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Scoring, rebounding droughts hamper Jackets
A second quarter shooting slump and struggles on the boards conspired to undermine the effort of the Sheridan Yellowjackets on Friday when they opened 6A-South Conference play at home against the Lake Hamilton
Jackets headed to AA Legion State tourney
The Sheridan Yellowjackets have qualified for the AA American Legion State Tournament in Harrison with two wins in the Zone Tournament at Oliver Williams Field. After beating Bryant Sport Shop 6-1 and Hot Springs Lakeside 7-3 over the weekend, the Jackets awaited the survivor of the losers’ bracket in the …
Post-season honors for SHS soccer announced
Kinsey Marsh and Hope Carter for the Sheridan Lady Jackets and Cody Thompson of the Yellowjackets have been named Class 6A All-State performers for the 2014 high school soccer season.
Campbell feels good about Jackets' spring workCampbell feels good about Jackets' spring work
The Sheridan Yellowjackets wrapped up spring practice with a scrimmage on Friday evening, a chance for parents and fans to get a peak at how the team is progressing. Head coach Lewis Campbell, asked for his assessment, said, “I think it’s gone good. To be truthful, I feel better right …
Post-season honors pile up for State finalist Lady Jackets
Sydney Bonner, Hunter Clark and Madison Crosby have been named All-State in Class 6A after the Sheridan Lady Jackets softball team finished as State runner-up in 2014.
Jackets' work at Mississippi State camp proved productive
The Sheridan High School/American Legion baseball team went 4-0 in games held as part of a team camp at Mississippi State University in Starkville last week. The Jackets defeated Pace, Fla., 6-2 on Tuesday night after a day filled with rain. On Wednesday, they added a 6-3 win over an …
Five Jackets receive post-season accolades in baseball
Sheridan Yellowjackets’ Hunter Strong and Tadd Daggett, both juniors, have been named Class 6A All-State team, according to SHS baseball coach Mike Moore. The duo also joined senior Tyler McKinzie and juniors Evan Thompson and Tyler Raney as All-Conference selections for the 2014 season.
SHS teams jump right back into conference competition
It’s Saline County week for most of Grant County’s Sheridan High School athletic teams as they return to action off of spring break. In softball, baseball and soccer, SHS teams will play at Benton on Tuesday night then host Bryant later in the week. Meanwhile, the Sheridan High track team …
Breakdowns in the field undermine Jackets' effort at Benton
BENTON — The defense had been pretty solid for the Sheridan Yellowjackets as they rolled to a nine-game winning streak, which included South Conference victories over contenders Lake Hamilton and El Dorado.
Impressive Lady Jackets dominate Van Buren tourney, earn championship
VAN BUREN — In a tournament that annually includes some of the best high school softball teams in the state, the Sheridan Lady Jackets waded through six opponents, out-scoring them 41-2, on the way to the championship of the annual Rumble on the River at Field of Dreams ballpark.
Lady Jackets subdue rival Lady Panthers
BENTON — Sydney Bonner and the Sheridan Lady Jackets’ defense shut out the rival Benton Lady Panthers for 6 2/3 innings while piling up an eight-run lead on Tuesday, April 1. What wound up being an 8-1 win lifted the Lady Jackets to a 3-0 record in conference play and …
Diamond 'Jackets earn first win in 11-inning thriller
BENTON — After two tough losses on Thursday, March 6, to open the Benton Invitational Tournament at the 2014 season, the Sheridan Yellowjackets persevered to earn a 3-2 win in 11 innings over Little Rock Christian on Saturday.
Defending champs finish Jackets' season
JONESBORO — They may have been without Portis but they were still potent. The Little Rock Hall Warriors, who have won four consecutive State championships including in 2013 with Bobby Portis, the star freshman now at the University of Arkansas, brought an end to the 2013-14 basketball season for the …
Poyen girls ousted by Mountainburg
HAMPTON — The Poyen Lady Indians ran into a tough Mountainburg Lady Dragons team in the first round of the Class 2A State Tournament on Thursday, March 6.
Shots don't fall for Lady Jackets in State loss to Parkview
JONESBORO — “As plain as day, it came down to we just didn’t make shots,” declared Sheridan Lady Jackets head basketball coach Brian Davenport after his team’s 52-41 loss to Little Rock Parkview in the first round of the Class 6A State Tournament Friday at Jonesboro High School.
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