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UAPB Women Hoops: Pelly, Gardner Earn SWAC Weekly Honors After Standout Weekend Performances

Friday, January 23 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Women Hoops: Pelly, Gardner Earn SWAC Weekly Honors After Standout Weekend Performances uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, AR. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has recognized Jailah Pelly and Khaniah Gardner of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball team for their outstanding performances over the weekend.... Read More.

White Hall’s Kynnedi Barnett Named Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week

Thursday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

Kynnedi Barnett of White Hall has been named the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Player of the Week after earning the most votes in a fan poll conducted on DeltaplexNews.com. Barnett delivered a standout performance for the Lady Bulldogs last week, leading the team with 23... Read More.

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Wildcats Outlast Golden Lions 87-82 in Overtime Thriller

Tuesday, January 20 by Laron Marbley

Wildcats Outlast Golden Lions 87-82 in Overtime Thriller PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In a back-and-forth Southwestern Athletic Conference battle at H.O. Clemmons Arena on Monday night, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats came out on top in overtime, defeating the UAPB Golden Lions 87-82. The loss drops UAPB... Read More.

Lady Lions Strong in Second Half, Defeat Florida A&M 63–53 at H.O. Clemmons Arena

Sunday, January 18 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Strong in Second Half, Defeat Florida A&M 63–53 at H.O. Clemmons Arena PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The UAPB Lady Lions turned in a resilient performance Saturday afternoon at H.O. Clemmons Arena, rallying in the second half to secure a 63–53 Southwestern Athletic Conference... Read More.

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UAPB Men’s Basketball Falls 71–67 in Heartbreaker to Florida A&M at the H.O. Clemmons Arena

Sunday, January 18 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men’s Basketball Falls 71–67 in Heartbreaker to Florida A&M at the H.O. Clemmons Arena Photo: uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In a tightly contested Southwestern Athletic Conference showdown Saturday at H.O. Clemmons Arena, the UAPB Golden Lions came up just short, dropping a 71–67 decision... Read More.

White Hall Head Football Coach Daryl Patton Resigns, Retires from Coaching

Friday, January 16 by Luke Matheson

White Hall head football coach Daryl Patton has informed the White Hall School District of his resignation and retirement, bringing an end to one of the most successful coaching careers in Arkansas high school football history. Patton confirmed the decision to Deltaplex News on Friday... Read More.

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Lady Lions Dominate Second Half to Down Bethune-Cookman 77-54

Friday, January 16 by Laron Marbley

Lady Lions Dominate Second Half to Down Bethune-Cookman 77-54 Photo: uapblionsroar.com In a commanding home performance Thursday night at H.O. Clemmons Arena, the UAPB Lady Lions surged past the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a convincing 77-54 victory in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. The game was nip-and-tuck early, with... Read More.

Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

Friday, January 16 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 induction class, honoring a wide-ranging group of athletes, coaches and contributors whose achievements span multiple sports and levels, from high school to the professional ranks. The 2026 Hall of Fame class features 20 inductees... Read More.

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Watson Chapel’s Rodgers wins Kevin Bonnette State Farm POW

Thursday, January 15 by Greg

Watson Chapel's Jayla Rodgers is this weeks winner of the Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Jayla had a 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists in Lady Wildcats win last week against De Queen.

Pine Bluff Launches Historic Partnership to Strengthen Youth Baseball and Community Engagement

Wednesday, January 14 by Luke Matheson

Leaders from Pine Bluff’s youth baseball community and city government met recently to lay the groundwork for a historic partnership aimed at strengthening youth athletics and community engagement across the city. Administrators and directors from the Pine Bluff Northern Baseball League and the Pine Bluff... Read More.

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Golden Lion Athletics Presents: AD Circle

Wednesday, January 14 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lion Athletics Present: AD Circle Pine Bluff, AR-- The University of Arkansas of Pine Bluff's Department of Athletics presents: AD Circle with UAPB Athletic Director Chris Robinson. The event will feature a State of Athletics address by AD Robinson, addressing strategic goals and future opportunities. The... Read More.

The SEARK Sharks Fall to Shorter College 75-69

Wednesday, January 14 by Laron Marbley

The SEARK Sharks Fall to Shorter College 75-69 Photo: searksharks.com PINE BLUFF, Ark. — In a hard-fought matchup on Wednesday evening, the Shorter College Hawks emerged victorious over the Southeast Arkansas Sharks, handing the SEARK men’s basketball squad a 75-69 setback at H.O. Clemmons Arena. The loss... Read More.

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