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Bulldogs Bounce Back With Big Effort

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — What a difference just a couple of days can make. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 12, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Fayetteville’s Fight Not Enough

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Sometimes it’s not how a team finishes a game, but how it starts it. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Purple’Dogs Makes Their Case

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — No matter the record, Fayetteville has played the past few weeks as if out to prove it is still the team to beat in 7A-West Conference boys basketball. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Hubble Sets Sights On Second Title

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Austin Hubble already has one state championship this school year. This weekend, he’ll look to add another. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Jones Sets Example

SENIOR FORWARD IS TOTAL PACKAGE FOR FARMINGTON

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Brea Jones has a cheering section at every Farmington girls basketball game, which is why she’s so conscious of the way she plays. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 9, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Conley Signs With Crimson Tide

TRACK ATHLETE CHOOSES NOT TO FOLLOW IN FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — As Sydney Conley sat down to sign her national letter of intent Wednesday, the Fayetteville High senior donned a red hat with a white ‘A’ stitched across the front. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 9, 2012 at 4:55 a.m.

Fayetteville Wins ‘Ugly’

BULLDOGS TAKE WAR EAGLES’ BEST SHOT, ANSWERS IN FOURTH

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Strange how one team’s take on a game can be much different from the other’s. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:32 a.m.

Lady ’Dogs Cruise

FAYETTEVILLE TIGHTENS DEFENSE IN SECOND HALF

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville finally got a 7A-West Conference girls basketball win that didn’t leave coaches and fans on the edge of their seats. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Cheek Signs With John Brown University

SCHOOL’S LOCATION MAJOR FACTOR IN DECISION

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Colton Cheek found everything he was looking for just down the road. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 8, 2012 at 5:12 a.m.

Bowlers Set For Tourney

FAYETTEVILLE, BENTONVILLE AMONG TOP CONTENDERS IN BOYS’ DIVISION

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — When Bentonville visited Ozark Bowling Lanes in Fayetteville last week and handed the Bulldogs their first team bowling loss of the season, Danny Ezell figured the loss came at just the right time. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 6, 2012 at 5:43 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.

Lady Bulldogs Making Progress

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — If the last couple of games are any indication, Fayetteville girls basketball is headed back in the right direction. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:32 a.m.

Defensive Battle Goes Bulldogs’ Way

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — After one quarter inside Bulldog Gymnasium, the scoreboard read just like a typical Rogers High-dictated defensive struggle. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 4, 2012 at 5:28 a.m.

Bulldogs Stick Together Behind Graves

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Kile Graves plays an important role to Fayetteville’s success on the basketball court. It’s a role that can’t always be seen, though, unless you look real close. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Perry signs with Evangel, Culp still on hold

FAYETTEVILLE — Casey Perry found his opportunity to continue his football career at the next level at Evangel University. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 8:49 p.m.

’Dogs Grind Out Win

FAYETTEVILLE FINISHES STRONG AGAINST NORTHSIDE

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — A slow start Tuesday didn’t stop Fayetteville from its pursuit of finishing the 7A-West Conference strong. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

Caldwell heats up right on schedule

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Bria Caldwell has shown time and time again this season that she is one of the top scorers in the 7A-West Conference. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 4:51 a.m.

Big Men Big Plus For Bulldogs

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville can beat teams in a variety of ways. Especially inside the paint. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 29, 2012 at 5:28 a.m.

Defense Leads Way For Lady Tigers

Subscriber onlyLINCOLN — West Fork didn’t have its best offensive night on the basketball court for much of Friday’s 3A-1 Conference clash at Lincoln. Thanks to relentless defense, the Lady Tigers didn’t have to. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 28, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.

BATTLE OF THE BULLDOGS

Team-First Attitude Defines Fayetteville’s Fields

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Malik Fields doesn’t pound his chest too often on the basketball court. Or scream to the rafters when he makes a significant play. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 27, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Fayetteville Pulls Away From Har-Ber

BULLDOGS JUMP OUT EARLY, HANG ON AGAINST WILDCATS

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Determined to prove a point, Fayetteville came out firing on all cylinders Tuesday in the first few minutes against Springdale Har-Ber. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 25, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Har-Ber Finishes Strong

FOURTH-QUARTER RUN SINKS LADY BULLDOGS

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Springdale Har-Ber turned to defense late to turn away a Fayetteville upset bid Tuesday in 7A-West Conference girls’ basketball action in Bulldog Gymnasium. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 25, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

Clark Turns Coach For A Day

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Cody Clark huddled more than 15 aspiring young baseball players together, making sure he had their full attention. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:40 a.m.

Forfeits Put Fayetteville In Hole

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Suddenly Fayetteville finds itself fighting from behind in the 7A-West Conference standings. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

Watkins Finds New Home At Fayetteville

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Manuale Watkins had spent the last seven years calling Columbia, Mo., his home before arriving in Fayetteville last June. At first, as expected, the move was greeted with hesitation by Watkins. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 20, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Wilson Announces Decision

FAYETTEVILLE SENIOR PLANS TO PLAY FOR NORTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA A&M

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Sara Wilson looks forward to a stress-free and fun-filled senior season of softball, now that the pressure of picking a future college has come and gone. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 19, 2012 at 4:49 a.m.

