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Big inning sends Lady Warriors to win over Bay (4/19/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffEPC scored 13 runs in the top of the fourth inning to blow open a close game for a 16-0 win over the Lady Yellowjackets in high school softball action this past Tuesday in Bay. Keragan Gordon grounded out leading off for EPC as Meagan Allen struck out. ...
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Area sports roundup (4/19/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffThe Lady Hornets picked up two wins as they defeated Pocahontas 11-0 this past Monday and Marked Tree 16-1 this past Tuesday. Against Pocahontas, Anna Walker had four hits, four RBIs and a run scored to lead the Lady Hornets at the plate. Jehlian Wright had two hits and scored three runs as Jayden Roark had a hit, two RBIs and a run scored. ...
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Lady Wildcats JV fall at home to Wynne (4/19/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffThe Lady Wildcats JV fell behind early and could never catch back up as the Wynne JV took a 10-6 win this past Monday in softball action in Trumann. The Lady Yellowjackets used a hit, stolen base and passed ball to get on the board taking an early 1-0 lead after the top of the first inning. ...
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Hartley selected to Class 1A all-state team (4/19/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay's Mallory Hartley, who helped lead the Lady Yellowjackets to a 31-7 record this past season advancing to the quarter-finals of the Class 1A state tournament, was selected to the Class 1A all-state basketball team. Hartley led Bay in scoring with 18 points a game while pulling down nine rebounds a contest while getting two steals a game. ...
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Kline one-hits conference foe Marked Tree in 11-1 win (4/19/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffKern Kline only allowed one hit as his Warrior teammates gave him plenty of run support in an 11-1 win over Marked Tree at home this past Thursday. Eli McCrary led off with a walk for Marked Tree in the top of the first inning as Aaron Hutchens popped out and Kentarius Allen struck out. ...
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Lady Wildcats get 11-1 over Riversdie (4/12/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffTrumann led from start to finish scoring six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to run rule the Lady Rebels 11-1 this past Tuesday in Trumann. Riverside went down in order in the top of the first as Anna Waleszonia struck out all three batters. Waleszonia then led off the game with a triple before scoring on a wild pitch to make it 1-0 Trumann. ...
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Allen tosses shutout against county foe Marked Tree (4/12/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffEPC's Meagan Allen gave up only two hits as the Lady Warriors pounded out nine hits in an 11-0 win over the Lady Indians this past Monday in softball action in Marked Tree. Keragan Gordon walked leading off for EPC before stealing second base. Gordon tried to steal third but was thrown out as Allen beat out an infield single. ...
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Malone chosen for all-state basketball team (4/12/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffAfter helping lead his team to as 31-2 record and a trip to the Class 2A state championship game, Marked Tree's Colby Malone was selected to the all-state basketball team. Malone averaged 10.6 points per game along with 2.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game. ...
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Lady Indians tumble at hands of BIC (4/12/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree fell behind early and their offense couldn't get in a grove as the Lady Indians fell 6-1 to BIC last Thursday in high school softball action in Marked Tree. BIC used a base hit, a stolen base, a passed ball and a base hit to plate a run in the top of the first inning to take an early 1-0 lead. ...
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Wellman Relays (4/12/18)Trumann, Marked Tree and Harrisburg competed in the Wellman Relays in Pocahontas last Wednesday.
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Lady Warriors sweep doubleheader from Manila (4/5/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffManila threatened to score in the top of the first as a double and single put runners at the corners before Meagan Allen struck out the next batters to leave the runners stranded. Keragan Gordon popped out leading off for EPC as Allen struck out. Madison Wiggins reached on an error only to be left stranded as Emili Mangrum watched strike three go by keeping the game scoreless after one. ...
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Blackman selected to Class 1A all-state basketball team (4/5/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffHaving to make a change from being a defensive specialist to a scorer, Bay's Sarah Blackman had no trouble making that change. The senior, who helped lead the Lady Yellowjackets to a 31-7 record advancing to the quarter-final round of the Class 1A state basketball tournament, was selected as a member of the 1A all-state basketball team. ...
