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Lady Jackets streak reaches postseason

The Sheridan Lady Jackets continued their path toward another state championship last week with another four wins in a row, including three no hitters and two perfect games.

Despite loss, Lady Indians retain momentum heading into regional

The Poyen Lady Indians suffered their first loss in 10 games on Monday, April 23 with a 10-0 road setback against the No. 5 Lady Ramblers in non-conference action.

Yellowjackets drop two heading into postseason play

The Sheridan Yellowjackets had an up-and-down week, suffering a pair of losses to fall to 23-4 as the team prepares for the 2018 postseason in search of another state championship.

SHS's Cleveland named to All-Star Basketball Team

Sheridan High School senior Tyler Cleveland, pictured eluding a defender on his way to the basket, is the lone Grant County representative on the 2018 All-Star Basketball Team roster.

Lady Jackets secure top seed in state tournament

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets picked up a 5-2 win in the 6A-West Conference Tournament Championship in a rematch of last year’s 6A State Championship against Greenwood at Sheridan on Saturday, May 5.

Puckett's 28 strikeouts lift Poyen to regional championship

The Poyen Lady Indians won three games in three days to secure the 2A-South Regional Tournament Championship, which was held in Poyen last week.Over the course of the three-game event, Poyen pitcher Kindi Puckett pitched every inning for the Lady Indians, striking out a total of 28 batters in 21 …

Sheridan's Strong and Godwin win championships at 6A State Track Meet in Russellville

The Sheridan High School boys and girls track teams were in Russellville on Thursday, May 3 to take part in the Class 6A State Track Meet.The hosting Lady Wolves of Lake Hamilton won the state championship with a total score of 100 points, edging out the next two competitors, including …


Yellowjackets stumble in conference final

For the first time in the 2018 season, the Sheridan Yellowjackets baseball team failed to score a run in a game.In the championship game of the 6A-West Conference Tournament on Saturday, May 5, the Yellowjackets fell to the Greenwood Bulldogs by the score of 5-0.

Grant County 4-H announces banquet award winners

The Grant County 4-H recently held its annual banquet to recognize 4-H youth. 4-H members were recognized for their outstanding achievements during the past 4-H year. The sponsors of the 4-H awards banquet were: Grant County Farm Bureau, Billy and Sue Poe and Orville Emerson from Poor Boy Feed Store. …

Lady Indians dominate Jessieville Lady Lions

It started out as a normal softball game, but it turned into a homerun derby for the Poyen Lady Indians, as they buried the Jessieville Lady Lions 19-1, on Monday, March 13. The Lady Indians accounted for a total of four homeruns in the game. Kindi Puckett was on the …

Poyen softball continues to blow out opponents

After coming off of an incredible performance against Jessieville, the Poyen Lady Indians continued their domination on the softball field, beating Maumelle Charter in a blowout: 15-0. The game was called at the end of the third inning. The first inning was completely lopsided as Poyen scored 11 runs. With …

Lady Jackets to take on Marion for Class 6A State title

PEARCY — Ranked No. 1 in Class 6A going in, the Sheridan Lady Jackets will get a chance to finish No. 1 when they take on the Marion Lady Patriots in the State championship game at Hot Springs this Friday at 8:45 p.m.