The Lady Tigers traveled to Mulberry last Monday for their second week of scheduled volleyball match play.
They left Mulberry with demanding wins in three straight sets. 25-18, 25-21, and 25-13.
With no time to rest, the Lady Tigers traveled to Lavaca where they fell in defeat in all sets.
25-17, 25-14, and 25-19
“The girls play with a lot of heart. Even when they were down they were diving all over the place and pulling balls out of the net to keep the game going. It’s the most I’ve seen them work together this year and really work towards the common goal. I hope it only continues from here. They fought and they fought hard. We just couldn’t pull it off” – Coach Savanna Colbert
Leading stats”
Kills: Davis 14, Weaver 10
Assists: Holmes 6, Shoell 3
Digs: Clark 8, Weaver 7
Blocks: Weaver 4 Solo blocks, Davis 2 assisted blocks and 2 solo blocks
The Lady Tigers host the Charleston Tigers at home on Thursday. Come our and support our Lady Tigers!
Lady Tigers Win One, Lose One
Mansfield Hosts 5th Annual Bluegrass Festival
5TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
FREE ADMISSION! DONATIONS ACCEPTED!
All Proceeds go toward the Dixie Theatre Restoration Project.
11:00 AM – Noon Rick Stanfill and Grass from the Past
Noon – 1:00 PM Harley Vinsant & Common Thread
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Larry Walker & The Frog Bayou Boys
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Christine Talley & Working Class Grass
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Matt Tomlinson and Greenland Station
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Walter Shook & the Roving Gamblers
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tim Hill & New Highway
Location – Mansfield City Lake
If rain – Mansfield High School
Concession Available
Little League Tigers Take the Field
Saturday evening, family and friends gathered at the Mansfield Middle School to watch the Little League Tigers “take the field” for the annual Red/White game.
Traditionally, this game represents a showing of the Tigers hard work, and a chance to evaluate what they’ve learned before the games begin. Each team played (2) 20 minute halves with a showing of both defense, and offense talent.
The Mansfield Cheerleaders were also on hand to liven up the attendees. Great job ladies!
Coach Adam Hecox stated, “we wait all year for this moment, and these boys are ready to play.”
Good Luck Tigers, and Mansfield Little League Cheer!
Lady Tigers Fall to Union
Thursday afternoon, the Lady Tigers arrived at Union Christian Academy coming off a loss to Booneville on Tuesday. But, with that loss, their focus wasn’t dampened on giving a solid effort, and seeking the win.
Mansfield won the first set 25-15, but fell against Union in the next 3 sets 13-25, 15-25, and 20-25.
Head Coach Colbert added, “The girls played good, and it will come together. We’re not far off. They work hard”
Leading stats:
Digs: Weaver (8), Clark (9)
Kills: Weaver (8), Bolton (9)
Assists: Shoell (15), Holmes (14)
The Senior “A” Lady tigers travel to Mena on Saturday for their first tournament.
Go Tigers!
Tigers Rumbled in the Jungle
This has been a historic week for Mansfield Tiger Fans, Mansfield School District, and our new coaches. You can’t help but feel a sense of something new in and around town, as well as each School Campus.
Tuesday marked the start of the Lady Tigers Volleyball season playing their first game against the Booneville Bearcats on the newly refurbished floor, and under Head Coach new hire, Savanna Colbert.
The Lady Tigers fell in play against the Bearcats with set scores of 14-25, 19-25, and 11-25.
Later that evening, both the Senior and Junior High Football teams entered Tiger Stadium with a focus on not only the game itself, but starting their season schedule with confidence. The Tigers played 15 downs against the Magazine Rattlers to see how their preparation fared against competition.
Coach Bentley stated, ” Offensively we were able to run and execute our base run plays that we want our offense to revolve around. We didn’t open up the playbook in the pass game, focusing on completion percentage and precise routes. Defensively I was pleased that we were able to get aligned correctly and quickly. We have to tackle better and get a gang tackle mentality, but I was pleased with our physicality. We are looking forward to correcting mistakes this week and starting to focus on Waldron getting ready for Week 1.
