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Lady Eagles Impressive in 3-0 Sweep of Little Rock Episcopal Collegiate

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Lady Eagles Impressive in 3-0 Sweep of Little Rock Episcopal Collegiate

PARIS- To borrow a phrase from Razorbacks baseball head coach Dave Van Horn, it was “all gas, no brakes” for the Paris Lady Eagles on Monday night.

This time, it was the Little Rock Episcopal Collegiate Lady Wildcats visiting Paris Gymnasium. And in short time, it was Paris playing one of their more impressive matches of the regular season, defeating Episcopal by the set score of 3-0.

But perhaps more impressive than the Eagles’ intensity was the clean match they played on Monday night. Paris gave up no more than 11 points in any of the three sets along their way to a dominate non-conference win.

Episcopal plays in the 3A Central conference, and according to Scorebook Live, the Lady Wildcats unofficially sit in third place in the conference and are battling with Central Arkansas Christian (CAC) for the conference’s second seed. Their conference is led by Little Rock Baptist Prep who also defeated Episcopal earlier in the season by a 3-0 set score.

In addition to the win being a quality non-conference win for the Lady Eagles, the game provided a bit of a preview of what could be in store for Paris in the state playoffs.

The first three rounds of the 3A state playoffs will be hosted by Valley Springs High School starting October 24. Paris is locked in a battle for the second seed in the 3A West. Tomorow night, Paris will host Elkins who sits in third place and who will be traveling to Paris to fight for the second seed. Paris wants to finish with the second seed going into the district tournament. In doing so, the Lady Eagles will have a bye to the tournament semifinals and will guarantee them a berth in the state tournament by finishing no worse than fourth in the district tournament. A semifinal win in the district tournament gives them a shot at the district championship and a guarantee of no worse than a two seed in the next week’s state tournament.

Looking down the line at the state playoff brackets, Paris could play in one of three opening round games:

As a one seed (would have to win the district tournament):

October 24: 12 p.m. vs. the fourth seed from the Northeast

As a two seed (would have to win their semifinal game in the district tournament):

October 24: 6 p.m. vs. third seed from the Northeast

As a three seed (would have to win the district tournament consolation game (if played):

October 24: 2 p.m. vs. second seed from the Northeast

Aa a four seed (would have to lose both their semifinal and the consolation games of the district tournament):

October 24, 4 p.m. vs. the one seed from the Northeast.

If Paris wins the second seed and plays at 6 p.m. on October 24, should the Eagles win, more than likely, Little Rock Baptist Prep will await Paris in the second round.

So, a lot can happen between now and October 24. Tonight’s dominate win against the central’s third place team is a good sign for Paris as they go down the stretch of the regular season. The Lady Eagles will look to continue to build momentum that they hope will carry over to the post season.

RNN Sports will be in Paris on Tuesday night to bring you coverage of the all-important conference match with the Elkins Lady Elks.

Watch for photos from tonight’s game on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports on Wednesday.

Hartford Hosts Ribbon Cutting for McClung Music Park

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Hartford Hosts Ribbon Cutting for McClung Music Park

It was beautiful weather on Saturday, September 30, perfect for a day in the park. At 2 p.m. the City of Hartford hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at McClung Music Park.

The project has been in the works since the city received a $100,000 fun park grant in December 2022. The grant funded the installation of play equipment, sunshade, interactive musical play structures, and site amenities.

Western Arkansas Planning and Development’s Tracee McKenna was present for the ribbon cutting ceremony and the day’s festivities, which included food, a raffle, and firetruck tours. McKenna worked closely with current Recorder/Treasurer Danielle Woodard, throughout the grant process.

Mayor Hartsfield swears in “Mayor for the Day,” Kyla Heck
Kyla Heck and Danielle Woodward

Hartford Mayor Richard Hartsfield swore in a “Mayor for the Day,” Kyla Heck. Heck assisted Woodard in the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

McClung Music Park is located at the old Hartford Elementary School building on West Main and Maple Street.

