Fountain Lake dominates England on senior night
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake junior Caleb Lacy rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns as the Cobras routed England, 54-18, on senior night at Allen Tiller…
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Cobras open season with big win over England
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake's strong passing game proved key Friday night as the Cobras cruised to a 54-18 win over England at Allen Tillery Field on senior…
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Lakeside defeats LH in straight-set victory
Lakeside left Lake Hamilton scrambling as the Rams powered through to take a 3-0 win over their cross county rivals at Lakeside Athletic Complex Thursday night…
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Nevels named GOAT athlete
After investing almost 30 years in Mountain Pine's football program, Red Devil alum and volunteer assistant coach Charles Nevels received recognition as Garlan…
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Lakeside Rams gear up for first on-road battle
A week after dropping its season opener to cross county rival Lake Hamilton, Lakeside hopes to turn things around tonight as it travels to Sheridan to face the…
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Fountain Lake set to open season at home vs. England
Fountain Lake is hoping for positive results in its first game of the season after several coaches and players were quarantined, resulting in the cancellation …
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Red Devil standouts remembered by MP coaches
Two former Red Devil standouts, Tyson Stewart and Kason Porter, had a huge impact on the Mountain Pine community, and their school is looking to uphold the leg…
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Lady Cobras open season with wins, senior night
FOUNTAIN LAKE -- Fountain Lake swept Hot Springs as the freshman and varsity Lady Cobras took back-to-back straight-set wins over the Lady Trojans in the teams…
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Lions look to build on experienced few
Editor's note: This is the 14th story in an ongoing series about area high school football teams preparing for the 2020 season.
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Hair leads Lions' core in tougher conference
Editor's note: This is the 13th story in an ongoing series about area high school football teams preparing for the 2020 season.
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Badgers take scrimmage win as Wolves lose QB with injury
PEARCY -- Arkansas kicked off football season with its first benefit game of the season at Lake Hamilton's Wolf Stadium at Bank OZK Field Monday night.
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Experienced secondary leads Cobras defense
Fountain Lake is returning the brunt of its defensive core this fall, and second-year head coach Kenny Shelton is encouraged by the recent output shown in prac…
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Cobras still hopeful despite setbacks early
Despite Fountain Lake missing much of the team and coaches during practice this week due to a coach testing positive for COVID-19 Friday, the Cobras remain hop…
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Rising Rams volleyball season postponed
In an effort to ensure the "best interests of the program," Lakeside head volleyball coach Rhonda Thigpen made a call to postpone the Rising Rams Volleyball As…
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Expert nail technician and local business owner recalls long road to success
Early obstacles in life and in her career helped to pave a road with twists and turns along the way, but dedication to family and a true passion for her work h…
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Ross, Rams bring experience to offense for 2020 season
Editor's note: This is the fifth story in an ongoing series about area high school football teams preparing for the 2020 season.
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Simmons returns to Spa City for Baseball Weekend
Hall of Fame catcher Ted Simmons has long been regarded as one of the best catchers in St. Louis Cardinals history, and this weekend marks his return to the Sp…
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Familiar faces anchor Lakeside defense for 2020
With the start of the 2020 football season a few weeks away, Lakeside is preparing for the season behind a slew of new and returning talent on both sides of th…
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Trojans, Eagles reap benefits from first week of practice
While the workouts for the Trojans football players may have required additional effort and attention from coaching personnel for two months after the June res…
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Lions hopeful for season, anticipate higher level of play
Editor's note: This is the first story in an ongoing series about area high school football teams preparing for the 2020 season.
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WATCH: Volleyball teams back on court, ready to face new challenges
Volleyball teams from around the state were allowed to start competitive, skill-driven practices, and Garland County teams are ready for fresh action.
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WATCH: Football players 'excited' to be at practice
Following last week's announcement by Gov. Asa Hutchison that high school football could start practice with limited contact, programs across Garland County ha…
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POLL: Teams prep for season with first official practice
Football programs around the state kicked off team practices with limited contact on Monday after two months of following a strict no-contact mandate that appl…
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Weigand 'excited' about team's progress, next season
Lake Hamilton may not have ended its American Legion baseball season the way it planned, but for the Wolves and first-year head coach Matt Weigand, the summer …
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Lake Hamilton falls short, plays Saturday
SHERIDAN -- Lake Hamilton's senior American Legion baseball team could not get its offense going as the Little Rock Vipers cruised to an 8-1 win over the Wolve…
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LH drops big game to Texarkana
A tough loss to Texarkana ended Lake Hamilton's state-title run with a 10-8 loss Wednesday at Sheridan Parks and Recreation Center.
