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LL Bulldogs Are Snapping Back

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Pictured is 3/4 Grade Little League Bulldogs

The Waldron Bulldog Little League teams traveled to Clarksville Saturday, September 21 to face-off with the Panthers and after a hard-fought fourth quarter rally, the 5th and 6th grade Bulldogs fell short 26-22. “We had some devastating turnovers along with not being able to capitalize on Clarksville’s miscues along with some key players out sick. Our boys are giving it their all and playing good football we are just a little undersized with playing mostly 5th-grade boys at a 6th-grade level. But that’s just something we will have to overcome in order to play successful football.” explained Bulldog Coach, Jared Kluthe.

The 3rd and 4th grade Bulldogs showed their dominance against the Panthers and got the job done winning 14-0. “We are looking forward to a great week of practice this week and hope everyone comes out to support these hard-working young men this Saturday for their homecoming game against Paris.”

Photos courtesy of Dyiana and Matt Kane of Kane’s Photography

Bulldogs Golf Team Finishes Season Undefeated

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Megan Hecox

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Bulldogs Golf Team Finishes Season Undefeated

Pictured L to R Lane Metcalf, Jesse Dees, Jaden Hutchens, and Drew Owens

The Waldron Boys’ Golf Team capped off a dominant regular season with the school’s first-ever district golf championship. The Bulldogs finished with a team score of 265 which outpaced second place by 12 strokes. Waldron will be one of eight teams that will compete for a state championship at Blytheville Country Club on October 9th. Individually, Lane Metcalf finished 2nd overall with an 87, Jaden Hutchens added an 88, Jesse Dees scored a 90, and Drew Owens shot a 95.

The boys’ team features no seniors and is a squad, from top to bottom, that on any particular day any one of them could challenge for first place. The team consists of freshmen Jacob Daggs, Kason Moudy, Will Solomon, Peyton Lipham, sophomores Drew Owens, Lane Tallmadge, Lane Metcalf, Camdon Holcomb, and Juniors Jesse Dees and Jaden Hutchens.

L to R Kaylin Watson, Lane Metcalf, Jesse Dees, Jaden Hutchens, Drew Owens, and Lane Tallmadge

“These guys have worked so hard since the spring to put themselves in a position to be successful this year,” expresses Coach Josh Atchley. “Hopefully, we can have a good showing at state this year then repeat it all again next season since we will return everyone. I would like to say thank you to not only all the guys but their support systems as well. I am blessed with guys whose parents and grandparents are consistently getting them to the course and working with them on their games.”

“Also, we have an added bonus to have guys like Reggie Owens who work with our golfers anytime they ask and volunteers countless hours at the course. This golf season has been a success because of Reggie, Jeanetta Byford that runs the clubhouse, and the entire Waldron Country Club board who are inviting to our guys and make it possible for them to be successful. Thank You all!“

Kaylin Watson continued her successful senior year by capping it with another trip to the state golf match at DeGray Lake State Park Golf Course in Bismarck on October 1st. Kaylin shot the best district score she has shot in her four years on the golf team with a 112. “You know Kaylin is tough when she has to put up with being the only girl at most of the golf matches around all the boys. She qualified for state as a sophomore and was disappointed after last season for not returning. She let me know this spring that state was her goal this year, and she got there. She has been consistent all year for us and looks to continue that into next week. I am proud of her and so excited she reached her goal for the year.”

Magazine LL Rattlers Large And In Charge

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Megan Hecox

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Magazine LL Rattlers Large And In Charge

Magazine Little League Football was once marked as an automatic W on opponents schedules. That is not the case anymore as both Rattler squads have shown poise and determination with each game that passes. Magazine welcomed the Mansfield Tigers into the snake pit on Saturday, September 21st to continue their push for excellence.

The Rattlers 3rd and 4th grade knew they were in for a fight, but they didn’t care. Magazine played solid for the first few rounds but was just too overpowered to play catchup with the Tigers. The Rattlers defense showed plenty of promise as they were able to make a few tackles for loss against the Mansfield offense. Braxton Canada and Mark Argueta made hard-hitting shots in Mansfield’s backfield during the game.

