Graham Thomas

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sports Editor[email protected]

Recent stories by Graham Thomas

PREP FOOTBALL: Bentonville runs by Springdale Har-Ber in second half SPRINGDALE -- Down 21 points to Bentonville late in the first half, Springdale Har-Ber pulled off some Friday night magic, scoring 13 points in a span of eight seconds to pull within 35-27 with less t... September 23, 2023

Local Sports Roundup PREP GOLFGirlsLady Wolverines prevailElle Cozad shot a 35 across nine holes to help Bentonville West take a victory over Bentonville during Thursday's match at Shadow Valley Country Club.The Lady ... September 22, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: River Valley football profiles Joshua Allen, Greenwood; and Drew Creek, Subiaco Academy Joshua AllenSchool: GreenwoodJersey number: 18Position: Defensive backClass: SeniorFavorite teacher: Dr. TravisFavorite food: CheeseburgerPregame snack: Granola barFavorite holiday: ChristmasNotable: ... September 17, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Rockhurst FG at buzzer sinks Bentonville BENTONVILLE -- Kansas City (Mo.) Rockhurst Coach Kelly Donohoe said he felt like he had "an out of body" experience late in the fourth quarter when the Hawklets were driving for a potential ... September 16, 2023

PREP GOLF: Rogers boys, girls sweep tourney titles BELLA VISTA -- Rogers' golf teams swept the team titles of the Confidence Classic held Monday and Tuesday at Bella Vista Country Club and hosted by the First Tee of Northwest Arkansas.Along with p... September 13, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Mounties overcome sloppiness FARMINGTON -- Once Rogers cleaned up its penalties, the Mounties were able to run away from Farmington.Rogers overcame 13 penalties for 128 yards, most of which came in a sloppy first half, but the Mo... September 9, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Rogers’ Dale and Dane Williams make father-son, coach-player relationship work ROGERS -- Dale Williams will say he doesn't get to watch his son Dane much on Friday nights. Unless Dane is lining up at safety on defense for the Rogers Mountaineers.Dale is in his third year as ... September 8, 2023

Cats win thriller in James’ debut BENTONVILLE -- The early season clash between Class 7A powers Conway and Bentonville lived up to its billing Friday night -- and then some.Donovyn Omolo threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Anders... September 2, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: River Valley player profiles — Brycen Kindrix, Charleston; Connor Yarnell, Paris Brycen KindrixSchool: CharlestonJersey number: No. 21Position: Cornerback/Wide receiverClass: SeniorFavorite teacher: Coach MayFavorite food: SteakPre-game snack: Granola barFavorite holiday: Christma... September 1, 2023

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bentonville rallies for 3-2 win at Bentonville West CENTERTON -- Bentonville had its back against the wall on its rival's home floor Thursday night, but the Lady Tigers responded several times down the stretch.Bentonville rallied from a 2-1 deficit... September 1, 2023