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Dennis’ Dreams Finally Coming To Fruition

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s Tony Dennis doesn’t know how to properly express his feelings toward his senior year. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Jan 6, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

PREP NOTEBOOK: Lions Gaining Offensive Momentum

BETTER SHOT SELECTION HELPS GRAVETTE FIND ITS GROOVE

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — There were times this season when Gravette boys basketball coach Dustin Peters wasn’t sure if his team would ever find offensive consistency. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Jan 5, 2012 at 4:56 a.m.

Lions Pull Away For Victory

GRAVETTE’S LATE SURGE IN FIRST HALF GIVES THEM EDGE AGAINST OZARK

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Gravette’s boys basketball team finished the first half Tuesday night by scoring seven straight points and building a flurry of momentum. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Jan 4, 2012 at 4:59 a.m.

Red’Dogs’ Play Shows Confidence

SPRINGDALE HIGH TACKLES STOUT ROAD GAME OPPONENTS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s boys basketball team has been tested in nearly every way possible within the last two months, said Brad Stamps, Springdale’s thirdyear coach. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Jan 3, 2012 at 4:51 a.m.

Springdale Ready To Play

LADY ’DOGS COACH SAYS IT’S EVIDENT PLAYERS IN BEST SHAPE OF SEASON

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker said she’s been inspired by the way her players have battled in every game the last two months. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Jan 2, 2012 at 4:46 a.m.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS’ TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2011

TEARS, TRIUMPHS & TITLES

Subscriber onlyEditor’s Note: This is the second part of the Top 10 Sports Stories package, featuring the stories that finished Nos. 1-5 on the list. The other stories that finished Nos. 6-10 appeared in Friday’s edition. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 31, 2011 at 5:28 a.m.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS’ TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2011

TEARS, TRIUMPHS & TITLES

Subscriber onlyEditor’s Note: This is the first part of the Top 10 Sports Stories package, featuring the stories that finished Nos. 6-10 on the list. The other stories that finished Nos. 1-5 will appear in Saturday’s edition. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 30, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.

Defense carries Bentonville past Purdy

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Results from the basketball tournament in Neosho, Missouri. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen, Henry Apple Posted: Dec 30, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

Blake Frustrates Springdale High

VAN BUREN SENIOR DROPS 39 POINTS ON LADY RED’DOGS IN HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Springdale High’s girls basketball team did all it could to slow Van Buren down on Wednesday night. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 29, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

Springdale Wins By 30

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker knew her players might be a little rusty Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 28, 2011 at 5:10 a.m.

Rogers Heritage Rolls

LADY WAR EAGLES BLOW OPEN GAME WITH BIG SECOND-HALF RUN

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Rogers Heritage’s girls basketball team made a few halftime adjustments Tuesday morning with the hopes it’d boost its defense. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 28, 2011 at 5:04 a.m.

Area Teams Ready For Neosho Holiday Classic

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Bentonville girls basketball coach Tom Halbmaier is anxious to see how his players perform this week following a long holiday break. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 27, 2011 at 5:34 a.m.

NWA MEDIA BIG 6 VOLLEYBALL: King A ‘Natural Leader’ On Court

SPRINGDALE HIGH SOPHOMORE TAKES ON MAJOR ROLE FOR LADY BULLDOGS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — There were times this season when Mariah King got overly nervous thinking about her role on Springdale High’s volleyball team. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 24, 2011 at 5:14 a.m.

Worley A Dominant Force For Tigers

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — When West Fork’s coaches expected an opposing team to pass the football this season, they simply told their defensive players one word: Zero. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 18, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

CLASS 5A/7A BOYS: Springdale’s defense trips up Alma

Subscriber onlyALMA — Springdale simply wore Alma down Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Red’Dogs Take Down Airedales

DEFENSIVE PRESSURE GIVES SPRINGDALE HIGH EDGE AGAINST UNDEFEATED ALMA

Subscriber onlyALMA — Springdale High’s boys basketball team simply wore Alma down Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

Springdale Bulldogs Take To Water

COACH EXCITED ABOUT SPRINGDALE HIGH’S DEPTH, POTENTIAL

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High swimming coach Matt Hervey has plenty of reasons to be hopeful for success with his team this season. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:48 a.m.

