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Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Day 2 Update

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Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Day 2 Update

After a Super Tuesday of tournament action, the Class 3A tournament goes into its second day at Charleston High School. The highlight of today’s schedule will be the appearance of the Charleston Lady Tigers in their first round game against Centerpoint. But first, here are the results of last night’s games.

The Valley Springs Lady Tigers defeated Fouke 77-53 behind the great play of guard Marla Moore. Valley Springs advances to the second round and will play the winner of today’s match between Lamar and Harding Academy.

The Valley Springs boys played in the final game of the night against the West Helena Central Cougars. In a fast-paced game that featured athleticism on both teams, Valley Springs went on to defeat the Cougars by the score of 78-63. Valley Springs advances and will play the winner of today’s game between Osceola and Little Rock Episcopal.

To view or download a copy of the updated boys tournament bracket, click here. To download a copy of the updated girls bracket, click here.

The Charleston Lady Tigers are scheduled to play tonight at 7 p.m. Their opponent will be the Centerpoint Lady Knights. Centerpoint enters the state tournament with an overall record of 23-6, and a final conference record of 10-2. Centerpoint, located in Amity, plays in the 3A-7 conference. Their conference schools include Prescott, Fouke, Ashdown, Smackover, Bismarck, and Genoa Central. The Lady Knights won their conference over second place Prescott who finished with a 9-4 conference record. Centerpoint, Prescott, Fouke, and Ashdown are all competing in this year’s state tournament. According to Max Preps, Centerpoint is ranked 38th in Arkansas across all classifications, and 6th in Class 3A. The top ten in Class 3A are:

Mountain View
Hoxie
Valley Springs
Charleston
Lamar
Centerpoint
Harding Academy
Bergman
CAC
Walnut Ridge

Every member of the top ten, with the exception of Bergman who was eliminated by Charleston in the regional, is represented in the state tournament. Any team in this year’s tournament is capable of beating anyone. Charleston will have the advantage of not traveling and playing all of their tournament games on their home floor until potentially playing in the final in Hot Springs. Not having your team travel back and forth to the tournament site, and keeping your kids in as close of a game routine as possible are all very important factors in the Lady Tigers having the opportunity to play in front of the home fans.

Charleston has a senior-filled roster that has playoff experience. The Lady Tigers are calm and do not panic. They should be energized from their home fans when they take the floor tonight.

The winner of tonight’s game with Centerpoint will advance to the quarterfinals against Central Arkansas Christian who soundly defeated Walnut Ridge on Tuesday.

Resident Press will again have updates throughout today with the results of afternoon and evening session games. Stay with Resident Press for the latest in state tournament basketball action!

And Charleston fans, tonight is your night…..turn out big and fill Tiger Center! Help the Lady Tigers advance to the next round and a step closer to a date in Hot Springs!

Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Day 1 Update: Afternoon Session

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Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Day 1 Update: Afternoon Session

Cinderella has yet to make her appearance at the Class 3A state basketball tournament as no real upsets have taken place according to seedings. On day one of the tournament, the afternoon sessions, both in the boys and girls brackets have gone according to pre-tournament seedings with the exception of the third-seeded Gosnell boys defeating the second seed Little Rock Prep boys. Here is a summary of the afternoon games played on Day 1 of the tournament.

Girls Bracket

Hoxie defeated Little Rock Episcopal 45-32.

Central Arkansas Christian defeated Walnut Ridge, 65-49.

In tonight’s girls bracket game, Valley Springs plays Fouke at 7 p.m.

Boys Bracket

Rivercrest defeated Jessieville, 88-79.

#3 Seed Gosnell pulled the mild upset over #2 seed Little Rock Prep, 57-53.

In tonight’s evening session, in the boys’ bracket, Valley Springs plays West Helena Central at 8:30 p.m.

Check with Resident Press tomorrow for the results of tonight’s first round games from the Class 3A state basketball tournament.

Resident Press is your source for 3A state basketball action….all the way to next week’s state final!

