SPORTS
Rain doesn't dampen Indians' enthusiasm
Media Day for the Poyen Indians football team was scheduled to be held early on Friday, Aug. 11. A pop-up thunderstorm forced the event indoors, but with the attitudes of the players and coaches alike, one could be forgiven for thinking that was the plan all along.
Football to consider equity factors
The Arkansas Activities Association recently saw a number of new rules come into play over the summer. One of those rules concerns the number of teams per classification and conference.
Jackets fly high in Sonic Air Raid
The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a successful experience at the 2023 Sonic Air Raid 7v7 Tournament, surprising opponents with a 7-2 overall record, which earned them a ticket to the championship bracket.
Sheridan to play golf on the road
Last year, the Sheridan Yellowjackets’ golf team finished sixth in conference play but would have placed eighth in the state if not for the cutoff. Head Coach Scott Hoffman believes the team will show improvement from a year ago, but Sheridan will have to do it without being able to …
Jackets fly high in Sonic Air Raid
The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a successful experience at the 2023 Sonic Air Raid 7v7 Tournament, surprising opponents with a 7-2 overall record, which earned them a ticket to the championship bracket.
Lieu named West Team All-Star soccer
Yellowjacket senior Julie Lieu was selected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association West All-Star soccer team.
Turner named new AD at Sheridan
Yellowjacket Head Football Coach Tyler Turner will be assuming the role of the Sheridan School District’s new athletic director after the SSD School Board approved the appointment during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting last week.
Lady Jacket soccer post season awards announced
The Sheridan Lady Jacket Soccer team ended their season with a 1st round loss to eventual State Runner Up, the Pulaski Academy Lady Bruins, 9-0 in Nettleton High School Stadium on May 9, 2023.
SYBL names All Star players
The Sheridan Youth Baseball League proudly announces the following players named to All Star teams:
Jackets kick off summer season
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ football team began summer practices last week, with practices starting at 7 a.m. and running through 9:30 a.m.
Yellowjacket baseball members named All-State, All-Conference
Yellowjacket baseball team members were recently named 5A South All-Conference and All-State Baseball
Jackets wrap up record-breaking season
During the 2022-2023 indoor/outdoor track season, the Sheridan Yellowjackets and Lady Yellowjackets broke 11 school records, while receiving a plethora of post-season awards.
Sheridan athletes prove themselves against state’s best
The annual Arkansas Meet of Champions was held in Russellville on Wednesday, May 10. The Meet of Champs brings together athletes from each of the state’s seven classifications, pitting the state champions of each division against one another.
One bad inning sends Jackets home
The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a short stay in the 5A State Baseball Playoffs, falling 3-2 to Maumelle in the first round of the tournament, which was held in Marion.
