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Late scores help Bigelow shake Poyen

EAST END — The Poyen Indians once again tested one of the top teams in the 5 2A- Conference Friday night but came up on the short end of the final score. The Bigelow Panthers scored a pair of late touchdowns to turn a 28-21 game into a 42-21 victory.

Lady Stingers teams finish runner-up at conference tourney

SHERWOOD — As the number one seed, the Sheridan Freshman Academy Lady Stingers ran their unbeaten record to the finals of the River City Conference Tournament at Sylvan Hills on Saturday, Oct. 12, but the Pulaski Academy spoiled their bid for the tourney title.

Turnovers haunt Stingers in tough loss to Chapel

The Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers would like nothing better than a rematch with the Watson Chapel Junior Wildcats. And, if they can knock off the Pulaski Academy Junior Bruins this Thursday, they would get it.

Poyen earns first win in dominating fashion

QUITMAN — Hunter Keen accounted for over 300 yards of offense and four touchdowns as the Poyen Indians broke through in a big way, earning their first win of the season, 54-0, over the Quitman Bulldogs on Friday night.

Lady Jackets set for State after finishing at Texarkana

TEXARKANA — The Sheridan Lady Jackets were set to be the fourth seed at the Class 6A State volleyball tournament in Jonesboro before they went to Texarkana for their final regular-season match. So, for the most part, the game was a tune-up, a chance to work on some things, to …

Yellowjackets rally for thrilling 18-15 victory

LITTLE ROCK — Senior Joe Riggan booted a 23-yard field goal with 5:34 left to play and the Sheridan Yellowjackets defense, stout the entire game, made it hold up for a thrilling 18-15 come-from-behind victory over Little Rock’s J.A. Fair War Eagles on Friday night.

Smith, Jackets second at final regular-season match

Griffin Smith shot a nine-hole round of 40 to finish third overall and lead the Sheridan Yellowjackets golf team to a runner-up finish at its final regular-season match at Hurricane Creek Country Club in Saline County on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Wolves turn first-half field advantage into win over Jackets

PEARCY — Mackenzie Jones returned a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown and Brockton Brown broke a 58-yard touchdown run for the Sheridan Yellowjackets on Friday night. Unfortunately, both came after the Lake Hamilton Wolves had piled up a 44-0 lead on the way to a 51-14 victory in the …

Young Jackets overtaken by high-scoring Panthers

BENTON — The Benton Panthers were primed for the Sheridan Yellowjackets Friday night after having lost the last two times and four of the last five in the rivalry. They came into the game averaging nearly 40 points on offense and they showed how by piling up 458 yards (nearly …

Stingers outlast Jacksonville in eighth grade shootout

In a wild seesaw battle, the Sheridan Middle School Stingers eighth grade football team outscored the Jacksonville Red Devils, 42-38 on Thursday. Logan Taylor ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Tyler Cleveland threw for three scores to lead the way.

Defense preserves Stingers' win over Jacksonville

Trailing 16-14, the Jacksonville Red Devils freshman team had three chances to take the lead but, on all three drives, the Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers defense came through to make the score stand up for a victory on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Poyen edged by Magnet Cove

MAGNET COVE — Battling the defending conference champion Magnet Cove Panthers, the Poyen Indians came an extra point short in a tough 7-6 loss on Friday night.

SMS Stingers make the plays late to grab first win

The Sheridan Middle School Stingers eighth grade football team made big plays on defense and put together a game-clinching touchdown drive on offense to notch their first win of the season on Thursday, Oct. 3, besting the Maumelle Junior Hornets 20-13 at Yellowjackets Stadium.

Stingers take frustrations out on Maumelle, 44-12

While the offense was piling up 287 yards rushing, the Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers defense was leaving the Maumelle Junior Hornets going backwards with a net of minus-13 yards on the ground when the two teams met at Yellowjackets Stadium Thursday night. The result, as might be surmised, was just …

El Dorado spoils Homecoming but Jackets undeterred

The easiest thing to do when your team is going through some struggles is to get down and just give out. People start pointing fingers and before long it’s all even worse.