John Alexander McClung
McClung joined the army during World War I where he was awarded the Purple Heart during action in France. After his honorable discharge from the army, he moved to Hartford and attended the Hartford Music Institute. He then became an instructor and later purchased the Hartford Music Company & Institute. He traveled all over the United States with his singing schools and the Hartford Quartet of which he was a member. He wrote over 300 published songs, his most noteworthy being “Standing Outside” and “Just A Rose Will Do.” He published church song books that are still in use today, his last being “Living Faith” copyrighted in 1942. In April 1992 he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in gospel music.

Is compost always feasible? A look at the benefits and risks

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Is compost always feasible? A look at the benefits and risks

By Sarah Cato
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Compost has a reputation for nourishing soils, but large- and small-scale growers should consider its benefits and risks before solely depending on it for key nutrients.

Compost is a great tool for those wishing to recycle materials and reduce waste, among its other benefits.

“Compost has a lot of advantages,” said Matt Bertucci, assistant professor of horticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “It stimulates soil biological activity by introducing beneficial soil microbes, adds soil organic matter and serves as a slow-release source for nutrients at low levels.”

However, those low levels of nutrients mean compost cannot be depended on as a replacement for much-needed fertilizer.

“Compost can rarely be used as a sole source of nutrients without putting on literal tons of that material, or supplementing it with something else,” Bertucci said. “Handling the quantities needed can be difficult and requires different types of equipment. You need some sort of vessel to distribute the material across your site.”

Bertucci also said growers should be wary of the potential presence of noxious weed seeds or even herbicides in compost.

“This is a big red light, flashing ‘warning’ about the risks of the compost source,” he said. “Many of our county agents have seen instances of compost material that had vegetation that had previously been treated with herbicides.”

Understanding the supply chain of a chosen compost is important. Compost that includes material from pasture and hay fields, commercial turf and lawns, and commercial vegetables and fruits should be used cautiously. These production systems have registered chemicals that could make compost a hazard. Those concerned about herbicide presence in their compost can run a bioassay, a test which involves planting seeds in the compost and monitoring them for affect from potential herbicide contaminants.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that compost does offer several benefits when used appropriately.

“The compost process offers us a lot of great things,” Bertucci said. “But it is best used in small-scale operations with caution and not as a sole source of much-needed nutrients.”

Those interested can have their compost nutrient levels tested by contacting their local county agent.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu/. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

About the Division of Agriculture

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system. 

The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.  

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Home Improvement Projects You Should Never Do Alone

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Home Improvement Projects You Should Never Do Alone

If you’re a DIY enthusiast, keeping your tools and belt in the garage may be difficult when the opportunity for an upgrade arises. Some projects are doable with minimal complications or risks. Meanwhile, there are certain home improvement projects you should never do alone because leaving it to the pros is the most sensible action; find out which tasks you should avoid tackling yourself here.

Tree and Branch Removal

As you trim your shrubbery, you may be motivated to trim those pesky tree branches that overshadow your garden or reach too close to powerlines. After all, maybe you think trimming trees isn’t any different from maintaining your hedges.

Well, you’d be wrong—very, very wrong.

You can take care of an errant branch here or there if it’s not too high. However, cutting down massive trunks at uncomfortable heights requires professional help. The last thing you want to do is fall and hurt yourself or have a branch fall on something—or someone—below.

Roofing Issues

After a thunderstorm brings heavy rain or the snow begins to melt, you might realize the roof has a small leak, allowing water into the house. Since roofing problems cost a chunk of change, you may want to take life by the horns and do this task yourself.

But we highly advise that you don’t.

You might have all the tools to give it a go, but you won’t do it as proficiently as the experts. The problem may be larger than a few loose shingles; professional roofers can diagnose any issues better than your untrained eye. A roof is one of the most important parts of your home, so don’t cut any corners.

Window Replacements

When your energy bill skyrockets, you may consider getting replacement windows. As with roofing jobs, the initial cost of window replacements is higher. Because of the cost, some people might try doing the job themselves when they notice the signs that they need a window replacement.

In a perfect world, you would be an expert window installer, ensuring sealed windows have no leaks letting in or pushing out air. Unfortunately, that perfect world doesn’t exist, and the more likely outcome will be a more noticeable draft than ever before.

