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Paris Sweeps Booneville in Monday Night Junior High Hoops Action

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Paris Sweeps Booneville in Monday Night Junior High Hoops Action

Paris made the short trip to Booneville on Monday night to play the Bearcats. When the night was over, the Eagles left town with a pair of wins in both boys and girls junior high games. Both games were played with the intensity you would expect from this long-time rivalry. Booneville is a very tough place for visiting teams to play, and even tougher to leave with a win. The Paris wins are big for their teams and their futures next year as senior high teams.

The Paris Junior Eagles improved their record to 9-4 on the season with a 50-43 win. Jesse Wells led Paris with 16 points and Konnor Edwards had 15. Sam Muldrow rounded out the scoring leaders for Paris with 11 points. The game could be characterized as heated and intense. Paris, behind hard defensive pressure and pressing the ball on offense to create scoring opportunities, bounced back from their Thursday night loss at Fountain Lake by winning in a tough environment at Booneville. This team continues to improve and should make an immediate impact once they are eligible for senior high play.

The Paris Junior Lady Eagles won an intense game over Booneville by a score of 32-25. Rachel O’Neal was the leading scorer for the Lady Eagles with 10 points and 4 rebounds. Annabelle Perry, a seventh grader, came off the bench to score 9 points. Brailey Forst had 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals. Jayden Wells had 6 points and 2 steals. Annalise Stanford had 4 points and 3 steals. The Lady Eagles, playing on the road in a hostile environment, survived significant foul trouble to hang on to the lead to defeat the Lady Bearcats.

Paris coach Dustin Williams was pleased with his team’s ability to overcome adversity on the road in the victory over Booneville. “It was a tough, physical game versus a rival school. I thought we did a good job of handling some adversity early. We had a seventh grader (Perry) contribute tonight with some important points and minutes off of the bench. She provided a much-needed spark off the bench and scored the last 6 or 7 points of the first half when we found ourselves in heavy foul trouble. We turned up the defensive pressure in the second half and started playing our style more. We were solid from the free throw line in the second half. In fact, I’m not sure we missed a free throw. Booneville is a very well-coached team. They have an identity and system in place over there and you can tell the kids feed off of it. They always play well at home. It’s always good to come out of there with a win.”

The next game for the Paris junior Eagles and Lady Eagles is next Monday night, January 20, at Lamar. The games should be another intense conference match-up between two schools who have talented junior high squads and will continue the traditions of good high school teams for both schools over the next three years.

Booneville travels to Paris tonight for the senior high match up between the two schools. Both the Eagles and Lady Eagles are on an upward trend having won big road games last Friday night at Two Rivers. Both teams look to continue the improvement and to move up in the standings in conference play as the season goes into its final month before the district tournament.

Jr Tigers Edged Out By Cedarville’s Sword

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Megan Hecox

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Jr Tigers Edged Out By Cedarville’s Sword

If you missed the match-up between the Mansfield Jr High Tigers and the Cedarville Pirates on Monday night, you sure missed a good one. If the game were to be summed up into one idea, it reminded me of the old Batman television show with its Booms!, Zaps!, and Pows! The first quarter ended with Cedarville up 10-8 on the Tigers. By halftime, the scoreboard read 24-15 Pirates. The Tigers might have been down they sure weren’t out yet.

Mansfield came back out after the half with a bigger fire in their stomachs than they started with. The Tigers did everything in their power to claw their way out of the Pirates clutches but by the final buzzer, it was Cedarville that took the win 44-37. Mansfield finished the night with nine steals and 16 rebounds. Tyler Turnipseed ended the game in double-digits with 12 points while Clint Stovall trailed with nine.

Drew Elmore put up six points, Austin Quinalty netted five, Braxton Byers laid claim to three, and Darton Hoopengarner put two points under his belt. With a few areas left to work on like defense on the perimeter and running shooters off the line, the Tigers are a sure bet at becoming an unstoppable force. The Jr High Tigers will play in a make-up game against Greenland on Wednesday, January 15th starting at 4 p.m.

