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Izard County takes on Rector for 8-man football title
BROCKWELL — It has been quite the first year of football at Izard County High School. From the construction of their brand new stadium over the summer, to at first losing two of their first three games before winning their last seven straight, 2022 has been very memorable for the Cougars. “We go out every week and try to have as much fun as possible,” Izard County head football coach Jared Johnson said.
New Japan News: 2021 G1 Climax Participants And Blocks Revealed
New Japan News By Scott McDonald. Published 6th September 2021. The 2021 edition of the G1 Climax finally has a confirmed list of participants, with the full tournament blocks also announced. As announced during night two of Wrestle Grand Slam in Metlife Dome, the tournament will kick off on the 18th of September. Lasting just over a month, this year’s G1 Climax will conclude on the 21st of October, taking place in the legendary Budokan Hall in Tokyo.
Dardanelle edged 4-3 by Brookland in state tournament opener
MORRILTON — The Dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards jumped on the Brookland Lady Bearcats for two runs in the top of the first inning but could not make that lead hold and they eventually fell 4-3 Thursday morning in the opening round of the Class 4A State Softball Tournament on Lady Devil Dog Field. The loss ended the season for the Lady Sand Lizards who finished with a record of 19-10. The Lady Bearcats (23-9) return to action today at 10 a.m. against the Nashville Lady Scrappers.
Seven softball teams advance to regional play
Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Thunderstorms likely in the morning. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 77F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Lady Cyclones end season at home with mercy-rule victory
The Russellville Lady Cyclones may not have qualified for the state tournament but they did have a cheerful end to their season Monday night when they defeated the Magazine Lady Rattlers 11-1 at Hickey Park. Russellville finished the season with an 8-20 record but won five of its last seven games.
New Japan News: Jay White Teases Kenny Omega Challenge After NEVER Title Win
‘Switchblade’ Jay White captured his first NEVER Openweight Championship at Wrestling Dontaku before teasing a match with Kenny Omega! Wrestling Dontaku Night One featured a battle between two of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s top stars over the NEVER Openweight Championship. Reigning champion Hiroshi Tanahashi entered the match having held the title for 93 days. Despite his gold-filled trophy cabinet, it was a title that ‘The Ace’ had never held.
Senior showcase
Russellville's Brayden Whitford throw a pitch during play Monday at Hickey Park. The Cyclones hosted the Harrison Goblins in what was more of an exhibition game as Russellville honored all 10 of its seniors, which include Newman, Whitford, Donald Potter, Luke Ray, Jeremy Wilkins, Brant Stevens, Jacob Narveson, Braden Burnett, Findley Golden and Tristan Wheelus. Scott McDonald | TheCourier
Cyclones defeat Farmington
The Russellville Cyclones picked up their 10th victory of the season Thursday evening when they edged the Farmington Cardinals 7-5 in baseball action at Hickey Park. The Cardinals scored twice in the top of the fifth inning to pull even at 5-5. But Russellville (10-6) broke that tie in the bottom of the sixth with what turned out to be the winnings runs. Shane Bucher led off the bottom of the sixth with a double to left then Blake Dawson was hit by a pitch.
Lady Cyclones drop pair to Greenbrier
The Russellville Lady Cyclones fell to 0-6 in 5A-West Conference softball play on Tuesday, dropping two at home to the Greenbrier Lady Panthers. Greenbrier (12-3, 4-0) won 15-0 and 17-6 to remain unbeaten in league play. Russellville dropped to 2-10 overall. Greenbrier 15, Russellville 0The Lady Cyclones were held to just two hits in the opening contest which only went four innings due to the 15-run mercy rule. Russellville did have several basesrunners but only got as far as third base twice.
Wildcats make final surge to title
HOT SPRINGS — Dead in the water, the Harding Academy Wildcats somehow reseized the momentum and outscored the Mayflower Eagles 12-2 over the final four minutes Friday night to win the Class 3A state championship 42-38 inside Bank OZK Arena. It’s the first basketball state championship for the Wildcats (20-7) since 2013 and the second big state title of the current school year.