A professional window installer knows this task like the back of their hand. They will be able to install your new windows flawlessly and quickly.

Plumbing Concerns

If Super Mario Brothers proved anything, it’s that plumbing systems are complicated. You’re on a pipe one minute, and the next, you enter an underground lair. While you’re not taking on a Koopa Troopa in the sewers, you may encounter another set of problems when you try fixing your pipes yourself.

Plumbing systems are incredibly intricate, so don’t put your house at risk by trying to repair your pipes solo. Professional plumbers have seen and handled everything under the sun—or in this case, in your basement or crawlspace.

Painting the Home’s Exterior

After painting your kitchen or bedroom, you might think you could use your newfound talent to paint your home’s exterior. However, painting a room inside your home is nothing compared to what you’d have to do on the exterior.

You’d need plenty of prep time, tools, and general knowledge to paint your home’s siding and exterior. Instead, hire experienced painters to get the job done.

Recognizing which home improvement projects you should never do alone should put a full stop to attempting these challenging tasks. While DIYs have their place in any home, certain tasks are better left to the professionals.

Obituary – Jim Daggs (1940-2023) 

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Obituary – Jim Daggs (1940-2023) 

Jim Daggs, 83, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jim was born May 24, 1940 to Rev. Charles Olen and Velma Faye (Townsend) Daggs in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. He was a member of the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene. 

Jim was married to the love of his life Loretta Daggs. Together they raised six amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren. Jim enjoyed being on the green, being with his friends and playing the game he loved. When Jim wasn’t on the golf course he was working in his shop, tinkering around and restoring golf clubs. He was an outdoors man and liked to go hunting and fishing. Jim retired from the Arkansas Highway Police Department after serving six years as the Scott County Sheriff. He was also an Army Veteran. Jim was a selfless caring person and a family man. He enjoyed spending time with his family and always wanted to see them happy. The memories made with each loved one and friend will forever be treasured. 

Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Loretta (Wagner) Daggs of the home and their six children: Jason Daggs and wife Wendy of Waldron, Arkansas; Pam Owens and husband Myrtie of Waldron, Arkansas; Terri Benefield and husband Johnny of Wister, Oklahoma; Sherry Hoffman and husband Randy of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Jimmy Daggs and wife Helen of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and Kenneth Daggs of Stillwater, Oklahoma. PaPa will forever remain in the hearts of his twelve grandchildren: Jacob Daggs, Jaren Daggs, Chad Owens, Shane Owens, John Benefield, Justin Benefield, Bambi Jo Benefield, Robin Cowen, Aaron Daggs, Celeste McClennan, Aimee Steanson and Logan Daggs as well as fourteen great grandchildren: Hannah Owens, Drew Owens, Cash Owens, Tate Owens, Lana Thacker, Noah Benefield, Sydney Benefield, Paisley Benefield, Mia Benefield, Jacob Benefield, Lily Cowen, Brooke Cowen, EverRae Daggs, and Nathan Daggs.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Olen and Velma Daggs and one grandson, Jase Daggs. 

Jim’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Waldron First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Wally Beckman officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Jim’s pallbearers will be his grandsons: Jacob Daggs, Jaren Daggs, Chad Owens, Shane Owens, Drew Owens, John Benefield, Justin Benefield, Logan Daggs and Aaron Daggs.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Hannah Owens, Danny Rhyne, Benny Newberry, Ed Motley, Johnny Mize and Jim Wilmoth.

Jim’s visitation will be Friday, September 29, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. 

Champions Crowned At Tri-State

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Champions Crowned At Tri-State

It was the 53rd Annual Points Championship Night honoring the track founder Tillman Evans

In the current iteration of NASCAR, the idea is you have to win the final race to win the Championship. At The Mighty Tri-State Speedway, three out of the four feature winners did just that. On a night honoring the tracks founder Tillman Evans, the track blends the original name Mighty Mouse Speedway and the name change to Tri-State Speedway. Four drivers; Wesley Bourne, Trevor Hughes, Jacob Campbell, and Brandon Hunter, set out to win the 2023 track championships in their respective USRA classes.

