SPORTS

Freshman Yellowjackets bring down Comets

The Sheridan Freshman Yellowjackets had no trouble with the Little Rock Mills Comets, winning by the score of 32-12 on the road Thursday, Oct. 15.C.J. Dollarhide got things started with a four-yard touchdown run with 51 seconds left in the opening stanza.

Bears run wild through Sheridan

The Sheridan Yellowjackets (1-6 overall, 0-4 in the 6A-East Conference) had a bear of a problem on Friday, Oct 16, as Sylvan Hills (4-3, 3-1) rushed for 386 yards in a 34-13 win on Sheridan's home field.

Freshman Yellowjackets have no trouble with Sylvan Hills

The Sheridan Freshman Yellowjackets held Sylvan Hills to 114 yards of total offense in a 32-6 rout of the Bears at home on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Indians pillage Pirates for win

The Poyen Indians (2-0) stayed perfect in 2020 with a 35-0 dismantling of the Drew Central Pirates (0-1) on the road on Friday, Sept. 4.

Henry leads Lady Yellowjackets to victory

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets (11-10 overall and 6-4 in the 5A-South Conference) had an up and down week last week, but found consistency in Cass Henry, who led the team in scoring in both games.

Indians finish season on high note

The Poyen Indians (10-12) closed out their regular season with a pair of home games last week, winning one game with ease and falling in overtime in the other.On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Indians hosted the Ouachita Warriors (25-6) and used 10 3-pointers to stay within striking distance of their …

Sheridan offense stalls on the road

The Sheridan Yellowjackets (2-7 overall, 1-5 in the 6A-East Conference) managed a total of just 135 yards of total offense during a 37-7 loss on the road against the Marion Patriots on Friday, Oct. 30.Despite putting the ball in the air 23 times, the Jackets were only able to connect …

Yellowjackets fall to 0-2

The Sheridan Yellowjackets (0-2) struggled to find offense in a 35-7 home loss to the Hot Springs Lakeside Rams (1-1) on Friday, Sept. 4.

Lifetime vet hunting license proposal sails through Senate

Disabled American veterans will be the beneficiaries of a bill proposed by Sen. Alan Clark of Hot Springs allowing them to receive lifetime hunting and fishing privileges in Arkansas. Senate Bill 830 was passed on a unanimous vote March 13 and is expected to gain easy passage in the House …

Strong named National Performer of the Week

Carly Strong, a Sheridan High School senior track athlete, was recently voted the National Performer of the week by MileSplit USA for her performance at the Arkansas State Indoor Championships

Lady Indians close out conference play with two big wins

The Poyen Lady Indians (18-3 overall, 12-2 in the 5-2A South Conference) played its final two conference games of the season last week, winning by an average margin of 16.5 points per game.The Lady Indians started the week off with a road trip to Cutter Morning Star (11-13, 6-8), picking …

Sheridan track athletes compete in Texas, Missiouri meets

Sheridan High School recently had two senior track athletes compete in out-of-state indoor track meets. Carly Strong, an Arkansas State commitment, competed in the Texas A&M High School Indoor Classic, and Lauren Godwin, a Dartmouth commitment, competed in the Southeast Missouri State All-Comers Meet.

Coach's Corner

Good morning, Coach. Wow, what a way to end the season. You and your assistant coaches and players accomplished a lot, and I know you are proud with what you've seen. Take us through last week's playoff game with Parkers Chapel - and give us a review of the 2019 …

Yellowjackets and Miners Clash in New Gymnasium

The Yellowjacket boys began their new season with a truly spectacular performance to break in the new arena. The first game in the new arena was originally planned against White Hall on the 22nd, but due to White Hall's football team participating in a playoff game that evening, the game …

Yellowjacket coach, players named to Farm Bureau awards watch list

LITTLE ROCK - Farm Bureau Insurance is pleased to announce the watch lists for the 2019 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards.The Farm Bureau Insurance Awards honor Arkansas' top offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year for each classification. The veteran staff at Hooten's Arkansas Football selects three finalists for …