SPORTS

Poyen honors championship team

The 2002 Poyen Indians state championship-winning 39-0 team was honored during halftime of the senior boys' home win over Conway Christian.

Freshman Lady Jackets fly past Comets

On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Sheridan freshman Lady Yellowjackets went on the road to pick up a 43-17 win over the Mills University Lady Comets.

Sheridan 8th graders force 39 turnovers in win

The Sheridan eighth-grade Lady Yellowjackets dominated their road game with the Mills University Studies Lady Comets throughout the game, winning by the score of 45-11 on Jan. 11.

Jackets and Indians see conference changes

Every two years, the Arkansas Activities Association re-evaluates the classifications in football, assigning schools to conferences within the classifications.

Reserves give Jackets a boost in win

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, the Sheridan Yellowjackets defeated the Bauxite Miners 61-49 on the first day of the Sheridan Holiday Classic.

Sheridan has devil of a time with Morrilton

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Morrilton Devil Dogs on the first day of the Sheridan Holiday Classic, falling by the score of 63-53.

Yellowjacket Nation abuzz with new coach

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Kelley was announced as the next Sheridan Head Football Coach to an energized crowd during the high school basketball games against Pine Bluff. The night before, the Sheridan School Board made the news official by unanimously approving the hire.

Big first half leads to Junior Indians' win

The Poyen Junior Indians scored just nine points in the second half, but it was more than enough to pick up a 48-23 home win against the Gospel Light Junior Lions on Monday, Dec. 11.

Lady Indians grab 58 rebounds in win

The Poyen Lady Indians hit the boards hard in a 60-20 win against the Gospel Light Lady Lions at home on Monday, Dec. 11.

JV Lady Jackets bring down Zebras

Belle Smith scored 21 points to lead the Sheridan junior varsity Lady Yellowjackets to a 43-19 win over the Pine Bluff Lady Zebras at home on Dec. 12.

Lady Jackets dominate at home

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Pine Bluff Lady Zebras on Tuesday, Dec. 12, dispatching their opponents with ease, by the score of 67-33.

Tribe rolls past Lions

The Poyen Indians cruised to a 58-26 win over the Gospel Light Lions on Monday, Dec. 11 at home.

Jackets fall short in upset bid

The Sheridan Yellowjackets had the defending 6A state champion Pine Bluff Zebras on the ropes on Tuesday, Dec. 12, but could not complete the upset, falling by the score of 48-44.

Freshman Lady Jackets struggle in loss

Points were at a premium for the Sheridan freshman Lady Yellowjackets in their 19-13 home loss to the Maumelle Lady Hornets on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Lady Indians have no issues on the road

The Poyen Lady Indians picked up a 60-35 win over the Magnet Cove Lady Panthers on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 5.