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SHS soccer teams split with Parkview in league action

Senior Hope Carter had a hat trick and an assist as the Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets built a 5-0 lead by halftime on the way to a 6-0 victory over the Little Rock Parkview Lady Patriots in 6A-South Conference action on Tuesday, April 26. Meanwhile, the young Yellowjackets team attacked the …

Lady Jackets gear up for final league games with close games

Taking a break from 6A-South Conference play, the Sheridan Lady Jackets softball team split a pair of one-run nail-biters last week. On Wednesday, in a game added to the schedule, they edged the Poyen Lady Indians, 3-2. On Thursday, a trip to Cabot resulted in a 4-3 loss when the …

Sheridan freshmen to play for league title after holding off White Hall

WHITE HALL — Payback, round one, was successful. Now for payback, round two.

Lady Jackets turn aside El Dorado, qualify for State

The Sheridan Lady Jackets were set to open play in the Class 6A State volleyball tournament at Lake Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m., against the Mountain Home Lady Bombers.

Sheridan eighth grade team's unbeaten string spoiled at Sylvan Hills

After three straight shutouts and a 6-0 start to the season, the Sheridan Yellowjackets eighth grade football team absorbed its first loss of the season on Thursday Oct. 13, 20-14, at Sylvan Hills.

Sheridan freshmen ease past Sylvan Hills, set for playoff

SYLVAN HILLS — The Sheridan Yellowjackets freshman team will get another crack at the White Hall Bulldogs freshman as they begin the playoffs in the River City Conference this Thursday as the No. 3 seeded team. In fact, it was the Bulldogs’ 8-0 win that wound up earning them the …

Lady Jackets mend then earn back-to-back victories

It seemed like the Sheridan Lady Jackets had settled into an every-other-match pattern when they entered last week with contests against Lake Hamilton and White Hall looming. But they broke that pattern with a 25-20, 25-27, 25-15, 25-20 win over the Lady Wolves on Tuesday then a 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 …

Junior Jackets hang on for 15-14 win over Watson Chapel

PINE BLUFF — The Sheridan Yellowjackets freshman team never trailed in their game against the Watson Chapel Wildcats frosh on Thursday, Sept. 29, but the game was in double right down to the last play.

Bruins' aerial show too much for Sheridan freshmen

You rarely see a freshman football team that passes for over 300 yards in a game but then there are few football programs with a system so engrained as they have at Pulaski Academy. The Sheridan Yellowjackets freshman team hoped to play keep-away against the Bruins last Thursday, keep that …

Siloam Springs edges Sheridan on last-second field goal

SILOAM SPRINGS — The long ride seemed much longer coming home. The Sheridan Yellowjackets never trailed in their 6A-West Conference opener at Siloam Springs until, with 10 seconds left in the game, the Panthers’ Luke Gumm booted a 27-yard field goal to snap a 21-21 tie.

Jackets nail down No. 2 seed, begin defense of title this Friday

The defending Class 6A State champion Sheridan Yellowjackets will begin defense of their title on Friday, May 13, against the winner of a first-round game between the Searcy Lions and the El Dorado Wildcats. The Jackets, who will host the State tourney beginning Thursday earned a first-round bye and the …

Sheridan boys capture win over Zebras

The young Sheridan Yellowjackets soccer team captured a 4-1 win over the Pine Bluff Zebras on Tuesday, May 3, to provide one of the highlights of their season. Joseph Tanthaphengxay scored two goals and had an assist to lead the way. Taylor Black and Corsey Speers each had goals as …

Lady Jackets absorb tough loss to league champs, prep for State

The Sheridan Lady Jackets once again played the Texarkana Lady Razorbacks to the hilt on Friday, May 6. But a pair of controversial calls went against them late and, by virtue of a disputed play that resulted in a penalty kick, the Lady Razorbacks escaped with a 1-0 win to …

Lady Jackets host State, open on Friday

The Sheridan Lady Jackets, seeded second among the qualifying teams from the 6A-South Conference, will start their bid toward a return to the State Finals at the University of Arkansas’ Bogle Park when they open play at the State Tournament on Friday at 12:30 p.m. They’ll be playing on their …

Jackets seventh at home meet

Chris Wheeler’s shot put of 46’11” finishes second only to Vilonia’s Nick Gentry, who threw 48’10.5” to highlight the work of the Sheridan Yellowjackets at their annual home meet on Tuesday, April 12. The Jackets accumulated 37.5 points to finish seventh in the field of 15 teams. Vilonia won the …