Local Sports – Page 93 – Deltaplex News

Catalon, Pool on Bednarik Award Watch List

Monday, August 1 by Staff

Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon and linebacker Bumper Pool have been named to the preseason watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the best defensive player in college football. Catalon and Pool are two of 90 defensive standouts on this year’s watch... Read More.

Nick Smith Jr. named USA TODAY National Boys Basketball Player Of The Year

Monday, August 1 by Staff

Incoming University of Arkansas freshman Nick Smith Jr., was tabbed the USA TODAY National High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Fellow Razorback signee Derrian Ford was one of 24 finalists up for the award as well. According to USA TODAY, “Smith masterfully used... Read More.

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UAPB Baseball Adds Hometown Standout Pitcher Little Jr. For The 2023 Season

Monday, August 1 by Staff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head baseball coach Carlos James announced the addition of right-handed pitcher Randy Little Jr. to the 2023 roster. A Pine Bluff native, Little Jr. was a standout for Watson Chapel High School, earning All-Conference and All-State selections during the 2018... Read More.

UAPB Softball Grad Makes History As First HBCU International Softballer and Head Coach

Monday, August 1 by Staff

EUROPE – Softball programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been under the radar for so long, but one particular alumnus of the oldest HBCU in Arkansas has shed historical light on Black College softball with new lines of history created. Dominique Humphrey, a... Read More.

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Three in-state programs ranked in the 2022 College Football America Division II Preseason Top 30

Monday, August 1 by Staff

Three in-state football programs are ranked in the 2022 College Football America Division II Preseason Top 30. Harding University is ranked the highest at #11, while Henderson State is ranked 24th. Ouachita Baptist rounds out the in-state teams ranked at 27. 2022 College Football America Division... Read More.

Arkansas Women’s Basketball Announces Non-Conference Slate

Friday, July 29 by Staff

The Arkansas women’s basketball team’s 15-game non-conference schedule has been unveiled, as announced by sixth-year head coach Mike Neighbors Wednesday. Arkansas’ non-conference slate includes seven contests played at Bud Walton Arena with the first being against Central Arkansas on Friday, Nov. 11. The Hogs... Read More.

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Butch Jones discusses Arkansas State offseason progress and more

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

Arkansas State head football coach Butch Jones spoke with the media Wednesday morning during Sun Belt Media Day in New Orleans to give his thoughts on the upcoming season and more. One of the first things Jones addressed was the addition of four new teams... Read More.

Little selected to Lou Groza Watch List

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

Arkansas sophomore place kicker Cam Little has been named to the Lou Groza Collegiate Place Kicker Award preseason watch list, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Wednesday. The watch list includes 30 of the best returning kickers in the country. The Moore, Okla., product’s... Read More.

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A-State’s Hanson on Ray Guy Award Watch List

Wednesday, July 27 by Staff

For the second consecutive season, Arkansas State redshirt sophomore punter Ryan Hanson has been named to the Ray Guy Preseason Award Watch List, the Augusta Sports Council announced Wednesday. Hanson completed his second season at A-State with 68 punt attempts covering 2,995 yards. He ranked... Read More.

A-State Football Places Three on Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Monday, July 25 by Staff

The Arkansas State football team placed three players on the Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team that was announced Monday. Arkansas State’s three preseason all-conference picks were made up of two first-team and one second-team selection. Representing the Red Wolves on the first team were senior... Read More.

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Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill signs contract extension

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill has signed a contract extension that will keep him as the league’s leader through at least June 30, 2030. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019, and had previously inked an extension through 2026. “Commissioner... Read More.

Pool named to Butkus Award Watch List

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Arkansas senior linebacker Bumper Pool was named to the watch list for the prestigious Butkus Award on Monday, which is presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker. The Butkus Award watch list includes 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the award’s... Read More.

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