SPORTS
Jackets hold back charging Rams
Friday, Feb. 10 was senior night at Hot Springs Lakeside, and while an extra period was needed, the Sheridan Yellowjackets helped complete the three-game sweep with a 62-59 victory.
Lady Indians fend off Bulldogs
The Poyen Lady Indians held their ground against a furious fourth-quarter rally by the St. Joseph (Conway) Lady Bulldogs to win by the score of 40-37 on Friday, Feb. 3, which was Poyen Senior Night.
Poyen seniors go out in style
Friday, Feb. 3 was Senior Night in Poyen and the Indians sent their three seniors (Ethan Hubbard, Cody Samples, and Jesse Kelley) out with a dominant 52-40 win over the St. Joseph (Conway) Bulldogs.
Zebras get away from Jackets
The 5A-South Conference leaders, the Pine Bluff Zebras (16-6, 10-0 in conference play), were the visitors at Yellowjacket Arena on Friday, Jan. 27. The Zebras managed to stay atop the conference standings, but not without a fight, defeating the Sheridan Yellowjackets (9-7, 5-5) by the score of 43-35.
Sheridan puts on the Rowe show at home
Sheridan’s Brooklyn Rowe scored 21 points in the first half of the Lady Yellowjackets’ 59-37 home win against the Pine Bluff Zebras on Friday, Jan. 27. Those 21 points came on eight field goals from both inside and outside of the arc, the only field goals made by Sheridan in …
Junior Indians hold on for win
The Poyen Junior Indians finished their regular season with a 38-33 home win against the St. Joseph (Conway) Bulldogs on Friday, Feb. 3.
Big second half lifts Lady Indians over Eagles
The Poyen Lady Indians got off to a slow start in their road game against Cutter Morning Star on Tuesday, Jan. 3, before pulling away in the second half for a 50-23 victory.
Indians can’t overcome turnovers
The Poyen Indians suffered 27 turnovers, which led to a 62-46 loss to the Cutter Morning Star Eagles on the road on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Jackets start 2023 on Crews-control
The Sheridan Yellowjackets played two games in the first week of 2023 with mixed results, defeating El Dorado and falling to Benton.
Porter passes 1,000 points
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets played host to the Magnet Cove Lady Panthers in the first round of the Sheridan Invitational Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Junior Indians shoot down Eagles
Accurate field goal shooting allowed the Poyen Junior Indians to build a big lead in the first half en route to a 42-28 road win against the Cutter Morning Star Junior Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Freshman Jackets dominate on defense
The Sheridan Freshman Yellowjackets held Jacksonville to 120 total yards in their 24-6 win on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Yellowjackets can’t keep up with Rockets
The Sheridan Yellowjackets (2-4 overall, 2-3 in the 6A-East Conference) held the Little Rock Catholic Rockets (6-0, 5-0) to a season-low point total, but fell 21-7 on Friday, Oct. 7.
Indians celebrate Homecoming with shutout
The Poyen Indians (4-3 overall, 2-1 in the 3-2A Conference) kept the Foreman Gators (0-6, 0-2) out of the end zone for a 42-0 victory on Homecoming night.
