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Arkansas’s Davis Returns After Leave of Absence

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Arkansas’s Davis Returns After Leave of Absence

After stepping away from the team and receiving public support from his coach, Arkansas’s Davonte Davis is back and practicing with the Razorbacks mens basketball game. Yesterday, the University of Arkansas released the following statement on behalf of Davis:

“I am excited to be back with my teammates and coaches. I want to thank my family, our fans, the Razorback basketball program and especially Coach Muss for the support shown to me this last week. I look forward to continuing my development as a leader and basketball player as this team focuses on our goals for this season.”

The Razorbacks host San Jose State on Saturday, December 3 at Bud Walton Arena. Tip-off time is 3 p.m.

Note to Our Readers: Portions of this story were sourced directly from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Mike Cawood, Associate Director of Communications.

Booneville Travels to Melbourne Friday to Play for Berth in 3A State Championship Game Next Weekend

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Booneville Travels to Melbourne Friday to Play for Berth in 3A State Championship Game Next Weekend

Note to Our Readers: The following story was sourced in its entirety from Mr. Glenn Parrish, Director of Communications, Booneville School District. Mr. Parrish is a RNN Sports contributor, and we thank him for bringing this story to our readers.

There are four high schools with a form of Bearcat as its mascot in Arkansas.

Booneville has met Mena 63 times for football and have had meetings in most other sports. 

Booneville’s Bearcats met Brooklyn previously in baseball and will complete the cycle with a football game against Melbourne on Friday.

Melbourne, which uses a spelling of Bearkatz, will host the game at its Bearkatz Stadium. Melbourne reached the semifinals by beating Glen Rose 21-20 last week. 

The Bearkatz (13-0) beat Jessieville 55-14 in the first round and eliminated Greenland 61-51 in the second round. The Bearcats (11-2) beat Osceola 35-20 last week to follow up a 60-14 win over Smackover and one of 42-14 over Junction City.

Greenland is a common opponent. The Bearcats beat the Pirates 55-21 on October. 7.

In Friday’s game at Osceola Dax Goff ran for 189 yards to push his season total to 2,081 establishing a new single season high by a Bearcat.

The Bearcats led the Seminoles 21-20 when Goff went 58 yards for a touchdown with 9:45 to play to make it 28-20.

A ball fumbled into the end zone and recovered by Trace Hall gave the Bearcats a two-score lead at 35-20.

An interception by Jace Washburn ended any late game heroic aspirations by the Seminoles.

Washburn also had a key 30-yard reception in the game to set up the touchdown that made it 21-20. Goff also threw a touchdown pass to Brooks Herrera that led to an 8-8 tie, then caught one from Peyton Tatum on a play that covered 55 yards to give the Bearcats their first lead at 14-8.

Why You Should Donate Your Halloween Costume

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Why You Should Donate Your Halloween Costume

Whether you love to come up with elaborate costumes to wear yourself or you just have to see your child in the cutest getup possible, Halloween is always a great time to flex your creativity. However, once the spooky fun is over, it’s not as exciting to deal with the bulky costumes for the rest of the year. Rather than toss it in the garbage, we’ll show you why you should donate your Halloween costume instead. It may surprise you to learn about the effects it could have.

Giving Back to the Community

Donating your Halloween costume is a wonderful way to give back to the community. Not only are you providing a costume for someone else for the following year, but you also provide extra dress-up costumes for children to play in. Halloween costumes can also be a source of inexpensive fabric materials that others can use for sewing and creating new pieces of clothing.

Additionally, this donation helps those in need feel considered, and they’ll appreciate the gesture. You never know if someone might need an extra princess dress for an upcoming party or event. As such, this is one of the primary reasons why you should donate your Halloween costume.

Giving More Trick-or-Treating Opportunities

Unfortunately, many families don’t have the means to afford a costume for their children when they want to take them on trick-or-treating adventures. If you have a spare costume your child no longer needs, you can help families provide their children with barely worn costumes that they’ll love without the crazy Halloween markup price.

It is easy to find a donation facility in your local area. Certain facilities might also offer a donation pick-up service, so you don’t have to leave your home. Just make sure the costume is donatable rather than trash. It should be clean and undamaged for future use.

Less Environmental Waste

Throwing away clothing means that it will usually end up in a landfill. That doesn’t exclude Halloween costumes, so ensure you aren’t letting yours go to waste. Clothing and costumes can always get repurposed into other things, such as new recycled clothing or rags to soak up oil spills.