USRA B-Mod

It seemed like with all the wins Muskogee, Oklahoma’s Dalton Ragsdale and Kyle Slader had acquired over the season the championship battle would have been between them. Surprise, it wasn’t. The super consistent Jacob Campbell put together a great season at the Pocola track and was leading Ragsdale and Slader. For Campbell to win the Championship it would not start easy as he would roll off 15th in the A Feature.

J.R. Owen would start on the pole with Elkins’ Devin Barker to his right. Barker would get the slim advantage to lead lap 1, a caution on lap 4 would bunch the field back up. On the restart Dalton Ragsdale would put pressure on Devin Barker, as another caution waved, with Barker in 1st, Dalton Ragsdale, Kyle Slader, J.R. Owen, and Ty Evans in the top 5. Just past them, Jacob Campbell had worked his way from 15th to 6th. A few laps after the restart, Slader would slide up in front of Devin Barker to take the lead. With momentum killed in the corner Barker dropped back to fourth. Kyle Slader would put a gap between him and Dalton Ragsdale, until a caution came out. After the restart Ragsdale got past his longtime competitor Kyle Slader for the lead. As if it was scripted, Jacob Campbell found himself in 3rd chasing down Slader for 2nd. The race between the 19K of Slader and the 27 of Campbell allowed Ragsdale to put some real estate between himself and 2nd. Ragsdale would go on to win the race and Jacob Campbell came home in 2nd and 91 points ahead of Ragsdale in the Championship.

Medieval Chassis USRA Stock Cars

Brandon Hunter came into Championship night with a lead over Jeff Metcalf, both had the same amount of A Feature appearances, but Hunter’s 7 wins set him apart.

Brandon Hunter started the A Feature outside the front row with H. Palmer on the pole. After the first lap it was all Brandon Hunter. Two Cautions and a Red Flag for a wreck bunched the group up giving Hunter’s main challenger Cody Jones an opportunity to try and seize first. While the 1/4 of Brandon Hunter ran the bottom of the track in the turns, Cody Jones in the 92 found a line that worked at the top. Jones would bobble a couple times but was within striking distance. The last restart came with 6 to go; Hunter, Jones, H. Palmer, Jeff Metcalf, and Neil Johnston were the top 5. Brandon Hunter would put distance between himself and the rest of the group and winning the A Feature and the Championship. Cody Jones would get 2nd, H. Palmer in 3rd, Neil Johnston in 4th, and Ray Phipps in the L7 came home in 5th.

USRA Modified

In 11 features leading up to Championship night, the 712 of Trevor Hughes visited victory lane 5 times. The closest to Hughes in the win total was Jared Russell in the 4R with 2 wins. Second place in the Championship is the now track owner Jake Davis, who has bowed out of racing to concentrate on track ownership.

Van Buren’s Mike Hines started on the pole, feature winners Brent Holman and Mike Hansen rolled off the grid 2nd and 3rd. Championship leader Trevor Hughes started 4th. Brent Holman led lap 1 with Mike Hansen and Trevor Hughes in tow. Last race weekend at Tri-State, Mike Hansen found a groove up top and beat the always fast Tyler Wolff for the win. This week was no different as the 12H found a spot on the top groove and made it stick all around the track. A caution for a spin made the top 3 of Hansen, Hughes, and Holman that much closer. On the restart the Triple H top 3 would not separate for several laps, another caution for a spin the closing laps saw Hansen pull off. A couple slow rolling caution laps later Mike Hansen would pop back on the track in 12th at the tail end of the grid. Trevor Hughes would take the green in the lead, Mike Hansen would pick up 7 spots in one lap as the white flag waved. Hughes would take the win and the Championship. Brent Holman was 2nd, Roy Long out of Stilwell, Ok was 3rd, Mike Hansen made it back up to finish 4th, and Greenwood’s Jason Payton rounded out the top 5.

Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks presented by PG Roofing

Rock Island, Oklahoma native Wesley Bourne was looking to be this season’s only back-to-back Champion and he was doing so in the same class. Second place Dallas Bourland left the track before racing started leaving Bourne just needing to run the race.