Scott County Quorum Court Agenda

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The Scott County Quorum Court will meet in regular session on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Scott County Courthouse.

AGENDA:

1. Call to order – Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Reading, correction, and disposition of minutes
4. Public Comment
5. Judge’s report
6. Treasurer’s report
7. Sheriff’s report
8. Assessor’s report
9. Coroner’s report
10. Committee reports
11. Old business
12. New business

1. Appropriations and ordinances:
A. Unanticipated Revenue – JP Bear Brigance

2. Adjournment

Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Underway in Charleston

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Class 3A State Basketball Tournament Underway in Charleston

The 2020 Class 3A state basketball tournament is underway at Tiger Center on the campus of Charleston High School. The tournament began at 1 p.m. today with play in the girls bracket between Hoxie and Little Rock Episcopal. The Lady Mustangs defeated Episcopal 47-32 to advance to Thursday’s second round. Hoxie will play the winner of West Helena Central and Mountain View. That game will be played at 7 p.m.

Boys’ bracket games will begin today at approximately 2:30 p.m. with first round action featuring the Rivercrest Colts and the Jessieville Lions. The winner of this match will advance to the second round on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. to play the winner of Elkins versus Prescott.

The Charleston Lady Tigers will play their first round game on Wednesday at 1 p.m. versus Centerpoint. The winner of this game will advance to the second round on Friday at 1 p.m. to play the winner of the game between Central Arkansas Christian and Walnut Ridge.

Stay with Resident Press for updates throughout the week from the 3A state tournament in Charleston.

Sr Hornets To State: The Time Has Come

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“It was not the ending that we wanted at all,” stated Hackett Sr High Hornets coach, Kent Elmore as he described the Hornets Regional gameplay attempt for third place. Hackett hit the hardwood against the Hector Wildcats and after four intense quarters, the Hornets took a 54-50 loss. “We had a 16 point lead at the half and was not able to finish it off. My guys left everything they had on the floor and that’s something I’ll always be proud of. We had a chance to still finish it at the end and the shots just wouldn’t fall. The great news is we get to do it all again tonight at State!”

Now for the first time in a decade, the 2A West Sr Hornets will attempt to lead their friends, family, and community to a State Basketball Championship. “The best thing is that we are apart of only 16 teams still left to play. We take on the England Lions in the 2A State Tournament on Tuesday, March 3 at 8:30 in Quitman.” The Hornets now sit with a season record of 10-17 and aren’t showing any signs of calling it quits just yet. “England is a great basketball team who won the whole thing last year. They are physical, athletic, and very disciplined. We will be prepared and ready to go. You don’t make it to the State Tournament by luck. My guys have prepared for this moment since I took over this past June and we still have a lot to prove!”

The winner of tonight’s battle will go on to face either the Bay Yellowjackets from the 2A North division or the Junction City Dragons from the 2A South division on Friday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Paris Runs to 5-1 Softball Opening Day Win Over Mansfield

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Paris Runs to 5-1 Softball Opening Day Win Over Mansfield

It was a beautiful afternoon in Paris on Monday. Heck, even the rain stayed away. Tim Johns and Marvin Wiggins were stationed just outside center field broadcasting on the Sportsbrew.net. And with everything in place and with great anticipation to the new season, Paris opened the 2020 softball season by hosting the Mansfield Lady Tigers. Equally anticipated was the first start of the year for Paris’s outstanding junior pitcher, Jadyn Hart…and she did not disappoint. In the non-conference start against Mansfield, Hart dualed Mansfield pitcher Maggie Strunk for five innings until the Lady Eagles were able to put the game out of reach. After nursing a one run lead for most of the game, Paris had a big 6th inning to eventually go on to a 5-1 victory to start the season. Jaydn Hart allowed just four hits in her season debut, and freshman Jayden Wells had an extra base hit and ran the bases well to contribute to the offense late in the game.

Mansfield’s pitcher, Maggie Strunk pitched a solid game until taking a line drive off her upper body late in the game. Strunk, a senior for the Lady Tigers, seemed to be ok after the play, and that is a good thing for Mansfield. She will be counted on heavily this season for Mansfield.

