23 @ 4:30PM
WYC
Nov 30 @ 6:30PM
@JCWestside
Dec 3 @ 6:00PM
@HECTOR
Dec 7 @ 6:00PM
HECTOR
Dec 7 @ 6:30PM
@J.D. LEFTWICH
Dec 10 @ 6:00PM
HACKETT
Dec 13 @ 6:00PM
ENGLAND
Dec 20 @ 12:00PM
@GENTRY
Sanville Tournament
SACRED HEART @MENA
Dec 2 @ 12:00PM
@BOONEVILLE OLA
Dec 20 @ 6:00PM Dec 21 @ 7:00PM Jan 4th, 5:30PM
Jan 11 @ 6:30PM
BIGELOW Jan 14 @ 7:00PM @WYC
JC Westside HECTOR
@HECTOR
J.D. LEFTWICH
Jan 18 @ 5:00PM Jan 21 @ 6:30PM Jan 25 @ 6:00PM Jan 25 @ 6:30PM Jan 27 @ 6:30PM
@OLA Feb 4 @ 5:00PM
@BIGELOW
Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
CLARKSVILLE LADY PANTHERS Opponent
FARMINGTON Nov 9 @ 12:00AM
MORRILTON Nov 16 @ 12:00AM MORRILTON Nov 19 @ 6:00PM @FARMINGTON Nov 21 @ 12:00AM
@ALMA Nov 22 @ 12:00AM OAK GROVE Nov 23 @ 12:00AM
ALMA Nov 23 @ 6:00PM
OAK GROVE Nov 24 @ 5:00PM @FARMINGTON Nov 27 @ 12:00AM OZARK Nov 30 @ 12:00AM
@POTTSVILLE Dec 7 @ 5:30PM @WALDRON Dec 17 @ 4:30PM MENA Jan 4 @ 12:00AM
@MENA Jan 4 @ 12:00AM DOVER
Date & Time
@DARDANELLE Jan 18 @ 6:00PM WALDRON Jan 21 @ 12:00AM POTTSVILLE Jan 25 @ 12:00AM MENA Jan 28 @ 12:00AM @MENA
DOVER PIRATES Opponent
@CHARLESTON
HECTOR
LAMAR
@PARIS
@ATKINS
BIGELOW
@MAYFLOWER
Nov 13 @ 5:30PM
Nov 16 @ 12:00AM Nov 1 @ 5:30PM
Nov 22 @ 4:00PM Nov 23 @ 4:30PM Nov 30 @ 5:30PM Dec 3 @ 5:30PM
CLARKSVILLE
Dec 7 @ 5:30PM
LR CHRISTIAN ACAD @BOONEVILLE @OTHER @OTHER
Dec 10 @ 5:30PM Dec 17 @ 5:30PM
Dec 20 @ 12:00PM Jan 3 @ 12:00PM
MENA
Jan 7 @ 5:30PM
DARDANELLE
Jan 11 @ 5:30PM
@WALDRON
Jan 14 @ 4:30PM
BOONEVILLE
Jan 21 @ 5:30PM
@DOVER
@CLARKSVILLE @DARDANELLE
Jan 18 @ 5:30PM Jan 25 @ 12:00AM Feb 1 @ 6:00PM
WALDRON Feb 4 @ 5:30PM DOVER Feb 8 @ 5:30PM @MENA Feb 11 @ 5:30PM
Jan 28 @ 5:00PM
@DOVER
Feb 1 @ 5:30PM
BOONEVILLE
DARDANELLE
Feb 4 @ 12:00AM Feb 8 @ 12:00AM
@ OLA
WONDERVIEW
Date & Time
Nov 11 @ 5:30PM
Nov 12th @ 5:30PM Nov 16 @ 6:00PM
@WESTERN YELL CO Nov 19 @ 4:30PM @BIGELOW @OTHER
Nov 23 @ 5:30PM
Nov 29 @ 12:00PM
@ATKINS Nov 30 @ 5:30PM @SACRED HEART DARDANELLE
Dec 3 @ 4:30PM Dec 7 @ 5:30PM
BOONEVILLE
Dec 10 @ 5:30PM
@OTHER
Jan 3 @ 12:00PM
@MENA
Dec 17 @ 5:30PM
WALDRON Jan 7 @ 4:30PM @CLARKSVILLE POTTSVILLE MENA
Jan 11 @ 12:00AM
Jan 18 @ 5:30PM
Jan 21 @ 4:30PM
@DARDANELLE Jan 25 @ 6:00PM @BOONEVILLE CLARKSVILLE
@POTTSVILLE @WALDRON
Jan 27 @ 12:00AM
Feb 1 @ 5:30PM Feb 8 @ 5:30PM
Feb 11 @ 5:30PM
Opponent
Date & Time
COUNTY LINE
NOV 8th, 6:00PM
@MULBERRY
NOV 15th, 6:00PM
