by - December 13, 2025 12:18 pm
Greenwood, as has been the case for years, is known for its offensive prowess. This season has been no exception. With a dazzling array of skill players, like senior quarterback…
by - December 9, 2025 11:42 am
Defensive end standout Antwon Cooper felt a tremendous amount of pride when he was selected a team captain for Van Buren’s football squad prior to the season. “In my opinion,…
by - December 6, 2025 9:59 am
Nearly a year ago at this time, Mansfield’s dream of playing for a state championship was denied by Salem. The Greyhounds went on to claim the Class 3A state championship…
by - October 25, 2025 10:30 am
Blaze McDaniel earned a starting spot in Greenwood’s secondary this season. In a huge late September game, McDaniel definitely validated that decision from Bulldog head football coach Chris Young and…
by - October 22, 2025 12:09 pm
There’s no rest for Charleston senior football player Emiliano Gaona – on the field and off. Gaona plays a variety of roles for the Tigers in all three phases of…
by - October 17, 2025 9:25 am
Isaac Teague didn’t have to run too far when he got the chance to run cross country at the collegiate level. A Fort Smith native who went to Southside High…
by - October 14, 2025 3:36 pm
Northside has one senior starter on this season’s volleyball squad. For sure, Caroline McKinney understands with that distinction, she has to do a bit of extra lifting when it comes…
by - October 11, 2025 11:43 am
Volleyball has been a lifelong obsession for Van Buren senior libero Jada Perryman. It’s something she has done since second grade, and she never gets tired of it. “I just…
by - October 9, 2025 4:06 pm
Ella Shelby is entering her third season as a starting libero for Southside’s volleyball team. A senior, Shelby hopes to follow the lead of last season’s seniors for the Mavericks,…
by - October 3, 2025 12:54 pm
With each year Madison Thurston has run cross country at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, she has set her personal best time. It was the case again at…
by - September 30, 2025 1:17 pm
With her size and ability to slam the ball over the net, Hackett senior volleyball standout Michaelyn Freeman relishes her primary role as outside hitter. At the same time, she…
by - September 27, 2025 10:46 am
Ethan Dunn may not be perceived as a prototypical middle linebacker. At 5-foot-11, the Southside senior and three-year starter admits opposing teams at first believe him to be a skill…
by - September 20, 2025 10:57 am
Braxin Goodson runs track along with playing football, and he uses his track speed to his advantage on the gridiron, playing quarterback at Central High School in Sallisaw, Okla. “My…
by - September 13, 2025 1:18 pm
Brayden Hardwick and his Pocola football teammates have enjoyed success in recent seasons. With success comes higher expectations, and Hardwick believes the Indians can meet those lofty goals and make…
by - September 10, 2025 2:27 pm
With three older siblings – all of whom played college sports – Teaguen Collins had to more than hold his own when it came to family competitions. Take pickup basketball,…
by - September 5, 2025 3:19 pm
Expectations for Sallisaw football has tremendously increased since Jackson Harris played as a freshman. The Black Diamonds went from going winless in Harris’ freshman year to back-to-back winning seasons, including…
by - September 2, 2025 12:04 pm
Speed and the ability to catch passes are among the key attributes for a wide receiver. What may also get lost in the shuffle is a receiver’s ability to block….
by - August 23, 2025 11:42 am
Her given name is Jazzlyn Harrison, but her high school basketball coach shortened it to just Jazz. In time, Harrison, who finished up her high school career at Howe, Okla.,…
by - August 16, 2025 10:06 am
Primarily batting leadoff for the Fort Smith Marshals, Royce Florenzano wanted to help give the team a much-needed offensive boost. He did just that in the Marshals’ doubleheader sweep against…
by - August 11, 2025 11:33 am
After finishing a sterling career playing volleyball at the University of Arkansas, Hannah Hogue will get to remain a Razorback — albeit in a new role. Hogue, who was also…