7th Grade Lady Tigers Lose Loot To Pirates

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Megan Hecox

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7th Grade Lady Tigers Lose Loot To Pirates

The Mansfield 7th Grade Lady Tigers recently fell short to the undefeated Cedarville Lady Pirates in a tough game on Monday, January 13th. “Our improvement over the course of the last few weeks has been in great strides,” explains Coach Joshua Bryan. “This group continues to work hard and their willingness to learn is showing more and more each day.” The Lady Pirates took the 16-9 treasure but the Lady Tigers aren’t letting this discourage them. Their improvement up to this point of the season is proof enough that Mansfield is only getting started.

The Lady Tigers kept it close at halftime 10-5 with Cedarville leading but just couldn’t keep a tight grip on the scoreboard. Shelbie Fuller led her team offensively with four points in the books along with five rebounds and one steal. Trinity Triska played with speed and agility giving her three points, one rebound, and three steals. “The girls are becoming more patient with the ball and not forcing as much as they have been at the start of the season. We reverted back to that bad habit a few times during the game and Cedarville capitalized on it. Take away our forced turnovers and it’s a 1 point ball game.”

Maylei Rogers is always a powerhouse when she hits the court knocking opponents out of the ring as she dominates the game. Rogers brought in two points, six rebounds, and two steals. Ambria Whittaker, Presley Curry, and Kaylie Lowery accomplished rim control duty as they successfully earned a combined eight rebounds. “Our hustle is more than it has been because our girls are getting used to the speed of the game and knowledge of their positions on the floor. We’re covering the help side and rebounding much better on defense; again knowledge of the game.”

“The 7th Grade girls have an abundance of intellectual and athletic young ladies that will only continue to get better the more they play the game. If they keep growing at their current pace, they’ll be ready for junior high next year.” The 7th Grade Lady Tigers will next play the Charleston Lady Tigers on Thursday, January 16th at home at 4:30 p.m.

South Sebastian County Historical Society Launches Membership Drive

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Tammy Teague

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South Sebastian County Historical Society Launches Membership Drive

Submitted by Donna Goldstein
VP, South Sebastian County Historical Society

The South Sebastian County Historical Society is launching its 2020 Membership Drive and they’re inviting history lovers of all ages to join.

The Society maintains and operates the historical properties on the southeast side of Greenwood’s Town Square, including the Old Jail Museum, Redwine Pioneer Schoolhouse, Ole Barn and the 1848 Vineyard Cabin. They present a number of popular annual community events including the Museum Opening which features historical reenactors, Buried Treasure Graveside Tales, Music on the Porch and, with the sponsorship of Alpha Delta Chapter, ESA, the annual Airing of the Quilts show.

Monthly meetings are held the third Monday of each month (January-November) at 7 p.m. at Farmers Bank in Greenwood. They are well-attended and feature well-known authorities speaking on topics of interest to local history lovers.

The Society was organized in 1963 to preserve and promote the history of the southern part of Sebastian County. Memberships are $25 (individual/family), $50 (supporting), $100 (contributing), $250 (lifetime). Checks may be made payable to SSCHS and mailed to P.O. Box 523, Greenwood, AR 72936. South Sebastian County Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact Treasurer Jeannie Pope at jpope98@gmail.com or leave a message at 479-996-2925.

You can also find them on Facebook or visit their website.

7th Grade Tigers “Pawfect” Against Cedarville

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Megan Hecox

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7th Grade Tigers “Pawfect” Against Cedarville

On Monday, January 13th, the Mansfield 7th Grade Tigers hosted the Cedarville Pirates. Most know that when these two towns face each other in any sport, it’s going to be an intense close battle. And true to form, it was. By halftime, the Tigers led by a mere two points 10-8. After the dust had settled, it was Mansfield that took the “Dub” 18-10.

