SPORTS

Allen leads Lady Jackets' track

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets scored 31 points to place sixth in the Lake Hamilton Senior High Invitational Relays on Thursday, April 15.

Indians' track team places eighth

On Thursday, April 15, the Poyen Indians took part in the Georgia Pacific Senior Relays in Gurdon, placing eighth with 40 points.

Jackets finish sixth at Lake Hamilton

The Sheridan Yellowjackets' track team finished sixth at the Lake Hamilton Senior High Relays on Thursday, April 15.The Yellowjackets finished with 56 points in the event, which was won by the hosting Wolves with 146 points. Vilonia placed second with 135 points.

Junior Indians run sixth in Magnet Cove

The Poyen Junior Indians participated in the Magnet Cove Junior High Relays on Tuesday, April 13, finishing sixth with 30 points.

Junior Indians place fifth at district

The Poyen Junior Indians traveled to Magnet Cove on Wednesday, April 21 for the 2A Region 7 Junior High District Meet, amassing 49 points, which was good for fifth place.

Defending champions make 2017 debut Saturday

The defending Class 6A State champion Sheridan Lady Jackets get the 2017 softball season underway this Saturday with a benefit game at Conway, starting at 2 p.m. The team returns several of the key players from the 2016 team that went 28-6 and beat rival Benton, 6-0, in the State …

Maumelle knocks Sheridan freshmen out in semifinals

The hosting Maumelle Hornets freshman team put together an overwhelming second half to bring the 2016-17 basketball season to an end for the Sheridan Junior Yellowjackets on Monday, Feb. 6 at the River City Conference championship tournament. The game was tied 23-23 at the half.

Freshman girls capture River City Conference tourney title

MAUMELLE — The Sheridan Lady Jackets freshman team came into the River City Conference championship tournament last week with just two losses in 14 league games. Both were to the Watson Chapel Junior Lady Wildcats.

Jackets open 2017 season in Benton tourney Monday

Head coach Mike Moore welcomes back a senior class (and some juniors) who helped the Sheridan Yellowjackets win a State title in 2015 and reach the semifinals in 2016 when the 2017 season gets underway on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Benton Invitational Tournament.

Melton sparks Sheridan freshmen to thrilling win over Chapel

Clinging to a 45-44 lead with time running out, Taylor Melton stepped to the free-throw line and converted to increase the lead to 2. Though he missed his second shot, the Sheridan Yellowjackets freshmen were able to collect the carom and Melton was fouled again. This time, he knocked down …

Junior Lady Jackets win at Atkins, fall to Vilonia

The Sheridan Lady Jackets freshman basketball team played a pair of non-conference contests last week to wrap up the pre-Christmas schedule. The eighth grade played as well. On Tuesday, the freshmen traveled to Atkins along with the Sheridan High School varsity and JV teams. The Junior Lady Jackets came away …

Tough Vilonia team gets past Jackets freshmen

The Sheridan Yellowjackets freshman team suffered just their third loss of the season on Thuesday, Dec. 15, with a 47-22 final against the Vilonia Junior Eagles. “(Vilonia is) easily the best opponent we have played all year,” said Sheridan coach Charlie Kinser. “They hurt us in all areas of the …

Raney, Norman led Lady Jackets past Atkins

ATKINS — Madison Raney poured in 23 points in three quarters as the Sheridan Lady Jackets wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule with a 72-32 romp over the Atkins Lady Red Devils on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

Jackets edge Greenbrier, swamp Hermitage to improve to 6-3

Tyler Cleveland hit two clutch free throws in the final minute against the Greenbrier Panthers on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The first one snapped a 44-44 tie. Though he missed the second shot, after Greenbrier missed a 3-point attempt, he was fouled again and put the finishing touches on the win …

Jackets suffer a heartbreaker on tough call at the buzzer in Searcy

SEARCY — After a furious comeback, the Sheridan Yellowjackets had caught and passed the Searcy Lions late in their battle on Tuesday, Nov. 29. But Searcy’s Michael Money hit two free throws with :40 left to tie the game at 50 and, with :00.3 on the clock, after a disputed …