Greenwood Pitcher Shuts Down Har-Ber

Wildcats Recover To Defeat Siloam Springs

BENTONVILLE — Garrett Sandifer dominated on the mound Wednesday night before the postponement of Greenwood’s game against Springdale Har-Ber at the Best Sports Classic. The junior left-hander looked even better Saturday morning when the contest resumed. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock updated at 8:01 a.m.

PREP BASEBALL: Patience Rewards Har-Ber

WILDCATS SCORE ALL OF THEIR RUNS WITH TWO OUTS IN VICTORY

BENTONVILLE — They didn’t necessarily batter Alma’s pitchers Thursday night in the Best Sports Classic. But the Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats remained patient, and that mindset helped fuel a 12-1 victory over the Airedales at Bentonville’s Tiger Athletic Complex. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 12, 2010 at 6:54 a.m.

Best Sports Classic Game Postponed

BENTONVILLE — The Springdale Har-Ber baseball team played four innings Wednesday night at the Best Sports Classic before rain forced the postponement of its game against Greenwood. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 11, 2010 at 4:27 a.m.

PREP FOOTBALL: Har-Ber Finalizes Schedule

WILDCATS ADD EL DORADO

SPRINGDALE — Casual high school football fans in Northwest Arkansas should mark down the second Friday night in September and plan on driving over to Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 11, 2010 at 3:19 a.m.

Start Fuels Har-Ber

CROUCH, WILDCATS OFF TO 5-1-1 RECORD

SPRINGDALE — The victory meant far more to Springdale Har-Ber’s boys soccer team because of its opponent’s identity. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 10, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Season Provides Moments

HAR-BER’S TEAMS MAKE HIGHLIGHTS

SPRINGDALE — The sun didn’t creep out often Monday afternoon, yet temperatures still rose into the lower 60s. Oh yes, spring has arrived — and you better believe I’m ready to hit the links. Hopefully, I didn’t just jinx us there and bring on a last-ditch snowstorm. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 9, 2010 at 4:29 a.m.

Har-Ber Coaches Reflect On Season

SPRINGDALE — All season long, even as the losses piled up, Springdale Har-Ber coach Eric Burnett demanded maximum effort from his players. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 8, 2010 at 3:44 a.m.

Har-Ber Hangs With North Little Rock In Season-Ending Loss

VAN BUREN — They surely felt dejected and disappointed after their season-ending defeat Friday afternoon. But the Springdale Har-Ber Lady Wildcats didn’t emerge from their Clair Bates Arena locker room with their heads drooped or shoulders slouched. Har-Ber refused to sulk in the aftermath of Friday’s final outcome, a 60-42 loss to No. 1 North Little Rock in the quarterfinals of the Class 7A State Tournament. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 6, 2010 at 5:09 a.m.

Har-Ber Falls To Little Rock Central

VAN BUREN — Springdale Har-Ber hasn’t thrived during many third quarters this season. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 5, 2010 at 6:58 a.m.

CLASS 7A STATE STUNNER: Olson’s Heave Saves Har-Ber

VAN BUREN — Her feet set behind the 3-point line, Springdale Har-Ber’s Jessica Olson yelled for the ball. Olson saw Halee Castleman drive into traffic underneath the Little Rock Central basket Wednesday night, as the last few seconds ticked away. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 4, 2010 at 5:49 a.m.

Coaches See Similarities In Lincoln Teams

LINCOLN — Earlier in the day last Saturday, Lincoln had sealed up the No. 3 seed from Class 3A Region 1 for this week’s Class 3A State Tournament in Jessieville. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 4, 2010 at 4:40 a.m.

Burnett Boosts Bayles’ Confidence

COACH USES CLASSROOM AS INSTRUCTION

SPRINGDALE — Little doubt enters Chris Bayles’ mind whenever he steps into a classroom. The Springdale Har-Ber senior has scored a 35 on the ACT, and he genuinely enjoys the classes he takes, especially those in math and science. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 4, 2010 at 4:09 a.m.

Castleman Relishes Leadership Role

LADY WILDCATS COACH PLEASED WITH SENIOR’S PERFORMANCE

SPRINGDALE — Halee Castleman knows the drill by now. The Springdale Har-Ber senior can sense when her services are needed during practices. Lady Wildcats coach Sandy Wright pauses frequently from explaining something to her team and simply looks in her direction. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 3, 2010 at 5:54 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Pressure Factor For ’Cats

HAR-BER MUST HANDLE DEFENSE

SPRINGDALE — Springdale Har-Ber’s boys basketball team won’t open play at the Class 7A State Tournament in Van Buren until Thursday afternoon. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 2, 2010 at 3:51 a.m.

