Kyler Williams (3) of Springdale slips away from Cameron Gibson (10) of Rogers Heritage for a long touchdown Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium in Springdale.
VIDEO: Prep Rally tribute to Kyler Williams
Updated: 11:43 a.m.Prep Rally No. 7 is dedicated to Springdale Football player Kyler Williams who died in a car accident Saturday.
Sherwood course awaits Class 7A girls golfers
Posted: at 1 a.m.
Many of Northwest Arkansas' high school girls golfers have never seen, much less experienced, the course that will host this year's Class 7A state tournament.
Kyler Williams (3) of Springdale slips away from Cameron Gibson (10) of Rogers Heritage for a long touchdown Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium in Springdale.
Springdale's Williams killed overnight in car crash
Posted: Sep 25, 2016 at 11:21 a.m.Springdale High School football star Kyler Williams died overnight in a car crash, according to a Springdale Public Schools official.
Football: Like old times at Springdale High
Updated: September 24, 2016 4:30 a.m.SPRINGDALE -- Seemed like old times at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium on Friday, starting with pretty girls in pretty dresses on homecoming night.
NWA Democrat-Gazette/MARK STALLINGS Kade Orlicek (2) of Greenwood looks for running room against the Texarkana defense Friday in Greenwood.
Football: Greenwood cruises past Texarkana
Updated: September 24, 2016 4:29 a.m.GREENWOOD -- Unleashing a variety of weapons Friday, Greenwood unloaded on Texarkana (Ark.) 55-10 in the 6A-West opener for both teams.
Bentonville’s Collin Honeycutt (82) loses his helmet as he pulls down Fayetteville quarterback Taylor Powell during Friday night’s game at Fayetteville.
Bentonville tops Fayetteville again
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3:04 a.m.FAYETTEVILLE -- The more things change, the more things stay the same.
Aaron Henington, Springdale Har-Ber quarterback, (left) gets off a pass as Rogers linebacker Aaron Jones closes in Friday at Whitey Smith Stadium in Rogers.
Har-Ber rolls in 2nd half
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3:03 a.m.ROGERS -- Springdale Har-Ber struggled in the second half last week in a loss at Jenks, Okla. But the second half was all Wildcats on Friday night.
Big second quarter spurs Greenwood
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3:02 a.m.GREENWOOD -- After Texarkana scored early and took the lead on Greenwood, it was all Bulldogs.
NO. 8 PULASKI ACADEMY 48, LITTLE ROCK FAIR 6
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3:02 a.m.Layne Hatcher threw three touchdown passes as Pulaski Academy (3-1, 1-0 5A-Central) defeated Little Rock Fair (0-4, 0-1) at War Eagle Stadium in Little Rock.
PINE BLUFF 52, LITTLE ROCK HALL 12
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3:01 a.m.Simeon Blair led Pine Bluff (2-1, 1-0 6A-East) with two touchdown runs and another two touchdown passes to lead the Zebras past Little Rock Hall (2-2, 0-1).
JONESBORO 63, MOUNTAIN HOME 38
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 3 a.m.MOUNTAIN HOME -- Tyson Williams completed 19-of-25 passes for 264 yards to lead Jonesboro (4-0, 1-0) over Mountain Home (0-4, 0-1).
Little Rock Central’s Mario Thompson (right) makes a catch in front of North Little Rock’s Xavier Roberson during Friday night’s game.
NLR uses ground, air to take down Central
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:59 a.m.North Little Rock protected its house for the fourth consecutive week.
Catholic silences Barnes until fourth quarter
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:58 a.m.CABOT -- Senior quarterback Jarrod Barnes ran 11 times for 110 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns in Cabot's 35-10 victory over Little Rock Catholic on Friday night at Panther Stadium.
Southside defense protects scant lead in 4th
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:57 a.m.FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Southside defense did not give up the big play in the fourth quarter, which was enough to hold off Conway 23-20 on Friday night at Rowland Stadium.
Kyler Williams (3) and Alex Thompson of Springdale celebrate a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 42-21 victory over Rogers Heritage on Friday in Springdale.
Defensive improvement, passing key Springdale
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:56 a.m.SPRINGDALE -- It's taken Springdale just four weeks to surpass its victory total from a season ago.
Defense sparks Blue Devils
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:55 a.m.MARION -- West Memphis' defense negated Marion's recovery of an onside kick with a game-changing defensive stand early in the third quarter, and the Blue Devils scored the final 16 points in a 22-10 6A-East victory over Marion.
Bentonville West enjoys milestone
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:54 a.m.BENTONVILLE -- The first thing Bryan Pratt told his Bentonville West football players after they had gathered in the south end zone was to "jump around" as the music blared over the speakers.
SEARCY 27, JACKSONVILLE 12
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:53 a.m.SEARCY -- Camron Washington scored two touchdowns and Mason Schucker ran for one and threw for another as Searcy (3-1, 1-0 6A-East) beat Jacksonville (1-3, 0-1).
SILOAM SPRINGS 24, SHERIDAN 21
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:52 a.m.SILOAM SPRINGS -- Luke Gumm kicked a 27-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to give Siloam Springs (1-3, 1-0 6A-West) the victory.
