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Smith Pulls Double-Duty For Lady Cardinals

Subscriber onlyJordin Smith shatters the stereotype when it comes to pitchers. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: May 9, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Batista Handcuffs Naturals

Subscriber onlyNorthwest Arkansas enjoyed an offensive explosion of 18 runs in two games heading into Tuesday’s homestand finale against Arkansas. Travelers starter Lay Batista put an end to that. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: May 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Wiedner Leads Farmington

Senior Paves Way For Victory In Lady Cardinals Opening Game

Subscriber onlyPayton Wiedner stepped back and looked over her work. The Farmington senior softball player always strives for perfection and Monday was no different. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: May 7, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Saints Searching For Quarterback

Four Vying For Position

Subscriber onlyThe search to find a quarterback will be the focal point of Shiloh Christian’s spring football workouts. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: May 6, 2013 at 4:17 a.m.

Edelstein stepping down as Naturals GM

SPRINGDALE — Eric Edelstein, the general manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals since they relocated to Springdale in 2008, has accepted a front office position with the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: May 2, 2013 at 4:16 p.m.

Bandy Provides Instant Impact

Subscriber onlyCaroline Bandy knew she’d have to earn the respect of her older teammates when she joined the Shiloh Christian girls soccer team. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Har-Ber Rallies To Win

Lady Wildcats Climb Out Of Four-Run Deficit For Victory

Subscriber onlyEmily Stockalper turned and watched the ball sail over the fence in center field. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Softball Notebook: Bentonville’s Win Clusters Top Spot In 7A/6A-West

Subscriber onlyBentonville has made the top of the 7A/6A-West Conference softball standings a little more muddled as teams near the halfway point in league play. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Paul Nielsen, Chip Souza, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 11, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Buttram Whiffs 8 In Shutout Win

Subscriber onlyKylie Buttram rolled the softball in her right hand to get a better grip. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 10, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20-FOR-20

PLAYER: Meagan Ward

Subscriber onlyPLAYER: Meagan Ward SCHOOL: Gravette Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 6, 2013 at 2:44 a.m.

No. 1 Farmington Tops Gravette 3-2

Subscriber onlyAdam Ness’ gray uniform was stained a bright green as he laid out for a run-saving catch, sliding several feet with the baseball clutched in his glove. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 5, 2013 at 4:38 a.m.

Ward Wallops Home Run In Gravette Win

Subscriber onlyMeagan Ward doesn’t look like a power hitter. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Vanderpool Dominant In Win

Gravette Cruises To Victory Over Ozark Behind Junior's Pitching

Subscriber onlyEthan Vanderpool grinned a little as his pitch nicked the outside corner for a called third strike. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Apr 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20 for 20: Damion Blossom

Damion Blossom Siloam Springs CLASS: Senior Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 30, 2013 at 4:38 a.m.

McDonald Comes Up Aces

Senior Changes Position, Delivers For Springdale From Mound

Subscriber onlyMatt McDonald just wanted a chance to show his coach what he could do as a starting pitcher. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 19, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20-FOR-20, QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Quinten Parker

Senior Looks Forward To Successful Career, Giving Back

Subscriber onlyQuinten Parker Gravette CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 5-10 POSITION: Outfield NOTABLE: Bats second and plays left field for the Lions baseball team. ... Was a starter on the basketball team that advanced to the 4A-North Regional Tournament. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 14, 2013 at 5 a.m.

STATE FINALS NOTEBOOK

Spruced-Up Barton Was Rocking

Subscriber onlyLITTLE ROCK — It’s been almost 20 years since Barton Coliseum hosted the Arkansas high school state championships. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 8, 2013 at 3:34 a.m.

Greenland repeats as champs

LITTLE ROCK — The Greenland Lady Pirates won their second consecutive Class 3A state girls basketball championship in a 59-32 win over Jessieville on Thursday in Barton Coliseum. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 7, 2013 at 4:45 p.m.

Lions Roar In Opener

Gravette's Victory Opens Stadium In Grand Style

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Gravette players high-fived and traded hugs as the Lions’ baseball team broke away from their team huddle. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Mar 6, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Cardinal Takes Off

Maxwell Finds Ways To Score For Farmington

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Haley Maxwell has seen her role on the Farmington girls basketball team change dramatically this season. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 21, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Regionals Postponed By Winter Weather

Wintery weather across the state on Wednesday forced the postponement of a number of prep regional basketball tournaments. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 20, 2013 at 11:22 a.m.

Mueller Relishes Closer Role For Cardinals

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Josh Mueller is a two-sport athlete for the Farmington Cardinals, playing basketball and baseball. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 20, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Fitts A Good Fit

Lady Tiger Grows Into Starting Spot

Subscriber onlyPRAIRIE GROVE — Whitnee Fitts was still adjusting to her new role as a starter when she was called upon to take the biggest shot of her career. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 19, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Gentry Moves On

Freshman Leads Team To Regionals

Subscriber onlyGENTRY — Tim Rippy didn’t hesitate when asked what freshman Haley Borgeteien-James added to his team when she was called up this week for the Gentry girls basketball team. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 14, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Lincoln Easily Presses Past Gentry

Subscriber onlyGENTRY — Colton Barnum powered to the basket and laid in a shot off the glass, drawing a foul in the process. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Haas Hall Seniors Persevere

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Three wins in a season is usually not a cause for celebration. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 9, 2013 at 5:28 a.m.