HECTOR
NOV 22nd, 6:00PM
POTTSVILLE
Feb 24 @ 4:00PM
HECTOR LADY WILDCATS Opponent
@JC Westside Tournament @Dover
@Dardanelle @LAMAR
ST JOSEPH’S TOURN WYC
Date & Time
Nov 7,8,10th
Nov 11th, 5;30PM
Nov 18th, 4:30pm
Nov 22nd, 6:00PM
Nov 28th-Dec 3rd
Dec 9th, 5:00PM
@WEST SIDE
@COUNTY LINE JASPER
Opponent
@MULBERRY
Date & Time
TWO RIVERS TOURNAMENT PLAINVIEW NOV 28-DEC 3 NOV 28
SCRANTON TOURNAMENT DEC 3rd-10th PARIS
DEC 13th, 5:30PM
@LAVACA
DEC 16th, 5:30PM
HECTOR TOURNAMENT
@ WONDERVIEW CEDARVILLE MANSFIELD
@PERRYVILLE
@CHARLESTON ATKINS PARIS
DEC 19th-21st
DEC 29th, 4:30PM JAN 3rd, 5:30PM JAN 6th, 5:30PM
JAN 10th, 5:30PM JAN 13th, 5:30PM JAN 17th, 5:30PM JAN 20th, 5:30PM
LAVACA
JAN 26th, 5:30PM
PERRYVILLE
@ MANSFIELD ATKINS
JAN 31, 5:30PM
FEB 3, 5:30PM FEB 7, 5:30PM
CHARLESTON (SR NIGHT) FEB 10 @5:30PM
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT @MANSFIELD FEB 13th-18th
RURAL SPECIAL ENGLAND
HARDING ACAD APCS OLA
@POYEN VILONIA
WEST FORK
TWO RIVERS LADY GATORS Opponent
Nov 11 @ 6:00PM
@DARD JAMBOREE
Nov 16 @ 6:00PM
ACORN
Nov 12 @ 6:00PM
@ODEN
DOVER
Nov 19 @ 4:30PM
@MT PINE
SCRANTON
Nov 9 @ 5:30PM
Nov 11 @ 5:30PM
Nov 12 @ 5:30PM Nov 18 @ 5:00PM Nov 22 @ 7:00PM
Nov 23 @ 6:00PM
Nov 29th, 5:30PM
DOVER
@MORRILTON MULBERRY
WONDERVIEW @DANVILLE
@SILOAM SPGS @NEMO VISTA @MULBERRY
Dec 3 @ 4:30PM
Dec 6 @ 12:00PM Dec 10 @ 5:30PM Dec 17 @ 5:30PM
Dec 20 @ 12:00PM Dec 28 @ 12:00PM Jan 4 @ 5:30PM Jan 7 @ 6:00PM
SCRANTON
Jan 11 @ 5:30PM
NEMO VISTA
Jan 18 @ 5:30PM
@WONDERVIEW
Jan 27 @ 6:30PM
SSBEE BRANCH
Feb 1 @ 5:30PM
@VALLEY SPGS Jan 14 @ 12:00AM
@HECTOR
Jan 25 @ 6:00PM Jan 31 @ 7:00PM
@RURAL SPECIAL Feb 4 @ 5:30PM @GUY-PERKINS WYC
Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
Feb 11 @ 6:00PM
DARDANELLE LADY SANDLIZARDS Opponent
Nov 16 @ 4:30PM
PARIS
Nov 23 @ 6:00PM
CLINTON @MENA
@OARK
Nov 5th, 8:30AM
Nov 7th, 4:30PM
BIGELOW
TWO RIVERS TOURN
@DANVILLE Nov 30 @ 6:30PM @ JC WESTSIDE Dec 7 @ 5:00PM
@PERRYVILLE
@ODEN Dec 17 @ 5:00PM
@OARK
@OTHER
@JC WESTSIDE
Nov 30 @ 6:00PM
Dec 3 @ 12:00PM
@MORRILTON @OTHER @OTHER
Dec 10 @ 6:00PM Dec 17 @ 7:30PM
Dec 29 @ 12:00PM Jan 3 @ 12:00PM
BOONEVILLE Jan 7 @ 6:00PM @POTTSVILLE
Jan 11 @ 5:30PM
@MENA
Jan 14 @ 5:30PM
DOVER
Jan 25 @ 6:00PM
CLARKSVILLE @WALDRON
POTTSVILLE
@BOONEVILLE
Jan 18 @ 6:00PM Jan 27 @ 5:30PM Feb 1 @ 6:00PM @ 6:00PM
Feb 8 @ 12:00AM Feb 11 @ 6:00PM
Nov 21st, 5:30PM
@OLA