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Pre-season Champions (4/5/18)Champions crowned in 8U, 10U and 12U pre-season baseball tournaments.
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Red Wolves Action (4/5/18)Arkansas State falls to Louisiana-Layfette this past Saturday.
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Hornets top Marked Tree in county baseball match-up (4/5/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffHarrisburg jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings and never looked back on their way to an 18-3 win over the Indians this past Friday in Marked Tree. The Hornets plated two runs in the top of the first as Dylan Mathis grounded out before Hayden Creecy singled. ...
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The Truth About Sports Scholarships (4/5/18)By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Lance Taylor, Executive Director of the Arkansas Activities AssociationMany parents are trying to live the dream through their sons and daughters – the dream of landing a college athletic scholarship by specializing in a sport year-round. Unfortunately, most of these dreams are never realized. The odds of a sports scholarship paying for even a portion of a student’s college education are miniscule...
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Hornets get 11-1 win over Wildcats (3/29/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffZach Biggers limited Trumann to one run on four hits as Harrisburg beat the Wildcats 11-1 in 4A-3 conference play this past Tuesday in Trumann. Jamason King popped out leading off the top of the first for the Hornets as Dylan Mathis reached on an error. ...
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EPC takes road win over Trumann (3/29/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffEPC scored 11 runs in the second inning and held Trumann to one run in an 18-1 win this past Monday in high school baseball action at Trumann. The Warriors plated a run in the top of first inning as Korben Wiggins struck out leading off as Hunter Taylor was hit by a pitch. ...
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Equipment Donation (3/29/18)Nemesis Organization donates equipment to Trumann Parks and Recreation.
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Perry tabbed for all-state basketball team (3/29/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree's Markel Perry capped off a terrific senior season being chosen as a member of the Class 2A all-state basketball team. Perry led the team in scoring with 12.7 points per game, led in rebounds with 8.8 per game, led in steals with 3.5 per game and led in assists with 3.5 per game. ...
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Harlson tosses no-hitter in 5-0 win over Manila (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffFreshman Kloey Harlson of Harrisburg made it look easy on the mound this past Tuesday as she pitched a no-hitter against Manila as the Lady Hornets took a 5-0 win in Manila. Harlson retired the side in order in the top of the first inning with a ground and two strikeouts. ...
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Turner selected for Class 4A all-state basketball team (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffTrumann's Ben Turner was selected for the Class 4A all-state basketball after a stellar sophomore season for the Wildcats. Turner averaged 19 points, seven rebound and four assists this past season as he also garnered all-conference honors. Turner also helped lead the Wildcats to the George Kell Classic title being named MVP of the tournament. ...
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Marked Tree shutout by Piggott in tournament play (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree's offense couldn't get anything going as the Lady Indians lost 8-0 to Piggott in their second game at the Bearcat Blast this past Saturday at Southside Softball Complex. Ally Byers led off for Marked Tree with a fly out as Brittany Pharis followed with a ground out. ...
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Lady Wildcats shutout in Bearcat Blast opener (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffTrumann could muster only three hits off two DeWitt pitchers this past Friday as the Lady Wildcats fell 5-0 in their opening round game of the Bearcat Blast hosted by Brookland in Jonesboro. DeWitt used two hit and two errors to score two runs in the top of the first inning. ...
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EPC falls in opening game of Bearcat Blast (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffEPC (7-1) was limited to two hits and were dealt their first loss of the season as Westside claimed a 2-0 victory in the opening round of Bearcat Blast hosted by Brookland this past weekend at Southside Softball Complex in Jonesboro. Meagan Allen retired the side in order in the top of the first as EPC went down in order in the bottom half as Keragan Gordon struck out, Kurstin Bryan flew out and Allen struck out to keep the score 0-0 after one. ...
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Bay takes 14-1 victory over Marked Tree (3/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning but it was all Bay after that as they Yellowjackets posted a 14-1 win over the Indians this last Thursday at Bay. Kentarius Allen struck out for Marked Tree leading off the game as Aaron Hutchens followed with a double for the Indians. ...
