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SYBL names All Star players

The Sheridan Youth Baseball League proudly announces the following players named to All Star teams:

Jackets kick off summer season

The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ football team began summer practices last week, with practices starting at 7 a.m. and running through 9:30 a.m.

Yellowjacket baseball members named All-State, All-Conference

Yellowjacket baseball team members were recently named 5A South All-Conference and All-State Baseball

Jackets wrap up record-breaking season

During the 2022-2023 indoor/outdoor track season, the Sheridan Yellowjackets and Lady Yellowjackets broke 11 school records, while receiving a plethora of post-season awards.

Sheridan athletes prove themselves against state’s best

The annual Arkansas Meet of Champions was held in Russellville on Wednesday, May 10. The Meet of Champs brings together athletes from each of the state’s seven classifications, pitting the state champions of each division against one another.

One bad inning sends Jackets home

The Sheridan Yellowjackets had a short stay in the 5A State Baseball Playoffs, falling 3-2 to Maumelle in the first round of the tournament, which was held in Marion.

Poyen plundered by Pirates

The Poyen Indians advanced to the Class 2A State Tournament by way of a couple of upset wins at the regional level. They were rewarded with a game against the top-seeded Greenland Pirates, who were also the hosts of the tournament.

Lady Jackets go 1-1 at State

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets were able to play their first game in the Class 5A State Softball Playoffs before weather would alter and delay games. Sheridan took the field against the Maumelle Lady Hornets, winning by the score of 7-1.

Sheridan Youth Baseball Scoreboard

Sheridan Youth Baseball League Week of 5-8 to 5-12

4-H Fishing Derby set for May 19

The 4-H Fishing Derby is scheduled for Friday, May 19th at the Sheridan Recreation Center Pond. The fishing derby will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until 7:30 p.m. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm. Hot dogs and chips will be served at 5 p.m. The 4-H Fishing Derby is …

Jr. Jacket trap team heads to state

EEM and SMS Junior Trap Teams recently competed at Regionals. Blue Squad took fourth place out of 125 squads in the South Region.

Indians punch ticket to state

The Poyen Indians’ baseball team will be playing in the Class 2A State Playoffs for the first time since 2017. Their unlikely trip to the tournament started Monday, May 1, in the first round of the regional tournament at Magnet Cove.

Jackets break records at state meet

The old adage is records are made to be broken. The Sheridan Yellowjackets track and field team took that to heart at the Class 5A State Championships at Lake Hamilton on Thursday, May 4.

Jackets win big in season finale

The Sheridan Yellowjackets’ baseball team finished the 2023 regular season with a pair of games against the Benton Panthers.

Up and down finish for Lady Jackets

The Sheridan Lady Yellowjackets had a little bit of everything in their final week of the 2023 regular season.