Nov 16 @ 4:30PM
JESSIEVILLE
Nov 22 @ 4:30PM
Nov 26th
Nov 29th, 4:30PM
QUITMAN
MAYFLOWER
Nov 9 @ 5:00PM
Nov 11 @ 5:00PM
Nov 18 @ 4:30PM
Dec 6th, 4:00PM
@OTHER
Nov 29 @12:00AM
Dec 13th, 4:30PM
@ATKINS
Dec 7 @ 4:30PM
@MAGAZINE
Jan 3rd, 5:00PM
@OTHER
Dec 29 @ 12:00PM
Oden
BIGELOW
Jan 10th, 5:00PM
@OTHER
Jan 3 @ 12:00PM
@WONDERVIEW
Jan 17th, 5:30PM
OARK Jan 11 @ 5:00PM
Bigelow
Jan 6th, @ 5:00 PM
@OTHER
Dec 28 @ 12:00AM
Jan 24th, 5:00PM
DANVILLE Jan 18 @ 5:00PM
@ WYC
Jan 13th, 6:00 PM
@LAMAR
Jan 11 @ 5:30PM
Jan 31st, 5:30PM
JC WESTSIDE
Hector
Jan 20th, 5:00 PM
@MANSFIELD
Jan 21 @ 5:30PM
Feb 7th, 6:00PM
@J.D. LEFTWICH Feb 1 @ 6:00PM
Scranton
Jan 26th, 4:00 PM
@CHARLESTON
DISTRICT TOURN @ MAGAZINE Feb 13th-18th
NEMO VISTA Feb 4 @ 5:00PM
@Danville
Feb 3rd, 5:00 PM
@PARIS
Dec 16th, 5:00PM
HECTOR HOLIDAY TOURN TWO RIVERS
@JC WESTSIDE MAGAZINE
TWO RIVERS DANVILLE
@WESTERN YELL CO JC WESTSIDE @BIGELOW
@MAGAZINE
MAYFLOWER
REGIONAL TOURN STATE TOURN
Dec 19-21st
Jan 6th, 6:00PM
Jan 13th, 4:00PM
Dec 30 @ 12:00PM
J.D. LEFTWICH Jan 4 @ 5:00PM
@Jessieville Tourn @ Hector
@OLA Jan 14 @ 6:00PM
Danville
Jan 26th, 4:00PM
@BIGELOW Jan 21 @ 5:00PM
JC Westside
Feb 3rd, 5:00PM
@HECTOR Jan 27 @ 6:00PM
Magazine
Feb 10th, 6:00PM
MULBERRY Feb 3 @ 6:00PM
@Bigelow
Jan 20th, 5:00PM
Feb 20th-25th
Feb 27th-Mar 3rd
OLA
Jan 25 @ 5:00PM
Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
@SACRED HEART Feb 11 @ 6:00PM
WYC
STUTTGART
Nov 19 @ 6:00PM
Nov 23 @ 6:00PM
@PULASKI ACAD Nov 30 @ 7:30PM BLYTHEVILLE
Dec 3 @ 6:00PM
OTHER
Dec 6 @ 12:00PM
GREENBRIER
Dec 6 @ 12:00PM
OTHER
Dec 8 @ 12:00PM
SACRED HEART Dec 6 @ 12:00PM OTHER OTHER
Dec 7 @ 12:00PM Dec 9 @ 12:00PM
OTHER
Dec 10 @ 12:00PM
OTHER
Dec 11 @ 12:00PM
GREENBRIER DARDANELLE @OTHER
Dec 11 @ 12:00PM
Dec 17 @ 7:30PM
Dec 27 @ 12:00PM
@OTHER Dec 28 @ 12:00PM @OTHER Dec 29 @ 12:00PM @OTHER Dec 30 @ 12:00PM @OTHER Dec 31 @ 12:00PM ALMA
Jan 7 @ 6:00PM
@HARRISON Jan 11 @ 6:00PM
SILOAM SPRINGS Jan 14 @ 6:00PM VILONIA Jan 18 @ 6:00PM
@HUNTSVILLE Jan 21 @ 6:00PM
GREENBRIER Jan 25 @ 6:00PM @GREENWOOD Jan 28 @ 6:00PM @ALMA Feb 4 @ 6:00PM
HARRISON Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
@SILOAM SPRINGS Feb 11 @ 6:00PM @VILONIA
Feb 15 @ 6:00PM
@GREENBRIER
Feb 22 @ 6:00PM
HUNTSVILLE Feb 18 @ 6:00PM GREENWOOD Feb 25 @ 6:00PM
ATKINS LADY RED DEVILS Opponent
DANVILLE
Date & Time
Nov 9 @ 6:00PM
DARDANELLE
Nov 16 @ 4:30PM
