SPORTS
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.
Junior Indians win district title
A week ago, Poyen played host to the junior high district tournament, with the Junior Indians winning the title by defeating each opponent by double-digits.
Lady Jackets strike Rams from outside
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets sank 16 3-pointers in an 81-66 win at Hot Springs Lakeside during the Lady Rams’ senior night on Friday, Feb. 10.
JV Jackets hold off Rams
The Sheridan Junior Varsity Yellowjackets went on the road on Friday, Feb. 10, to defeat the Hot Springs Lakeside Rams 34-31.
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 …