Wildcats make final surge to title
HOT SPRINGS — Dead in the water, the Harding Academy Wildcats somehow reseized the momentum and outscored the Mayflower Eagles 12-2 over the final four minutes Friday night to win the Class 3A state championship 42-38 inside Bank OZK Arena. It’s the first basketball state championship for the Wildcats (20-7) since 2013 and the second big state title of the current school year.
Wildcats make final surge to title
HOT SPRINGS — Dead in the water, the Harding Academy Wildcats somehow reseized the momentum and outscored the Mayflower Eagles 12-2 over the final four minutes Friday night to win the Class 3A state championship 42-38 inside Bank OZK Arena. It’s the first basketball state championship for the Wildcats (20-7) since 2013 and the second big state title of the current school year.
Wildcats advance to state title game
CLINTON — The Harding Academy Wildcats will be going for their first state basketball championship in eight years Friday after they knocked off the McGehee Owls 51-45 Monday night in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament. The victory was the sixth straight for the Wildcats (20-7), who finished second during the 3A-2 Conference regular season but dropped to the four seed after losing twice in the conference tournament.
Warriors fall to Mayflower, end state tournament run
CLINTON — The Lamar Warriors’ unlikely postseason run came to an end Monday afternoon when they fell to the Mayflower Eagles 61-48 in the semifinal round of the Class 3A State Tournament at Yellowjacket Arena. The Warriors finished the season with a record of 21-8. They came into the state tournament as the four seed from Region 3 then upset top seeded Bergman in the first round before edging Glen Rose in Saturday’s quarterfinals.
Allen, May lift Cyclones to conference title
Senior Trey Allen and junior Donyae May combined for 31 of Russellville’s 40 second-half points and led the Cyclones to a 68-61 victory over the Mountain Home Bombers in the 5A-West Conference Tournament championship game Thursday night at Cyclone Arena. With that victory, the Cyclones (20-7) take the conference No. 1 seed into next week’s Class 5A State Tournament at Hot Springs High School and will play Tuesday at 1 p.m. against the four seed from the 5A-South.
Henderson leads Lady Red Devils to victory over Lady Cyclones
Atkins’ freshman third baseman had four hits and knocked in six runs Wednesday afternoon and led the Lady Red Devils to a 16-5 victory over the Russellville Cyclones in nonconference softball action at Hickey Park. Henderson hit a three-run home run in the top of the third, a two-run double in the top of the seventh and also had two singles. She scored one run and even had a stolen base. Atkins (1-1) scored in every inning by the second.
Whirlwinds finish second
LITTE ROCK —Playing for the River Valley Central Conference Tournament championship Saturday afternoon, the Russellville Whirlwinds dug themselves a large hole then later managed to almost get out of it but ran out of time in dropping at 43-37 decision to the Little Rock Christian Junior Warriors inside Warrior Arena. LRCA (20-3) led 4-0 before Russellville (19-5) got on the board on a bucket by Cameron Frazier.
Ontario's Scott McDonald to replace Jamie Murphy on Nova Scotia for Brier
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Lady Cyclones fend off Greenbrier
A 12-0 run over an almost 3-minute stretch in the fourth quarter was what the Russellville Lady Cyclones needed to finally shake free from the Greenbrier Lady Panthers and go on to post a 50-34 victory in 5A-West Conference play Thursday at Cyclone Arena. It was the second game back for the Lady Cyclones who all were in quarantine for almost two weeks due to COVID-19 related issues. Russellville’s first action back was a road game at Mountain Home on Tuesday where the Lady Cyclones won 47-31.
Russellville dives into league play
The Russellville Cyclones and Lady Cyclones have finally made it to the part of the season that matters the most — the 5A-West Conference schedule. Each team opened the conference race last Tuesday with a tough win on the road. The Lady Cyclones edged the Van Buren Lady Pointers 42-41 while the Cyclones rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Pointers 52-45. Russellville is the only school in the 5A-West to have both teams start 1-0.
Lady Cyclones return
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Lady Cyclones begin play at 5A state
When the high school volleyball season began at the end of August, teams from all around the state did not know if they were going to even play just a few games much less the whole season due to the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. And though there have been a few bumps in the road along the way, high school volleyball made it through the regular season and now the postseason starts today with state tournaments at five sites around the state.