Saints’ Ralph Signs With Gorillas

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Haden Gilder believes Jacob Ralph’s best days on the football field are ahead of him. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 7, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Harrison Slips Past Shiloh Christian

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Alex Rose just wanted another shot, a chance at redemption. The Harrison senior had a chance to give his team the lead with 12 seconds left, but his shot from the left baseline missed. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 6, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Roberts’ Move Pays Dividends For Patriots

Senior Lights Up Scoreboard For Providence Academy

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Collin Roberts doesn’t say much off the court. The Providence Academy senior point guard is quiet and reserved. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Bulldogs Hold Off Rogers

Subscriber onlyROGERS — DaShaun Stark skied high for a rebound, then put the ball on the floor and raced down the court. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Feb 2, 2013 at 5:25 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Destaney Wishon

Subscriber onlyPLAYER: Destaney Wishon SCHOOL: Gravette CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 5-11 POSITION: Post Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 31, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Trusten DeSoto

Subscriber onlyPLAYER: Trusten DeSoto SCHOOL: West Fork CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 6-6 POSITION: Forward Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 31, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Hightower Leads No. 2 Vilonia

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The only thing that stopped Ashlyn Hightower on Friday was the tweet of the officials’ whistle. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 26, 2013 at 5:03 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Destiny Skaggs

Subscriber onlyEditor’s Note: Prep athletes in Northwest Arkansas are more than just names and numbers in a box score Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 24, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Matt VanOtterloo

Subscriber onlyEditor’s Note: Prep athletes in Northwest Arkansas are more than just names and numbers in a box score Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 24, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20 For 20: Questions And Answers For Matt Brackett

Subscriber onlyMatt Brackett SCHOOL: Farmington CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 6-2 POSITION: Forward NOTABLE: Averaging 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the Cardinals. ... A two-year starter. ... Was named to the 4A-1 All-Conference football team last fall. ... Plans to major in education. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20 For 20: Questions & Answers With Tara Arnold

Subscriber onlyTara Arnold SCHOOL: Gentry CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 5-9 POSITION: Senior NOTABLE: Leading scorer for the Lady Pioneers. ... A three-year starter. ... Made the all-tournament team at the Danville Tournament last season. ... Studied dance and ballet for six years. WHAT’S ON MY IPOD: Taylor Swift and H Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Arnold Makes Amends

Gentry Senior Rebounds From Miss To Lead Team

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — The path to the rim was wide open, but Tara Arnold missed the open layup. She immediately flashed a solemn look at Gentry girls basketball coach Tim Rippy. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Clarksville Runs, Dunks Way To Win

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Jerren Thompson streaked down the floor as the first quarter clock neared the buzzer. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 12, 2013 at 4:56 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Claire Taylor

Subscriber onlyPrep athletes in Northwest Arkansas are more than just names and numbers in a box score. Starting today and running every Thursday, we want to introduce readers to players across the region and go beyond what they do on the court or playing field. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 10, 2013 at 5 a.m.

20-FOR-20: Questions & Answers With Levi Pitts

Subscriber onlyPrep athletes in Northwest Arkansas are more than just names and numbers in a box score. Starting today and running every Thursday, we want to introduce readers to players across the region and go beyond what they do on the court or playing field. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 10, 2013 at 5 a.m.

PREP BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Lady Cardinals Prevail Without Coach

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Farmington’s offensive explosion in the second quarter Tuesday night made things a lot easier for girls assistant basketball coach Jessica McCullough. McCullough filled in for Brad Johnson, who missed the Lady Cardinals’ 76-59 victory over Gravette because of an illness. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Paul Nielsen, Chip Souza Posted: Jan 10, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prairie Grove Survives

Subscriber onlyPEA RIDGE — Whitnee Fitts raced across the baseline and found an open spot on the right wing. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 9, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Harris Named Coach Of The Year

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Jimmy Harris, Shiloh Christian baseball coach, was in the car driving back from the College World Series when he received a phone call from a coaching protege last June. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 8, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Morrilton Outruns Shiloh Christian

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Carin McNabb wanted her team to push the tempo and turn up the heat defensively. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Jan 5, 2013 at 4:53 a.m.

Brown Excels At Variety Of Spots

Junior Helped Shiloh Christian Capture 5A-West Conference Championship

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Lauren Brown had no clearly defined role for Shiloh Christian this season. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Dec 25, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Evans Matches Brother’s Title Haul

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The bar was already set pretty high before Daniel Evans ever laced up his running shoes. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Dec 20, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Murphy Leads Tigers Attack On Defense

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Prairie Grove’s season literally hung on the outcome of one play late in the Tigers’ second-round playoff game against Pottsville. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Dec 16, 2012 at 5:48 a.m.

Strickland Scores 33 In Rogers High Win

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Taylor Strickland pounded the ball down the right side of the court, powering her way to the goal. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Dec 15, 2012 at 4:35 a.m.

Hall Scores 27; Blackhawks Roll Past Gravette

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Jacob Hall set his feet and focused on the rim as he stood alone on the right perimeter. Hall, a 6-foot-2 senior, knocked down the 3-pointer and set off a 13-0 run that turned a Pea Ridge deficit into a lead it never relinquished. Continue reading...

By Chip Souza Posted: Dec 12, 2012 at 5 a.m.

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