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Marked Tree falls to Earle in state title game (3/15/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffFor the second year in a row, Marked Tree (31-2) had to settle for being the second best basketball team in Class 2A. The Indians let an eight point lead slip away as Earle (29-7) went on to a 69-52 win last Thursday at Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs...
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Area sports roundup (3/15/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffKloey Harlson struck out 12 and allowed only two hits in Harrisburg's 8-0 win over Gosnell this past Monday in Gosnell. Jehlian Wright had three hits, two runs scored and four RBIs, Harlson had two hits and three RBIs, Ansley Wixson had a hit, two runs and a RBI, Jayden Roark had two hits a run scored, Anna Walker had a hit and two runs scored, Gretchen Morgan had a hit and run scored as Caitlyn Adams and Hayden Hopkins had a hit each...
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Daniels throws no-hitter in win over West Memphis (3/15/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree's Harley Daniels tossed a three inning no-hitter this past Monday as the Lady Indians beat West Memphis 18-0 at Marked Tree. West Memphis got two runners on via errors in the top of the first inning only to see them left on base when Daniel coaxed a ground ball out. ...
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Higgins tosses shutout against Trumann (3/15/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay's Nathan Higgins tossed a three-hit shutout while striking out 11 batters as the Yellowjackets stung Trumann 17-0 in their season opener this past Friday in Trumann. Bay jumped out a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning as Andrew Oester led off with a single as Higgins followed with a single. ...
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Fishing Champs (3/15/18)Jay Morgan and Cade Gartman took home top honors out of 80 boats last weekend at Greers Ferry Lake. The duo catch was 14.39 pounds.
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Tournament winners (3/15/18)Harrisburg went 3-0 to claim the championship trophy at the Batesville-Southside tournament last weekend.
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Lady Wildcats get diamond win over Rivercrest (3/9/18)By ANTHONY COSSEY, DT Sports StaffTrumann (3-1) got a complete game in the circle from Anna Waleszonia as the Lady Wildcats topped the Lady Colts 9-3 on a chilly and windy afternoon this past Tuesday in Trumann. Rivercrest got a runner on with two outs in the top of the first only to see her get thrown out by Lexi Jackson on a steal attempt for the third out. ...
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Area sports roundup (3/9/18)By ANTHONY COSSEY, DT Sports StaffEPC (3-0) got 14 strikeouts from Hunter Taylor as the Warriors beat Cross County 6-1 this past Tuesday in Lepanto. Taylor gave up the one run on three hits and two walks. Korben Wiggins had three hits, two runs scored, a RBI and three stolen bases to lead the EPC offense. Peyton Phillips had a hit and two RBIs, Gavin Constant had two hits and a RBI as Lane Sanders had a hit and a RBI for the Warriors...
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Marked Tree punches ticket to state title game (3/9/18)By ANTHONY COSSEY, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree (31-1) had to use two extra quarters to get by Clarendon, the only team to beat the Indians this year, for a 68-65 win in the semi-finals of the Class 2A state tournament this past Saturday in Judsonia. The win sets up a rematch of last years state finals as the Indians will play Earle on March 8 at 7:45 pm at the Convention Center in Hot Springs...
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Western Grove nips Bay 48-47 in state quarter-finals (3/9/18)By TRENT FLETCHER, DT Sports StaffIn a strange and controversial ending, Bay saw its season end in abrupt fashion Friday night in the 1A State Tournament quarterfinals at Morrilton. Trailing by one point in the closing seconds, Bay had a couple of shots at the game winning bucket, but came up short in a heartbreaking 48-47 loss to Western Grove...
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Wonderview ends Bay's state championship reign (3/9/18)By Trent Fletcher, DT Sports StaffDefending state champion Bay took on host Wonderview in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A Girls State Tournament Friday night at Morrilton. It was a rematch from last year’s state tourney in which Bay came out on top. This time, Wonderview exacted revenge, posting a hard fought 44-39 victory...
