Recent stories by Harold McIlvain
Greenwood starts fast, wins handily
GREENWOOD -- When the Greenwood Lady Bulldogs turn up the defensive pressure, it can create a lot of advantages. That was the case Friday night in H.B. Stewart Arena.
Greenwood turned to its press ea...
January 23, 2021
War Eagles snap 12-game league skid
FORT SMITH -- Rogers Heritage Coach Tom Olsen knows a thing or two about coming to Fort Smith and being challenged. He was happy to leave with a win Friday night at Ramsey Gym.
Heritage got off to a ...
January 16, 2021
Bentonville starts fast, rolls past Southside
FORT SMITH -- Bentonville started Friday's game against Fort Smith Southside by not missing many shots.
That trend continued throughout the contest at Ramsey Gym.
Bentonville shared the ball early a...
January 9, 2021
PREP BASKETBALL: Hicks paces Bentonville to win against FS Northside
FORT SMITH -- When Bentonville High needed a big shot Monday afternoon, the team turned to junior forward Harrison Hicks. He delivered for the Tigers at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse.
Hicks finished wi...
December 29, 2020
Wolfenbarger hits familiar shot
GREENWOOD -- Fort Smith Northside senior Jersey Wolfenbarger knows a thing or two about hitting game-winning shots.
She did it again Friday night at H.B. Stewart Bulldog Arena.
The University of Ark...
December 19, 2020
PREP BASKETBALL: Greenwood takes down another state champ
GREENWOOD -- Make it back-to-back victories for the Greenwood Lady Bulldogs over defending Class 6A state champions.
Greenwood, the defending Class 5A champions, turned up the pressure to pull away f...
December 9, 2020
Booneville pulls out the stops to take down Osceola
BOONEVILLE -- When Booneville needed a key stop, the defense delivered Friday night at Bearcat Stadium.
Booneville got a late fourth-and-goal stop at its 1 to seal a 10-7 victory against Osceola in t...
November 28, 2020
PREP FOOTBALL: Wooldridge pulls double-duty for Booneville
BOONEVILLE -- Ethan Wooldridge made the most of his starting opportunity on defense last year, leading Booneville in tackles.
With the team in need of a fullback this season, he has stepped up to tha...
November 26, 2020
Booneville rolls over Hackett
BOONEVILLE -- Booneville coach Doc Crowley wanted to see his team come out and play lights out from the start Friday night at Bearcat Stadium. Mission accomplished from the Bearcats.
Booneville jumpe...
November 21, 2020
PREP FOOTBALL: Magazine rallies past Hazen
MAGAZINE -- The Magazine offense doesn't ask senior quarterback Tatum Scott to throw it often, but he made the most of his chances Friday night at Diamondback Stadium.
Scott connected with Ashton Dro...
November 14, 2020