SPORTS

Jackets, Stingers finish up week in pads, set for Blue-Gold

The Sheridan Yellowjackets got a treat after their final practice before the start of school on Friday. Head coach Louis Campbell and his staff took the players to the pool at the recreation center for a little fun after all the hard work.“We scrimmaged a little bit Friday morning,” Campbell …

Poyen fans get peek at Indians at Purple-Gold scrimmage

The Poyen football program will be on display for its fans on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Purple-Gold scrimmage. Head coach Vic Barrett said he’s going to try to split the teams up as evenly as possible for the event.The junior high team will start the scrimmage at 5:30 p.m.

Smith, Sparks pace Jackets at El Dorado

EL DORADO — Griffin Smith and Jerrod Sparks each carded a round of 81 to finish nine strokes off the pace in the individual scoring as the Sheridan Yellowjackets finished in the middle of the pack at the 18th annual Simmons First Wildcat Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 12.The …

Conversion makes the difference in Stingers' overtime win

WHITE HALL — McKinley Williams had just powered into the end zone for a tying touchdown in overtime. The Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers needed a conversion to win the game against the White Hall Junior Bulldogs and, with Williams riding the hot hand (18 carries, 78 yards), it figured he’d …

Junior Bulldogs rally to disappoint Stingers in eighth grade game

WHITE HALL — The Sheridan Middle School Stingers eighth grade football team suffered a heartbreaking loss on Thursday when the White Hall Bulldogs eighth grade squad rallied from a 20-6 third-quarter deficit to extract a 26-20 victory with the winning score coming as time expired.

'Jackets find hope in second half play in 40-14 loss to Bulldogs

WHITE HALL — You really never know when an inexperienced football team is going to find its footing. Sometimes it comes when something unexpectedly good happens. Other times, it comes at the darkest hour.

'Jackets shake off the nerves at Vilonia, prepare for Hall

It’s game week now. The Sheridan Yellowjackets finished off a scrimmage at Vilonia on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and turned their attention to preparing for their season opener at home against the Little Rock Hall Warriors on Friday, Sept. 6.

Smith, Sparks lead Jackets to team win at Glenwood CC

The Sheridan Yellowjackets golf team combined for a team total of 317 to take top honors at a four-team match at Glenwood Country Club on Monday, Aug. 26.

Scrimmage with Hector helps Poyen get ready for Benton Harmony Grove

HECTOR — The Hector Wildcats have been picked to win the 4-2A Conference this season so the Poyen Indians football team figured to have a stern test in their preseason scrimmage on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Big plays in the passing game highlight Stingers' scrimmage

MALVERN — Quarterback Nick Whitley hooked up with Luke Hill for three touchdown passes while Hassan Mohammed and McKinley Williams each ran for a score to highlight the Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers’ work at a pre-season scrimmage in Malvern on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Talented Badgers dash past Jackets

The Arkadelphia Badgers looked every bit the part of a pre-season pick for a conference championship and a prime candidate for a Class 4A State title on Friday night when they scored on each of their first five possessions while putting the clamps on the Sheridan Yellowjackets’ offense in a …

Stingers overcome first-half adversity to notch first win

On the first play of the fourth quarter, the Sheridan Freshman Academy Stingers tied the Vilonia Junior Eagles when quarterback Nick Whitley completed a 5-yard pass to Colton Caple. Whitley followed up with a pass to Brent Mosley for a 2-point conversion and the Sheridan defense made it hold up …

Two Rivers turns back Poyen threats to claim 20-6 win

POYEN — The Poyen Indians rushed for nearly 200 yards but penetrated the red zone three times without getting points in a 20-6 loss to the Two Rivers Gators Friday night.

Lady Jackets earn first league victory

The Sheridan Lady Jackets split a pair of South Conference matches last week, earning their first league victory 25-16, 25-20, 25-5 over El Dorado on Tuesday, Sept. 10. On Thursday, they ran into the perennial 6A power Benton and absorbed a 13-25, 14-25, 12-25 setback at the Lady Panthers’ gym.

Fillies continue hot streak with win over Lady Jackets

On the heels of overwhelming the winless J.A. Fair Lady Warriors on Tuesday, the Sheridan Lady Jackets were faced with the hottest team in the South Conference on Friday. The Pine Bluff Fillies continued their hot streak with a 54-40 win at the Sheridan gym, forging a share of first …