Halloween costumes can go beyond just the single night you wear them. When donated to the right place, such a simple action can make a difference in someone’s life. If you don’t want to shove your old Halloween costume into the back of your closet, donating it can be a much better choice.

Arrest Reports 11/20

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Arrest Reports 11/20

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Billy Gene Boyster of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 22 at 2:41 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 28 at 1:54 p.m. Boyster was charged with interfering with emergency communications – 1st degree misdemeanor, domestic battering purposely, and four counts of possession of firearm by certain persons felony.

Cody Owen Covey of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 26 at 9:47 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Covey was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Veronica Elena Gonzales of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 20 at 4:03 p.m. and released on signature bond November 20 at 8:15 p.m. Gonzales was charged with Theft of Property <$1k.

Zoe Lizsette Gonzales of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 21 at 12:53 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Gonzales was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony, Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Tristen Ace Nason of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 26 at 1:45 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 26 at 6:05 a.m. Nason was charged with Resisting Arrest Misdemeanor, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree – $1,000 or less, Battery in the Second Degree – Officer, and three counts of Aggravated Assault – Firearm.

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Bradley Sean Brewer of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 24 at 8:51 p.m. and released on signature bond November 24 at 9:58 p.m. Brewer was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Tylor Dillan Charity of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 26 at 9:22 a.m. and released on signature bond November 28 at 2:51 p.m. Charity was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Dylan Alan Hill of Magazine was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 25 at 8:11 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on November 27 at 9:04 a.m. Hill was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd.

Joshua Wayne Meinert of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 23 at 7:01 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 25 at 3:25 p.m. Meinert was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Pack, Repack and others, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, Possession of Cocaine <2g, and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms-Firearm.

Deborah Jean Penix of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 23 at 7:01 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Penix was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Pack, Repack and others, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g, Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms-Firearm, and Parole Violation.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Tommy Dean Hutson Senior of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 21 at 8:14 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Hutson was charged with two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Dylan Royce Wood of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 22 at 6:29 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Wood was charged with Trafficking [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance], Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule III Misdemeanor <2grams, Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver <2g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Store or Conceal – Meth/Cocaine, Fleeing -On Foot-Misd., Petition to Revoke – Felony, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Eric David Little of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 21 at 6:46 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Little was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia – store or conceal – meth/cocaine, and two counts of possession of controlled substance – schedule I/II felony <2g.

Darren Wayne Schaeffer of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 25 at 8:55 p.m. and released on November 28 at 5:16 p.m. Schaeffer was charged with Contempt-Failure to Comply w/ Court A Misd., Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Purposely, Kidnapping – Act, and Escape II-Force.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Aaron Klein, 41, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on November 20 at 12:48 a.m. Klein was charged with public intoxication and criminal trespass.

Robert Nicholas Capo, 40 of Ratcliff, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on November 21 at 7:19 p.m. Capo was charged with failure to pay.

Billy Taylor, 44 of Lavaca, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on November 23 at 9:07 a.m. Taylor was charged with hold for U.S. Marshalls.

Sonya Elliott, 33 of Fort Smith, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on November 24 at 9:21 p.m. Elliott was charged with aggravated assault on a household or family member and theft of property.

Sabian Landrum, 20 of Pottsville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on November 26 at 3:17 p.m. Landrum was charged with failure to appear.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Obituary – Barbara Jean Hawkins (1942-2022)

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Obituary – Barbara Jean Hawkins (1942-2022)

Barbara Jean Hawkins of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Waldron. Barbara was born November 21, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to Malcolm Elmer Gettmann and Marie Coyle Carr. She was 80 years old. Barbara was a longtime member of Waldron United Methodist Church.

Barbara was a super volunteer. She could be found volunteering her time in as many ways as one’s mind could imagine. Barbara could be found at any given time working at the church, helping her church family, working the food pantry and so much more. She also volunteered for the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary for many years. Barbara was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxillary. In 2016 Barbara was the recipient of the Ann Crossett Volunteer of the Year Award. Barbara’s true love and passion was her family. She treasured her time with her children and grandchildren making forever memories and leaving a legacy of love, care and compassion with each of them to cherish. 

Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Kimberly Spencer and husband Michael of Corsicana, Texas, Melynda Morace and husband Steven of Oceanside, California and one stepson, James W. Hawkins. Nana, Grammie or GG will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Jacob (Elizabeth) Spencer, Michaela Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Ryan Morace, Emily (Shelby) Robey and great grandchildren: AnnaBelle, Levi and Finnley.  Barbara is also survived by her siblings: Patricia Chitjian, Candace Ross, Malcolm Gettmann, Patrick McGarity and Daniel Harris. Barbara will be missed by all those who knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of special nieces and nephews, close friends and fellow church members she loved dearly.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm Gettmann and Marie Coyle Carr, her loving husband James Dillard Hawkins, one sister, Judith Rizek and one brother, David McGarity.

Barbara’s life celebration will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Waldron United Methodist Church with Roger Rice and Diane Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Barbara’s pallbearers will be Michael Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Malcolm Gettman, Shelby Robey, Levi Robey, Jacob Spencer, Pete Reyman, Joe Reyman and Josh Reyman.

Barbara’s visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.

Greenwood City Lake’s Cuthbert Bridge Project: Part 3

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Greenwood City Lake’s Cuthbert Bridge Project: Part 3

Installment 3/3 –
In part one, we discovered the history behind the project. Then, in part two, we discussed the current progress of the Cuthbert Bridge Project. 

This monumental project has been a labor of love. While councilman Daniel McDaniel has led the efforts, he is quick to give credit to those who are making this dream a reality.

“…Joel Goldstein and the entire Parks Commission have been very helpful and supportive of the project. The Arkansas Community Foundation has provided a generous donation and of course, none of this would have been possible without the support from Tom Cuthbert III and his family. And last but not least, Mayor Kinslow has been a champion of the project. He’s provided assistance through the city’s street department and has been working with Sebastian County to obtain right-of-way access off Mt Harmony Road, as well as obtaining the needed culverts to handle the necessary drainage and heavy loads of the new access road.”

When the first installment of the story on this project was published, it was unclear of just how the project would be completely funded. However, an unanticipated grant award came as an early Christmas gift for those most passionate about seeing the project to fruition.

“When we first began talking to engineers about the project, we had to base estimates on our best guess,” shared McDaniel. “The bridge had been lying in pieces, in the bushes since 2009 so we knew our estimates somewhere between $250,000 and $300,000 were best guess. We raised the $300,000 “just to be safe” but the more we got into the details the more complex, and consequently more expensive, things got. Like everything else in America over the past few years,  the cost of materials has increased drastically. Engineering the bridge to stand the test of time and ensure the safety and integrity of the project have increased fabrication cost as well. Our revised estimates are now closer to the $450,000 to $500,000…”

On Thursday, November 10, the Parks Commission met in a special meeting to discuss the project’s funding. A grant, originally requested by former Parks Director Tammy Briley, was for the old iron bridge restoration. The grant award totaled $200,000.

McDaniel proposed that the commission approve the plan to transfer the grant funds from the old iron bridge to the pedestrian Cuthbert Bridge project. Members of the Parks Commission approved the motion unanimously.

The Cuthbert Bridge project, when completed, will be a usable and beneficial landmark connecting the past to the future for generations to come.

Obituary – Bonita Lee May (1953-2022)

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Obituary – Bonita Lee May (1953-2022)

Bonita Lee May, better known to most as Bonnie, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas with loved ones by her side. Bonnie was born May 18, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois to Silas Lee Hermann and Lois Fay Hermann. She was 69 years old.

Bonnie was married to the love of her life, Robert May for 48 years. When Bonnie was younger she loved to ride horses and go on trail rides. She enjoyed camping with her sister on any lake but was partial to the serenity and beauty on Shoal Bay. She was fearless and not afraid to conquer anything that came her way. A true go-getter and always up for an adventure.  Bonnie worked for many years at Wal-Mart and was a department manager when she retired. She made a great number of lifelong friends who became like family. With a million-dollar smile and a warm heart she cherished her family and treasured the time they spent together. 

Bonnie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband Robert May, one son, Travis May and wife Kandis, her mother, Lois Hermann all of Waldron, Arkansas, two sisters, Karen Rankin (Wayne) of Barling, Arkansas and Sandy Hermann of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Raegan Parker, Trey Slater, Seth Slater and Tyler Trozzi as well as 4 great-grandchildren. Bonnie will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family and friends she held dear to her heart.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her father, Silas Hermann and one son Jamie May.

Bonnie’s celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Konnor McKay and Travis May officiating. Interment wil follow in the Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bonnie’s pallbearers will be Seth Slater, Trey Slater, Thomas Parker, Reggie Owens, Dillon Ward and Jeff Ward. 

