PREP SOFTBALL: Sullivan Savors Return

BENTONVILLE SENIOR BATTLES BACK FROM MYSTERIOUS PAIN

BENTONVILLE — Alex Sullivan had never missed a softball game because of injury. That was until a mysterious back pain sidelined her for all most all of her junior season. “It was really different for me and it was really difficult to see my team out there without me,” Sullivan said. “I’m just really glad I’m back this year.” Read More »

By Tom Glave posted at 4:41 a.m.

Baxendale, Tigers Sneak By Rebels

MIDDLE OF ORDER FINISHES RALLY

BENTONVILLE — Blake Baxendale celebrated on second base and one pitch later, all of the Bentonville Tigers were celebrating with him. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 17, 2010 at 4:27 a.m.

Bombers Hire Mahan

BENTONVILLE — A month after choosing to not take action on a recommendation to hire Bentonville assistant football coach Benji Mahan, the Mountain Home School Board hired Mahan on Monday as the Bombers’ new head coach. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 17, 2010 at 3:41 a.m.

COMMENTARY: Learning More Than Golf

PROGRAM TEACHES LIFE LESSONS

BENTONVILLE — Golf means a lot to the Brauburger family. Ted Brauburger loves the chance to spend 4 hours with his high school aged son Brik, talking about life. His two oldest daughters play golf in college and his youngest also plays. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 16, 2010 at 4:23 a.m.

BIG 6 SPRING NOTEBOOK: Mayne-Nicholls Stays Focused

ROGERS SOCCER PLAYER SHOOTS FOUR GOOD SHOTS IN FIRST 10 MINUTES

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — If Michelle Mayne-Nicholls was getting frustrated during Friday’s 4-0 victory against Springdale High, the Rogers High senior soccer player didn’t show it. Read More »

By Nathan Allen, Tom Glave, Ryan Malashock, Paul Nielsen posted March 15, 2010 at 3:36 a.m.

Abbott Optimistic For Tigers After Win

BENTONVILLE — Bentonville baseball coach Todd Abbott saw plenty of bright spots after a cold and wet win Friday at the Best Sports Classic. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 13, 2010 at 3:18 a.m.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Sandusky Sets Sights High

BENTONVILLE POLE VAULTER TO COMPETE AT NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS

BENTONVILLE — Ethan Sandusky knows his competition from a list on the computer. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 13, 2010 at 3:15 a.m.

Emery Eludes Tigers

CYCLONES PITCHER REFUSES TO QUIT

BENTONVILLE — Every time he takes the mound, Russellville senior pitcher Logan Emery learns something new about his arm. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 12, 2010 at 6:09 a.m.

BEST SPORTS CLASSIC: Tigers Pounce On Panthers

BENTONVILLE CAPITALIZES ON SILOAM SPRINGS’ MISCUES IN 13-3 WIN

BENTONVILLE — By extending the first few innings, the Bentonville baseball team made sure Wednesday’s game didn’t last too long. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 11, 2010 at 4:26 a.m.

‘EVERYTHING JUST COMES NATURAL’ Pearson Moves At Faster Pace

BENTONVILLE JUNIOR MAKES SMOOTH SWITCH TO SHORTSTOP

BENTONVILLE — Logan Pearson was already one of the fastest players on the Bentonville baseball team. Read More »

By Tom Glave posted March 10, 2010 at 4:56 a.m.