Lake Hamilton’s Fay Haywood (7) tries to run past El Dorado defender Montre Marshall during the Wolves’ 27-21 victory over the Wildcats on Friday in Pearcy.
Defense lifts Lake Hamilton
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:51 a.m.PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton's defense scored two touchdowns and made a critical stop late in the game to beat El Dorado 27-21 Friday night in the 6A-West opener for both teams.
Springdale Har-Ber linebacker Danny Douglas reacts after a Rogers turnover during the Wildcats’ 56-14 victory.
How the Super Six fared
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:51 a.m.CLASS 7A RK. TEAM RECORD 1. FAYETTEVILLE 3-1 Lost to No. 6 Bentonville 24-21
Watson Chapel defender Alex Herrien (left) chases down Hot Springs quarterback Korey Wasson in Friday night’s 5A-South opener. Wasson fi nished with 52 yards rushing, but the Wildcats pulled away for a 42-14 victory.
Wildcats conquer Trojans with ease
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:50 a.m.HOT SPRINGS -- Watson Chapel pounced on winless Hot Springs early, and the Wildcats never relented on their way to a 42-14 victory in the 5A-South opener for both teams.
FORREST CITY 46, GREENE COUNTY TECH 7
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:49 a.m.PARAGOULD -- Dontaye Summers had a 78-yard kickoff return after Greene County Tech's only score as Forrest City (3-1, 1-0 5A-East) scored 46 unanswered points to defeat the Golden Eagles (0-4, 0-1).
VALLEY VIEW 43, PARAGOULD 13
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:49 a.m.JONESBORO -- Quarterback Joseph Waleszonia scored all six Valley View (3-1, 1-0 5A-East) touchdowns as the Blazers pounded Paragould (2-2, 0-1).
WYNNE 57, BLYTHEVILLE 32
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:48 a.m.BLYTHEVILLE -- Ta'von Hicks rushed for 199 yards and three touchdowns as Wynne (4-0, 1-0 5A-East) downed Blytheville (2-2, 0-1).
BATESVILLE 56, NETTLETON 42
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:48 a.m.BATESVILLE -- Zack Griffin passed for two touchdowns and ran for another and Cedric Hall ran for a pair of scores as Batesville (2-2, 1-0 5A-East) held off Nettleton (3-1, 0-1).
HOT SPRINGS LAKESIDE 56, CAMDEN FAIRVIEW 52
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:47 a.m.CAMDEN -- Caleb Dean had 200 receiving yards and caught two touchdowns as Hot Springs Lakeside (1-3 1-0 5A-South) nipped Camden Fairview (1-3, 0-1).
WHITE HALL 38, MAGNOLIA 0
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:46 a.m.Lowery, Kaleb Glover and Lance Smith added one apiece as the Bulldogs shut down Magnolia (1-3, 0-1).
DE QUEEN 35, HOPE 7
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:46 a.m.DE QUEEN -- Hunter Ernie ran for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries to lead De Queen (2-2, 1-0 5A-South) over Hope (0-4, 0-1).
Sylvan Hills running back Jamar Porter (right) stiff arms Little Rock McClellan defensive back Tyrse Lair during the first half of Friday’s game. The Bears had 419 yards of offense to beat the Lions 41-20.
Third-down efficiency gives Sylvan Hills boost
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:42 a.m.Sylvan Hills Coach Jim Withrow has been more inclined this season to leave the Bears' punt team on the sideline and go for it on fourth down.
MILLS 43, LITTLE ROCK PARKVIEW 13
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:41 a.m.Brandon Bunting rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns as Mills (2-2, 1-0 5A-Central) downed Little Rock Parkview (0-3, 0-1).
LITTLE ROCK CHRISTIAN 44, BEEBE 33
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:41 a.m.BEEBE -- Jackson Bowersock was 24 for 30 for 309 yards and a touchdown as Little Rock Christian held off Beebe.
HEBER SPRINGS 48, LONOKE 21
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:40 a.m.LONOKE -- Landon Wilson had 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns for Heber Springs (1-3, 1-0). Brandon Loethen threw for two scores and rushed for another against Lonoke (1-3, 0-1).
Alma gets boost before halftime
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:39 a.m.ALMA -- A lengthy drive just before halftime was just what Alma needed to spark a strong second half on Friday night at Airedale Stadium.
Greenbrier holds off Maumelle rally, Hornets still winless
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:39 a.m.They're getting closer, but two fourth-quarter touchdowns were one short of what Maumelle needed to overtake the Greenbrier, who held on for a 41-34 victory at Hornet Stadium in Maumelle on Friday night.
Senators score early, often, defeat Cobras
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:39 a.m.It mattered little to Joe T. Robinson that Fountain Lake wanted to play keep away. They just took advantage of what opportunities they had.
MORRILTON 48, HARRISON 7
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:38 a.m.MORRILTON -- Danny Smith rushed for 127 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Morrilton (3-1, 1-0 5A-West) cruised past Harrison (3-1, 0-1).
5 TD passes enough for Glen Rose
Posted: Sep 24, 2016 at 2:38 a.m.HASKELL -- Glen Rose quarterback Aaron Weatherford threw five touchdown passes, and the Beavers survived a rocky second half to escape with a 34-31 victory over host Benton Harmony Grove at Sykes Stadium.