Greenwood’s Chris Patterson started on the pole with J.R. Owen to his outside. Wesley Bourne started 4th. J.R. Owen would lead lap one with pressure from Chris Patterson in the 148. A Caution in turn 2 bunched the field up, and on the restart, Wesley Bourne would make his way to the front. A lengthy red flag for a flipped car in turn 2, brought everyone together again. The top on the restart were Bourne, J.R. Owen, Chris Patterson, Ty Abernathy, and Rocky Cox. A caution a for a car in turn 1 and then another caution a few laps later for two cars breaking at the same exact time, had Wesley Bourne out front with J.R. Owen and Ty Abernathy battling for 2nd on the restart. One more caution would bring the field together. On the restart it was all Bourne as took the Checkered Flag and the Championship. J.R. Owen was 2nd, Ty Abernathy 3rd, Rocky Cox dropped one spot from his starting position to finish 4th, and Tate Abernathy in the 4T finished 5th.

Up next for The Mighty Tri-State Speedway is the 44th Annual Spooker. With over $80,000 up for grabs in the 4-day race that welcomes racers from all over the country for a shot at one of the most unique trophies in the tracks history, a hand painted Reaper. Also, up for grabs in the Modified and Late Models is the drivers name etched in history and their name on the back of every Spooker shirt. Only one driver has won the Modified class and Late Model in the same night, that honor goes to current Case World of Outlaws Late Model racer Ryan Gustin. The Reaper won two Reaper trophies in back-to-back features in 2020. Over 240 cars a night for The Spooker the last three seasons and it looks to be the same this year. Then on November 10th and 11th the POWRi 410 Sprints invade Tri-State Speedway, going for $5000 to win each night. USRA B-Mod will be the support class night going for $500 to win.

Fall Fruit Salad

Madison VanRavensway
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Fall Fruit Salad

With it being officially fall now, but the weather not cooperating, it’s the perfect time for fall fruit salad! It’s just a few ingredients and so refreshing. I think it would also be a great side for Thanksgiving if you wanted something different on the table! Is it too early for Thanksgiving planning? I always want to talk about food, so not for me!

This fruit salad is made of apples, blackberries, grapes and nut then drizzled with a ”dressing” of fresh squeezed orange juice, cinnamon, and honey.

Ingredients–

16oz fresh grapes

12 oz blackberries

1 cup chopped pecans

3 large sweet apples

Dressing
juice from 1 orange

2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. If serving at a later time prepare dressing separate and add when ready to serve.

Greenwood Handles Greenbrier 35-7

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Greenwood Handles Greenbrier 35-7

Greenwood moves to 6-0 on the season

The Bulldogs and the Panthers have met 12 times since 2001 and Greenwood has come out on top in each of those meetings, could the upstart Greenbrier have Greenwood’s number this year. For the first quarter it sure looked like it.

Greenwood received the opening kick that Junior Grant Karnes took to midfield. Sophomore Kane Archer would get the first series, but the offense would stall out just past midfield in Greenbrier territory and turn the ball over on downs. The Panthers punted on their possession. Starting on their own 13-yard line the Bulldogs put together a drive with a mix of Brayedan Davis running and Cooper Goodwin passing to L.J. Robins and Grant Karnes. Davis would get the call at the goal line and the Touchdown. The Body Steinfeldt kick was good making it 7-0. Greenbrier’s next possession was halted by a Braden Skaggs interception. The Bulldog drive was halted on 4th down when they turned the ball over on downs ending the 1st quarter.

Greenbrier started the 2nd quarter getting a first down but stalled on the next set of downs punting to Greenwood. A Kane Archer to Grant Karnes pass with a Facemask penalty set the Bulldogs up on the 1-yard line. Brayedan Davis gets his 15th Touchdown on the year with the run. Point After was good making it 14-0. On the first play of the Panther drive, Cash Archer tackles the Greenbrier running back for a loss. Three plays later, Greenbrier punts. Brayedan Davis once again gets it in for the Bulldogs. Point after was good 21-0. The Panthers started to put together a drive before the end of the half, but time was not on their side as the clock ran out

The Panthers started the second half putting together a well-balanced drive. A sack by Senior Eli Whitaker halted the Panther momentum and the Central Arkansas team would punt the ball away rolling into the end zone for a touchback. Brayedan Davis would take the ball 73 yards for the touchdown. The Bodey Steinfeldt kick was good making it 28-0. Greenbrier punted on their next drive. On Greenwood’s next possession, Kane Archer would find L.J. Robins in the left side of the end zone for the touchdown. Point after was good, making it 35-0 starting the Sportsmanship rule.

