SPORTS

WEB ONLY: Sheridan athletes compete at state

The Class 5A State Track and Field Championship Meet was held at Vilonia High School on Thursday, May 8. Sheridan High School sent athletes to compete with hundreds of others across the state.

WEB ONLY: Lady Indians punch ticket to state

The Poyen Lady Indians faced off against the Cutter Morning Star Lady Eagles in the 2A-4 Region Tournament in Woodlawn on Thursday, May 8.

Lady Indians advance despite losses

The Poyen Lady Indians’ softball team fought its way to the semifinal round of the district tournament, but had their bats silenced two games in a row.

Lady Jackets extend streak to 29 games

On Monday, May 5, Sheridan High School celebrated senior night for the defending 5A state champion Lady Yellowjackets.

Late scores lead to Jackets’ victory

The Sheridan Yellowjackets needed a flurry of runs in the later innings of the game to take down the White Hall Bulldogs by the score of 9-2.

Lady Jackets run fourth in conference

The 5A-South Conference Championship track meet was held in Benton on Tuesday, April 29, with El Dorado running away with the overall points lead with 146 points.

Stephens and Studdard earn points at meet

Top finishes were few and far between for the Sheridan Yellowjackets at the 5A-South Conference Championship track and field meet, which was held in Benton on Tuesday, April 29.

Lady Jackets bounce back after losses

For the vast majority of the season, the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets looked unstoppable on the softball field.

Jackets’ streak snapped

The Sheridan Yellowjackets stopped a two-game skid with a series of wins that were impressive on both offense and defense.

Lady Indians on winning streak

It took some time for the Poyen Lady Indians’ softball team to find its footing this season, but as the 2025 season comes to a close, this squad is seemingly hitting on all cylinders.

Indians see game slip away

On Friday, April 25, the Poyen Indians found themselves in a high-scoring affair during a road trip to Mount Ida.

Indians rally past Red Bugs

A six-run fifth inning helped lift the Poyen Indians past the Fordyce Redbugs by the score of 12-9 at home on Tuesday, April 15.

Lady Indians win big

The Poyen Lady Indians needed just two innings of offense to pick up a 17-0, mercy-ruled win over the Fordyce Lady Redbugs on Tuesday, April 15.

Jr. Indians outrun nearby schools

Gurdon’s Go-Devil Stadium was the site of the Junior Georgia Pacific Relays on Tuesday, April 15, with the Poyen Junior Indians outperforming neighboring programs.

Sheridan streak snapped at 8

The Sheridan Yellowjackets have been on a tear since spring break, reeling off eight wins in a row to reach 17 for the season.