Fort Smith Sports

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Running In the Family: Northside Lady Bear continues family legacy

One can make a case that Kaydence Flemming was destined to both attend Northside High School and play sports there. After all, it’s in her bloodline. Her father, Cameron Flemming,…

Marshals manager getting ready for team’s second season

The community welcomed the Fort Smith Marshals during the baseball team’s first year in the city, and Greg Kigar is working to address issues to help the team better connect…

Basketball star Isaiah Joe donates to Fort Kids Children’s Museum

Fort Kids Children’s Museum has reached its goal of exceeding $2 million in fundraising as 2024 comes to an end and has set a goal of raising another $1 million…