Greenbrier wanting to get on to the scoreboard, had a 56-yard run that looked to be headed to the end zone, RB Enoch Assan was ran down by Cash Archer and tackled at the 12. The Panthers would get the touchdown three plays later, point after was good 35-7 in the 4th quarter. Greenwood then ran out the remaining 7 minutes of the game, running the ball.

“Greenbrier’s got a good football team, very well coached. Their kids play hard, they play the right way.” Head Coach Chris Young said after the game, “They had two weeks to get ready for us, and they schemed up a few things on offense and on defense. You gotta tip your hat to them on that.”

“Proud of how our kids responded.” said Coach Young, “Especially Defense in the first half, offense was struggling a little bit and those guys kept us in the game.”

“Both Quarterbacks made some plays for us and got us going. Then the second half I thought it went better.” said Coach Young.

Greenwood is on a bye week next week and will be in action in two weeks as they travel to Lake Hamilton. The Wolves will face Greenbrier next week and are coming off a 49-28 loss to Van Buren.

SR Tigers Break Through Pirates Curse With A 65-0 Tsunami

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SR Tigers Break Through Pirates Curse With A 65-0 Tsunami

The Mansfield Tigers haven’t exactly been able to swim well over the years when it comes to facing the Greenland Pirates. The Tigers have fallen from the plank for four straight years and have been outscored by Greenland 123-53 in that span. The Pirates have held a 7-4 series record since 2012. Mansfield’s biggest blowouts to Greenland were in the Pirates Cove in Northwest Arkansas too. So when the Tigers surfed their 2023 4-0 winning streak up to NWA on Friday, September 29th all signs and critics pointed toward another plank walk. This time though, it was Greenland who was left swimming for the shore as the Tigers broadsided the Pirates ship with an enormous red tsunami. 

Greenland opted to onside kick the ball to the Tigers to see if they could get a jump start on Mansfield. The kick was muffed by a Tigers player, but the Tigers still recovered giving a sigh of relief to the Mansfield faithful. It only took one play for Mansfield’s offense to shake Greenland’s ship with a 46-yard touchdown run by Tyler Turnipseed. Ethan Martin split the uprights for the extra point and just like that the Tigers were up 7-0. Normally, the defense holds Mansfield together in games and again they stood tall as Cadien Ore and Samuel Burton sacked Greenland in the endzone for a safety. Now with a 9-0 lead, the Tigers offense got the ball back. Just three plays later, Daniel Burton rolled 22 yards into the endzone for another Tiger touchdown. Burton followed that performance with a punt return for a touchdown, but it was called back on a penalty. So Mansfield’s offense took the field with the sole purpose of racking up points and rack them up they did. Andrew Burton took a handoff on the third play of the series and darted 38 yards for a Tiger touchdown. But again, the score was brought back. So Andrew Burton decided to make up for it with a 48-yard touchdown that was penalty-free this time. A two-point conversion run by Samuel Burton extended the Tigers lead. A 15-yard pass from Jeremy Strozier to Tyler Turnipseed kept Mansfield rolling as the Tigers would rock out with a 30-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.  