Greenbrier defeats Russellville in four
The Russellville Lady Cyclones got off to another good start in 5A-West Conference play Monday in their first league match at home this season, but again couldn’t keep the momentum going and dropped a 3-1 decision to the Greenbrier Lady Panthers. The Lady Panthers (2-0, 1-0) won the match 14-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-8 in what was their first conference match of the season after battling some COVID-19 problems. The Lady Cyclones fell to 3-5 and 1-3.
Rotary Ripples for the week of July 15, 2020
Our first “in person” Orofino Rotary Meeting since March was held at City Park on Friday, July 10. The meeting, led by President James Jordan, was a success with 18 members in attendance. It was so nice to see everyone and get a chance to visit again. The consensus is that we should continue holding our meetings at the Rotary Pavilion in the park for as long as we can and need to.
Cooper, McCandlis named to ASM Super Team
Buy Photo Izard County senior Justus Cooper was selected to the Arkansas Sports Media Basketball Super Team for the second straight season. (Photo: Neal Denton/The Baxter Bulletin) While the 2019-20 high school basketball season has not yet officially ended, the Arkansas Sports Media released its second annual High School Basketball Super Team on Thursday afternoon.
Apartment Fire Near Memorial Park And Washington Avenue
crime & safety A cutting tool likely cause a spark during construction at these Heights area apartments. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff May 11, 2018 4:05 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Houston firefighters responded to an apartment fire at 900 Studemont Street on Thursday morning, near Washington Avenue and Memorial Park. Firefighters found a visable fire in an exterior wall of one building, and believe it was caused from a spark ignited during the construction process.
Escaped Texas Inmate Arrested Sneaking Back To Jail
police & fire Federal inmate caught trying to get back to jail with bag full of booze, homemade food and snacks. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 25, 2018 5:33 pm CT | Updated Jan 26, 2018 9:03 am CT JEFFERSON COUNTY, TX — Sneaking out of prison wasn't the hard part for one Southeast Texas federal inmate. It was trying to sneak back in that got him busted. Joshua Hansen, 25, of Dallas walked off the property to grab a dropped-off bag of goodies to take back to his cell.
Lane Closures Update at 69/610 Interchange
politics & government The construction is aimed at relieving pressure on one of the nation's worst bottlenecks. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 5, 2018 2:00 pm CT BELLAIRE, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the city of Bellaire provided updates on the line closures at the interchange of interstates 610 and 69. IH 610 Southbound Frontage Road, north of Westpark Dr.: The current "Left Lane Must Turn Left" configuration will remain thru 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Missing River Oaks Teenager Found Safe
police & fire Wilson Stratton had been missing 10 days with no cell phone or credit card transactions. He's headed to a hospital for evaluation. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 29, 2018 5:04 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Wilson Stratton, a 17-year-old from River Oaks who had been missing for 10 days, was found safe Monday afternoon, according to Texas EquuSearch. He was at 7000 North Shepard and is getting moved to Texas Children's hospital for evaluation, according to reports.
Final Hurricane Harvey Stats Quite Mind-Boggling: By The Numbers
weather National Hurricane Center provides originality, path, strength and bizarre rainfall in the powerful system from Texas to Missouri to Maine By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 25, 2018 12:53 pm CT | Updated Jan 25, 2018 1:06 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — The images from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey last summer tell the heartbreaking story of the powerful storm that ravaged Texas.
UIL Realigns High School Districts
schools The biennial realignment Thursday morning gives a new look for high school football, volleyball and basketball districts in the state. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 1, 2018 10:22 am CT HOUSTON, TX — The Houston ISD football basketball district involving Bellaire, Heights, Lamar, Chavez, Westside, Westbury and the MST campus look relatively the same after the University Interscholastic League unveiled its biennial realignment Thursday morning.