Bonnie’s visitation will be Wednesday, November 1, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Get More From Your Ground Venison

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Get More From Your Ground Venison

Arkansas’s deer season is well underway with more than 120,000 deer harvested so far. Freezers across the state are filling with venison steaks, roasts and, of course, ground venison. Typically the loins and the tenderloins are the first cuts cooked up at home or camp, leaving a generous portion of ground venison at the bottom of the freezer. Wil Hafner, facility manager at Potlatch Cook’s Lake Nature Center in Casscoe, has a few tips and recipes to get more out of your ground venison.

Whether you process your deer at home or take it to a processor, Hafner recommends that the venison is ground without the aid of pork or beef fat. Fat spoils faster and is more prone to freezer burn than the lean venison, causing a shorter shelf life in the freezer. Often, bacon ends and pieces are added for extra fat and flavor, and although it makes a great hamburger (like the smash burger offered below), the bacon flavor may not be welcome in tacos, spaghetti, chili, or meals. It’s best to add the fat at the time of cooking. 

When it comes to storing ground venison, expect about a year out of properly packaged venison in the freezer. That is just enough time to clear out the freezer to make room for next season. Hafner also reminds hunters that if they find themselves with too much ground venison and not enough uses, many processors across the state work with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and are more than willing to donate a portion of their meat to families in need.

 Here are a few of Hafner’s favorite recipes to get the most bang for your burger. 

Venison Smash Burgers

Venison burgers can sometimes turn out dry and tough. This recipe incorporates ground bacon to add fat, flavor and juiciness to create that iconic dairy bar burger.

3 lbs. ground venison
1 lb. ground bacon
2 yellow onions thinly sliced
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1lb. sliced American cheese
2 cups thousand island dressing
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Steak seasoning
Buns of choice
Rice oil

In a large bowl, mix ground venison and ground bacon with steak seasoning of choice. Mix until bacon is evenly incorporated into the venison. Form into baseball-sized balls, season topside of ball and place in refrigerator until ready to cook.

Mix up Thousand Island dressing and horseradish, refrigerate until ready to use.

Heat a griddle or skillet on high heat. Add oil and saute mushrooms and onions until tender, set aside. Place burger, seasoned-side down, and smash into skillet with a large spatula. Cook about 3 minutes or until the meat gets a crispy brown crust. Flip, repeat and add cheese. Remove from heat and toast buns on the same griddle or skillet. Dress the burger with the onions, mushroom and sauce.

Venison and Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

1 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 lb. ground venison
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
½ cup finely diced green onions
1 lb. baby bella mushrooms

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Mix sausage, venison, bread crumbs, egg, cheese and green onion in a large bowl. Set aside. Wash mushrooms and remove stems. Place about a tablespoon of meat mixture into the cap of each mushroom, and place in a cooking dish. Cook about 45 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked and the mushrooms are soft.

Ground Venison Stroganoff

1 lb ground venison
1 cup sour cream
1½ cups beef broth
1 small onion
1 stalk celery
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 10 oz. can sliced mushrooms
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz. egg noodles

Brown venison in a large skillet with oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper. Remove venison and add mushrooms, chopped onion, celery and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Cook until tender. Sprinkle in flour and mix with the vegetable mix, after 20 seconds or so, whisk in the broth and Worcestershire. Add sour cream and stir until mix begins to bubble, add the venison back in and simmer for a few minutes. Serve over buttered noodles or rice.

More fantastic wild game recipes can be found in the AGFC’s cookbook, “A Celebration of Conservation: 100 AGFC Recipes,” which is available as a free download at www.agfc.com/brochures.

4 Things Every Electrician Should Know How To Do

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4 Things Every Electrician Should Know How To Do

The electric devices we use require an advanced understanding to repair and maintain, which is why electricians are tasked with managing them. The job of an electrician requires extensive training understanding of electrical engineering. But like any job or career field, there are basics that you will need to have covered if you decide to become an electrician or want to improve your knowledge to advance in your field.

How To Read Blueprints

In electrical engineering, blueprints are the DNA of a system or home, and it’s important to understand how to read them. Reading blueprints will give you a proper understanding of how the electric system in an area works and how to manipulate it.

You should always start with the title and the legend to ensure you look at the correct schematic and know how to read any strange markings. Some electricians may have left notes about certain features that were added to the electrical system after building construction, so it’s essential to read the blueprints carefully and notice every detail. Read the blueprints from left to right and consider the scale and size of the building compared to the blueprints, so you know where to find the problem.

