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NOT EVERYTHING SPRINGDALE NATIVE DOES NEEDS NATIONAL ATTENTION

Subscriber onlyHis senior season at Springdale High — and the intense recruiting battle for him — is chronicled in a 192-page book. His life after college will soon be the subject of a documentary. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.

Bulldogs Have Bench, Balanced Scoring

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Guards Tony Dennis and Mytaah Crawford have carried the bulk of Springdale High’s offense this season. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Lady War Eagles Clamp Down On Defense

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage girls basketball coach Kevin Ramey had a rather simple plan for slowing down Springdale High’s up-tempo offense. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Bulldogs Get Balanced Scoring In Win

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Springdale High boys basketball coach Brad Stamps hasn’t been feeling well lately, and he didn’t want to get anyone else sick Friday night. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Marty Impresses Mom, Coach With Wrestling

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Kalimat Marty wanted to impress his mother and make her proud of him, so he decided to start wrestling. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

Berard Too Much For Bulldogs

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale boys basketball coach Brad Stamps accepted the blame for allowing Josh Berard to have his way on the basketball court Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Swearingen Battles, Outgunned In Loss

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Baylea Swearingen sprinted downcourt and battled in the paint, making up the bulk of Springdale High’s offense on Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

7A-WEST BOYS: Berard delivers knockout blows

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Josh Berard had his way on the basketball court Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 4:54 a.m.

Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

ASU Could Be Major Player In NWA Recruiting

Subscriber onlyThe scholarship offers went out in a hurry. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:33 a.m.

Free Throws Fall This Time For ‘Dogs

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High boys basketball coach Brad Stamps couldn’t help but crack a smile while talking about his team’s clutch free-throw shooting against Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:31 a.m.

Crawford Outdoes Vaughn In Win

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High guard Mytaah Crawford attacked the basket, drained 3-pointers and played as if he had something to prove. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 4, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs Are Now Taylor-Made

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker wasn’t sure at first how much playing time Baiyinnah Taylor would get this season. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Springdale High Duo Signs to Play Football

SPRINGDALE — Kempys Robinson and Tony Dennis are teammates on Springdale High’s boys basketball team, but they'll be strictly football players in college. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 3:05 p.m.

Rebels Too Much For Wildcats

RICE PACES SOUTHSIDE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Fort Smith Southside guard DuShaun Rice slapped the basketball free, then grabbed it and hit a layup to complete a sequence that took only a few seconds. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:06 a.m.

Lady Wildcats Frustrate Coach In Loss

TURNOVERS HURT HAR-BER

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale Har-Ber girls basketball coach Sandy Wright made no secret about her frustration over what she perceived as a lack of effort and urgency by her players Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:03 a.m.

Rice, Southside wear on Har-Ber

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Fort Smith Southside guard Du-Shaun Rice slapped the basketball free, then grabbed it and hit a layup to complete a sequence that took only a few seconds. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 4:54 a.m.

Quiet Now, Plenty of Recruiting Pomp In ‘13

Subscriber onlyFast-forward to Feb. 6, 2013, the first Wednesday of the month. More importantly, it’s National Signing Day a year from now. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 29, 2012 at 5:32 a.m.

Lady’Dogs Show Defensive Progress

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — At times this season, Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker has expressed her displeasure with her team’s defense. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 29, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Fayetteville Pulls Out Latest Battle of the Bulldogs

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A free-throw attempt came up short with two seconds remaining in regulation, and a shot at the buzzer missed its mark. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 28, 2012 at 5:38 a.m.

Watkins, Fayetteville Win Rivalry Game

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Fayetteville’s Manuale Watkins and Springdale High’s Mytaah Crawford took turns hitting shots, attacking the rim and defending one another Friday night. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 28, 2012 at 5:37 a.m.

Younger Dennis Refuses To Back Down

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Jordan Dennis isn’t about to back down from his older brother, which is why their one-on-one basketball games usually get heated. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

Defense Propels Lady Tigers To Win

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s players kept attacking the paint, hoping to shoot over the outstretched arms of Bentonville post player Julia Garrard. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 25, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

Good Winter For Baseball, Softball

Subscriber onlyApparently, baseball can be played in January after all. Go figure. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:41 a.m.

Bulldogs Face Tough Stretch

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Springdale High’s boys basketball players dressed quietly in the visitors locker room, then grabbed their bags and left Fort Smith Southside for the bus ride home. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:35 a.m.

Southside Pulls Away From Springdale

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Sarah Ussery hit a layup, and Brittany Jurgens drained a jumper from the top of the key 33 seconds later. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 21, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Bulldogs Suffer First Conference Loss

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Springdale High boys basketball coach Brad Stamps tugged at his tie in the second half, and he removed it and tossed it in the final minutes of Friday’s game at Fort Smith Southside. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 21, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Odems Becomes ‘Glue’ Holding ‘Dogs Together

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High boys basketball coach Brad Stamps can recall the day when Jarvis Odems transformed from a forward with raw skills to a tenacious senior leader willing to speak his mind. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Extra Work Pays Off

SLIMMER BARBER A BIGGER FORCE FOR PIRATES

Subscriber onlyGREENLAND — Peter Barber has always stood at least six inches taller than other people his age, and Greenland boys basketball coach Jared Gobel believes his center is still growing. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 19, 2012 at 4:55 a.m.

