High School Sports – Page 15

Deltaplex area athletes named to All-State Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams

Monday, May 22 by Staff

The Arkansas Activities Association has named the players that have been named 2023 All-State Baseball and Softball players. The Deltaplex coverage area has several athletes represented on the list. Those players are: BASEBALL CLASS 5A Landen Fiemster – Sheridan Gabe Kuttenkuller – Sheridan CLASS 4A Christian Carnal – Star City Landon MeInychuk –... Read More.

Chad Cope says it was the “right time” to return home to lead Rison’s baseball program

Tuesday, May 9 by Staff

The Cleveland County School Board voted Monday night to name Chad Cope as the next head baseball coach of the Rison Wildcats. Cope, a native of Rison, has experienced success as a head baseball coach at Watson Chapel, Greenbrier, and North Little Rock before... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Zebra Courtney Crutchfield Commits to the Razorbacks

Friday, April 21 by Staff

Pine Bluff High School Zebras wide receiver Courtney Crutchfield made a commitment Friday to play football at the University of Arkansas. Crutchfield, a junior, has been on the Razorbacks' radar since his sophomore year. Crutchfield made his announcement on social media while attending Charlie Collins'... Read More.

New Sheridan head coach Tyler Turner discusses his plans for Yellowjacket football

Tuesday, April 11 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board voted unanimously to name Tyler Turner as the next head football coach of the Sheridan Yellowjackets on Monday night following an extensive search. Turner, who has a record of turning around teams with a losing record, has an impressive record... Read More.

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Turner’s background could prove beneficial as Sheridan attempts to rebuild its football program

Monday, April 10 by Staff

After nearly three months and several rounds of interviews the Sheridan School District named Tyler Turner as their next head football coach at Monday night’s school board meeting. Turner will replace Larry McBroom, who resigned earlier this year. His resignation was accepted... Read More.

Cleveland County School Board hires new coaches; Accepts resignation of another coach

Monday, April 10 by Staff

By: Suzi Parker The Cleveland County School Board hired new Wildcat coaches, accepted the resignation of another coach and transferred a current coach to a new position in a special called meeting Monday night. The board met in executive session for more than an hour and... Read More.

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Sheridan names Tyler Turner as it’s next head football coach

Monday, April 10 by Staff

The Sheridan School District has hired Tyler Turner to lead the Yellowjacket football program as senior high head coach. Turner was defensive coordinator at Sylvan Hills during the 2022 season after serving seven years as a successful head coach at high schools in Mississippi... Read More.

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced

Tuesday, April 4 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Basketball Postseason Awards/All State Teams Announced The SB Live basketball post season awards were recently released and the 5A State Champion Pine Bluff Zebras were well represented on the boys side. COACH OF THE YEAR Billy Dixon- Pine Bluff 27-5/15-1 5A South PLAYER OF THE YEAR Deion Buford-Wesson... Read More.

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Sheridan’s Matt Scarbrough named Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas

Monday, March 13 by Staff

The Sheridan School Board had a short meeting Monday night where it was announced that Director of Athletics Matt Scarbrough has been named the Athletic Director of the Year for the State of Arkansas. Scarbrough, who was named Class 5A Athletic Director of the Year... Read More.

Pine Bluff dominates Lake Hamilton for the 5A State Championship

Friday, March 10 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras walked away from the Lake Hamilton Wolves to win the Class 5A State Title by a score of 67-51 Thursday night at the BankOZK Arena in Hot Springs. The Z’s outscored the Wolves in ever quarter of the game, led by... Read More.

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Billy Dixon discusses final prep for Pine Bluff’s state title opportunity

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras will play for the Class 5A State Championship Thursday night against Lake Hamilton at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, and Head Coach Billy Dixon knows his team has a tough task at hand. The Z’s have defeated Lake Hamilton twice... Read More.

Pine Bluff Coach Billy Dixon on the Z’s playing for the 5A State Championship

Sunday, March 5 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Zebras have punched their ticket to the Class 5A State Basketball Championship game after defeating Sylvan Hills 75-49 on Tuesday, Nettleton 55-43 on Friday, and Greene County Tech 62-36 on Saturday. The Z’s will play 5A South foe Lake Hamilton at 7:45... Read More.

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