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Last week, there was a strong aroma in the air. That smell, was Friday Night Football!
What better way to start out the season than with the Battle of Scott County, also known as the Battle of Highway 71.
Kickoff began at 7:00pm with team pride on both sides of the field appropriately dressed in Red/White/Black, and Orange/Black or a combination of them all supporting family members, neighbors, friends, and our hometown team.
The Mansfield Tigers fell behind in the first half with the Waldron Bulldiogs going into halftime with a 21-6 lead. The second half was an all out battle where time may have been the best ally for the Bulldogs.
Orchestrating a comeback, the Tigers ended the 3rd quarter still behind the Bulldogs with a score of 35-14. This battle was a test for not only the coaches, but for the teams on both sides of the ball. But, the Tigers were not giving up, and closing the gap.
The 4th quarter seen plenty of heroic acts on both sides of ball, but time ultimately decided the end result with Waldron winning with a score of 35-28.
Mansfield Head Coach, Craig Bentley stated “Really proud of our guys and the fight they showed Friday night. We got behind early in he first quarter and coming out of half, but we never quit. We were able to fight back into it and give ourselves a chance to tie the ball game in the end. Sometimes you just run out of time. We fix the mistakes we made early defensively and get more consistent on offense and we have a chance to keep growing as the season goes on.”
We would like to wish the Mansfield Tigers, Coaches, Cheer Squads, Band, and families, a safe and successful season. GO TIGERS!
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Mansfield Falls in the Battle of Scott County
Waldrons Wins Second “Battle of 71”
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It’s hard to forget the big game one year ago close to this date when Waldron’s football program took a huge turn for the better. For the first time in at least a decade Waldron defeated Mansfield for the second consecutive year. On the first two plays of offense for the bulldogs, two touchdowns were scored by Waldron’s Levi Hayden, and Trey Williams. Waldron quickly jumped out to a 14-0 lead just three minutes into the game. However Mansfield wasn’t done. After a few adjustments, and penalties Mansfield out their firs score on the board last in the first quarter. Making the score 14-6. Levi Franklin however also added to the scoring in the first quarter with Levi Franklin’s late quarter touchdown with just 4:00 minutes left in the quarter making the score 21-6.
The second quarter was quiet, and a lot of defense was present from both sides of the ball. Several penalties hurt both the bulldogs, and the tigers. However one drive stands out for the bulldogs. With just 5:00 minutes left in the quarter Mansfield puts together a drive of small drive making it inside the Waldron 5 Yard line. However on a huge fourth down play Waldron’s Levi Franklin steps up big for the bulldog defense and makes a tackle about the one yard line and the tigers fail to convert.
The third quarter Waldron comes out ready to score. Getting the ball to begin the half, Trey Williams just began to really put on a show. After two huge first downs from Williams and 1 first down from Cole Huddleston Williams puts in another score for the bulldogs making the score 28-6. Let’s not forget the 5 extra points Williams also converted as Waldron’s PAT (point after touchdown) kicker. This game was his first game to ever attempt kicking field goals in a game. Mansfield wasn’t done though. They answer quickly with a score from QB Matt Stovall with 7:26 left in the quarter Mansfield makes the score 28-14. Near the end of the quarter after another big drive coming from Williams, Mason Ford adds another touchdown making the score 35-14. Waldron’s Jarrod Starr comes up with a devastating hit late just before a pass is intercepted by Levi Franklin.
The fourth quarter is where things get a little interesting. Of course, when it’s a rival game, things normally do. Waldron’s sideline was hit with a plague of leg cramps. Several men who had played hard all evening long, began to run out of muscle juice. Mansfield managed to hold Waldron to no scoring in the fourth, and put up 2 touchdowns making the score 35-28. However it was too little, too late for the tigers. Waldron ultimately walks away with a victory over the tigers. Waldron starts the season 1-0. This coming week will be homecoming as Waldron hosts the Cedarville pirates at bulldog stadium Friday at 7 p.m.
We would like to wish the Waldron Bulldogs, Coaches, Cheer Squads, Band, and families, a safe and successful season. GO DOGS!
Hornets STING the Indians
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The Hackett Hornets have proven their town supports them with great tradition, and pride, but the team itself play with goals, and passion under their coaching staff.
Last Friday night, the Pocola Indians rolled into town with an opportunity to swat the Hornets. That didn’t happen. In fact, it wasn’t even close.
“We came out a little slow in our first Defensive series (bent but didn’t break). But after that, we played like we know we are capable of playing. We played well as a team, and hope that gives us momentum going into this week’s tough conference game against Mountainburg on their field.” – Hackett Head Coach, Lonnie Hester
Mansfield Hosts 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival
The 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Mansfield City Lake from 11:00AM – 6:00PM with another amazing line-up of talented musicians, and singing talent.
Note: The Frog Bayou boys are unable to attend, and with their absence, it pushes up the starting time from 10:00am to 11:00am.
FREE ADMISSION! Donations Appreciated! Concession Available! All proceeds go toward the Dixie Theatre Restoration Project!
In case of rain, the festival will be moved to the Mansfield High School!
For more information, please contact Becky Walker @ 479-461-4723 or 479-928-5552.
