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Lundy Helps Heritage Claim Conference Win

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage girls basketball coach Kevin Ramey said his team was still searching for a leader on the floor since junior point guard Brittany Ward went down with a knee injury three weeks ago. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

Evans Banking On Strong Finish

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The wrestling season may have started slowly for Logan Evans, but he’s trying to finish with a flourish. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:14 a.m.

Losses Fuel Humphries

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Jake Humphries may have experienced a couple recent setbacks, but Rogers High wrestling coach Ken Simmons is banking on his senior using them as motivation this weekend. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:13 a.m.

Lions’ Pierce Delivers

SOPHOMORE PLAYS UP TO COACH’S EXPECTATIONS

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Gravette boys basketball coach Dustin Peters expected plenty from Terence Pierce this season, and the sophomore has delivered. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 9, 2012 at 5:03 a.m.

Bentonville Boys Earn Conference Title

FEDORCHAK, EICHLER LEAD TIGERS TO WIN 6A/7A-WEST BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — The Bentonville High boys bowling team hadn’t even qualified for the state tournament in the past two years. But that all changed Monday in a big way. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 4:56 a.m.

Depth Carries Bentonville To Title

TIGERS GET SURPRISE WINS, PILE UP POINTS BY PUTTING 12 WRESTLERS IN MEDAL ROUNDS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Bentonville wrestling coach Bill Desler knew his team had the ability to perform at a high level all the time. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 6, 2012 at 5:39 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.

WAR EAGLES SEARCH FOR FIXES TO SCORING DROUGHTS

Subscriber only Scoring droughts sent both Rogers Heritage boys and girls basketball teams to 7A-West Conference losses this past week. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Har-Ber, Rogers Favorites In Competitive 7A-West Tournament

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale Har-Ber won a tight wrestling dual against Rogers High on Thursday night to spoil the Mounties’ senior night. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 4, 2012 at 5:31 a.m.

Thomas A Perfect Fit At Heritage

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Xavier Thomas has been a great addition for Rogers Heritage this season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber Wrestlers Resurgent

EXPERIENCED GROUP HOPES TO RIGHT SHIP AT TOURNAMENT

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Springdale Har-Ber wrestling coach Nika West admitted his team suffered a letdown after winning the Central Arkansas Christian Tournament. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Five War Eagles ink letters of intent

ROGERS — Rogers Heritage football coach Perry Escalante beamed with pride as he watched five of his former players sign letters of intent Wednesday in a ceremony at the football complex to continue their athletic careers in college. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 8:51 p.m.

Heritage Doubles Team A Perfect Fit

JUNIORS JOIN FORCES TO MAKE UNEXPECTED RUN TO 7A-WEST, STATE DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Ellen Lundy and Pratheepa Ravikumar thought they could have some success as a doubles team this season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 26, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.

Qualls Makes Progress For War Eagles

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Josh Qualls’ first pass he threw at the high school level went for a touchdown. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 25, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.

Gentry Loses To Lincoln

LADY WOLVES CARRY OFF 42-38 WIN AGAINST LADY PIONEERS

Subscriber onlyGENTRY — Lincoln girls basketball coach Deon Birkes said his team is still trying to find its way this season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 14, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Heritage Takes To Water

SCHAEFER, HOLLAND KEY FOR WAR EAGLES SWIM TEAM

Subscriber onlyROGERS — The Rogers Heritage swimming team may be less experienced this season, but coach Julie Sakalares has reason for excitement. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 13, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

Har-Ber Takes Second At NWA Duals

WILDCATS KNOCK OFF CONFERENCE FOES ROGERS HIGH AND BENTONVILLE BEFORE FALLING TO SENECA

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Springdale Har-Ber couldn’t hold off a hard-charging Seneca, Mo., team in the finals of the Northwest Arkansas Duals wrestling tournament Saturday at Rogers Heritage’s War Eagle Arena. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 12, 2011 at 5:45 a.m.