POTTSVILLE
Nov 23 @ 4:30PM
@WONDERVIEW
Nov 22 @ 6:30PM
DOVER Nov 30 @ 5:30PM @BAUXITE
PERRYVILLE @LAVACA
@CHARLESTON @PARIS LAMAR
LAVACA
@PERRYVILLE PARIS
@ABUNDANT LIFE @LAMAR
Dec 3 @ 5:00PM Dec 7 @ 4:30PM
Dec 10 @ 5:30PM
Dec 13 @ 12:00AM
Dec 17 @ 5:30PM Jan 18 @ 5:30PM Jan 21 @ 5:30PM Jan 25 @ 4:30PM Jan 27 @ 5:30PM Feb 1 @ 5:30PM Feb 8 @ 5:30PM
Feb 9th, 4:00PM
@OTHER
Dec 16th, 5:00PM
@BIGELOW
Jan 3rd, 5 PM
MANSFIELD
Dec 27th - 29th
CHARLESTON
Jan 10th, 5:00 PM
PARIS
Jan 17th, 5:00 PM
LAVACA
Jan 24th, 4:00 PM
ATKINS
Jan 31st, 5:00 PM
LAMAR
Feb 7th, 6:00 PM
Sr District Tourn @ Magazine Feb 13th - 18th
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@LAVACA
FOUNTAIN LAKE
BIGELOW LADY PANTHERS
Date & Time
@NEMO VISTA
HECTOR Dec 10 @ 5:00PM
DANVILLE
@CLARKSVILLE
PERRYVILLE LADY MUSTANGS Opponent
Nov 15th, 5:00PM Nov 17th, 4:00PM
@DOVER
Nov 19 @ 6:30PM
@DOVER (0-0) Dec 7 @ 5:30PM WALDRON
Date & Time
@CLARKSVILLE Nov 16 @ 12:00AM
Date & Time
@ATKINS
@HECTOR
Opponent
Date & Time
Nov 10th, 5:00PM
@COUNTY LINE Nov 23 @ 6:00PM Dec 3 @ 5:00PM
Nov 5 @ 5:30PM
@HARDING ACAD Nov 30th, 6:00PM
@CLARKSVILLE
MULBERRY
Oct 29 @ 5:30PM
@ABUNDANT LIFE Nov 2 @ 5:30PM
MENA (0-0)
WYC LADY WOLVERINES
Oct 22 @5:30PM
Oct 26 @ 6:00PM
NOV 17th, 5:30PM
@GENTRY L58-63Regional Playoffs at Pottsville
Date & Time
SS BEE BRANCH Oct 18th, 12:00AM
@SCRANTON
LAMAR LADY WARRIORS
@CLINTON Nov 8 @ 5:30PM GREENBRIER
Jan 11 @ 12:00AM
@BOONEVILLE Jan 14 @ 12:00AM
POTTSVILLE LADY APACHES Opponent
Date & Time
MORRILTON LADY DEVIL DOGS
SACRED HEART LADY REBELS
Opponent
Dec 6 @ 12:00AM Dec 13 @ 5:00PM Dec 17 @ 5:30PM Dec 20 @ 5:30PM Jan 7 @ 5:00PM
Jan 14 @ 4:00PM Jan 25 @ 4:30PM
Jan 27 @ 12:00AM Feb 1 @ 5:30PM Feb 4 @ 5:00PM
Feb 11 @ 5:30PM
Dec 27 @ 12:00PM
Opponent
Date & Time
@MAYFLOWER Nov 16 @ 5:00PM MAYFLOWER DOVER
@OTHER
@POTTSVILLE
@WESTERN YELL CO WONDERVIEW JC Westside
PERRYVILLE
@J.D. LEFTWICH @OTHER OLA
Nov 22 @ 5:00PM Nov 23 @ 5:30PM
Nov 27 @ 12:00PM Nov 30 @ 5:30PM Dec 3 @ 5:00PM Dec 7 @ 5:30PM
Dec 10 @ 5:00PM Dec 13 @ 5:00PM Dec 17 @ 6:00PM
Dec 27 @ 12:00PM Jan 7 @ 5:00PM
HECTOR Jan 11 @ 5:00PM @DANVILLE
Jan 14 @ 7:00PM
WESTERN YELL CO
Jan 21 @ 5:00PM
J.D. LEFTWICH
@ JO CO Westside @OLA
@HECTOR
DANVILLE
@WONDERVIEW
Jan 18 @ 5:00PM Jan 27 @ 6:00PM Feb 1 @ 5:00PM Feb 4 @ 6:00PM Feb 8 @ 6:00PM
Feb 11 @ 6:00PM
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