SPORTS
Jackets win final home match
The Sheridan Yellowjackets' golf team played their final match at home for the 2024 season on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Jackets finished on a high, defeating the Lake Hamilton Wolves by 28 strokes (171-199).
Steel sharpens steel at Sheridan
The Sheridan Yellowjackets (1-2) were off last week after a grueling three-week nonconference slate. After dismantling the White Hall Bulldogs 44-20, Sheridan traveled to Hot Springs to face the Lakeside Rams (2-1), one of the top teams in the 5A Classification. Despite having a 20-14 lead at the beginning of …
Freshman Jackets lose late lead
The Sheridan freshman Yellowjackets held a 22-20 lead in the fourth quarter at Little Rock Mills, but could not hold on. The Comets would score two touchdowns in the final period to come up with the 34-22 victory.
Rain keeps Indians grounded
The Poyen Indians (2-1) started the season with rough conditions, Rain caused their season-opening game at Mountain Pine to be called at halftime, with the Indians up 12-0. The following week, Poyen was at home and played through a consistent, hard rain to take down Cutter Morning Star 36-12.
Remote viewing now available
High school football games start each Friday night at 7 p.m., rain or shine. For some fans, weather can be a factor, while others are not able to make it to the game after getting off of work. There are still others that have trouble getting into their seats in …
Sheridan's McClure sets records
Few athletes have made a mark on their sport in the past two years like Sheridan's Jodie McClure has in the world of powerlifting. After taking a 30-year hiatus from the sport, the 58-year-old has set a number of national and world records.
Lady Jackets return to form as state champ
From Skylar Sterritt sending the second pitch presented, to Callie Kilburn striking out 10 in a complete game, the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets were dominant in the Class 5A State Championship Game.
Brakebill named SHS Lady Jackets basketball coach
The Sheridan School District has announced that Andy Brakebill will be the new head girls’ basketball coach for the Lady Yellowjackets.
Lady Jacket soccer goes 2-0
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjacket soccer team continued its upward trajectory with two wins in as many attempts last week.
Errors costly for Lady Indians
The Poyen Lady Indians committed 17 turnovers in a pair of road games last week, managing to go 1-1 on the trip.
Sheridan goes on shutout spree
The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets played three games last week, winning each with ease to improve to 20-0 this season.
Indians take two on the road
The Poyen Indians were away from home for a pair of games last week, picking up wins in both games, with scores in the late innings lifting them to victory.
Jackets take down Patriots
The Sheridan Yellowjackets went out of conference for a win to start the week, before dropping a conference game to wrap up the week.
Travelers win national invitational tournament
The Arkansas Travelers 13U Major baseball team from Sheridan won the national invitational tournament at Oxford, Miss., held March 8-9.