Bentonville, Har-Ber Among Top Seeds

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Springdale Har-Ber, Bentonville and Rogers High each finished 2-0 on the opening day of the NWA Duals high school wrestling tournament in War Eagle Arena. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 10, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Pea Ridge Edges Rogers Heritage

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Pea Ridge made just one field goal in the fourth quarter, but the Blackhawks made enough free throws down the stretch to hold off Rogers Heritage 40-35 in the first round of the Arvest Hoopfest on Thursday night at Rogers High School’s King Arena. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 9, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.

Wrestling Takes Center Stage

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DUALS TOURNAMENT SHOWCASES STATE’S BEST

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage wrestling coach Doug Freeman said he wants the Northwest Arkansas Duals Tournament to earn a top-notch reputation and that’s come to fruition. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 8, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: Heritage Takes Early Lead

LADY WAR EAGLES BOTTLE UP OPPONENT

Subscriber onlyANDERSON, Mo. — Rogers Heritage girls basketball coach Kevin Ramey was slightly concerned about how his team might respond playing its fourth game in five days Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 7, 2011 at 5:10 a.m.

Huntsville Edges Bentonville

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The Huntsville Lady Eagles finally got into the win column Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 4, 2011 at 5:15 a.m.

CRABTREE INVITATIONAL: Lady Tigers Ready To End Layoff

TEAM TO OPEN PLAY VERSUS BRANSON, MO.

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Bentonville girls basketball coach Tom Halbmaier admitted it’s been difficult keeping his players motivated with a two-week gap between games. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Dec 1, 2011 at 4:50 a.m.

Bentonville Defense Bends But Never Breaks

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — North Little Rock moved the ball early and late against the Bentonville defense Friday night in their Class 7A state playoff game. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 26, 2011 at 5:08 a.m.

Murdock Reaching Potential At Missouri Southern

Subscriber onlyEric Murdock never kicked as much as an extra point in a high school football game, but Missouri Southern coach Bart Tatum liked what he saw in an on-campus tryout two years ago. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 25, 2011 at 5:20 a.m.

Meek Makes Powerful Plays For Gravette

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — Warren was trying to muster some momentum in its Class 4A playoff game against Gravette last Friday night. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 24, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.

Harrison Beats Rogers Heritage

GOBLINS PULL AWAY FROM WAR EAGLES BEHIND ROSE’S 30-POINT EFFORT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage had no answer for Alex Rose on Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 23, 2011 at 4:52 a.m.

Coach Excited About Mounties

SIMMONS TAKES OVER ROGERS HIGH PROGRAM AFTER 18 YEARS AT RICHMOND, MO.

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Ken Simmons doesn’t mind a new challenge. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 21, 2011 at 4:50 a.m.

Seniors Lead Gentry

NEW PIONEERS COACH LEANS ON RETURNERS

Subscriber onlyGENTRY — A new coach joins several other new faces on the Gentry wrestling team this season, but the Pioneers return three state champions. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 21, 2011 at 4:46 a.m.

Work Ethic Strong For War Eagles

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A great work ethic and four returning state medalists have Rogers Heritage wrestling coach Doug Freeman excited about his team this season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 20, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.

Heritage Rides Big Second Half Past Gentry

Subscriber onlyGENTRY — Gentry clawed and scratched in the first two quarters to match Rogers Heritage point for point Friday night. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 19, 2011 at 5:01 a.m.

War Eagles Hope Numbers Add Up

COACHING STAFF CREATES CHART WITH BENCHMARKS FOR TEAM TO ACHIEVE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage boys basketball coach Tom Olsen got a chance to watch plenty of the Class 7A State Tournament last season since it was played in War Eagle Arena. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 15, 2011 at 5:29 a.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: War Eagles Confident

HERITAGE GIRLS BECAME MORE COMPETITIVE LAST SEASON, COACH SAYS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage girls basketball coach Kevin Ramey watched his fledgling program become more competitive in the rugged 7A-West Conference last season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 14, 2011 at 4:57 a.m.

Oklahoma Runner Clips Rogers’ Montoya

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers High cross country coach Carlton Efurd took one look at the cold, blustery weather conditions Saturday morning and told his runners not to expect a fast race. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 13, 2011 at 5:02 a.m.