Offensively, it was Winston Allison who led his team by shooting up and down the court like a Tiger missile scoring 10 points along with three rebounds. Austin Ruiz was like a thief in the night making five steals as well as three rebounds and two points. Cameron Pettus was a smooth criminal earning three points, three rebounds, and one steal. Brandon Raynor was a force under the rim as he sealed three rebounds for his team.

Jeremy Strozier was a defensive earthquake as he beat out the Pirates for four rebounds. Aaron Person stood firm like an oak to get five rebounds along with one steal and one point. And Trey Powell was swift with his plays gaining him two points and two steals. The 7th Grade Tigers will play again on Thursday, January 16th at home against the Charleston Pirates.

Scott County Judge Surveys Flood Damage

Tammy Teague

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Heavy rains that fell Friday night through Saturday morning left behind heavily damaged roads and bridges throughout Scott County.

Scott County Judge James Forbes said “we are continuing to make emergency repairs and predict that those should be done by Friday. Those repairs will allow the public, school busses and mail services to have a travelable road.”

Forbes went on to note that once the emergency repairs are complete, the county will make more permenent and improved repairs. “It could take up to two to three weeks, depending on the weather,” added Forbes. “We had a large amount of road and bridge washouts, nothing that will require state aid.”

In total, there were 12 weather related accidents across the county. Three of those were swiftwater rescues that occured at Tate, Highway 80 West, and Highway 80 East. There were no fatalities, however.

Judge Forbes encourges the public to continue to call 479-637-2155 to report any damages.

damage-flood-Scott — Damage assessed to Packsaddle Road in Scott County.

Scott County Coon Hunters Association to Host Fundraiser

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Tammy Teague

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Scott County Coon Hunters Association to Host Fundraiser

The Scott County Coon Hunters Association will be hosting a buddy hunt fundraiser for one of their own, Jeremy Yandell, on February 29, 2020.

Yandell was recently diagnosed with cancer, and the club is hoping to help raise money for him and his family.

The hunt is scheduled for February 29. They are currently seeking items that can be auctioned off. Anyone wishing to donate can call 479-227-1694. All monies raised from the fundraiser will go directly to the family.

Razorbacks Baseball Preseason Ranked 7th in D1 College Baseball Publication

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Razorbacks Baseball Preseason Ranked 7th in D1 College Baseball Publication

The 2020 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team has been ranked seventh in the D1 Baseball’s (d1baseball.com) preseason rankings, making it three top-10 rankings so far as the Hogs prepare for their season-opener against Eastern Illinois. It marks the second time in three years the Razorbacks have received a top-10 ranking from the outlet, beginning the 2018 season in fourth, and in the 2019 season ranked 16th.

The Razorbacks are coming off of a 46-20 season that produced an SEC West division title and the program’s 10th trip to the College World Series. Hogs head coach, Dave Van Horn, is entering his 18th season at the helm of the Razorbacks and has more appearances in the College World Series than any other active coach in the nation with eight.

Arkansas has a number of veteran pitchers with experience, including two-thirds of last year’s rotation with sophomores Connor Noland and Patrick Wicklander. Noland and Wicklander were among the top freshmen arms in the conference in 2019 as the duo combined for a 4.16 ERA and nine wins. Noland was named a Perfect Game Freshman All-American while both garnered SEC All-Freshmen honors.

Offensively, the Razorbacks have plenty of returning firepower, including pre-season All-Americans Heston Kjerstad and Casey Martin. Kjerstad hit .325 or higher in each of his first two season with the Hogs. Martin hit more home runs (15) and more RBIs (57) than his freshman season, finishing with 81 hits overall last season.

Arkansas is set to host 32 games at Baum-Walker Stadium this spring, including SEC series against Alabama, Florida, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Georgia. During the 2019 season, Arkansas drew 93,868 fans to the stadium, the most of any ballpark in the country. The Razorbacks wrapped up the 2019 season with a 33-7 home record, the second-straight year Arkansas has totaled 30 or more wins at home.

The 2020 slate kicks off with Eastern Illinois for the second-straight season, beginning on Friday, February 14 at 3 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium.