Heritage Tops Springdale

LADY WAR EAGLES ATTACK BASKET, CRUISE TO 62-42 VICTORY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Rogers Heritage girls basketball coach Kevin Ramey watched Tuesday as his players made layup after layup in the opening minutes against Springdale High. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 4:54 a.m.

Bulldogs Bring Down War Eagles

SPRINGDALE’S QUICK ATTACK BEATS ROGERS HERITAGE 73-43

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High point guard Tony Dennis led the fast break and created easy baskets for his teammates. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 4:51 a.m.

There Are Levels of Dysfunctional

Subscriber onlySometimes seeing a dysfunctional family at work makes you realize that your relatives aren’t so bad after all. At least the aunts and uncles can sit for Thanksgiving dinner without threatening to leave. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 15, 2012 at 5:31 a.m.

From Fayetteville To NFL

Subscriber onlyMike Brisiel had felt the pain in his right shin since October, but he ignored it the best he could and hoped that his leg wouldn’t break sometime down the line. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 15, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Bulldogs Continue To Be Stingy

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Aside from some early rebounding issues, Springdale High boys basketball coach Brad Stamps was pleased with the way his team played stingy defense against Fort Smith Northside. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 15, 2012 at 5:28 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs Fall In Hunsucker’s Homecoming

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Prior to tipoff, Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker made it a point to catch up with her former coach to share a “moment” with him. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Springdale Uses Balanced Attack Against Northside

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Chasen Williamson raced downcourt, blew past Fort Smith Northside’s players and didn’t stop until he had thrown down a one-handed dunk. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 5:28 a.m.

Northside spoils Hunsucker’s night

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Springdale Coach Heather Hunsucker made it a point to catch up with her former coach and share a “moment” with him prior to tipoff Friday night. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 4:29 a.m.

Jurgens Develops Aggressive Streak

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — During a recent practice, Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker pulled Brittany Jurgens aside and told her to be more aggressive. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 13, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

Lady Tigers Win 50-32

LADY WOLVES CAN’T CONTAIN FRANKLIN IN LOSS

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — Sydney Franklin made layups, hit short jumpers and showed her range by knocking down a pair of 3-pointers. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 11, 2012 at 4:49 a.m.

Agencies cite elk in project to thin forest

Opponents believe plan amounts to clear cutting

Subscriber onlyArkansas’ elk population would have a little more elbow room under a plan to thin part of the Ozark National Forest in rural Newton, Pope and Searcy counties. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:50 a.m.

Spinning My Wheels

Subscriber onlyDo you want a mountain bike, a street bike, a hybrid, a 29er, a tandem bike or a unicycle you can take off road? Um, yes. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

Hunsucker Sees Reasons To Be Optimistic

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker was encouraged by what she saw Friday following a slow start against Rogers High. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:16 a.m.

Lady Mounties Force Turnovers

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Rogers High girls basketball coach Preston Early stressed to his players that Friday’s 7A-West Conference opener would be a “different animal” than their previous games this season. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:11 a.m.

Red’Dogs Demonstrate Hustle

COACH CHALLENGES PLAYERS DURING TIMEOUT

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Frustrated after watching his players show a lack of hustle against Rogers High, Springdale boys basketball coach Brad Stamps called a timeout. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 7, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

Lady Mounties Beat ’Dogs

SPRINGDALE — Taylor Strickland had already established herself as an inside presence, using her size to get easy shots around the basket against Springdale High. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 7, 2012 at 5:15 a.m.

SILENT GYM

WINSLOW RESIDENTS STILL MISS THE SQUIRRELS

Subscriber onlyWINSLOW — Every door leading into what was Winslow High School’s gymnasium is locked, some from the inside and others with chains and padlocks. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Jan 1, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

NWA MEDIA BIG 6 VOLLEYBALL: Edie Plays With Passion

JUNIOR VITAL TO FAYETTEVILLE’S UNDEFEATED 7A-WEST CAMPAIGN

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Sometimes the toughest competitors come at you with a laugh and a smile. Aubrey Edie has perfected that approach. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Dec 24, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

Dalai Lama Leads The List

Among celebrity visitors, beloved Buddhist has biggest impact

Subscriber onlyThe hype generated by the May 11 visit of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, was exponentially bigger than the diminutive, perpetually smiling man. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Dec 23, 2011 at 5:28 a.m.

GREAT PASSION: Aenchbacher’s Dominance

BENTONVILLE SENIOR IS BIG 6 CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNER OF YEAR

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — When Will Aenchbacher began running competitively in the seventh grade, he wasn’t any good — at least in his opinion. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Dec 19, 2011 at 4:56 a.m.

Elkins’ Heymsfield Continues Tradition

NWA MEDIA SMALL SCHOOLS BOYS RUNNER OF THE YEAR SAYS SISTER’S SUCCESS HELPED HIM

Subscriber onlyELKINS — Christian Heymsfield didn’t have to go far to get in the extra training he felt he needed to prepare for his senior season at Elkins. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams Posted: Dec 19, 2011 at 4:54 a.m.

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