The Lady Tigers return home today to play their first home game of the regular season when they host Gentry on the campus of Mansfield High School. The Lady Tigers will wrap up the week on Thursday when they host the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows. Paris could see the Lady Tigers again in mid-March as both teams will play in the Clarksville Invitational softball tournament.

Paris’s will now play two mid-week junior varsity games at Greenwood and at Fort Smith Northside. The Lady Eagles will jump into conference play early this season when they host the Two Rivers Lady Gators on Friday. Paris has a solid ballclub, led by its outstanding pitching, and the Lady Eagles should be ready to get their conference schedule off to a great start on Friday.

It is too early in the season for teams to be ranked across Arkansas and in Class 3A. A minimum number of games played is required before teams are ranked by Max Preps. But rest assured, Paris should be ranked high in Class 3A when the first set of rankings are published.

In other conference action on Monday, the Perryville Lady Mustangs also got off to a strong start by defeating Nemo Vista 12-2. The Lady Mustangs, as Coach Hart has predicted, have a lot of returning players and will be a contender with Paris for the conference title. Perryville will travel to Paris for a huge, early season match-up with the Lady Eagles on Thursday, March 12.

Two Rivers, who will be coming to Paris on Friday to open the conference season, had a home game scheduled on Monday with Guy-Perkins. As of the publication time of this article, the score of this game was not available.

The Paris baseball team traveled to Dover to play the Class 4A Pirates. Paris scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning to win their first game of the season 6-5. The Eagles baseball team is off to a great start. The team will make the short trip to Scranton to play the Rockets on Wednesday, March 4. Paris’s first home baseball game will be this Friday versus the Two Rivers Gators. Resident Press will have coverage of the Eagles on March 10 when they host the Lamar Warriors.

The weather should be great over the next several days. Friday should be a perfect day weather-wise for Paris’s first conference game when the host the Two Rivers Lady Gators. Come out to the ballpark and treat yourselves to a nice day outdoors and some outstanding Lady Eagles softball and / or Eagles baseball!

AGFC Teaches Mansfield Students About Conservation

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AGFC Teaches Mansfield Students About Conservation

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Region IV Stream Team Coordinator, Matthew Irvin, recently met with East Lab students from Mansfield to teach them about land and water conservation.

Students Ashton Hinkle and Daniel Fox learned tips on preventing erosion, and maintaining clean rivers and streams. Irvin spent over an hour with the students, demonstrating water testing and how to plant trees and vegetation near sources of water to promote a healthy environment.

Mansfield Mayor Buddy Black visited the coordinator and East Lab students at the outdoor classroom at Mansfield City Lake.

Secretary of State Urges Arkansans to Vote

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(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston urges all eligible voters in Arkansas to get out and vote in the Preferential Primary & Nonpartisan General Election.

The polls will be open between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday, March 2nd for the last day of Early Voting. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3rd. The polls on Election Day will be open from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm.

To check your voter registration information, find your polling location, or view a sample ballot, you can visit www.VoterView.org. VoterView is a service of the Arkansas Secretary of State.

By state law, voter identification is required at the polls, so remember to have a photo ID with you when you go to vote. However, if you do not have your identification with you, you will still be able to cast a provisional ballot.

Becerra and Dedmon Earn UAFS Homecoming Crowns

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Becerra and Dedmon Earn UAFS Homecoming Crowns

The Roaring 20s slate of homecoming festivities at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith culminated in the crowning of students Luis “Wicho” Negrete Becerra of Saltillo, Mexico and Taely Dedmon of Mansfield as 2020 Homecoming King and Queen.

Negrete Becerra is the son of Javier Negrete Martinez and Graciela Becerra Vela. A senior mathematics major, he represents Kappa Alpha Order. Dedmon is the daughter of Keith and Tracy Dedmon and represents the student alumni association as an organizational leadership major.

