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Two Tied For Lead At Junior Open

Subscriber onlyJordan Griffith is tied for first place after the opening round of the KPMG Stacy Lewis Junior Open. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: at 2 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Summer Busier Than Before

Athletes Train Year-Round

Subscriber onlyMy head was apparently stuck in the 1970s as I approached Springdale Har-Ber coach Chris Wood following the Wildcats’ spring game a few weeks ago. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 17, 2013 at 2 a.m.

The Full Nelson

BELLA VISTA MAN, 65, COMPLETES APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKE

Subscriber onlyDoug Nelson of Bella Vista was driving in North Carolina two years ago when he spotted a sign promoting the nation’s most popular hiking trail. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 16, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Naturals Upend Travelers

Prades Lifts Northwest Arkansas With Single In Seventh Inning

Subscriber onlyNorthwest Arkansas wasn’t deterred by a three-run, first-inning deficit against Arkansas on Sunday. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Pair Forever Linked

Ex-Basketball Players Shined

Subscriber onlyI couldn’t help but think of Corliss Williamson and the Russellville Cyclones after reading that Jason Kidd had retired last week. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 10, 2013 at 4 a.m.

McFadden Looking To Rejuvenate NFL Career

Subscriber onlyDarren McFadden has grown accustomed to life in the NFL, where rosters are adjusted weekly and players come and go quickly. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Abshier In Control

Prairie Grove Coach Maintains Team, Turf His Way

Subscriber onlyDanny Abshier recalls vividly when he vowed to take over the maintenance of Tiger Stadium in addition to his duties as football coach at Prairie Grove. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 5, 2013 at 4 a.m.

New Lakeside Program To Begin With Football

Subscriber onlySeptember 5th promises to be another important date in the history of athletics for Springdale Public Schools. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 4, 2013 at 4 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Protect Young Arms

Doctors Share Tips

Subscriber onlyIt is standard for sports reporters following baseball games to ask a coach his team’s record and the record of his pitcher. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 3, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Mathew Making a Name For Himself As Har-Ber Athlete

Subscriber onlySain Mathew didn’t have a lot of name recognition as a varsity athlete beginning his junior year at Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Jun 1, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Naturals Continue Downward Slide

Subscriber onlyPerhaps tonight’s temporary name change will help the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 31, 2013 at 2:43 a.m.

Medina Turns Har-Ber Into Champs

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber was fortunate when it decided to upgrade its boys soccer program. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 28, 2013 at 4 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Gardner Knows Scares

Tornadoes Nothing New

Subscriber onlyJarrett Gardner was on an 11-hour bus ride to Traverse City, Mich., when he learned an F5 tornado was approaching his hometown of Moore, Okla. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 28, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Williams Spurns Dallas For Har-Ber

Subscriber onlyAdeline Williams didn’t play soccer as a freshman at Springdale Har-Ber, choosing instead to participate in a youth developmental league in Dallas. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 27, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Four-Year Terror

Kincaid punishes Prairie Grove’s opponents

Subscriber onlyAaron Kincaid’s impact on the Prairie Grove baseball program is reflected in the Tigers’ 75-23 record over the past four seasons. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 26, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Pianalto Sharp In Har-Ber Scrimmage

Subscriber onlyQuarterback Kyle Pianalto stepped back Thursday and heaved long touchdown passes on consecutive plays to wide receivers Gus Vitt and Matt Garrison. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 24, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Players Get Chance To Impress

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber football players will get a final chance in full gear today to make an impression on their coaches before breaking for the summer. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 23, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Cummings Begins Comeback

Senior's Strong Return From Injury Key To Success For Lincoln

Subscriber onlyTyler Cummings was anticipating another big season last August after rushing for 1,480 yards and 16 touchdowns as a sophomore. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 22, 2013 at 4 a.m.

COMMENTARY: State Softball Steps Up

Games Played At Fast Pace

Subscriber onlyThe consensus is that the Arkansas Razorbacks are best when they have a core of in-state players as a foundation. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 20, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Dassero Answers Call For Fullback

Wood Says Har-Ber Rising Senior 'Perfect Fit'

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber coach Chris Wood knew who to turn to for help after losing his top three running backs to graduation. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 20, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Man For All Seasons

Naturals can count on canham to fill in where needed

Subscriber onlyMitch Canham had already played 14 innings in left field for Northwest Arkansas on May 11 when he got the call. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 19, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Naturals Begin Homestand At Tulsa

Subscriber onlyThe Northwest Arkansas Naturals will make a pit-stop in Tulsa tonight before returning home to face the Drillers. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 17, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Lady Mounties Sharp In Win Over Lady Rebels

Subscriber onlyRogers High coach Mike Harper received a nice send-off late Saturday afternoon before rushing to watch his daughter graduate from high school. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 13, 2013 at 4 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Aces Warrant Attention

Subscriber onlyI don’t play fantasy baseball but if I did, I’d challenge you with a pitching staff of right-hander A.J. Burnett and left-handers Cliff Lee, Travis Wood, and Drew Smyly. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 13, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Lady Purple’Dogs Fall

