SPORTS
Points at a premium for Junior Lady Jackets
The 2023 Sheridan Junior Yellowjacket Relays were held on Tuesday, March 14, with the hosting Junior Lady Jackets placing fifth with 56 points. The winner of the meet was won by Lake Hamilton with187.5 points and Lakeside’s 137 point performance was good enough for second place.
Sheridan takes two from Lake Hamilton
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ baseball team played two games last week, both against Lake Hamilton. The Jackets went on the road to pick up a 9-0 win on Tuesday, March 7 and Sheridan won 3-1 in a pitcher’s duel on Friday, March 10.
Indians battle errors along with opponents
Last week, the Poyen Indians’ baseball team played three games, winning one. Errors played a role in each game, especially in the final game of the week. Across the three games, the Indians committed 21 errors, while their opponents had 12 errors.
Lady Jackets continue diamond dominance
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets’ softball team added another four wins to their total last week. Sheridan defeated Lake Hamilton 13-2 on Tuesday, March 7, Springdale 11-2 on Friday, March 10, Gentry 7-2, also on Friday and Northside 4-1 on Saturday March 11.
Junior Jackets find success at meet
The Sheridan Junior Yellowjackets went on the road on Tuesday, March 7 for the Hot Springs Lakeside Junior Relays. In the meet, the Junior Jackets had many athletes finish in the top eight in their individual events to score points for their team.
Sheridan Jr. Girls have strong showing at meet
The Sheridan Junior Lady Yellowjackets had several top-eight finishes at the Hot Springs Lakeside Junior Relays, which were held on Tuesday, March 7.
Sports projects progressing
It’s taken two years to get much accomplished at the city’s sports complex, but Parks and Recreation Director Joel Stanton says it will be three more before the entire area has been renovated or upgraded.
Jackets win three over weekend
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ baseball team played three games in two days to finish off last week, winning all three games. On Friday, March 3, the Jackets defeated Hot Springs 6-0, then on Saturday, March 4, Sheridan beat North Little Rock 5-2 before taking down Searcy 11-4 later that day.
Sheridan basketball comes up short at state
Both the Sheridan Yellowjackets and Lady Yellowjackets’ basketball teams advanced to the Class 5A State Tournament in Pine Bluff last week. The senior boys came up short in their first game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, while the Lady Jackets won their first game on Thursday, March 2, before falling in …
Late surge pushes Indians over Knights
The Poyen Indians started the 2023 season with a close loss to Ouachita, falling 5-1. In Poyen’s follow-up game on the road against the Centerpoint Knights on Thursday, March 2, the Indians’ offense exploded for 20 runs in a 20-10 victory.
Junior Jackets run fifth
The Sheridan Junior Yellowjackets took part in the Harding University Junior High Invitational in Searcy on Tuesday, Feb. 28, placing fifth with a total team score of 39 points.
Junior Lady Jackets place third at meet
The Sheridan Junior Lady Yellowjackets track and field team took part in the Harding University Junior High Invitational in Searcy on Tuesday, Feb. 28, placing third in the event.
Jackets win three over weekend
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ baseball team played three games in two days to finish off last week, winning all three games. On Friday, March 3, the Jackets defeated Hot Springs 6-0, then on Saturday, March 4, Sheridan beat North Little Rock 5-2 before taking down Searcy 11-4 later that day.
Lady Jackets set records at indoor championship
The Class 5A State Indoor Track Meet was held recently at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets setting school records while finishing third overall in a field of more than 20 schools.