Greenland Falls Short In Regional Title Game

LINCOLN — Greenland coach Alan Barton knew Shelby Alaniz’s apparent game-tying 3-pointer Saturday night shouldn’t have counted. So he understood when the referees correctly nullified the shot, sealing Charleston’s 40-37 victory over the Lady Pirates in the Class 3A Region 1 championship game in Lincoln. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted March 1, 2010 at 4:14 a.m.

Senior-Laden Wildcats Boast Lofty Goals

SPRINGDALE — The Springdale Har-Ber baseball team hasn’t tiptoed around setting high aspirations for this season. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 28, 2010 at 6:22 a.m.

Lady Wildcats Press Past Springdale High

SPRINGDALE — They hadn’t pressed much all season. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 27, 2010 at 4:56 a.m.

Second-Half Spurt Fuels Bulldogs Win At Har-Ber

SPRINGDALE — The sudden scoring outburst didn’t surprise Springdale High coach Brad Stamps at all. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 27, 2010 at 4:41 a.m.

7A-WEST GIRLS Har-Ber presses the issue

SPRINGDALE — They hadn’t pressed much all season, but the Springdale Har-Ber Lady Wildcats looked quite comfortable Friday night hounding their crosstown rivals with full-court pressure. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 27, 2010 at 1:56 a.m.

Close Friends Now Springdale Coaching Rivals

SPRINGDALE — They started out as buddies, just a couple of basketball teammates. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 26, 2010 at 5:21 a.m.

Lincoln Survives In Overtime, Earns State Berth

LINCOLN — They slowly walked back to the Lincoln bench Thursday night, seemingly stunned by the 14-point Lavaca rally that had temporarily robbed them of making history. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 26, 2010 at 5:12 a.m.

PREP SOFTBALL: Har-Ber Brings Experience

LADY WILDCATS HOPE CHEMISTRY HELPS THEM WIN CONFERENCE TITLE

SPRINGDALE — Lynn Lawson didn’t mince words. Springdale Har-Ber’s fourth-year softball coach anticipates better results from his Lady Wildcats this season and doesn’t mind increasing expectations. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 25, 2010 at 3:38 a.m.

Lincoln Ready To Host 3A Region 1 Tournament

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Deon Birkes hasn’t slept much this week. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 24, 2010 at 5:19 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Har-Ber In Need Of Off ense

WILDCATS’ AIM MUST IMPROVE

SPRINGDALE — Eric Burnett doesn’t have as much depth this season, a reality that has forced Springdale Har-Ber’s boys basketball coach to cut back on practice time. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 23, 2010 at 5:24 a.m.

First Tee Approved For Learning Center In Lowell

LOWELL — Mike Shea had never heard of Ward Nail Park. He had considered the city of Lowell for the First Tee of Northwest Arkansas’ proposal to build a learning center and golf practice facility. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 19, 2010 at 5:40 a.m.

Har-Ber Starters Logging Big Minutes

SPRINGDALE — Matt Toomer doesn’t remember much about Springdale Har-Ber’s offseason conditioning. The 6-foot-5 senior vaguely recalled the running and didn’t mention the P90X plyometrics during a conversation Thursday afternoon. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 19, 2010 at 5:34 a.m.

Post Players Providing Scoring Boost For Har-Ber

SPRINGDALE — Fort Smith Northside coach Johnny Mason knew his team would struggle Tuesday night to deal with Chris Bayles and Matt Toomer, Springdale Har-Ber’s 6-foot-5 senior tandem. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 18, 2010 at 6:51 a.m.

STEPPING UP: Northside Knocks Off Har-Ber

GRIZZLIES PULL AWAY LATE

SPRINGDALE — Fort Smith Northside never has forgotten the upset Springdale Har-Ber sprung back on Jan. 19 in Kaundart Grizzly Fieldhouse. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 17, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

Lady Grizzlies’ Pressure Stymies Lady Wildcats

SPRINGDALE — She expected her team to handle Fort Smith Northside’s pressure defense Tuesday night. Springdale Har-Ber coach Sandy Wright even told the Lady Wildcats of her feelings. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 17, 2010 at 5:29 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Lineman Handles Attention

COOK’S APPROACH PLEASES WOOD

SPRINGDALE — Brey Cook received his 11th and 12th Division-I scholarship offers last week, as Florida State and Southern California only further complicated his impending decision. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 16, 2010 at 5:19 a.m.

Aggressiveness Sparks Wildcats, Eludes Lady Wildcats

SPRINGDALE — Eric Burnett spent the bulk of Springdale Har-Ber’s postgame time Friday night commending his players’ aggressiveness and toughness. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 14, 2010 at 5:56 a.m.

Toomer Helps Har-Ber Escape With Overtime Victory

SPRINGDALE — The dreading feeling of deja vu entered Eric Burnett’s mind some time during the fourth quarter of Springdale Har-Ber’s 61-59 overtime victory over Bentonville. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 13, 2010 at 5:19 a.m.

