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Glen Rose wins AAA state crown
Two-point conversion call by coach in overtime gives Beavers first-ever state football championship
Sean Rock Sports correspondent
      LITTLE ROCK - Great games often come down to one play. For the Glen Rose Beavers that one play happened to be the last play of the 2007 season, a play that sealed the Beavers' first-ever state championship victory.
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Panthers take Wampus Cat Invitational title
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Benton senior Sam Belcher was happy to win the Conway Wampus Cat Invitational. The three tournament games gave Belcher, a post player, a chance to redeem himself from a rough start to the season. Belcher came on to contribute double-digit points in all three of the Panthers wins on the way to the...
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Hornets fight off Hamburg to win at home
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant Hornets would have rather finished last week 2-0, but a narrow loss at Hot Springs to an undefeated Trojans team was unexpected after a strong finish the week before at the Arvest Mountaineer Classic tournament in Rogers.
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Lady Panthers claim third in tournament
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Benton Lady Panthers are finally on track. Benton defeated Springdale and Little Rock J.A. Fair to claim third place in the Conway Wampus Cat Invitational Tournament over the weekend. The Lady Panthers came from behind to beat the Lady Bulldogs in the tournament opener 51-44, and then lost in...
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Jones plays key role for Benton
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Caitlin Jones is committed to do her best for the Benton Lady Panthers this season. As a role player off the bench, the junior post relieves senior Brittany Westerman and junior Mattison Chilton when needed. Jones' presence on the court results more times than not in points and key rebounds, whic...
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Lady Hornets beat Hot Springs, Hamburg
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant Lady Hornets are continuing to prove that they are getting back to their old winning ways. Most recently Bryant defeated Hot Springs and Hamburg in two nonconference games and will take on Sheridan and Benton in the upcoming week. At 6- 1 overall, the Lady Hornets are beginning to play...
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Simpson turns out simply terrific on hardwood for Lady Hornets
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Anna Simpson is determined to make this season a good one for the Bryant Lady Hornets. The junior guard/forward made every shot she took in a recent game against Marion at the Mills Invitational Tournament and led Bryant with 19 points. Her scoring is one of the positives that has helped the Lady...
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Cardinals upset Atkins; Lady Cards fall
Single point seperates Harmony Grove from Red Dev-
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Harmony Grove Cardinals have the momentum again. After losing a heartbreaking game at home to Mayflower last week by one point, the Cardinals ousted the Atkins Red Devils 60-59 on Friday to get an important conference win that evens their record at 2-2.
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Bauxite teams face hard conference road
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Bauxite Miners head coach Mark Hall thinks his team should be 2-0 in the 5AAA Conference after one week in the league. The Miners were narrowly beaten at home by Atkins 52- 48, but rebounded with a 47-37 victory at Magnet Cove.
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Warriors win two; Lady Warriors still search
Benton picks up league win at Sheridan in double-overtime tilt
Martin Couch Sports editor
      Even though the Benton started off without a win in four games, the Warriors have found a way and are 2-0 in the Central Arkansas Conference after last week. The Warriors defeated Bryant 40-33, annd then beat Sheridan on the road 30-24 in double overtime.
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Lady Hornets win two games, while Hornets manage a split
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant freshman Lady Hornets went 2-0 in league games against Benton and Conway White. Bryant defeated Benton 27- 16, with Marie Mueller leading the way with 13 points. The Lady Hornets came back later in the week to pick up a 36-34 victory at home against Conway White. This time, Taylor Neal...
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Bryant swimmers compete in meets
Martin Couch Sports editor
      The Bryant Hornets and Lady Hornets swim teams competed at El Dorado and Ouachita Baptist University over the past two weeks and have improved their individual times in preparation for the regionals in January. Bryant head swim coach Angel Dale has been pleased with the results of the meets so fa...
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Fitness Unlimited has opened their doors for Benton Athletics
State champion cheerleading squad takes advantage of off er to use facility's courts
      The Benton High School Panther Cheerleaders are practicing in the old gymnastics room of the women's workout area. Also, any Benton athletic teams are welcome to use the Fitness Unlimited courts for their practices. "I am excited about the possibilities that Fitness Unlimited has offered us," sa...
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