“Being able to represent UAFS as homecoming queen is the highest honor in my eyes,” said Dedmon. “I have so much respect for this university. UAFS will always be a part of me, and I’m so excited I get to be a part of its legacy. Once a Lion, always a lion!”

“It’s an honor to represent UAFS and all the student body, without them I wouldn’t be the person I am today!” said Negrete Becerra

The 2019 Homecoming King and Queen, Naythan Dyke and Mary Beth Andrews announced the winners, who were crowned by UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley and Dr. Ricardo Maestas.

“Homecoming is such special time on a college campus, and this week I have been able to see outstanding displays of Lion Pride from students, faculty, staff, and alumni all over campus,” said Riley. “I am so appreciative of the hard work our Student Life Office and our Alumni Association put into Homecoming each year, and thankful for the opportunity to meet so many members of our Lion family who have shared with me valuable stories of the university we all call home.”

Crown bearers were Warren and Bailey May of Fort Smith, the son and daughter of Jeremy and Sarah May, members of the UAFS Class of

Negrete Becerra and Dedmon were crowned from a homecoming court of eight nominated students after students voted, and candidates conducted interviews with a panel of judges.

The three additional students elected to Homecoming King court were: Landon King, representing Campus Activities Board, a junior, vocal music major from Harrison; Dyllan Newell, representing Sigma Nu and Delta Gamma, a sophomore, media communications major from Fort Smith; and Matthew Wells, representing Kappa Sigma and Gamma Phi Beta, a sophomore, business administration major from Ozark.

The Three additional students elected to Homecoming Queen court were Madison Coker representing Delta Gamma and Sigma Nu, a senior, organizational leadership major from West Fork; Taylor Bayley, representing Gamma phi beta and Kappa sigma, a junior, English with teacher licensure major from Winslow; and Kristin Centeno representing NUMediA, a sophomore, media communication major from Baltimore, Maryland.

Class 3A State Basketball Tournament to Be Held This Week in Charleston

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Class 3A State Basketball Tournament to Be Held This Week in Charleston

After all of the practices, the holiday tournaments, the long bus trips, and the many season and post-season games, it all boils down to this week and the Class 3A state tournament. This is the final week of basketball as the top teams in boys and girls 3A basketball will meet in Charleston to decide who will play in this year’s state championship finals. State tournament play will begin tomorrow and will go through Saturday. The boys and girls state championship games will be held on Friday, March 13, in Hot Springs at Bank OZK Arena.

The host school will have one team in the state tournament, the Charleston Lady Tigers. The Lady Tigers are a #3 seed in the tournament, and their first game will be on Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. versus Centerpoint. The Lady Tigers will be going for a potential rematch with Mountain View, possibly in the semifinals with the right to go to Hot Springs for the final. But for now, there is a lot of basketball to be played. And at tournament time, you never know who is going to play their best at the right time to advance in the tournament.

The opening game of the tournament will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3 with Hoxie taking on Little Rock Episcopal.

To view or download a copy of the girls 3A state championship tournament brackets, click here to be redirected to Max Preps.

On the boys’ side of the brackets, Valley Springs is also a one seed in the tournament, making it a possibility for the state girls and boys final to be an all Valley Springs affair. Boys play will open on Tuesday, March 3, at 2:30 p.m. when Rivercrest and Jessieville open the tournament with what should be a great game.

To view or download a copy of the boys 3A state championship tournament brackets, click here to be redirected to Max Preps.

For our readers, here is a preview of the tournament fields for this years boys and girls state tournament.

