SPORTS
Poyen senior Indians finish strong
The Poyen Indians (7-3 overall, 5-2 in the 2A-4 Conference) celebrated Senior Night on Thursday, Nov. 7, with a 46-0 shellacking of the Clarendon Lions (0-10, 0-7).
Sheridan freshman put on a show
The Sheridan freshman Yellowjackets and freshman Lady Yellowjackets were the first to take the court during the 2024 Blue-White Scrimmage at Yellowjacket Arena on Nov. 7.
Contests liven up scrimmage
On Nov. 7 fans got their first look at the Sheridan High School basketball teams with the annual Blue-White Scrimmage.
Indians rally victory
The Poyen Indians (4-1 overall, 2-0 in the 2A-4 Conference) were down a touchdown before reeling off four consecutive score to pick up the 34-14 win over the Hampton Bulldogs (3-2, 1-1) at home on Friday, Oct. 4.
Freshman Jackets hold on for win
The Sheridan freshman Yellowjackets utilized the onside kick to build a sizeable lead early before holding off a rally by the Maumelle Hornets to pick up the 32-20 home win on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Sheridan 8th-graders struggle at home
The Sheridan eighth-grade Yellowjackets hosted the Maumelle Hornets on Thursday, Oct. 3, falling 41-6.
Turnovers too much to overcome
The Sheridan Yellowjackets (2-3 overall, 1-1 in the 6A-East Conference) could not overcome a series of turnovers during its 49-28 loss on the road against the Jonesboro Golden Hurricane (1-4, 1-1) on Friday, Oct. 4.
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.
