By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports AUGUSTA-In a battle of two eight-man squads in search of their first victory of 2020, the host Augusta Red Devils rallied from a 46-22 deficit to stun the Rose Bud Ramblers 48-46 on Senior Night, The Red Devils, who received the opening kickoff, wasted no time … [Read more...]
Ramblers fall in first 8-man football contest
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports MARSHALL-A new page was written in the Rose Bud sports history books last week as the Rambler football program got their first taste of 8-man competition under the Friday night lights, falling to the Marshall Bobcats on the road by a 62-38 tally. The Jr. Ramblers … [Read more...]
Bulldogs victorious in season opener, fall at Melbourne
By Richard Sharp Lake Area Sports QUITMAN-For the third consecutive season, the Quitman Bulldogs began their football campaign as victors, shutting out the visiting Two Rivers Gators in dominating 59-0 fashion, their second win over the Gators in as many years after visiting Ola in 2019 and leaving … [Read more...]
Lake Area Graduation Insert
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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...]