The Magazine offense proved they have the ability to be game-changers by rounding the Tigers defense for a few big plays but unfortunately weren’t able to capitalize for most of the game. Braxton Canada scored the Rattlers only touchdown of the game with a prolific sprint downfield against the Tigers defense. Through all of the effort and heart the Rattlers put out, they weren’t able to hold on as they lost to Mansfield 38-8.

“We came out and never gave up but Mansfield’s double zero tore us up. A lot like last week, we showed some bright spots, but also made a lot of mistakes and now we have to fix them. We are going to travel to Mountainburg this Saturday with the mindset of getting better and winning this week, starting on the practice field,” said 3rd and 4th grade coach, Cody Shelton.

Magazines 5th and 6th grade squad put their undefeated record on the line against Mansfield knowing only one of them would walk off of the field with an unblemished record. The Rattlers spent the night striking quick and often against the Tigers. The Magazine defense kept the Tigers high powered offense in check allowing only a single touchdown in the game. But it was the Rattler offense that stole the show. Magazines Chakong Yang and Keith Tate captured the spotlight with skilled runs through the Tiger defense as the Rattlers put 28 points on Mansfield.

Magazines defense was in the face of every Mansfield player who touched the ball. By team tackling and spreading the ball out, the Rattlers held Mansfield to merely 6 points on the night. The Magazine Rattlers defeated Mansfield 28-6 and walked off of the field as the only undefeated WCFL 5th and 6th grade team. After their victory over the defending WCFL champions the Hackett Hornets on September 14th and now beating the Mansfield Tigers, the Rattlers are in the driver’s seat of the league.

Magazine 5th and 6th grade coach, Charly Moua stated “Even though our team is 3-0, I still believe that there is always room for improvement. Mansfield did great stopping us right before half time, which we needed to score.” Although the growth of the Rattler program is very evident, Magazine will not have much time to rest as they will travel to the land of the Dragons to clash with Mountainburg on Saturday, September 28th.

Obituary – Travis Wayne Nevills (1963- 2019)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Travis Wayne Nevills (1963- 2019)

Travis Wayne Nevills of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, September 19, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Travis was born October 23, 1963 to Kenneth and Geanetta (Rose) Nevills in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Travis was 55 years, 10 months and 19 days old. Travis was a born again Christian and enjoyed visiting with Bro. Mike Shaddon and Mark Ward about God’s word.

Travis was a loving son, brother, father, and pa. He loved getting to spend time with his family and Kandis and was always anxious to hear about their everyday happenings. Travis was notorious for being competitive in any sport he played and never settled for less than his best. He was definitely a country boy at heart and had rather hunt or fish as to work any day of the week unless it interfered with watching the Razorbacks play.

Travis leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Kenneth and Geanetta Nevills, one sister, Marlene Summerhill and husband Brian of Van Buren, Arkansas, one son, Hunter Nevills and Mariah, and his best friend forever, Kandis Hunsucker, which he referred to her as “his everything.” Travis will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Ashton, Macie and Haston, plus a niece and two nephews and a host of close friends and extended family.

Travis’ life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritge Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

Travis’ visitation will be Monday, September 23, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

You may leave words of remembrance for Travis’ family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com

LL Tigers Once Bitten But Twice As Determined

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Megan Hecox

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LL Tigers Once Bitten But Twice As Determined

Pictured are the 3rd and 4th grade Tigers

The Mansfield Little League Tigers traveled to Magazine on Saturday, September 21 to take on the up and coming Rattlers. With both teams from each programs overall records adding up to 7-1 before their matchup, everyone knew that this was a must-see football game.