No “Falling” Short For This Bulldog Fall Sports Banquet

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Megan Hecox

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No “Falling” Short For This Bulldog Fall Sports Banquet

Recently the Waldron Bulldogs held their annual Fall Sports Banquet and as always it was a big hit. Being recognized by their coaches and peers were members of volleyball, golf, cheer, cross country, and football.

Volleyball Awards L to R: Coach Toby Hollin; Rheagan Sanford – Offensive Player of the Year, 3A-1 All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention; Taylor Stacy – Offensive Player of the Year, 3A-1 All-Conference; Kentucky Spence – Most Improved; Karissa Johnston – 3A-1 All-Conference; And Bayleigh Lipham – 3A-1 All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention. Not pictured: Ashton Young – Defensive Player of the Year

Golf Awards L to R: Coach Josh Atchley; Kaylin Watson – 3A-1 All-Conference; Drew Owens – 3A-1 All-Conference; Jesse Dees – 3A-1 All-Conference; Lane Metcalf – 3A-1 All-Conference; And Jaden Hutchens – 3A-1 All-Conference

Boys’ Cross Country L to R: Coach Angie Bailey; Ethan Martin – All-District 3A-1W, Boys Fastest Time; Bladyn Mays – Newcomer of the Year; And Zach Canada – All-District 3A-1W

Girls’ Cross Country L to R: Coach Angie Bailey; Constance Richmond – All-District 3A-1W; Ryleigh Anschutz – All-District 3A-1W; And Maria Grano – All-District 3A-1W; All-State; Girls’ Fastest Time

Cheer Awards L to R: Coach Crystal Lipham; Bayleigh Lipham – Cheer Captain’s Award; Hannah Owens – Cheer Captain’s Award; Heaven Zuniga – Cheer Captain’s Award; Ethan Martin – Cheer Captain’s Award; And Kennedy Rice – Cheer Award. Not Pictured – Hailey Fletcher – Cheer Captain’s Award

Football Awards L to R: Coach Jonathan Bates; Caden Fuller – 4A-4 All-Conference; Braden Williams – 4A-4 All-Conference; Bryson Bailey – 4A-4 All-Conference Honorable Mention; Gabino Grano – 4A-4 All-Conference; And Matthew Tegtmeyer – 4A-4 All-Conference Honorable Mention. Not Pictured: Rylee Shupert – 4A-4 All-Conference Honorable Mention

As always, thank you so much to Sandy Tull for her awesome photos and dedication to the Waldron Bulldogs!

Mansfield’s Team Velocity Ba-Da-Bing Ba-Da-Boom

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Megan Hecox

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Mansfield’s Team Velocity Ba-Da-Bing Ba-Da-Boom

On January 4th, the Mansfield Velocity 15s volleyball team played in the Fort Smith Border Town Brawl against nine other talented teams. For their first tournament of the year, Velocity went undefeated in pool play taking on Lavaca, Club Net, River Valley 15s and Arkansas Slam 14s before falling short against Extreme Slam 15s in the gold bracket. Team Velocity consist of SkyLynn Harris, Brooklyn Adams, Natalie Allison, Alyson Edwards, Cole Smith, Kinsley Ward, and Alayna Turner.

The girls are feeling good about their first accomplishment and can’t wait to take it to the next level in the tournaments left to come. With more aces than a deck of cards was Smith with nine, Harris and Allison with eight each, Adams with five, Edwards with four, Turner with two and Ward with one.

There were digs for days as Team Velocity bulldozed a total of 137 digs throughout the tournament. Adams led the team with 27 followed by Harris, Allison, and Edwards with 24. Smith delivered 16, Turner made 13, and Ward brought in nine. With more kills than the Game of Thrones was Harris with 43, Edwards with 22, Adams with 17, Allison with 15, and Smith and Ward combining for five. And earning the nickname Chewblocka, was Harris, Allison, Edwards, and Turner who netted a total of 17 blocks on the day.

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