2020 Boys Class 3A State Tournament Field

Bald Knob Bulldogs

Coach: Matt Ragsdale

18-11 Overall, 12-4 Conference

Little Rock Baptist Prep Eagles

Coach: Steve Miller

23-9 Overall, 12-2 Conference

Bergman Panthers

Coach: Bo Martin

32-8 Overall, 9-3 Conference

West Helena Central Cougars

Coach: Kevin Pringle

19-10 Overall, 9-5 Conference

Clinton Yellowjackets

Coach: Cole Gardner

21-9 Overall, 10-2 Conference

Monticello Drew Central Pirates

Coach: C.J. Watson

18-12 Overall, 8-6 Conference

Dumas Bobcats

Coach: Larry Harris

24-3 Overall, 14-0 Conference

Elkins Elks

Coach: Jared Porter

28-4 Overall, 12-2 Conference

Little Rock Episcopal Wildcats

Coach: Brandon Friedel

20-11 Overall, 10-4 Conference

Gosnell Pirates

Coach: Kirk Glintborg

19-12 Overall, 11-5 Conference

Jessieville Lions

Coach: Jared White

18-13 Overall, 8-6 Conference

Mayflower Eagles

Coach: Brent Stallings

21-9 Overall, 10-4 Conference

Osceola Seminoles

Coach: Vernon Wilson

16-7 Overall, 12-4 Conference

Prescott Curley Wolves

Coach: Beau Brickell

18-4 Overall, 11-1 Conference

Rivercrest Colts

Coach: Hunter Robinson

21-8 Overall, 12-4 Conference

Valley Springs Tigers

Coach: Blake Hanney

35-3 Overall, 11-1 Conference

Girls Class 3A State Tournament Field:

Ashdown Panthers

Coach: Beau Tillery

17-12 Overall, 7-5 Conference

Little Rock Central Arkansas Christian Academy (CAC)

Coach: Steve Quattlebaum

26-6 Overall, 12-2 Conference

Centerpoint Knights

Coach: John Bright

23-6 Overall, 10-2 Conference

West Helena Central Cougars

Coach: Kevin Pringle

23-5 Overall, 12-2 Conference

Charleston Tigers

Coach: Jason Rucker

27-3 Overall, 14-0 Conference

Little Rock Episcopal Wildcats

Coach: Micah Marsh

23-8 Overall, 12-2 Conference

Fouke Panthers

Coach: Richard Williams

21-10 Overall, 9-5 Conference

Searcy Harding Academy Wildcats

Coach: Rusty Garner

28-4 Overall, 16-0 Conference

Hoxie Mustangs

Coach: Scott Brown

27-3 Overall, 16-0 Conference

Lamar Warriors

Coach: Brandon Schluterman

29-3 Overall, 14-0 Conference

Mayflower Eagles

Coach: Coty Storms

22-9 Overall, 9-6 Conference

Mountain View Yellowjackets

Coach: Casey Scribner

24-5 Overall, 11-1 Conference

Rose Bud Ramblers

Coach: Bradley Moss

19-11 Overall, 8-4 Conference

Walnut Ridge Bobcats

Coach: Michael Halbrook

22-7 Overall, 14-2 Conference

Valley Springs Tigers

Coach: Ryan Johnson

33-7 Overall, 7-5 Conference

Both boys and girls fields are loaded with heavyweights who have dominated their overall and conference seasons. As it is often times in the state tournament, a favorite might disappoint and not play well, and a team that is thought of not to have much of a chance in the tournament will get hot and upset at least one “favored” opponent in the tournament. One thing is for sure, each team in the tournament better be ready to play and give it everything they have, because there are simply no weak teams on either side of the tournament.

Area fans have a great opportunity to drive to Charleston and watch some high quality basketball this week. And for Charleston fans, your Lady Tigers are playing for a chance to be in the state final in Hot Springs next week. Charleston needs to have the home court advantage all week when they take the floor in their quest for a state title. Simply put, there needs to be a lot of black and gold in the stands when the Lady Tigers take the floor. Tiger Center needs to be rocking with a lot of noise! Give your team a home court advantage all week, and I am sure the Lady Tigers will respond!

Resident Press wishes all of the teams in this year’s state tournament the best. RP would also like to recognize and thank the Charleston School District for taking on the huge task of hosting the state tournament.

Resident Press will post afternoon and evening updates on all the state tournament sessions throughout the week. Look for RP for the latest on state tournament coverage from Charleston!

See you at the tournament! It’s going to be fun!

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