Injuries, Mistakes Hurt Heritage

Subscriber onlyROGERS — This season definitely didn’t go as Rogers Heritage football coach Perry Escalante had planned. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 11, 2011 at 5:29 a.m.

Senior Signs With Hogs

DREAM COMES TRUE FOR WAR EAGLE CATCHER BAXENDALE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Blake Baxendale made a dream come true Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 10, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

SIGNAL CALLER: Offense Soars With Clay

SWITCH AT QUARTERBACK GIVES FARMINGTON OFFENSIVE BOOST

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Farmington coach Mike Adams knew he wouldn’t have a lack of playmakers on offense this season, but that’s gone to another level lately. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 10, 2011 at 5:16 a.m.

PREP REPORT: Rogers Heritage Falls In Final Game

WAR EAGLES CLOSE SEASON AGAINST PURPLE’DOGS WITH NINTH STRAIGHT LOSS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers Heritage coach Perry Escalante said in a radio interview earlier Friday that keeping his young defense off the field would be key to his War Eagles chances against Fayetteville. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 7, 2011 at 4:57 a.m.

Quicker Charleston eyes deeper state run

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Charleston has had plenty of success thanks in large part to tenacious man-to-man defense, and Coach Randy Terry said he believes his team can get back to that this season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 6, 2011 at 3:41 a.m.

Allen throws 5 TDs in Fayetteville rout

ROGERS — Quarterback Austin Allen was big for Fayetteville, completing 20 of 32 passes for 285 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-8 win over Rogers Heritage. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 4, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.

Season Finale Special For Webster

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Tonight’s Rogers Heritage football season finale against Fayetteville in Gates Stadium will hold special meaning for Nick Webster. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 4, 2011 at 5:15 a.m.

FAYETTEVILLE AT ROGERS HERITAGE

Subscriber onlyPreview of tonight's matchup between Fayetteville and Rogers Heritage. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd, Vernon Tarver Posted: Nov 4, 2011 at 5:14 a.m.

Runner Makes Up For Lost Time

MILLER USES BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE AT KEARNEY INVITATIONAL AS MOTIVATION

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Justin Miller admitted he suffered a little case of “senioritis” to begin this cross country season. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 3, 2011 at 5:14 a.m.

Playoff Picture Cloudy In 4A-1

SEEDINGS ON THE LINE FOR CONFERENCE’S TOP TEAMS IN SEASON FINALES

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Not much has been decided as far as playoffs seedings heading into the final week of the regular season in the 4A-1 Conference, but Ozark and Prairie Grove definitely have the upper hand. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Nov 2, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Bentonville Takes State

LADY TIGERS AVENGE TWO REGULAR SEASON LOSSES TO LADY PURPLE’DOGS

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — Michelle Smith saw the momentum slipping away, so she did the only thing she could. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 31, 2011 at 5:40 a.m.

Fayetteville Falls Short In Championship

18-MATCH WINNING STREAK ENDS IN STATE FINALS BOUT

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — Fayetteville had dominated almost every opponent this season, including the one across the net in Saturday’s Class 7A state volleyball finals. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 31, 2011 at 5:35 a.m.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bentonville Goes Back-To-Back

CONWAY — Bentonville saved its best for last on Saturday. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 29, 2011 at 9:10 p.m.

Fayetteville Too Much For Southside

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — Fort Smith Southside matched Fayetteville point for point early in the opening set of their Class 7A state semifinal volleyball match Thursday afternoon. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 28, 2011 at 5:29 a.m.

Bentonville Returns To Title Match

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — Bentonville started out a little shaky in its Class 7A state volleyball semifinal match Thursday, but the defending state champion Lady Tigers sure finished strong. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 28, 2011 at 5:26 a.m.

Lady Tigers Ace Match

BENTONVILLE SWEEPS ROGERS HIGH IN 7A STATE TOURNAMENT

Subscriber onlyCONWAY — Bentonville gave coach Michelle Smith just what she was looking for Wednesday in its opening match at the Class 7A State Volleyball Tournament. Continue reading...

By Paul Boyd Posted: Oct 27, 2011 at 4:29 a.m.

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