SPORTS
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.
Sheridan seniors secure second seed
Four members of the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets basketball team played their final game in Yellowjacket Arena on Friday, Feb. 24, leaving on a high note with a 63-61 come-from-behind win over Lake Hamilton on senior night.
Wolves spoil Jackets’ senior night
Friday, Feb. 24 was senior night for the Sheridan Yellowjackets, as eight seniors played their final game in Yellowjacket Arena. The opponent for the night was Lake Hamilton, a game that was rescheduled after weather postponed the game earlier this season. Despite putting up a valiant fight, the Jackets could …
Webb leads Jackets to fourth-place finish
The Sheridan Yellowjackets were one of 20 teams taking part in the Class 5A State Indoor Track and Field Championships earlier this month at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, finishing fourth overall.
JV Jackets finish the season with win
The Sheridan Yellowjackets junior varsity team picked up a 38-28 win over Lake Hamilton on Friday, Feb. 24. The game was split into two, 15-minute halves with a running clock instead of the typical four-quarter game.
Lady Jackets unable to avenge loss
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets had just one conference loss heading into their road game against the Benton Lady Panthers, who were undefeated in conference. Sheridan’s lone loss came at home to Benton earlier in the season, but were unable to return the favor in a 62-30 loss on Friday, Feb. …
Junior Lady Indians fall in championship
The Poyen Junior Lady Indians’ win streak came to an end at the most inopportune time, with a 42-37 loss in the district tournament championship game to England at home.
Poyen seniors fall in district
The 5-2A District Tournament was held last week at England High School. Both the Indians and Lady Indians of Poyen had short stays, seeing their seasons come to an end.
Last-second shot lifts Jackets
The Sheridan Yellowjackets picked up a 54-51 road win against Benton on Friday, Feb. 17 with late-game heroics from Peyton Free.
JV Lady Jackets fall short of road win
The Sheridan junior varsity Lady Yellowjackets fell 34-30 at Benton in a defensive battle on Friday, Feb. 17.
