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Sheridan School District Introduces New Mascot

"Buzz Stingerton" as he is known, is the new mascot for the Sheridan Yellowjackets. Buzz, who is the first mascot for the Yellowjackets since the 1990s, will bring entertainment and school spirit to games and other district events throughout the year.

Brown receives McFadden Award

Brockton Brown was a stand-out football player during his time at Sheridan High School and went on to make his mark on college football at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.

Jackets hold Lake Hamilton at bay

The Sheridan Yellowjackets (8-4 overall, 1-0 in the 5A-South Conference) opened up the 2020 calendar year by hosting the Lake Hamilton Wolves (10-4, 0-1) on Friday, Jan. 10.While Sheridan started the game strongly, taking a commanding lead in the first two quarters, the Wolves came storming back. At the end, …

Indians' youth has no problem with Eagles

On Friday, Jan. 10, teams from Poyen were back on their home court for the first time since early December, facing off against Cutter Morning Star.The younger teams took center stage first, with neither having a problem getting the win over their opponents. The seventh-grade Lady Indians started things off …

Lady Indians soar past Eagles

The Poyen Lady Indians (10-2 overall, 5-1 in the 5-2A South Conference) returned to the confines of the Jerry and Ouida Newton Arena for the first time in a month on Friday, Jan. 10 to take on conference foe Cutter Morning Star.

Sheridan has new scoring leader: Tyler Cacciatori

On Dec. 19, 2019, Sheridan senior Tyler Cacciatori did something that no other player in school history has done. He scored 53 points to set the single-game scoring record for the school, breaking Bart Reid's record of 52 points.

Jerry Carlton Baseball & Basketball Statistics at the University of Arkansas

Basketball Career Marks - 1960-1962-A total of 1,042 Points in three full Varsity Seasons - 2nd in Arkansas Basketball History.-A total of 606 Points in three Southwest Conference Seasons - 3rd in Arkansas Basketball History.

Yellowjackets boys and girls stay ahead of the Billies, Bulldogs

Tyler Cacciatori scored 35 points and had eight rebounds, leading the Sheridan Yellowjackets in a victory over the Monticello Billies on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Sheridan arena in another non-conference game.

Sheridan Yellowjackets slug it out with Pine Bluff, lose to Zebras in Fourth OT

Sheridan and Pine Bluff stood toe to toe for a full game and four overtime periods, neither willing to back down. In the end, however, Sheridan, which had one of its most successful seasons in years, bowed out by a single point. Final score: 49-48.At game time, the temps were …

Yellowjackets Pull Away with Another Win

The Sheridan Yellowjackets faced off against the Hall High Warriors on Friday, October 18th at 7 p.m., and while the Jackets may not have scored in the second half of the game, they dominated the scoreboard during the first two quarters and the game with a final score of 35-14. …

Sheridan Yellowjackets fall short of Lake Hamilton Wolves

A little rain and a bit of cold weather was not enough to dampen the spirits of a Yellowjackets fan. But the close loss hurt a bit for both fans and players alike, as Sheridan lost to Lake Hamilton on Friday, Oct. 25

Freshman Yellowjackets Defeat Mills Comets

The Freshman Yellowjackets came back again with another high scoring game against the Mills University Studies Comets on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Head Coach Tony Bone could not help but show his joy with the Yellowjackets' performance

Indians' historic season continues

Prior to the 2020 season, the Poyen Indians had hosted one playoff game in its 11-year team history, while the high mark for wins was seven, set in 2014, and tied again last year.After the Indians' 48-26 dismantling of the Dierks Outlaws (9-2) on the road on Friday, Nov. 20, …

Lady Indans fall to Glen Rose

Poyen's Kodee Batchelor(14) positions herslf in the lane for a rebound during the Lady Indians' 54-43 loss to Glen rose on Tuesday, Nov. 10