The Mansfield 3rd and 4th grade looked to maintain their dominance as they took to the field first against Magazine. The Tigers offensive machine put up 38 points on the scoreboard leaving everyone with no doubt that they are one of the best in the league. Colton Nelson, Colton Moore, and Trevin Hattabaugh were each able to find their way into the end zone against Magazine in the first half of the game. Colton Nelson made the games highlight reel when he took a handoff that seemed to be tacked for a loss. But somehow Nelson broke from multiple tackles and was able to take the ball the distance for a touchdown.

#15 Michael Carter, #25 Hunter Whittaker, and #60 Clayton Garrison

The Mansfield defense put Magazine in between a rock & a hard place all night shutting down almost every play the Rattlers had as the Tigers took an early 30-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Tigers were able to continue to shut down the Rattlers defensively until late in the 4th quarter as Magazine scored their only points of the game leaving the final score Mansfield 38 Magazine 8.

The Tigers 5th and 6th grade stepped into the lights with Magazine in a battle of the last two undefeated 5th and 6th grade teams in the WCFL. The game was an extremely hard-hitting game between the two competitors. The Tigers were able to make a few big plays offensively but weren’t able to shuck the quick Rattlers defense for most of the night. Injuries plagued Mansfield as the game went on, but the Tigers never gave up or slowed their pace. Cooper Edwards scored the Tigers only points of the game as he bobbed and weaved through the Rattlers on a quarterback sneak. In the end, the Tigers were bitten one too many times and fell to Magazine 28-6.

Both Mansfield teams will look to move forward as they will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, September 28th against the West Fork Tigers.

Sr Rattlers Off By One Against Cutter

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Megan Hecox

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Photos courtesy of LaWaynea Cox

There’s nothing worse than being so close to victory that you could taste it only to have it whisked away by the other team. That’s exactly how the Magazine Sr High Rattlers felt when they faced Cutter-Morning Star last Friday night. In a high speed back and forth battle of the wills, the intense face-off ended with Cutter taking the one-point difference win 33-32.

The first half of the game had both teams matching touchdown for touchdown keeping the game tied at halftime. Caleb Hyatt was first to score points for the Rattlers with his 6-yard rushing touchdown with 5 minutes left in the first quarter moving the score to 6-6. Minutes into the second quarter, Hyatt was at it again. This time with a 4-yard rushing Rattler touchdown sending the game into halftime with a score of 12-12.

The third quarter of the game saw plenty of Rattler action with two more touchdowns and Magazine holding tight to the upper hand of the score. Tatum Scott was good for a 6-yard rushing TD coupled with a pass to Kobe Faughn for the extra two-point conversion upgrading the score to 20-12. Add in high-speed Hyatt who unleashed a 35-yard run for the other TD and the tally was moved to 26-12 Magazine.

Unfortunately, the heartbreak came when Cutter was able to put 14 points on the board in the fourth quarter holding Magazine to only six which were brought in by another Hyatt touchdown ending the game 33-32 Cutter. The Magazine Rattlers are sitting on the season with an overall record of 2-1 and hold second place in the 2A-4 football standings.

In one of the biggest football games of the year, the #2 Magazine Rattlers will be taking on the #1 Hackett Hornets in the first conference game of the season on September 27 at Hackett. The Hornets are planted with a 3-1 total season record and have the advantage of playing at home. But that doesn’t scare the Rattlers who average 39 points a game to the Hornets 36 because let’s face it. How many times have you seen a rattlesnake succumb to a hornet?

Jr Pirates Refuse To Let Rough Seas Sink Their Ship

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Megan Hecox

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Jr Pirates Refuse To Let Rough Seas Sink Their Ship

Photos courtesy of Malinda Mizell

The Cedarville Jr High Pirates had a rough go at it in last Thursday’s face-off with the Booneville Bearcats. Ending with a score of 24-8 Bearcats, the Pirates will regroup and be ready for this weeks’ upcoming game against Lamar. The Jr High team is now sitting with a 3-1 overall season record.

During last weeks game, it was really the second quarter that did the Pirates in. Booneville ending up scoring all 24 of their points in that quarter making it hard for the Pirates to come back for the win. Colton Arnold scored the lone touchdown for Cedarville with a massive 60 yard run late in the fourth quarter. Matthew Holthusen added the two-point conversion.