Malvern downs Farmington, advances to Little Rock

Subscriber onlyMALVERN — Malvern beat Farmington 49-25 Friday to advance to the school's first state championship game since 1993. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 2, 2011 at 11 p.m.

Cardinals Ready For Semifinal Contest

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Farmington football coach Mike Adams has constantly utilized the motto “Finish” with his players this season. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Dec 2, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Broyles Plays Through Pain

SENIOR CONTINUES COMPETITING DESPITE SECOND TORN ACL IN LEFT LEG

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Farmington’s Todd Broyles rolled out from the line of scrimmage and chased Pea Ridge quarterback Austin Easterling in an attempt to make a big tackle. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 30, 2011 at 5:08 a.m.

Allen Delivers For Fayetteville’s Offense

FORT SMITH — Fayetteville’s Austin Allen stood on the sidelines last November when his older brother, Brandon, led the Purple’Dogs to a victory over Fort Smith Southside in the Class 7A state semifinals. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 26, 2011 at 5:09 a.m.

Future Looks Good For Bulldogs

PATRICK EXCITED ABOUT DIRECTION OF SPRINGDALE HIGH FOOTBALL PROGRAM

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High had its fair share of ups and downs this fall, but coach Shane Patrick said he was proud of the way his players never gave up. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 24, 2011 at 4:48 a.m.

Russellville Cruises To Blowout Victory

LADY CYCLONES GO ON EARLY 24-2 RUN TO PUT GAME OUT OF SPRINGDALE HIGH’S REACH

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Russellville’s girls basketball team had a stretch Tuesday night where it could do nothing wrong. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 23, 2011 at 4:45 a.m.

Coach Excited About Potential

STALLINGS STRIVES FOR IMPROVEMENT

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High wrestling coach James Stallings has several high goals for his group of athletes this season. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 21, 2011 at 4:48 a.m.

Bears Dominate West Fork In Second Round

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — Barton’s football players stood together at midfield Friday night and posed for photos like they’d just won a state championship. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 19, 2011 at 5:03 a.m.

Springdale’s Thomas Signs With Louisville

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Dexter Thomas waited for a day like Friday since he was six years old. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 19, 2011 at 5 a.m.

West Fork’s Worley Dominant On Defense

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — Chris Worley doesn’t think when he explodes off the line of scrimmage on Friday nights. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 18, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Red’Dogs Blow Past Pea Ridge

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s Jordan Dennis completed a fast break Thursday night when he drove the lane with seven seconds left in the third quarter. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 18, 2011 at 5:18 a.m.

Sims A Defensive Force

LINEBACKER COMBINES STRENGTH, SPEED TO LEAD CARDINALS

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Farmington’s Jonathan Sims isn’t flashy by any stretch of the imagination. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 17, 2011 at 5:12 a.m.

Crawford Signs With Lions

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s Mytaah Crawford stood at a table in Bulldog Gymnasium on Tuesday morning and expressed appreciation to several people in his life. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 16, 2011 at 4:29 a.m.

7A-WEST BASKETBALL: Stamps Hopes For Success

SPRINGDALE HIGH RETURNS SQUAD FULL OF EXPERIENCED TALENT

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Coach Brad Stamps wants his players to be tested as much as possible during the next two months before 7A-West Conference play starts in January. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 15, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Hunsucker Ready For Change

NEW LADY RED’DOGS COACH LOOKS TO TURN PROGRAM AROUND FOR SPRINGDALE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Heather Hunsucker isn’t hiding the fact that she wants to change the mindset that has surrounded Springdale High’s girls basketball program in recent years. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 14, 2011 at 4:54 a.m.

Patrick Disappointed In First-Round Loss

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High football coach Shane Patrick felt good about his team’s chances to beat West Memphis on Friday night in the first round of the Class 7A state playoffs. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 13, 2011 at 5 a.m.