Bulldogs Hang On

FAYETTEVILLE HOLDS OFF FORT SMITH SOUTHSIDE RALLY

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A showdown atop the 7A-West Conference looked like anything but a classic battle early in the second quarter, as Fayetteville scored the game’s first 11 points and built a 13-point lead on Fort Smith Southside with 6 minutes, 51 seconds left before halftime. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

Fayetteville Struggles From Start

LADY BULLDOGS’ DEFENSE FALTERS IN FIRST HALF

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Defense has been the specialty for the Fayetteville girls basketball team for most of the season. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 18, 2012 at 5:14 a.m.

Lady’Dogs Work Overtime For First Conference Win

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — After failing to finish off its first two 7A-West Conference games, the Fayetteville girls basketball team finally went the distance Friday. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 15, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Halfcourt Heave Stuns West Fork

Subscriber onlyELKINS — The quarterback in Mac Leichner showed up at just the right time for Elkins on Friday. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 14, 2012 at 5:16 a.m.

Young Grows Up Fast For Fayetteville

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Hailey Young has been asked to grow up in a hurry on the basketball court this season. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 13, 2012 at 5:41 a.m.

Blackburn Relishes Big Role

ELKINS SENIOR POST PLAYER MAKES MOST OF OPPORTUNITY AS LEADER

Subscriber onlyELKINS — Austin Blackburn has waited a long time for his chance to be counted on as a leader on the basketball court. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 12, 2012 at 5 a.m.

Lions Maul Cardinals

FARMINGTON CAN’T KEEP PACE WITH GRAVETTE

Subscriber onlyFARMINGTON — Too much size and depth on the Gravette side of the court and unforced errors by Farmington allowed the Lions to pull away for an easy 62-45 win Tuesday at Farmington High. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 11, 2012 at 5:06 a.m.

Bulldogs Hope To Keep Rivalry Alive

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Every 7A-West Conference basketball opponent will be making a visit to Bulldog Gymnasium for the final time, as Fayetteville plays one last season in its storied home before opening a new arena next fall. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 8, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.

Bulldogs Hold On To Win

DEFENSE CLAMPS DOWN IN FOURTH QUARTER AGAINST GRIZZLIES

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Defense was Fayetteville’s biggest Achilles heel as it allowed Fort Smith Northside to hang close in the first half Friday in Bulldog Gymnasium. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 7, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs Fall

POOR FOURTH QUARTER COSTLY TO FAYETTEVILLE

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — One poor quarter stepped up and bit Fayetteville in a big way Friday. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 7, 2012 at 5:19 a.m.

Healthy McLaughlin Eager To Contribute

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — L.J. McLaughlin knew the day would come when he would make big contributions to the Fayetteville boys basketball program. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 6, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

One-Two Punch Leads Saints

SHILOH CHRISTIAN’S HARRIS, THOMPSON TOO MUCH FOR PRAIRIE GROVE

Subscriber onlyPRAIRIE GROVE — Shiloh Christian opponents are finding out the hard way that Darian Harris is not always a one-man show. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 4, 2012 at 4:56 a.m.

Tough Schedule Tempers Bulldogs

FAYETTEVILLE BATTLE-READY FOR CONFERENCE PLAY

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Expectations ran high for Fayetteville as it entered the boys’ basketball season. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 3, 2012 at 4:57 a.m.

Fayetteville Finds Identity

LADY BULLDOGS HAVE USED BALANCED SCORING TO SET THE PACE

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A new coach, a new-look roster and a new identity. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 2, 2012 at 4:57 a.m.

Local Spirit Squads Take State

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A number of area high school spirit squads traveled to Central Arkansas to compete in the state cheerleading and dance championships in November and December. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Jan 1, 2012 at 5:20 a.m.

Early Start No Trouble For Tigers

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Something about these 10:30 a.m. games seems to bring out some of the best in Bentonville. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 31, 2011 at 5:12 a.m.

Late Drought Dooms Lady’Dogs

Subscriber onlyNEOSHO, Mo. — Springdale seemed to have most everything figured out for three quarters Friday. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 31, 2011 at 5:11 a.m.

COURT SUPREMACY: Churchill Ends Title Drought

FAYETTEVILLE JUNIOR TAKES HOME SINGLES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — State championships in high school boys tennis singles competition have been hard to come by at Fayetteville over the years. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 27, 2011 at 5:40 a.m.

Ring Better Than Records For Allen

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Austin Allen had all the records. Now he has the glory. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 25, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

Patton Plays To Win

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Coaches don’t often get the chance to experience a career-defining moment. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 25, 2011 at 5:15 a.m.

Lavy Sisters Lead Way

SIBLINGS PUSH EACH OTHER TO FRONT OF CLASS 7A GIRLS GOLF

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Competition breeds championships. For Olivia and Anna Grace Lavy, this certainly seemed to be the case. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 21, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats Win Fayetteville Invitational

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Springdale Har-Ber placed 10 wrestlers in finals matches and had six individual winners to pull away from the competition at the Fayetteville Bulldog Classic Invitational on Saturday. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 19, 2011 at 4:50 a.m.

Brewer Connection No Match For Bulldogs

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Oklahoma City Southeast had some strong family genes working in its favor Friday in Bulldog Gymnasium. But that wasn’t enough against Caleb Waitsman and the rest of the Fayetteville lineup. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 17, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.

Fayetteville Ready To Show Off Full Roster

FOOTBALL PLAYERS RETURN TO WRESTLING LINEUP

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Winning this year’s state football championship was a great accomplishment for the entire Fayetteville athletic program. But while the Bulldogs run to a Class 7A championship was quite a feat, it also put a bit of a burden on the Fayetteville wrestling team. Continue reading...

By Vernon Tarver Posted: Dec 17, 2011 at 5:07 a.m.

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