SPORTS

Barrett's 25 lifts Poyen

Kenady Barrett scored 25 points to lead the Poyen Junior Lady Indians over the Magnet Cove Junior Lady Panthers 45-30 at home on Monday, Jan. 22.

Accurate shooting leads to Sheridan victory

The Sheridan freshman Yellowjackets shot 49 percent (19-39) from the field, despite going 1-12 from beyond the arc in a 49-40 home win against the Watson Chapel Wildcats on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Freshman Lady Jackets survive at home

After building a 30-13 lead early in the third quarter, the Sheridan freshman Lady Yellowjackets fought off a furious rally from Watson Chapel to pick up a 38-37 home win on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Wildcats run away from 8th grade Jackets

The Sheridan eighth-grade Yellowjackets couldn't keep pace with the Watson Chapel Wildcats in a 43-22 home loss on Thursday, Jan. 25.

8th grade Lady Jackets win convincingly

On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Sheridan eighth-grade Lady Yellowjackets took care of business at home, defeating Watson Chapel 31-17.

Late-game heroics not enough for Jackets

With 2.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Sheridan Yellowjackets trailing by three points, Noah Romine sank a shot from the perimeter that would send the game to overtime. In that overtime period, Sheridan was not able to stem the momentum of the Hot Springs Trojans in an …

Poyen honors championship team

The 2002 Poyen Indians state championship-winning 39-0 team was honored during halftime of the senior boys' home win over Conway Christian.

Freshman Lady Jackets fly past Comets

On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Sheridan freshman Lady Yellowjackets went on the road to pick up a 43-17 win over the Mills University Lady Comets.

Sheridan 8th graders force 39 turnovers in win

The Sheridan eighth-grade Lady Yellowjackets dominated their road game with the Mills University Studies Lady Comets throughout the game, winning by the score of 45-11 on Jan. 11.

Jackets and Indians see conference changes

Every two years, the Arkansas Activities Association re-evaluates the classifications in football, assigning schools to conferences within the classifications.

Reserves give Jackets a boost in win

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, the Sheridan Yellowjackets defeated the Bauxite Miners 61-49 on the first day of the Sheridan Holiday Classic.

Sheridan has devil of a time with Morrilton

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Morrilton Devil Dogs on the first day of the Sheridan Holiday Classic, falling by the score of 63-53.

Yellowjacket Nation abuzz with new coach

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kevin Kelley was announced as the next Sheridan Head Football Coach to an energized crowd during the high school basketball games against Pine Bluff. The night before, the Sheridan School Board made the news official by unanimously approving the hire.

Big first half leads to Junior Indians' win

The Poyen Junior Indians scored just nine points in the second half, but it was more than enough to pick up a 48-23 home win against the Gospel Light Junior Lions on Monday, Dec. 11.

Lady Indians grab 58 rebounds in win

The Poyen Lady Indians hit the boards hard in a 60-20 win against the Gospel Light Lady Lions at home on Monday, Dec. 11.