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Beavers roll over Lions for 7-0 record
By Sean Rock Contributing writer
      With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the Glen Rose Beavers are among the top Class AAA ball teams in the state. Friday night's Homecoming victory, 55-12, over the England Lions puts the Beavers at 7-0 overall for the season and 4-0 in 3A-8 Conference play. England falls to 2-5 and 1-3...
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Blocked punts key Bryant win
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The number one ranked Bryant Hornets can't afford to struggle in the first half against the Cabot Panthers this week at home. The Hornets (6-0-1) are coming off a 17-6 hard-fought victory at Conway, while at the same time, Cabot defeated Little Rock Central 9-6.
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Miners trample Harmony Grove
Bauxite off ense gets in high gear for tough 8AAA Conference schedule
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bauxite Miners are preparing for their final three toughest games of the 8AAA Conference. This Friday, the Miners host the fast Lake Village Beavers. "I think we're already into our toughest games of the conference," said Bauxite head coach Jon Watson. "They get progressively harder and if w...
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Panthers fall again
Sheridan spoils night for Benton
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Sheridan Yellowjackets put a damper on the playoff hopes of the Benton, but this week a win at Little Rock Parkview could put the Panthers back in the hunt for the state. All three of the remaining games for the Panthers are must-win situations. This week at Parkview, which will be played at ...
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Lady Panthers stay on track
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Fairly easy wins over Little Rock Hall and Little Rock Parkview has set the Benton Lady Panthers volleyball team in line for a showdown with Texarkana this week. The Lady Panthers have the lead in the 6A-South conference by one full game over the Lady Razorbacks and are already guaranteed a slice...
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High School tennis players make state
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Harmony Grove tennis Gabbi Ferguson and Jacob McDaniels were the top two finishers in singles competition at the recent district tournament in Lake Villiage for the Harmony Grove Cardinals tennis team.
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Hornets show team pride and leadership
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Bryant seniors Chad Hinson, Nick Chapdelaine and Hunter McNeil are three examples of Hornet leadership on and off the field. All being physical specimens of intense weight lifting and constant conditioning through years of working in the Bryant football program, these three individuals take the t...
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Panther linebacker is a leader by example
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Josh Dodson believes the Benton Panthers can still turn around a disappointing season so far and make it to the 6A State playoffs. The senior co-captain for the Panthers is a starting linebacker and has seen his share of ups and downs this year on the football field.
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Freshmen volleyball teams go to district
Benton Lady Warriors and Bryant Lady Hornets freshmen ready to battle in conference tournament at Morrilton
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Benton Lady Warriors volleyball team is preparing for the upcoming Central Arkansas Conference tournament this week at Morrilton. The Lady Warriors have seen success this year on the volleyball court and has played the tougher competition like North Little Rock as tough as any other team in t...
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Lady Hornets playing to improve program
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant Lady Hornets continue to improve on the volleyball court despite falling to their 7A-Central opponents. The Lady Hornets have lost to Mount St. Mary's, Cabot and played Russellville to a close game.
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Statistically Speaking
The Bryant Lady Hornets 2007 volleyball
      Serve Receiving Attacks Excl Assts/ Setting Excl Digs/ Defensive Digs Passing Excl
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Bryant beats Stingers 35-0
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant freshman Hornets continue to hold the top spot in the Central Arkansas Conference after beating the Sheridan Stingers 35-0 at home. Bryant scored 20 first half points, then added 15 more in the third period to put the game out of reach. It was the second straight week for a mercy-rule ...
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Bauxite Crushers crunch Indians
Martin Couch Sports editor
      After a pregame incident by three Poyen players that fired up an already intense Bauxite Crushers team, the hosts showed no mercy at The Pit. Ty Hughes opened the game with an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, then added the extra point for a 7-0 Bauxite lead.
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Warriors upset Conway White
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Benton Warriors have put themselves in the thick of the Central Arkansas Conference race after coming off a thrilling 12-6 overtime victory at home against Conway White. This week, the Warriors host North Little Rock in a key conference match up that could propel Benton into the third spot.
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Central Arkansas freshman football standings
      South Conference Bryant Benton Oct. 11 Bryant 35, Sheridan 0 Benton 12, Conway White 6 OT Cabot South 30, Catholic 7 Lake Hamilton 26, North Little Rock 6 Oct.
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Bryant cross country runs at Chile Pepper
Martin Couch Sports editor
      LADY HORNETS In a field of 288 runners and 51 teams the Bryant Lady Hornets finished as the 20th place team at the Chile Pepper Invitational Meet in Fayetteville. Sara Coker led Bryant finishing 85th in 21:27. Lennon Bates was second for the Lady Hornets at 113th in 21:55.
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Higgs leads way for Bryant team
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Ben Higgs has been running for the Bryant cross country team for the past five years under head coach Steve Oury. This season, his last to be a Hornet runner, Higgs has become one of the top five runners for the team and has helped Bryant accomplish its goals.
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Harmony Grove begins basketball season
Senior-laden Cardinals are experienced Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Harmony Grove Cardinals started their 2007-08 season on Monday night at Abundant Life with an experienced group of seniors who vow to lead their team to the state tournament this year. "I have very high expectations for this team," said Brandon Estell, who is the team's cocaptain. "I expect t...
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Lady Cardinals squad secure in abilities
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Harmony Grove Lady Cardinals head basketball coach Ricky Mooney got a chance to see his team in action for the first time at the annual Red- White scrimmage game and was pleased with what he saw. "We've still got some things to work on, but there were some good things, too," he said.
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Shoptaw selected to play in Kansas All-Star baseball regional game
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Former Harmony Grove baseball player and Benton American Legion third baseman Nick Shoptaw was selected to play in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 6-Region 2 All-Star game at Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Oklahoma recently.
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Little Guys Football
     RUNNING THE BALL MARTIN COUCH PHOTO Sixth grade Mini Miner Forrest Simmerman runs by a defender in a recent game at Bauxite.
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