Harvey The Second Costliest Hurricane On Record: NHC Report
weather Here's how it ranks against Rita, Ike, Katrina and other catastrophic storms, according to a report today by the National Hurricane Center. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 26, 2018 1:52 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — The National Hurricane Center on Friday unveiled the all-time costliest hurricanes to hit the United States mainland since records have been kept, and last year's Hurricane Harvey is second on that list.
JJ Watt Wins Prestigious NFL Man Of The Year Award
sports Though he played sparingly, his fundraising totaling $37 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey solidified him for the honor. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 3, 2018 8:14 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — If J.J. Watt isn't Houston's most-favorite adopted son, then it's be a crap shoot to see who is. The Houston Texans defensive end, who hails from Wisconsin, was named the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year after his contributions back to the city after the destruction of Hurricane Harvey.
Super Blue Blood Moon Visible Tomorrow Morning In Houston
seasonal & holidays Reminder: Here's how to see this lunar phenomena that'll showcase a super-size orange moon. Be ready by 6:51 a.m. Here's where it'll be. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 26, 2018 4:41 pm CT | Updated Jan 30, 2018 6:54 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Late owls and early birds alike can see a rare celestial treat unlike any other in Houston early tomorrow morning.
ICYMI: 5 Things That Mattered In Local News Last Week
arts & entertainment Elton John, Johnny Manziel and one company reproducing a car that'll take you back in time, here are last week's top headlines. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 27, 2018 8:29 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — A lot went on in the local Houston news cycles last week. Here are five stories that stood out, and here are the quick links so you don't need to search for them. Happy Sunday, Houstonians.
Best Chuck Norris Facts For His Birthday
arts & entertainment These are straight facts because, with Chuck Norris, there's no joking on his birthday. What's your favorite Chuck Norris 'fact?' By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Mar 10, 2018 1:02 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — At the end of this month, Chuck Norris' calendar will go from March 31 directly to April 2, because nobody fools Chuck Norris. But on March 10, it's the martial arts expert's birthday.
Minute Maid Park Concession Fire Causes $210K Damage
sports Something caught fire Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. And, no, it wasn't the bats of the Houston Astros, which were anything but hot. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff May 3, 2018 5:02 pm CT | Updated May 3, 2018 5:07 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Something caught fire Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, and no one will blame the bats of the Houston Astros this time. The Houston Fire Department responded to a fire in the kitchen over a grill in the consession area of the park Wednesday morning.
Voter Registration Deadline For Texas Primary Election Is Feb. 5
politics & government With so many local, state and national primary elections on the March 6 ballot, it's important to get registered on time. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 29, 2018 7:28 pm CT | Updated Jan 29, 2018 7:29 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — The deadline for voters to register so they can participate in the 2018 Texas Primary election is next Monday, Feb. 5. Texas will host the first statewide primaries of 2018 on March 6 for both Democrat and Republican primaries.
Local Athlete Looks To Strike Winter Olympic Gold
sports Houston native Jonathan Garcia has gone from inline skating phenom to the South Korean ice for the 2018 PyeongChang Games. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 7, 2018 12:39 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Jonathan Garcia first dreamed of Winter Olympic lore when he was a 7-year-old kid. He watched American speed skater Dan Jensen race to Olympic gold at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Games in Norway. Garcia began skating, but not on ice. Garcia started inline skating and he got good. Really good.
Two More Upscale Restaurants Coming To River Oaks
business Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group to open Mediterranean-style, seafood-oriented eatery in River Oaks. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 30, 2018 3:23 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — An upscale Baltimore restaurant group that flies fish in from all over the world to their high-end eateries will open two locations in the River Oaks District this Fall. Atlas Restaurant Group (ARG) said it plans to open Ouzo Bay and Loch Bar in the Equinox building at 4444 Westheimer Road.
Police Shoot, Kill Suspected Robber Near HCC West Loop South
police & fire Officer who shot suspect has more than 20 years service. An investigation is underway of a store robbery and carjacking. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 1, 2018 9:45 am CT | Updated Feb 1, 2018 12:01 pm CT BELLAIRE, TX — Houston and Bellaire police tracked down and killed a man accused of robbing a gas station and attempting to carjack drivers Thursday morning in Bellaire. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said a man was accused of robbing the Exxon station at 10721 S.
