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Van Buren senior softball outfielder Ivey Perkins proud of team success
There’s definitely a huge source of pride as far as Ivey Perkins is concerned. Though she is only one of two seniors on Van Buren’s softball roster, Perkins has a…
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by - April 26, 2025 9:33 am
Senior pitcher Kord Fenton helps lead Wister to another strong season
Growing up with two athletic older brothers, Kord Fenton learned the hard way at times about being competitive and standing his own ground. Looking back on that experience, Fenton wouldn’t…
by - April 19, 2025 1:00 pm
Greenwood softball player Brilea Rofkahr ready for the collegiate level
Greenwood senior Brilea Rofkahr has a very vivid early memory of learning to play softball. If she didn’t field a ball properly, she worked to make sure it didn’t happen…
by - April 11, 2025 9:56 am
Greenwood wrestler Farah Crossno doubles up on state title wins as a junior
As a freshman two years ago, Farah Crossno made history as the first girls wrestler from Greenwood to win an individual state championship. Her bid to repeat last year came…
by - April 4, 2025 9:48 am
Former Van Buren quarterback moving up in the coaching ranks
Jordan Barlow knows the newest challenge which awaits him, but he is eager to take it head-on. Barlow, a former Van Buren high school quarterback, recently took over as head…
by - March 29, 2025 12:35 pm
Roland native Clay Conley coaches Hammon team to a state championship
In just his sixth season as a coach, Clay Conley has a state title on his resume. The Roland native is the head girls basketball coach at Hammon, located in…
by - March 21, 2025 1:23 pm
Van Buren senior wrestler Breanna Lozano wins individual state title
Breanna Lozano made the most of her only season wrestling at Van Buren. Earlier in March, the senior finally placed first at the Arkansas state girls wrestling tournament in Little…
by - March 15, 2025 1:46 pm
Isabella Kindrick helps lead Northside to state championship
Isabella Kindrick has fond memories of attending Northside girls basketball games and attending the Lady Bears’ summer camps while growing up. And now she’s one of those very same players…
by - March 12, 2025 11:00 am
Sallisaw wrestler Cole Mayfield finishes career with third straight state title
When he finally captured yet another individual state wrestling championship, Cole Mayfield didn’t display any excess exuberance. Initially, the Sallisaw senior felt relief, surviving a grueling final match that went the…
by - March 6, 2025 3:56 pm
Former Northside player enjoying the final days of college basketball
When Sara Bershers began her journey as a college basketball player, she definitely didn’t think it would take her six years to complete it. Along the way, though, there was…
by - March 5, 2025 1:54 pm
Greenwood senior guard Izzy Smith after another state title
Izzy Smith knows just how fortunate she is to be a part of Greenwood’s successful girls basketball program. She has been a part of state title teams since her sophomore…
by - March 4, 2025 1:28 pm
Northside senior Grotjohn makes move from Missouri to Northside
It can be a big adjustment going from a very small town to a town the size of Fort Smith. And it can be a daunting challenge going from playing…
by - February 28, 2025 6:29 pm
Van Buren wrestlers aim to end high school careers with three state titles
Two of the most successful wrestlers in Van Buren’s program have a chance to win three individual state titles. Pointer seniors Dakota Fenwick and Don O’Kelley have combined for nearly…
by - February 22, 2025 9:10 am
Van Buren senior to play football at Arkansas Tech, still focused on basketball
Trent Cooley doesn’t plan to play basketball when he goes off to college later this year. If that’s the case, he’s definitely going out on a high note. Cooley, a…
by - February 15, 2025 12:38 pm
Greenwood wrestler Jeremy Johnson seeks better results in his senior year
Greenwood wrestler Jeremy Johnson took fourth in his weight class at the state tournament last season. Ordinarily, that would be considered a respectable accomplishment. For Johnson, though, it was something…
by - February 8, 2025 9:43 am
For Pocola girls basketball, having six senior starters is greater than five
Pocola girls basketball coach Mark McKenzie has a nice problem to have. He utilizes six senior starters on a Lady Indians’ squad that won their first 15 ballgames, including winning…
by - February 1, 2025 5:53 pm
Southside basketball senior tries her hand at point guard
Normally a post player, Liddie Ann Adams received an unusual request from her coach in the offseason. The Southside senior was asked if she can play point guard. But there…
by - January 30, 2025 12:59 pm
Southside’s Mekaila Robinson overcomes injury, succeeds on the basketball court
Mekaila Robinson has grown up around basketball for most of her life. She didn’t really play, however, until she was in seventh grade. Then the following year, Robinson didn’t play…
by - January 24, 2025 12:39 pm
Northside senior Derek Shepard faces a coach transition, improves his game
Northside High School senior basketball player Derek Shepard has a rare distinction that many other athletes may likely prefer not to go through. Shepard is playing for his fourth head…
by - January 17, 2025 3:03 pm
Southside’s Matt Wilkinson adjusting to roles starting and providing leadership
There are no seniors on this season’s roster for the Southside boys basketball squad. As a result, several underclassmen – mainly a large junior class – is having to assume…