By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports QUITMAN-Trailing by one to the Class 3A top-ranked Valley Springs Tigers, the Quitman Bulldogs had junior forward Jacob Cantrell provide late-game heroics with a put-back on an offensive rebound to propel the host to a thrilling 56-55 victory over the opposition in … [Read more...]
Concord teams steer ship to sweep over rival West Side
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports GREERS FERRY-A new chapter in arguably the greatest rivalry in all of Class 1A basketball was written this past Friday night, as Concord worked their way to a sweep over host West Side at Brady-Hipp Arena with the Jr. Pirates, Lady Pirates and Pirates all hauling … [Read more...]
Fourteen schools slated to take on Pangburn Basketball Classic
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports PANGBURN-The Pangburn School District will usher in the Christmas festivities next week by playing host to thirteen different schools in the 2019 Pangburn Basketball Classic, splitting time between Tiger Arena and the old gymnasium starting on Thursday and … [Read more...]
West Side teams down Sacred Heart to extend winning streaks
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports GREERS FERRY-With Thanksgiving just three days away, the West Side varsity basketball teams gave themselves a lot to be thankful for last Monday … [Read more...]
Three area schools take on shot clock in Quitman Fast Break Classic
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports QUITMAN-The 2nd Annual Quitman Fast Break Classic got off to hot start this past Saturday from Bulldog Complex as twelve teams from nine different schools including the host varsity squads, Rose Bud, and West Side's senior boys, took on the challenge … [Read more...]
Five touchdown night for Jones propels Southside past Heber
By Richard Sharp/Lake Area Sports HEBER SPRINGS-Southside senior quarter Braden Jones and the visiting rival Southerners spoiled the Heber Springs homecoming festivities on a rainy Friday night at Panther Stadium, as Jones completed 5 of 7 passes for 145 yards and four touchdowns with a rushing … [Read more...]
Poyen grounds and pounds to victory over Bulldogs
By Richard Sharp/Lake Area Sports QUITMAN-The Poyen Indians used their energized run game early and often in their 38-14 road triumph over the Quitman Bulldogs this past Friday night, also holding the hosts to just two scores, one in the first session and one in the third. The Indians took an … [Read more...]
Nine area schools take to hardwood for first week of roundball
By Richard Sharp/Lake Area Sports The 2019-20 basketball season is now underway, and nine area schools took to the floor for opening week. Concord, Mt. Vernon-Enola, Pangburn, Shirley, Timbo and West Side all participated in the Bad Boy Mowers Classic at Izard County High School, while four of … [Read more...]
Epley’s big night leads to 48-0 homecoming romp over Rose Bud
JIM TUMLISON FIELD - Nic Epley waited until Homecoming Night to have his coming out party as an integral part of the Yellowjacket offense. The lightning quick sophomore danced through and ran around the Ramblers defense for 191 yards from scrimmage (104 receiving, 87 rushing) while scoring two … [Read more...]