Ochoa Leaves Options Open

TOP GOLFER DOESN’T RULE OUT APPEARANCE IN ROGERS EVENT

The world’s top female golfer hasn’t ruled out her first appearance at the LPGA Tour’s stop in Northwest Arkansas. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 11, 2010 at 5:23 a.m.

Gentry Finishes Strong In Win

LADY PIONEERS TOP LADY LIONS, IMPROVE TO 7-5 IN 4A-1 CONFERENCE

GRAVETTE — The Gentry Lady Pioneers had struggled most of their season at positively ending each quarter. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 10, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Hoops Rivalry Heats Up

WRITER ENJOYS FAN’S EXPERIENCE

SPRINGDALE — Is Springdale a basketball town? Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 9, 2010 at 5:35 a.m.

THE COACHING TREE

Coaching Runs In the Price Family

SPRINGDALE — Sean Price jokes that his mother, Pam, probably keeps three sweatshirts in her car at all times — one each from Springdale Southwest, Springdale George and Springdale Har-Ber. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 7, 2010 at 5 a.m.

Har-Ber Drops Tight Contest At FS Southside

FORT SMITH — Eric Burnett looked around the Fort Smith Southside visitor’s locker room and tried to boost the spirits of his disappointed Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 6, 2010 at 4:45 a.m.

Lady Wildcats Make Plays Late

FORT SMITH — She struggled to contain her giddiness. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 6, 2010 at 4:44 a.m.

Har-Ber Begins Busy Stretch

SPRINGDALE — By the time Springdale Har-Ber’s basketball players compete tonight at Fort Smith Southside, they’ll have gone 10 days without taking part in a game. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 5, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

Har-Ber Trio Signs Letters

SPRINGDALE — As he fidgeted with his white and purple Central Arkansas hat, Jacob Bundrick struggled to describe his feelings Wednesday morning. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 4, 2010 at 4:54 a.m.

Reed Signs With Juco

SPRINGDALE — Finding a place to play college baseball wasn’t easy for Springdale Har-Ber senior Nick Reed. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 4, 2010 at 4:02 a.m.

4A-1 CONFERENCE: Balance Fits Farmington

CARDINALS STILL SUCCESSFUL DESPITE COACH’S LATE ARRIVAL

FARMINGTON — No one player fueled the Farmington Lady Cardinals offensively Tuesday night, and that seriously hindered Berryville’s chances of pulling off a 4A-1 Conference upset on the road. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 3, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Har-Ber Basketball Teams Get Back To Work

FOUR-DAY BREAK ALLOWS FOR REST

SPRINGDALE — Eric Burnett had a big smile on his face Monday afternoon, a few moments after his Springdale Har-Ber basketball team wrapped up practice. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted February 2, 2010 at 5:21 a.m.

Anderson Finds Home At Arkansas Tech

SPRINGDALE — When she decided to leave Central Arkansas after two seasons, Laura Beth Anderson considered a number of destinations. The former Springdale High and Har-Ber standout pondered a move to another Division I school. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 31, 2010 at 8:25 a.m.

Eubanks Adjusting To Life In The 7A-West

SPRINGDALE — Those first few weeks at Springdale Har-Ber were nerve-wracking — even frightening at times — for sophomore Caroline Eubanks. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 30, 2010 at 2:11 a.m.

Poor Shooting Plaguing Har-Ber Hoops

SPRINGDALE — Neither of Springdale Har-Ber’s basketball teams got to 30 points Tuesday night during 7A-West Conference contests against Rogers High. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 28, 2010 at 5:03 a.m.

Mounties Respond To Message

SPRINGDALE — Slow starts have frustrated the Rogers Mounties this season, meaning their sluggish first-half effort Tuesday night at Springdale Har-Ber seemed all too familiar. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 27, 2010 at 5 a.m.

CHANGE IN MOMENTUM: Har-Ber Can’t Solve Zone

DEFENSIVE SWITCH PROPELS ROGERS HIGH GIRLS TO 41-29 VICTORY

SPRINGDALE — His worst nightmare came true for 14 minutes Tuesday night in Wildcat Arena. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 27, 2010 at 4:58 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Tourney Grueling, Rewarding

WRESTLING EVENT RAN 13 HOURS

SPRINGDALE — Jamie Stallings could barely talk Monday morning. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 26, 2010 at 5:03 a.m.

Har-Ber Anticipating Tests From Rogers High

SPRINGDALE — Springdale Har-Ber coach Eric Burnett sat in his office early Monday afternoon, scouting Rogers High and wondering how his Wildcats would combat the Mounties’ size tonight. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted January 26, 2010 at 4:53 a.m.