Lady Red’Dogs Win Benefit Game

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High girls basketball coach Heather Hunsucker was admittedly nervous before her team’s benefit game Saturday afternoon in Bulldog Gymnasium. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 13, 2011 at 4:55 a.m.

West Fork overcomes 21-point deficit in rout

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — West Fork combined for 321 rushing yards and scored 46 unanswered points to defeat Mayflower 46-21 in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 11, 2011 at 11:17 p.m.

Patient Robinson Awaiting Opportunities

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Kempys Robinson has never had certain expectations before football games on Friday nights. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 11, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

SPRINGDALE HIGH at WEST MEMPHIS

Subscriber onlyPreview of tonight's matchup between Springdale and West Memphis. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 11, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

BIG 6 NOTEBOOK: Red’Dogs Seek Playoff Victory

SPRINGDALE LOOKS TO BREAK LONG DROUGHT AGAINST WEST MEMPHIS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s football team hasn’t experienced a playoff victory since the 2005 season, when the Red’Dogs won their last state championship. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 10, 2011 at 5:20 a.m.

Norris Shines On Line

SENIOR RETURNS TO FOOTBALL AFTER TWO-YEAR ABSENCE

Subscriber onlyWEST FORK — Kyle Norris can remember sitting in the stands at Tiger Stadium last fall, wishing he were on the field. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 9, 2011 at 4:48 a.m.

PREP REPORT: Red’Dogs Excited About Playoffs

SPRINGDALE HIGH LOOKING FOR FIRST POSTSEASON VICTORY SINCE 2005 AT WEST MEMPHIS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High football coach Shane Patrick had a simple message for his players Friday night after they defeated Rogers High 42-32. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 7, 2011 at 5:02 a.m.

Fayetteville shouldering high expectations

Subscriber onlyFayetteville Coach Kyle Adams doesn’t mind the high expectations being bestowed on his team this season. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 6, 2011 at 3:46 a.m.

Taylor leads Springdale to win, playoffs

SPRINGDALE — Senior Rahmon Taylor rushed for a season-high 194 yards and three touchdowns to lead Springdale to a 42-32 victory over Rogers High in Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 4, 2011 at 11:48 p.m.

Springdale High’s Tejada Proves Worth On Defense

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Manny Tejada started his senior season at Springdale High hoping to contribute as a leader on defense. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 4, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

Feole Finds Stride At Right Time

JUNIOR MAKING A NAME FOR HERSELF IN CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High’s Torry Feole crossed the finish line at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival last month and smiled when she saw her time. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Nov 3, 2011 at 5:16 a.m.

Red’Dogs Moving On After Loss

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale High was already looking forward to its next opponent on Saturday morning. The Red’Dogs certainly wanted to forget Friday night. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Oct 30, 2011 at 5:09 a.m.

War Eagles Fall Short Against Southside

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Rogers Heritage executed its game plan early Friday night against Fort Smith Southside. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Oct 30, 2011 at 5:05 a.m.

PREP FOOTBALL BOX SCORES

Subscriber onlyBox Scores from this week's high school football games. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Oct 30, 2011 at 5:02 a.m.

Southside rallies past Heritage

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Fort Smith Southside rushed for 178 yards and got a 100-yard kickoff return from Austin Griffin to defeat Heritage 42-21 in Jim Rowland Stadium. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Oct 28, 2011 at 10:59 p.m.

SPRINGDALE HIGH AT BENTONVILLE

Subscriber onlyGame day preview for tonight's Bentonville - Springdale High matchup. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen, Henry Apple Posted: Oct 28, 2011 at 5:08 a.m.

BIG 6 NOTEBOOK: Red’Dogs Look For Improvement

SPRINGDALE HIGH ON TWO-GAME WINNING STREAK HEADING INTO MATCHUP WITH BENTONVILLE

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Springdale High football coach Shane Patrick said his team is riding a wave of momentum that he hopes will continue at Bentonville on Friday night. Continue reading...

By Nathan Allen Posted: Oct 27, 2011 at 4:39 a.m.

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