Tyler Turnipseed started off the Tigers second quarter offense with a 53-yard bunker buster up the gut to set Mansfield up in scoring position again. Jeremy Strozier would call his own number and hurdled his way into the endzone from 10 yards out for a Tiger Touchdown. The extra point kick was attempted, but holder Peyton Martin missed the kicking block and instead, picked the ball up and scrambled in for a two-point conversion. Mansfield’s defense would again give no quarter to the Pirates which forced Greenland to punt. It didn’t take long for Jeremy Strozier and the Tigers offense to find the endzone again after just two plays. Strozier kept the ball and went untouched for a 20-yard score. Brayden Mays forced a Greenland fumble on the first play of the Pirates ensuing and Cooper Edwards was right there to pull off a “Cooper Scooper ” for the recovery. Mansfield’s offense used one snap of the ball after the turnover which sent Daniel Burton into the endzone for a 41-yard Tiger touchdown. Ethan Martin tacked on the extra point kick and the Tigers just kept rolling. With just a 22 man roster and a few of those unable to play, Mansfield’s subbed defense was able to still anchor down on the Pirates offense and forced a turnover on downs. Mansfield would again punch the ball in from a yard out with a quarterback keeper which sent Mansfield into the half with a commanding 58-0 lead over Greenland.

The second half was one full of learning and gaining more experience for the Tigers as an overall team. Even though fans may call them second string or subs, the Tigers finished out the game like every player was a starter. Offensive runs by Brayden Mays, Samuel Burton, and Trey Powell took Manfield down to the one-yard line where Samuel Burton punched the ball in for a touchdown. Although Mansfield’s defense gave up a few more yards in the second half, they kept the Pirates offense with a goose egg on the scoreboard for the remainder of the game. With the mercy rule still in effect in the second half, Mansfield’s offense would bleed the running down with a handful of runs before lining up in victory formation to run the clock out with a 65-0 final over the Greenland Pirates. 

The last time the Tigers beat Greenland was in 2018 and the last time a victory came on Greenland’s field was in 2013. Mansfield’s victory over the Pirates sets them up with a 5-0 overall record and 2-0 conference record as they head into the death row of their schedule. Mansfield will travel to Charleston next week to take on the 2022 defending 3A State Champion Tigers and will then host the 2023 3A State favorites, the Booneville Bearcats. The next couple of games will truly be a test for Mansfield, but definitely not an impossible one. The Tigers knocked off Charleston in 2018 and 2019 so a win against the defending State Champs is very possible. Charleston currently stands tall with a 2-0 conference record with wins over Greenland and Cedarville in dominant fashion by outscoring both Pirate teams with a combined score of 88-25. So mark your calendars and prepare yourselves for Friday, October 6th because ladies and gentlemen, that game is sure to be a thriller as the Mansfield Tigers travel to Charleston for an epic Tiger tussle.

Lions down Mustangs for third straight sweep

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Lions down Mustangs for third straight sweep

SILVER CITY, N.M. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Volleyball earned its third consecutive sweep Friday be defeating Western New Mexico, 25-16, 29-27, 25-22 in Lone Star Conference action on the road.

Outside hitter Nyia Anderson once again paced the offensive attack, tallying a team-high 17 kills on a .444 attack percentage. Middle blocker Angelina Hardison also had a strong offensive performance, hitting .526 while racking up 11 kills.

UAFS hit .246 for the match, including .385 in set one. Outside hitter Caelyn Gunn was a third Lion to record double figure kills with 10. Setter Chloe Price dished out 37 assists.

The Lions continued the trend of starting fast, taking advantage of six WNMU errors for a 12-4 lead in set one. The lead ballooned to as many as 11 before the Mustangs got back withing five with a 6-0 run. UAFS silenced that with five straight points before securing the set.

WNMU had a 6-1 lead to start set two before the Lions answered with six straight points. UAFS held a four-point lead at 14-10, but the Mustangs rallied back and tied the set at 23-23. The teams then traded set points before the Lions were successful on their fourth try.

Hardison spurred a 7-0 run in set three to erase a 7-5 deficit as the Lions led by at least three the rest of the way to complete the sweep.

Middle blocker Hannah Watkins controlled the net with seven blocks – five solo – as the Lions held an 11-6 edge in blocks.

No Lion reached double figures in digs but five had at least seven, led by Anderson and defensive specialist Taylor Lintz with nine. UAFS held the Mustangs to a .102 attack percentage, including -.088 in set one.

The Lions will take a short break from conference play to visit Drury University Tuesday at 6 p.m. UAFS defeated the Panthers in four sets earlier this season at the Gorilla Classic.

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