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EPC ousted in opening round of state tournament (3/9/18)By ANTHONY COSSEY, DT Sports StaffEPC (19-13) couldn't rebound from a 15-3 England run at the beginning of the fourth quarter as the Warriors fell to the Lions 71-64 last Thursday in the opening round of the Class 2A state playoffs played at White County Central in Judsonia. EPC got an early 1-0 lead as TJ Bush hit one of two free throws before England hit a three-pointer and got a steal and layup to go up 5-1. ...
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Bay claims regional title with win over Armorel (3/2/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay (16-22) hit eight of ten free throws over the last minute of the game to come away with a 62-53 win over Armorel to claim the 1A 2 regional tittle this past Saturday in Armorel. Slade Grove gave Bay a 2-0 lead with a jumper in the lane as the Tigers answered with a jumper to make it 2-2. ...
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Lady Yellowjackets tumble in regional finals (3/2/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay (30-6) let a seven point fourth quarter lead slip away as Norfork, the top ranked team in Class 1A, got hot in the fourth quarter and came away with a 54-44 win and the 1A 2 regional title this past Saturday in Armorel. Mallory Hartley put back an offensive rebound to give Bay a 2-0 lead early in the opening quarter before the Lady Panthers scored inside and drilled a three-pointer to take a 5-2 lead. ...
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MT suffers first loss of season in regional semi-finals (3/2/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree's (27-1) winning streak was snapped this past Friday with a 55-53 loss to Clarendon in the semi-finals of the 2A North regional tournament in Marked Tree. The teams traded scores the first two minutes of the game as Markel Perry gave the Indians a 2-0 lead with a jumper as Clarendon answered with a jumper making it 2-2. ...
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Warriors fall to Earle in regional semi-finals (3/2/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffA day after clinching a spot in the Class 2A state basketball tournament, EPC (19-11) had to play a rejuvenated Earle team and were handed a 54-37 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs this past Friday in Marked Tree. The Warriors jumped out to a 4-0 lead on back to back baskets from Travis Joplin and Dee Buchanan as Earle hit two free throws to make the score 4-2 EPC. ...
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Wildcats fall in opening round of regional tournament (3/2/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffTrumann (14-16) had the task of taking on the two-time defending state champion Baptist Prep in the opening round of the 4A East regional tournament last Wednesday in Lonoke. The Wildcats fell behind early and never recovered as the Eagles ended Trumann's season with a 72-50 loss...
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Silver Gloves Champions (3/2/18)Chase and Gaven Guy of Trumann recently brought home silver gloves boxing championships.
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Tree for three - Indians top EPC for district title (2/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffMarked Tree (26-0) won their third straight district title this past Friday with a 45-38 win over county rival EPC in Lepanto. This was the second year in a row Marked Tree and EPC were in the finals. With the win, Marked Tree set a new school record in consecutive wins with 26...
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Lady Yellowjackets roll in district semi-finals, win title (2/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay jumped out to a 28-7 lead after the first quarter before cruising to a 58-26 win over Ridgefield Christian School (RCS) this past Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 1A-3 district tournament at Armorel. Bay jumped out to a 14-0 lead as Sarah Blackman canned a three-pointer, Kaylee Crain scored inside, Blackman hit one of two free throws, canned another three-ball and netted a jumper before Mallory Hartley converted an old-school three-point play. ...
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Bay gets semi-finals win over RCS, falls in district title game (2/22/18)By Anthony Cossey, DT Sports StaffBay earned a spot in the 1A-3 district championship game with a 57-50 win over Ridgefield Christian School (RCS) this past Wednesday at Armorel High School. Slade Grove gave Bay a 2-0 lead with two free throws early in the opening quarter as RCS hit one of two free throws to make it 2-1. ...
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ASU honors former players (2/22/18)Arkansas State honored several former basketball players at halftime of the men's game this past Saturday. Among those honored were Trumann's Mike Dungan and Max Smallwood. Dungan played at ASU from 1962-1964 as Smallwood played at ASU from 1951-1954. (DT Photos/Anthony Cossey)