GO TIGERS!
Reynolds Takes Over as Voice of the Tigers
For the past several decades, an Elmore has been the recognized voice broadcasting over the public address system at Mansfield Tiger football games. The illustrious Gary Elmore, a member of the Mansfield Wall of Fame, served in that capacity for numerous years until his passing a few seasons ago. His son Clint Elmore took the reigns a year later until he decided to call it quits this past spring.
On September 2, a new voice of the Tigers enters the scene. Jim Reynolds, of The Sports Hog 103.1 will take over the play by play duties in the Mansfield Tiger Stadium press box this football season.
The former teacher, coach, principal, political advocate, and all around sports enthusiast will add to his growing list of daily responsibilities when he picks up the microphone on Friday nights.
“It’s a great feeling to be asked to come back,” expressed Reynolds. “I remember talking to the great radio personality Gary Elmore and picking his brain about radio. I was helping Coach (John) Mackey with a great group of athletes just enjoying the moment.”
Mansfield City Council Meeting, August
The Mansfield City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, August 18th at Mansfield City Hall. In attendance were the City Council members – Georganna Mabry, Dave Johnson, Nathan Sterling, Beverly Lyons, Rick McDaniel, and Sheri Hopkins, Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer – Becky Walker, Mansfield Mayor – Larry Austin, Mansfield Police Chief – Boyd Farmer, Mansfield Police Sergeant – Stephen Westbrook, Mansfield Public Works Director – Arnold Elmore, and Mansfield Fire Chief – Stephen Haysmer, as well as a many citizens, and business owners of our area.
Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker, was happy to announce that for the 4th year in a row that she has received a $500 scholarship to attend the 44th Annual Municipal Clerks Institute at the University of Arkansas in September. Cost of the Institute is $495.
Walker asked the council members if they would consider paying each of the seven bluegrass bands $100 to cover their fuel costs for coming and playing at the 5th Annual Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 24th. Over the past few years these bands have donated their time and talent to help raise money for the restoration of the Dixie Theatre.
Walker reported to the council that she currently serves as the fundraising chairperson for ACCRTA (Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Association) and that their next fundraiser consists of raffling off two handguns. One being a Glock 42 – Caliber 380 which will be raffled off on December 15, 2016 and the second is a Glock 43 TALO Edition with TruGlo Night Sights Caliber 9mm. The drawing for the 9mm will be held on June 16, 2017 at the AML (Arkansas Municipal League) Summer Convention. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Proceeds go the ACCRTA to fund scholarships the clerks that attend the district workshops and Institute.
Mansfield Police Department Chief, Boyd Farmer reported that charges of “Commercial Burglary and Obstruction” have been filed on a 17-year old male who broke into the school, along with an unidentified accomplice.
Addressing the attendees, and the Council, Boyd thanked the Mansfield community for their hospitality, and in general, saying THANK YOU with multiple elements of gratitude. “For our citizens, we will continue to keep everyone safe, and do our job to support our citizens, and fellow officers, in a professional and peaceful manner.”
Council member, Mabry asked Chief Boyd “Why would Mansfield police be seen driving around Huntington?”
Boyd replied, “we have mutual support for back-up in all situations. We’re dispatched to the calls independently, and not through personal communication.”
Mansfield Public Works Department Director, Arnold Elmore reported, with the addition of extra bodies, things are looking good. Fixing water leaks, slowly and surely we’re catching up and making progress.
Mansfield Fire Chief, Stephen Haysmer reported that they have responded to (3) fires, (1) hay field, (2) structures.
With the council meeting focusing on the “Taylor House” which currently houses the Mansfield Police Department, multiple perspectives were given as to what to do, and when to do it, in reference to the current situation of both it’s sale and Real Estate Listing. The following items were discussed, but tabled until September.
