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Shade Adjusts To Her Role

Subscriber onlyDyann Shade had received advanced warning to be prepared to play all over the place Friday night. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 19, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Twice As Nice

Lady Tigers Retain State Soccer Crown

Subscriber onlyKristina Henry had brought Bentonville’s girls soccer team to Razorback Field with an opportunity to repeat as Class 7A state champion on two previous occasions only to come away empty-handed. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 18, 2013 at 4:01 a.m.

Tigers’ Wade Signs With Hendrix

Subscriber only A last-minute offer was enough for Dillon Wade to have a change of heart — and sport. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 17, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Fully Powered

Senior Brings More Speed To Bentonville Pace

Subscriber onlyIt was legendary late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden who coined the phrase “be quick, but don’t hurry.” Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 16, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Bentonville Girls Upend Heritage, Reach Semifinals

Subscriber onlyThe Bentonville-Rogers Heritage sequel had a much different storyline than the first time the two girls soccer teams played this year. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 11, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Belles Shut Out Lady Purple’Dogs

Subscriber onlyKristen Howell can be added to the list of top notch players Fayetteville has faced this season. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 11, 2013 at 4 a.m.

North Little Rock Shocks Har-Ber In OT

DEFENSIVE STRATEGY BACKFIRES ON LADY WILDCATS

Subscriber onlyOne moment of indecision proved costly for Springdale Har-Ber’s girls soccer team. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Host Team Upends Rogers High Girls

CABOT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF FEW OPPORTUNITIES

Subscriber onlyRogers High coach Taylor Hayes kept patiently waiting for the one play that might turn Thursday’s match in the Lady Mounties’ favor. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Lundy Lifts Lady War Eagles

Subscriber onlyEllen Lundy had her patience tested early, but she still had the upper hand against Little Rock Central. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Ward Picks Right

FAYETTEVILLE ADVANCES ON CLUTCH PENALTY KICKS

Subscriber onlyTaylor Ward had no doubt she had to go to her right with her penalty kick opportunity. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK: Heritage Hopes To Ride Late Momentum

Subscriber onlyRogers Heritage put itself in a must-win situation in its final regular-season game against crosstown rival Rogers High, but the Lady War Eagles passed that test with flying colors. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires Posted: May 9, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Battaglia, Gutzman Sign Letters Of Intent

Subscriber onlyA random act of kindness helped Alex Battaglia decide where he wanted to continue his track and cross country career. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 9, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Nickname Fits Shade’s Style Of Play For Bentonville

Subscriber onlyKristina Henry could barely contain the laughter Tuesday afternoon when Bentonville’s girls soccer coach was asked how she would describe Dyann Shade. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Bentonville Crams For Little Rock Central

Subscriber onlySpringdale High boys soccer coach D.J. Beeler said his players have more at stake this week than a chance to repeat as Class 7A state champions. They’re looking for a sense of redemption. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Wolves Feast On New Pitcher

Lincoln Blows Game Open In Big Sixth Inning In Regional Game

Subscriber onlyA pitching change was just what Lincoln’s baseball team wanted to see Monday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 7, 2013 at 1 a.m.

Bentonville Sports Different Looks

Subscriber onlyDifferent could be a good way of describing what practices will be like for Bentonville’s football team this spring. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Fast Start Lifts Tigers Into Postseason

Subscriber onlyBentonville’s boys entered Friday’s match against Fayetteville in a must-win situation, but coach Mike Devaney didn’t want his players under that kind of pressure. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Lady Tigers Golfer Signs With Southwest Baptist

Subscriber onlyBrooke Rodney has enough golf experience to know there’s a constant love-hate relationship with the sport. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 3, 2013 at 2:31 a.m.

Heritage Boys, Bentonville Girls Capture 7A Track Titles

Subscriber onlyDeion Jones treated Thursday’s 110-meter hurdles final like he was in a now-or-never situation. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 3, 2013 at 2:26 a.m.

Bentonville’s Knight Healthy, Ready To Sprint

Subscriber only Jody Knight’s recent performances show Bentonville’s junior sprinter is near full strength and ready to hit her stride at the right time. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Pate Propels Bulldogs To Doubleheader Sweep

Subscriber only Kyle Pate hit full stride as he rounded third base, and he saw no need to stop there. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Enrollment Forces Classification Changes

Subscriber onlyWhen Brad Blew first arrived at Farmington, it was a Class A school with an even smaller high school enrollment than nearby U.S. 62 rival Prairie Grove. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: May 1, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Baseball Notebook: Fayetteville Locks Up Conference Crown, Closes In On Top Seed

Subscriber onlyThe quirky Arkansas Activities Association power rankings system has reared its ugly head in the chase for the top seed in the 7A/6A-West Conference baseball standings. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 30, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Tigers Ink With Schools

Lee Among Five Bentonville Players To Sign letters of intent

Subscriber onlyTaylor Lee always had the desire to play college basketball, but she also wanted to stay as close to home as possible. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 3:17 a.m.

Morton Repeats History In 300 Hurdles

Subscriber onlyLogan Morton discovered a way to make history repeat itself on more than one occasion Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:11 a.m.

LaBrecque Learns To Cope With Nerves

Subscriber onlyNervousness is something Lindsee LaBrecque has learned to deal with during her first two years with Gravette’s softball team. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 25, 2013 at 5 a.m.