Levelland’s Nick Gerber Soaring up the Record Book
Photo via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Scott McDonald November 23, 2016 The final words in the Robert Earl Keen song ‘Levelland’ are: “Doing the best I can out in Levelland – imagine that.” Well, no one in the state has done it better than Levelland Lobo quarterback Nick Gerber, who now has 73 touchdown passes this season — a new single-season state record. And he’s creeping up on more state marks. His stat line is staggering, but not unprecedented.
Houston PD Releases 122 Arrest Photos In Sex Trade Crackdown
HOUSTON, TX — Meet Maria. Maria is a young woman in Houston who just gave birth just six months ago. With her life ahead of her and a bright future for her child, and for no reason other than profit and primal savagery, they were kidnapped all of a sudden. The man who abducted them in an instant became Maria's pimp. Everyday Maria was given a certain amount of condoms and told to hit the street and not come back until she's gone through all of them.
Reps. Brady, Culberson Among 13 Texas Lawmakers In Train Crash
politics & government Kevin Brady, John Culberson, Pete Olson and Senator Ted Cruz, and 8 more Texas lawmakers, were involved in the fatal Amtrak crash Wednesday. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 31, 2018 1:28 pm CT | Updated Feb 1, 2018 12:10 pm CT Houston-area U.S. Representatives Kevin Brady, John Culberson and Pete Olson were aboard the Amtrak train carrying GOP lawmakers that crashed into a truck Wednesday morning. Senator Ted Cruz was also aboard the train.
Giant Killers - Will More Favorites Fall This Week?
Photo via John Glaser, TexasHSFootball.com Several undefeated and prohibitive favorites got knocked out of the playoffs last week. Sure, every game is tough at this time of the year, but many of those who lost were picked by many to get to state and win it — or make the push. Newton was one of those schools. The Eagles lost to Arp by a touchdown in 3A Division II. Brock was an undefeated defending state champ ranked No. 1 all year and looking for a repeat. That hope got crushed by Wall in 3A Div. I.
Gov. Abbott Orders Texas Rangers To Investigate Karolyi Ranch
sports On the heels of the Nassar sentencing in sexual assaults of a hundred gymnasts, Abbott orders investigation of former training center By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 30, 2018 11:43 am CT NEW WAVERLY, TX — The ranch that became the famed training center for world-class gymnasts has tumbled to become the epicenter of an investigation by the top cops of Texas.
Harris County Commissioners Announce Hurricane Preparedness Week
weather Harris County Commissioners announce hurricane preparedness week. Here's a list of tips and supplies to be ready in case it happens again. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff May 7, 2018 2:01 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — The devastation and aftermath of Hurricane Harvey still lingers along the Texas coast and, more specifically, Houston. With that in mind, the 2018 hurricane season begins on June 1, and the Harris County Commissioners Court has designated May 6-12 as Hurricane Preparedness Week.
Houston ISD Faces $208 Million Budget Shortfall For 2018-19
schools Financial impact of Harvey and recapture creating deficit for 2018-2019 school year. Declining enrollment means declining state funding. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Feb 5, 2018 4:03 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is in the works to prepare a budget for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year, and the district announced it's estimating a $208 million shortfall as result of the financial impact of Hurricane Harvey and recapture.
Hurricane Harvey Movie Set To Begin Production
arts & entertainment Houston-based film company will revisit the Category 4 storm that dumped rain on Houston in biblical proportions. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 29, 2018 8:04 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Just when Houstonians thought they'd heard enough about Hurricane Harvey, talks of a motion picture have surfaced. Real talk, that is.
Police Release Sketch Of Man Suspected Of North Houston Rape
police & fire Houston Crimestoppers offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the charge and/or arrest of this suspect. By Scott McDonald, Patch Staff Jan 29, 2018 12:56 pm CT HOUSTON, TX — Houston Police and Houston Crime Stoppers released a sketch Monday of a man who allegedly raped a woman in an alleyway at an apartment complex last November. According to HPD, the rape happened close to 5 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2017 at an apartment complex located in the 13500 block of Northborough Drive.
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