– No appraisal yet
– Septic system needs to be addressed in regards to the sale of the building,and property. City water/sewer is not available and poses questions about potential business, or purchase
– Council passed a motion to obtain quotes on installing water/sewer to Taylor House.
Lyons, “we as a City, need to provide commercial services to ALL potential businesses”
– 1 – 1-1/2 months to move Mansfield police to new building
– Property will be sold as a “commercial business”
In regards to the new Police Department being moved to the vacated Mercy building in the heart of Downtown Mansfield:
– Mold specialists are waiting to go to work
– Plumbing, Electrical, and carpentry are in the progress, and painting to come.
– Project Engineer with engineering firm left and slowed progress on the schematics. Hope to have open house during Christmas parade.
The City Council will meet again, at their regularly scheduled meeting in August.
MSD Administration Dedicates Gym Floor
Resident Press Staff Writer, Alison Renee
Friday night, Mansfield Lady Tiger Volleyballl held their annual “Red / White” game to open the season in front of their fans, parents, students and guests, This event served as the very first game to be played on the newly refurbished gym floor, which was dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
In the above picture, Mansfield School District Board of Education (Mike Gibson – Vice President, Joyce Williams – Secretary, Mark Barton – Board Member, and Rick Nicodemus – President) joined Robert Ross, MSD Superintendent, and MSD High School Principal, Jim Best, in recognziing Mercy Vice President Operations, Steve Gebhart, and Resident Press owner, Jason Baggett as Mansfield Athletic sponsors.
Evelyn Quick (1924 – 2016)
Evelyn Lavera Godwin Quick, 92 of Mansfield, Arkansas passed away Thursday August 18, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Evelyn was born April 1, 1924 to Fay and Hettie Godwin. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Elmer Earl Quick, Jr., and her parents.
She is survived by one son James Allen and wife Diana of Mansfield, two daughters; Jan Willsey and husband Danny of Mansfield, Lisa Elmore and husband Doug of Mansfield, one sister Fayrene Hightower of Sallisaw, one brother Sam Godwin and wife Peggy of Mansfield, eight grandchildren; Tari and husband Dax Ward, Jeff Quick, Blaine and wife Amy Quick, Kyle and wife Latisha Quick, Shannon and wife Fabri Willsey, Brandon and wife Cindy Willsey, Brandi Heydenreich, Clay and wife Magan Elmore. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren; Mallory and Kylie Ward, Marissa, Kerrington and Allen James Quick, Bailey Quick, Hunter and Fisher Willsey, Allie Willsey, Jaxon and Ellah Heydenreich and Boston and Ava Elmore.
Visitation will be Sunday August 21, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday August 22, 2016 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Willsey, Brandon Willsey, Clay Elmore, Jeff Quick, Blaine Quick, Kyle Quick and Dax Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Willsey, Fisher Willsey, Jaxon Heydenreich, Boston Elmore, Allen James Quick, Brooks Godwin, Stuart Godwin, Chris Godwin, Bruce Pyles, John Hightower, David Powell, Butch Sigman, Steve Moore, employees of Brookdale Senior Living and employees of Dalton’s Place.
Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com
Mansfield Athletic Passes Available NOW!
Attention Mansfield Tiger Sports Fans!
You may now purchase Fall Season Athletic Passes for the 2016-2017 school year. A $40 Fall Season Pass will allow admittance to all Mansfield High School home football, volleyball, and basketball games for the current sports calendar.
A $50 Fall Season Pass Plus will offer the same admittance policy plus a reserved stadium seat and preferred parking for home games. Those with the “Pass Plus” reserved seating from last season must renew their agreement before September 2, 2016. Otherwise that reserved seating agreement will be canceled and offered to the next in line.
To order either the $40 Fall Pass or $50 Pass Plus stadium seating you may come to the High School office during regular business hours to fill out the order form and provide payment.
Questions can be answered by contacting the Mansfield High School office at (479)-928-1105.