11:00 AM High Mountain Bluegrass
12:00 PM Common Thread
1:00 PM Prairie Creek
2:00 PM Southern Tradition
3:00 PM Greenland Station
4:00 PM Roving Gamblers
5:00 PM Just Us
Directions to Mansfield City Lake
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September 2, 2017
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Mansfield Soccer Association Announces Fall 2017 Registration
The Mansfield Soccer Association will hold their Fall 2017 registration, on Thursday August 31st, and Friday, September 1st from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Gazebo in the Mansfield City Square.
Registration fees are $45.00 per child (for first two children per family), $35.00 for third, and $25.00 for fourth.
Each player is responsible for providing their own cleats without toe cleat, shin guards, and will be classified based on age/birthday per team.
Team/Age breakdown: U6 (4-5yo), U8 (6-7yo), U10 (8-9yo), U12 (10-11yo), and U14 (12-14yo)
Mansfield Soccer asks that parents would consider help coach the teams, regardless of experience.
For more information, please contact Rich Patterson at (479) 226-2678, or Amanda Wilson (479) 849-7616
2017 Soccer Officers Elected
Article by Ali Bryant, Resident Press Contributor
With Mansfield Soccer founders, Jason, and Lesli Baggett stepping down from Mansfield Soccer to focus on bringing the sport into the Mansfield School District, it was unclear whether Mansfield Soccer would find new officer’s before season began.
In a meeting held August 29, 2017 at the Mansfield Ball Fields, Rich Patterson was elected President, Bo Patterson was elected Vice-President, and Amanda Wilson was elected Secretary.
Baggett stated, “This is the dream team to continue what we’ve created and take Mansfield Soccer in a new direction, under new leadership. Rich’s heart is focused on these kids, and continuing a winning tradition of Mansfield Soccer. Bo has refereed our games, and coached several years. He’s a perfect fit. Amanda has a heart for community, and with her previous experience in the Mansfield Ball Assoc., she’ll be a valued asset.”
Fall 2017 Soccer registrations begin tonight, 6-7pm at the Gazebo in Mansfield City Square.
Hometown “Pride”
By Jason Baggett
There was a day when the city streets, and the windows of businesses were adorned with paint and colorful words. I remember it, plainly. “Go team Go!” or “Beat This Team!” It was a beautiful sight.
This is one thing you can’t blame social media for. In fact, we as society are to blame. Can we blame laziness, or the idea that’s “how it used to be” would be the perfect escape goat.
The simple fix is this… Hometown Pride starts with the people, the community, and the businesses. It’s that easy.
You can’t build a tradition if you’re waiting for someone else to do it. NO! YOU, have to start it somewhere, somehow.
If you look at the schools, and towns that WIN, they have a solid tradition or foundation of support that combines members of the community, and the businesses. They work in unison, for one cause…… PRIDE.
It’s NOT a money thing.
Imagine this, if you will. All sports, clubs, and associations play a vital role in the economy, and community involvement. Think about the mental warfare it would have on our opponents if the streets were adorned with “hometown pride,” and if the stands were full when the opposing team walks out. Or, when our fan base rolls into their town as a large assembly of unified support. It would make a difference.
What if the audience was standing room only at a play, or band recital?
Are we too busy to support the town that we want to prosper?
Mansfield Middle School Teacher Spotlight – Ally Dake
Article submitted by Mandfield Middle School Principal, Floyd Fisher
At Mansfield Middle School, we have finished up our second great week of school. Our Middle School students have been absolutely tremendous. Each student has been engaged and working toward growth socially, emotionally, and educationally. The Middle School has had is best two weeks of any school year, due to great teachers, students, and parents at home.
Each week we are going to take an opportunity to spotlight some of those excellent people that make Mansfield Middle School so great. Our spotlight this week is on 5th and 6th grade lead math teacher Mrs. Ally Dake.
Mrs. Dake is in her third year teaching and first year at Mansfield Middle School. Mrs. Dake is actively enriching Middle School math curriculum with engagNY and a plethora or resource materials. Mrs. Dake works closely with Mrs. Martin to drive math student achievement. Mrs. Dake is a graduate of Hartford High School. Mrs. Dake has taught one year at Paris and one year at Lavaca before becoming a Tiger Math teacher. Mrs. Dake is mother of two Owen and Thea. Mrs. Dake is also married to Coach Keith Dake High School Basketball and Assistant Volleyball coach at Mansfield.
These are some of the items Mrs. Dake’s students are stating after their first two weeks of class.
5th Grade Student Presley Curry, “What I like about Mrs. Dake is, that she is super nice and she teaches very well.”
5th Grade Student Isabella Escalante, “She is fun and nice! She explains a lot of things very well.”
5th Grade Student Zoe Griffin, “I like Mrs. Dake because she is helpful.”
5th Grade Student Maylei Rogers, “She goes ovr our math to help us better understand it.”
5th Grade Student Winston Allison, “She is nice, she makes everything easier.”
5th Grade Student Drew Holland, “She is funny and I like her smile and she is good at teaching.”
We at Mansfield Middle School would like to thank Mrs. Dake for her time and care for our students at Mansfield Middle School. We also want to thank our tremendous students and parents for all of their support to help us grow lifelong learners at MMS.
Mansfield takes 14-0 victory over Dierks
Mansfield defeated Dierks 14-0 in one live half of their scrimmage on Friday, August 25th. The Tigers Rushed for 130 yards on 11 carries and completed 8 of 9 passes. The Tiger defense forced two turnovers on the night.