“We lost our first Jr High conference game since 2016,” explained Coach Max Washausen. “We have to be able to match the aggressiveness of a solid opponent like Booneville. We play in a tough league and we will have another tough opponent in Lamar this upcoming Thursday.” Cedarville will stay home to face Lamar on September 26 with a start time of 7:00 p.m.

Lady Rattlers Golf Par-tees On To State

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Megan Hecox

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The Magazine Rattlers have turned out to be their own weapons of grass destruction this golf season. They not only put in long hours on the course, playing in off the chart heat indexes and unbreathable humidity but not once did you hear them complain. They just pushed on through and got the done job. Recently, the Rattlers competed in the 2A District Tournament and the results were on target.

The Lady Rattlers earned Runner-Up with only 13 strokes behind Acorn. Michal-Ann Dobson was the overall girls’ medalist with a score of 98. Following in second was Lauren Littleton with a score of 104. Both Dobson and Littleton earned spots on the all-conference team. Although the boys didn’t place, they hit hard and gave it everything they had. The girls’ State Tournament will be played on September 30 at 9 a.m. at the Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Salem, Arkansas.

Charleston Prepares for Conference Home Opener Versus Greenland

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Charleston Prepares for Conference Home Opener Versus Greenland

The week is here. At long last, the Charleston Tigers will play a home game this Friday when the Greenland Pirates visit for homecoming. Charleston has yet to play a home game after playing its first three games on the road and having an open date on the schedule. This is the conference opener for both schools. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, September 27 in Charleston.

Greenland (2-1, 0-0) is ranked 16th in Arkansas in class 3A by Max Preps. The Charleston Tigers enter the game ranked 25th in class 3A. Greenland has victories over Elkins and Mountainburg. Its only loss of the season was a 34-27 home loss versus class 4A Gentry. Charleston (0-3, 0-0) has consecutive road losses at Melbourne, Dardanelle, and Ozark.

After assessing the game video from Friday night’s game at Ozark, Charleston coach Ricky May and his staff have begun preparing the Tigers for the big homecoming game this Friday night. “The players and their parents (Tigers) are really encouraged. They feel like we played hard. We’re just going to get better as we get our kids back. We got out of the game clean (without serious injuries). Had a boy get a pretty good contusion on his elbow, but it’s something, if we have to, can pad it up and he can go Friday night. Other than that, everybody was good. Our defensive line played really well, especially Slade Skeets. He played really well; got after it on both sides of the ball. Our offensive line blocked well. So, we hope to keep that going. We are focusing this week on stopping the busted plays in the secondary and finishing drives on offense.”

Coach May was complimentary of the Greenland offense. “Greenland has two good receivers, two receivers that have caught most of their balls. Gobel is probably their best one, and the Bryant kid is their speedster. He’s pretty good.”

On offense, the Pirates have produced 1,410 yards of total offense in their first three games. Passing, Greenland’s outstanding junior quarterback, Gabe Wilson, has 42 completions on 66 attempts, and has passed for 487 total yards. Their passing completion percentage is 64%. The Pirates average 11.6 yards per completion, and have averaged 162.3 yards passing per game. Wilson has thrown for 5 touchdowns and has been intercepted twice. The Pirates leading receiver is senior Carter Gobel. Gobel has 17 receptions for 189 yards, and one touchdown catch. He averages 11.1 yards per reception. The combination of Wilson to Gobel has been a big part of the Greenland offense.

Rushing, Greenland has ran the ball 123 times for a total of 923 yards. The Pirates rushing attack is led by junior running back Jett Dennis who has carried 24 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Greenland averages 7.5 yards per carry, and 307.7 yards per game. The Pirates have 11 rushing touchdowns. They have fumbled the ball once, and lost the ball on that fumble. The Greenland rushing attack gives the Pirates a balanced offense with their passing game.

