SPORTS
Jackets Couldn't Hold Early Lead
The Tyler Turner era at Sheridan got off to a rocky start with a 43-19 road loss against the White Hall Bulldogs (1-0) on Friday, Aug. 25.
Indians struggle in opener
The Poyen Indians (0-1) had an inauspicious start to the 2023 season, falling 42-8 on the road to the Magnet Cove Panthers (1-0) on Friday, Aug. 25.
Freshman Jackets soar past Rockets
The Sheridan Freshman Yellowjackets (1-0) started the 2023 season in style, with a 48-27 dismantling of the Little Rock Catholic Rocket at home on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Junior Indians suffer heartbreak at home
The Poyen Junior Indians gave up a five-yard rushing touchdown as time expired to fall to Magnet Cove 14-12 in the 2023 season opener at home on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Golf Jackets win at Newport
The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ golf team picked up their first win of the season, coming in first at the Village Creek Invitational on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Jackets battle defending champs in scrimmage
In their scrimmage game, the Sheridan Yellowjackets were matched with defending 4A state champion Malvern, holding the Leopards to just seven points in the first half in a 7-7 tie between the starters.
Indians win scrimmage
The Poyen Indians took care of business in their final preseason warmup, defeating Jessieville 22-16 in a scrimmage last week.
Rain doesn't dampen Indians' enthusiasm
Media Day for the Poyen Indians football team was scheduled to be held early on Friday, Aug. 11. A pop-up thunderstorm forced the event indoors, but with the attitudes of the players and coaches alike, one could be forgiven for thinking that was the plan all along.
Football to consider equity factors
The Arkansas Activities Association recently saw a number of new rules come into play over the summer. One of those rules concerns the number of teams per classification and conference.
Jackets fly high in Sonic Air Raid
The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a successful experience at the 2023 Sonic Air Raid 7v7 Tournament, surprising opponents with a 7-2 overall record, which earned them a ticket to the championship bracket.
Sheridan to play golf on the road
Last year, the Sheridan Yellowjackets’ golf team finished sixth in conference play but would have placed eighth in the state if not for the cutoff. Head Coach Scott Hoffman believes the team will show improvement from a year ago, but Sheridan will have to do it without being able to …
Jackets fly high in Sonic Air Raid
The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a successful experience at the 2023 Sonic Air Raid 7v7 Tournament, surprising opponents with a 7-2 overall record, which earned them a ticket to the championship bracket.
Lieu named West Team All-Star soccer
Yellowjacket senior Julie Lieu was selected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association West All-Star soccer team.
Turner named new AD at Sheridan
Yellowjacket Head Football Coach Tyler Turner will be assuming the role of the Sheridan School District’s new athletic director after the SSD School Board approved the appointment during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting last week.