Understand New Technology

Technology continues to advance rapidly, and as an electrician, it’s important to know how these new electrical devices function. Understanding newer equipment will help you broaden your mind and understand new ways to manage electrical equipment. A lot of these electrical advancements go into the structures of new buildings. Eventually, your expertise on these new electrical fixtures will be necessary, so it’s best to be prepared.

How To Modify and Repair Electrical Devices

There are numerous electrical devices, both large and small, that you will use on the job. Electricians need to know what devices are, what they do, and the various types available.

Different conductors, cables, and tools are important to understand as you work so you have the solutions to problems and can solve them efficiently. It’s also important to know certain processes, such as the difference between soldering and crimpling, in case there is a time when you need to perform certain actions to complete a job.

Follow Safety Protocols

As you are working with electricity, you are in danger of receiving an electric shock that could be lethal—or at least harmful. Every electrician should know safety protocols to stay safe on the job. This career’s core safety elements include turning off electrical equipment to prevent electrical shock and ensuring that electrical devices are covered and safe from damage.

The proper equipment, such as electric-proof gloves, safety shoes, and safety goggles, will prepare you for most situations. It would help if you always considered the safest option for approaching a situation and how you can make it safer for others.

The career of an electrician takes a lot of work and understanding. Knowing the basics will create a solid foundation for future knowledge and ensure you remain prepared for upcoming challenges.

The Dogs are Thankful This Break

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The Dogs are Thankful This Break

The Waldron Bulldogs enter this Thanksgiving break on a tear. The Sr High Bulldogs matched the best start in school history after they knocked off a former conference foe in the Cedarville Pirates in the second round of the inaugural FCA Turkey Week Shoot-Out played at Mansfield.

School may have been out of session, but the gym stayed open as the Bulldogs traveled back up highway 71 to challenge the Pirates. An unusually slow start, led Waldron coach Josh Atchley to find some energy off the bench as Jacob Daggs and Caden Hunt both made tough contested finishes at the basket to spark the Dogs at the end of the 1st quarter. As the 2nd quarter got underway, Waldron erased a six point deficit with some great on-ball defense by the senior trio of guards Lidge Stinson, Trenton Hunt, and Ethan Mayberry. The relentless full court press provided by the Bulldogs allowed Waldron to take a ten point advantage into the half. 

The second half was all Dogs as they allowed their defense to fuel their offense and saw transition points from Stinson, and Petey Justice. Jacob Daggs, nursing an ankle injury sustained against Magazine, provided a presence on the rebounding glass as well as manning the inside of the Bulldogs’ zone. Roky Avila joined the scoring party by finishing a couple of post entry assists from Hunt and Forrest Efurd. 

The three-headed monster of Mayberry (18), Hunt (18), and Stinson (7) combined for 43 points.”I was excited about the way some of those guys responded after a slow start to the game. We are really blessed as a team to have a ton of guys that can come in and help us win ball games and you saw that tonight as we had ten guys score. Overall, I am very pleased with our growth thus far this season,” Coach Atchley had to say after the Bulldogs fifth win of the season.

The final matchup of the FCA Turkey Week Shoot-Out squared up the Mulberry Yellow Jackets and the Waldron Bulldogs. Mulberry, with a 6-5 record, looked to be the team to slow down the Dogs. Waldron has started three previous seasons at 5-0, but looked to break that school achievement going into the Thanksgiving holidays. 

Offense was limited in the opening quarter, but the Dogs found themselves with a ten point lead, 13-3 going into the second quarter. The opening possession saw a familiar sight for Bulldogs fans, Petey Justice taking a charge. He has registered 11 charges on the season. An 8-1 run was started by a driving finish by Lidge Stinson, a post entry bucket by Trenton Hunt, an assist by Forrest Efurd for another Hunt basket, and a post move finish by Justice led to a timeout by Mulberry. Waldron controlled the game from opening tip to final buzzer as Aden Allen scored a couple of tough buckets on the inside.

Lidge Stinson led Waldron in scoring with 14 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals. Trenton Hunt added 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, with Petey Justice finishing with 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. The Bulldogs will enjoy a much needed Thanksgiving break before traveling to another tournament in the Bearcat Invitational hosted by Booneville, November 29th through December 3rd. The opening round will see the Dogs take on the Danville Little Johns at 5:15 on Tuesday.    

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