PREP BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Springdale Har-Ber’s Thompson Questionable After Injury

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber could be without its top pitcher for Thursday’s 7A/6A-West Conference doubleheader against Rogers Heritage. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Henry Apple, Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 23, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Gymnastics Helps Senior Soar

Fayetteville Pole Vaulter Uses Background To Her Advantage

Subscriber onlyWhen Sara Calhoun goes to compete in the pole vault, one of the first things she notices is she’s a few inches shorter than the other competitors. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Tigers, Wildcats Split

Bentonville, Har-Bar Battle in Conference Action

Subscriber onlyAn injury put a premature end to a classic pitching duel Friday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 20, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Gravette Duo Signs With Missouri Schools

Subscriber onlyMissouri Southern had Monica White’s interest from the outset, and the Gravette volleyball standout made an oral commitment to the Joplin school. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Haggard A Do-It-All Athlete

Senior Stays Busy And On Top Of Game For Bentonville Programs

Subscriber onlyAustin Haggard has become a rare commodity when it comes to today’s high school sports. While many athletes choose to focus their attention and talents on just one sport, Haggard has made significant contributions to three different Bentonville teams during his senior year — with little or no rest as he switches from one sport to another. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Molitor, Graham Sign Letters

Bentonville Duo Announce Plans To Play For Central Baptist

Subscriber onlyCentral Baptist was Alex Molitor’s only choice, and it made Taylor Graham’s college decision that much easier. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Bentonville Gets Job Done

Lady Tigers' Offensive Versatility Keeps Lady Mounties Off Balance

Subscriber onlyBentonville’s softball team did a little bit of everything except hit a home run during Monday’s game against Rogers High. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Track Notebook: Jones Coming On Strong For Heritage

Subscriber onlyRogers Heritage’s Deion Jones has already shown he’s a force to be reckoned with in the hurdles at the upcoming 7A/6A-West Conference track and field meet and even the state meet. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 15, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Campbell Aims For New Heights Despite Pain

Subscriber onlyLeigh Campbell simply doesn’t have time for the pain. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 15, 2013 at 5 a.m.

SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Lady Tigers Withstand Tough Week With League Wins

Subscriber onlyBentonville girls coach Kristina Henry knew her team was in for a difficult week. The absence of the Lady Tigers’ leading scorer didn’t help matters much. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd Posted: Apr 14, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Agana Gets Her Wish, Breaks Meet Record

Subscriber onlyIt was the one race Amanda Agana had wanted to run for quite some time. The Fayetteville sophomore received her wish, an 800-meter run — her favorite race — against Rogers High distance standout Maggie Montoya, and a little bit more Friday night. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 13, 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.

Cowgur’s Header Gets Win

Goal Just Enough To Put Bentonville Over Rogers High

Subscriber onlyAll Lauren Cowgur needed was another opportunity Tuesday night, and she made the most of it. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 10, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Baseball Notebook: Har-Ber Looks To Rebound Against Rogers

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber is hoping for a better outcome against Rogers High tonight after getting swept by Fayetteville in a doubleheader last week. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 9, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Track Notebook: Lady Tigers Accomplish Goals

Bentonville's Biggest Surprise Comes From Galloway In Hurdles

Subscriber onlySome may consider a third-place finish by Bentonville’s girls in the Cyclone Relays a small letdown after the Lady Tigers won their first three meets this season. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen Posted: Apr 8, 2013 at 5 a.m.

PREP SOCCER NOTEBOOK

Lady Mounties Have Good Week

Subscriber onlyThe Lady Mounties remained undefeated in 7A/6A-West Conference play with a 2-0 victory Friday night against Springdale High. Continue reading...

By Corinne Meyerson Posted: Apr 7, 2013 at 5:10 a.m.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Junior Bulldogs Mix Track With Culinary Arts

Subscriber onlyAt first glance, the kitchen has nothing in common with high school track. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 7, 2013 at 4:35 a.m.

Tigers Rough Up Reliever, Put Out Comets

Subscriber only A sidearm pitcher was something Bentonville’s baseball team hadn’t seen since Todd Abbott became the Tigers’ coach. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 6, 2013 at 2:54 a.m.

Griffin Rallies Rogers High Past Bentonville

Subscriber onlyClark Griffin’s mitt kept Rogers High’s baseball team out of a deeper hole; his bat helped pull the Mounties out of the hole. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 5, 2013 at 4:42 a.m.

PREP SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK: Springdale Har-Ber Shows Progress At Plate

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber has displayed improvement at the plate after struggling to score runs last season. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 4, 2013 at 5 a.m.

PREP BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Springdale Looks To Be More Aggressive

Subscriber onlySpringdale High coach Billy Ray Rutledge wants his hitters to be more aggressive after watching them be a bit too passive in last week’s doubleheader with Bentonville. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Paul Nielsen Posted: Apr 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

From Stage To Track

Saucier Brings Drama To Rogers Heritage Track Team

Subscriber onlyJoey Saucier had a good reason why he missed Rogers Heritage’s boys track team’s recent trip to Bryant for the Hornet Relays — school work. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Apr 1, 2013 at 5 a.m.

NOTEBOOK: SOCCER

Subscriber onlyNo Lag For Lady Bulldogs Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen, Vernon Tarver Posted: Mar 31, 2013 at 3:42 a.m.

Benton Coach Withdraws From Har-Ber Job

Subscriber onlyThe number of finalists for the vacant Springdale Har-Ber boys basketball coach’s position has dropped to three. Continue reading...

By Henry Apple Posted: Mar 31, 2013 at 3:40 a.m.

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