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Junior Wolves fall short in comeback bid
SHERIDAN -- Lake Hamilton's junior American Legion team struggled to overcome an early lead by North Central Arkansas, and despite a late comeback bid, the Wol…
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Local worship leader Desiree Chittum embraces passion for praise, unique mission on and off the stage
A genuine heart and deep understanding of what her purpose is in life and on stage are what inspire local worship leader Desiree Salazar Chittum to continuousl…
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Wolves drive down Drillers in Sheridan
SHERIDAN -- Lake Hamilton's 17-year-olds team was held to just one run against El Dorado in the American Legion Junior State Tournament before putting up four …
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Area cross country teams trying to find new normal
Editor's note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series on how area cross country teams are coping with the new workout guidelines due to the coronavirus pa…
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Area XC teams hopeful while prepping for season
Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series on how area cross country teams are coping with the new workout guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemi…
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Lake Hamilton lineup hits big against Sheridan
PEARCY -- After Lake Hamilton held Sheridan's offense at bay for the first five innings of Thursday night's game, Dylan Horton's fifth-inning grand slam pushed…
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Mountain Pine has no red flags in return
MOUNTAIN PINE -- Athletic workouts at Mountain Pine School District were resumed Tuesday after being suspended for 14 days due to an unidentified individual in…
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Wolves split mid-week doubleheader with Sheridan
PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton club split a doubleheader with Sheridan Wednesday night at Lake Hamilton Field, dropping the first game, 8-6, before taking a 7-6 come-…
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Area coaches seeing good things in practice despite restrictions
Editor's note: This is the final part of a multi-part story about how Garland County basketball teams are progressing after the mandated break due to the coron…
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Agility, conditioning are focus for basketball workouts
Editor's note: This is the second part of a multi-part story about how Garland County basketball teams are progressing after the mandated break due to the coro…
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5K set for Aug. 29 to honor fallen officer
MALVERN -- A memorial 5K set to honor fallen Hot Springs police Officer 1st Class Brent Scrimshire will be held Aug. 29 in Malvern.
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GC basketball teams taking things slow in restart
Editor's note: This is the first part of a multi-part story about how Garland County basketball teams are progressing after the mandated break due to the coron…
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Equipping teams during a pandemic a unique challenge
As football teams from the NFL to the high school level prepare -- and hope -- for a 2020 season, one of the unrecognized concerns by outsiders could be gettin…
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No. 1 Novak Djokovic, wife have virus after his exhibitions
BELGRADE, Serbia -- Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus after he played in a series o…
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Creating a healthy way for pups to spend their day
For many, day cares provide a way for parents to work a job while their little ones spend half the day learning new things and interacting with others in a gro…
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LH drops doubleheader to Sheridan
PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton's junior American Legion team could not get past Sheridan Friday night, dropping both halves of a doubleheader at Lake Hamilton Field. …
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Area shops struggle to keep up with biking popularity
As a result of many gyms and workout facilities being shut down for several weeks due to coronavirus concerns, people all over the country started moving outdo…
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HealthStar Physicians hosts free physicals for LH athletes
With a long history of Lake Hamilton's athletic program partnering with HealthStar Physicans of Hot Springs for free physical examinations for the school's ath…
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Lake Hamilton fielding 3 American Legion teams
Lake Hamilton has taken the field three times this summer, kicking off the American Legion baseball season with a road match at Sheridan on June 3 that allowed…
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Ward named Female Athlete of the Year
Hot Springs native Kami Ward was recently named the Jeanice Falls Female Athlete of the Year for 2020.
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Lakeside, Lake Hamilton to host football workouts
High school athletes finally got a chance to reconnect with their fellow athletes and coaches Monday, and most high school football programs in Garland County …
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American Legion gearing up for June 1 start
Teams from across the area will be allowed to officially resume baseball starting June 1, and the state's American Legion is among the organizations preparing …
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American Legion makes plans to salvage season
Baseball players from all over the state will soon be able to take to the diamond to start their season.
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Honey earns All-American honors in first year at NPC
National Park College freshman Imani Honey was selected to the NJCAA Division II All-American third team for women's basketball following her inaugural season …