As a team, the Greenland defense has 94 solo tackles, 89 assists, and 183 total team tackles. They average 61 tackles per game. The Pirates have six sacks and have averaged 2.0 sacks per game. On pass defense, Greenland has two interceptions in three games. The leading tackler for the Pirates is senior Luis Santillano. Santillano has 14 solo tackles, 3 assists, and 17 total tackles in the first three games of this season.

Greenland special teams have 5 kickoff returns for 96 yards, or, 19.2 yards averaged per return. On point-after-touchdown (PAT) attempts, the Pirates are 9 / 13.

The Greenland offense has 16 touchdowns, 96 touchdown points, and 9 kicking points. The Pirates have averaged 35 points per game.

For Charleston, this is an extremely important game that will go a long way in determining the playoff picture for this season. A win this week will propel Charleston to 1-0 in conference and would give the Tigers a one game lead in conference over Greenland who could also make the playoffs. More importantly, it is a very important game with respect to the huge games that await the Tigers versus Booneville, Mansfield, Lamar, Cedarville, and others on the Charleston schedule. A loss Friday night would put the Tigers in a near desperate situation in which each subsequent game becomes more and more important. In short, a loss Friday night would significantly increase the pressure on Charleston to win some very big games in its remaining six games on the schedule to have a chance at making the playoffs. “For us it is to get on the winning track a little bit, too. With it being homecoming it would be a good win for us because Greenland is pretty good. After Friday, there will only be four of us that will be 1-0 in conference (conference teams).”

Football is a game of momentum, and a Tigers win versus a very good Greenland Pirates team would erase the bad memories of the early portion of the schedule and would get the ball rolling in the Tigers direction. Looking ahead, the Tigers need to be 1-0 after Friday night before they go on the road next week to play a tough Cedarville team in the second week of conference play.

It is the first home game of the season, it’s homecoming, and it is the first conference game of the year. It doesn’t get any bigger than this at this point in the season. Coach May is proud of his team’s effort and he expects it to continue Friday night. “It’s homecoming and we hope to make everyone proud. Come out (Charleston fans) and watch our kids play their butts off.”

So, Charleston fans, come out and fill the stands and be loud and supportive of your Charleston Tigers! It is a big game!

Sr Hornets Take The Bacon Against Panama

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Megan Hecox

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Sr Hornets Take The Bacon Against Panama

The Hackett Sr High Hornets are still basking in the glow of their nonconference game record after Friday nights win over the Panama Razorbacks. The Hornets are four games into their season and after their first game loss against Mansfield, Hackett changed up their game plan and started getting the job done. What was to follow would be two blowout games against Pocola and Spring Hill where Hackett stopped both opponents from putting any points on the board and Fridays match against Panama where the Hornets secured the win 34-27 upgrading their overall season play record to 3-1.

Quarterback, Avery Hester, completed the night with eight rushes for 24 yards and one touchdown and 12 passes for 234 yards resulting in four touchdowns. Fischer Shipman bulldozed 15 rushes for 66 yards and hot-handed two catches for 43 yards total. Peyton Hester snatched up five catches for a total of 92 yards and two touchdowns. Cogan Hester had two catches for 31 yards and two touchdowns. And high-flyin’ Dylan Kats was put on the books with his three completed 68-yard catches.

The Hornets defense was kept on their toes all night by the Razorbacks but Panamas attempt at intimidating Hackett went unnoticed. Peyton Hester earned 13 solo tackles and five assists. Juan Farjado made 12 total tackles. Shipman obtained six solo tackles and seven assists. Ty Smith successfully stopped the Razorbacks with his seven solo tackles, five assists, and one sack. And Mason Oelke was a brick wall with his 11 total tackles.

To start conference play the Hornets will host the 2-1 Magazine Rattlers on September 27 at 7 p.m. Last season, the Rattlers took the win with a hold your breath overtime score of 18-12. After their loss to Mansfield, Hackett has been averaging 36 points a game and are looking forward to skinning the Rattlers in their next go-around.

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