NORTH LITTLE ROCK CHARGES INTO 7A FINALS WITH 3-1 WIN

Subscriber onlySensing victory, North Little Rock pitcher Kaleigh Wynne hurried a couple of pitches in the seventh inning against Fayetteville Saturday. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 12, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Wynne Overpowers Wildcats

Subscriber onlyKaleigh Wynne got a second chance in the fourth inning when her apparent inning-ending double play grounder toward third base was ruled a foul ball. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 11, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Har-Ber Finishes Off Lady Bears

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber finished what it started at the Class 7A state softball tournament Friday. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 11, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Hoskins Provides Spark For Lady Bulldogs

Subscriber onlyFayetteville needed something positive to happen while trailing Cabot by a run in the fourth inning. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 11, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Lady Tigers Feast On Belles In Opener

Subscriber onlyBentonville made it quick and easy Thursday in the opening game of the Class 7A state softball tournament. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires 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.

Tice Preserves Regional Title For Tigers

Subscriber onlyFarmington appeared on the verge of a comeback after Ty Tice walked in a run in the championship game of the Class 4A North Regional Tournament. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

Gomez Leads Charge

Springdale Har-Ber Stuns 7A/6A-West Conference

Subscriber onlyBefore this season, Springdale Har-Ber was a losing soccer program in a city where its chief rival, Springdale High, was the defending state champion. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 8, 2013 at 4 a.m.

State Baseball Notebook: Mounties On Roll Entering Tournament

Subscriber onlyRogers High is on a roll entering the Class 7A State Tournament. The Mounties are hosting the tournament and will face the No. 5 seed from the 7A-Central at noon on Thursday at Veterans Park. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen Posted: May 7, 2013 at 1 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Panthers Await Word

School Seeks Reclassification

Subscriber onlySiloam Springs and Mountain Home have a kinship in that both are square pegs the Arkansas Activities Association tries to muscle into round holes. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 6, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Har-Ber Out To Fix Problems

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber coach Chris Wood doesn’t hesitate when asked what went wrong in 2012. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Andrade’s Drive Lands Him At Duquesne

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber track coach Brett Unger was driving toward the school Wednesday when he saw someone running near campus. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 3, 2013 at 2:34 a.m.

Har-Ber Survives Feisty Bulldogs

Subscriber onlySpringdale High played a spirited game Wednesday, but the Bulldogs still couldn’t overtake Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Mathew Emerging As Two-Sport Athlete For Har-Ber

Subscriber onlySain Mathew and Dino Andrade will lead the Springdale Har-Ber boys into the Class 7A state track meet at Bentonville today. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Harris Powers Wildcats Past Bulldogs

Subscriber onlyLandry Harris made up for the weak popup he hit with the bases loaded for Springdale Har-Ber in the first inning Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires 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.

Vogel Displays Heart in Return to Baseball Diamond

Har-Ber Senior Forced Off The Field For Four Years

Subscriber onlyFew sights are more Americana than an eight-year-old boy who scrambles back to first base after getting a hit and receives a high-five from his dad, who is coaching nearby. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 29, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Commentary: Pianalto Working to Revive Career

Subscriber onlyWhile most football fans were focused on the NFL draft, former Springdale High standout Zack Pianalto was busy attempting to revive his professional career. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 29, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Lady Mounties Look To Build Momentum

Subscriber onlyRogers High is coming off a big win over Springdale Har-Ber and the Lady Mounties will look to build momentum heading into the Class 7A State Tournament when they play crosstown rival Rogers Heritage. A Lady Mounties win could vault them to the No. 3 seed from the West. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Rogers Overtakes Lady Wildcats On Senior Night

Subscriber onlyAs if the cold and rain weren’t bad enough, Rogers High helped ruin Senior Night for Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 27, 2013 at 1:59 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.

Stumbaugh Shines At Meet

Subscriber onlyPayton Stumbaugh continues to shine in her return from a lower back injury. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 23, 2013 at 5 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Bowlin’s Work Pays Off

Persistence Lands Job

Subscriber onlyIt pays to be a pest when searching for a job. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Har-Ber Takes Down Fayetteville Soccer

Subscriber onlySpringdale Har-Ber used a second-half comeback Friday to remain undefeated in 7A/6A-West Conference boys soccer play. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 20, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Tumey Saves Lady War Eagles

Subscriber onlyKaitlyn Tumey’s big eyes got even bigger when Kylie Buttram sent a long fly fly to left field in the seventh inning of Rogers Heritage’s game with Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Rick Fires Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Prep Baseball Notebook: Mounties Look To Keep Momentum

Subscriber onlyRogers High will look to take another step toward the Class 7A State Tournament when it travels to Siloam Springs today for a 7A/6A-West Conference doubleheader. Continue reading...

By Alex Abrams, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires, Paul Nielsen, Vernon Tarver Posted: Apr 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

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