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Razorbacks top Bradley behind Walsh

Sunday, December 18 by Ray King

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Freshman Jordan Walsh scored a career-high 18 points to lead 10th-ranked Arkansas to a 76-57 win over Bradley on Saturday, extending the Razorbacks’ winning streak to six games. Junior guard and SEC-leading scorer Ricky Council IV had 16 points,... Read More.

Rison head coach Clay Totty accepts new job at Wynne

Thursday, December 15 by Staff

For the first time since 1998 the Rison Wildcats will be on the search for a new head football coach after Clay Totty was named head football coach at Wynne High School following a 5-0 vote by the Wynne School Board. Totty compiled a record... Read More.

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UAPB drops game to Minnesota Wednesday

Thursday, December 15 by Ray King

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Braeden Carrington hit four 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, Jamison Battle added 18, including five 3s, and Minnesota beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 72-56 Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Dawson Garcia had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks... Read More.

Arkansas Game and Fish restock MLK Park pond with rainbow trout

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

If you missed out on the Rainbow Trout at MLK Pond, never fear, more are coming. Rick Walker has this report:

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UAPB’s Offensive Lineman Mark Evans II Declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Monday, December 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB's Offensive Lineman Mark Evans II Declares for 2023 NFL Draft University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Mark Evans II has officially declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Evans anchored the Golden Lions offensive line for the past four years at left tackle. Evans played 521... Read More.

UAPB Athletes Continue To Shine As They Earn Degrees At Fall 166th Commencement

Monday, December 12 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletes Continues To Shine As They Earn Degrees At Fall 166th Commencement The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletics department had seven student-athletes walk across the stage to receive their degrees on Friday, December 10, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at the 2022... Read More.

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Several Deltaplex area football players named to All-State list

Monday, December 12 by Staff

Several Deltaplex area athletes were named to the Arkansas Activities Association All-State list on Monday. The following players have been recognized on the list: CLASS 6A Jarret Atchley - Sheridan CLASS 5A Courtney Crutchfield – Pine Bluff Marquis Stone – Pine Bluff KJ Sims – Watson Chapel Aiden McHan – White Hall Hector... Read More.

Arkansas women slip by ASU

Monday, December 12 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Samara Spencer scored 19 points, leading five players in double figures, and No. 21 Arkansas overcame poor shooting to defeat Arkansas State 77-63 on Sunday. Erynn Barnum added 16 points on 8-of-8 shooting and Jersey Wolfenbarger had 15 for the Razorbacks (12-0),... Read More.

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Texas rolls over UAPB

Sunday, December 11 by Ray King

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Bishop scored 16 points off the bench and No. 2 Texas held Arkansas-Pine Bluff to 13 points in the second half while coasting to an 88-43 win Saturday. Texas rose to its highest ranking in more than a decade after... Read More.

Council, Smith lead Hogs past Oklahoma

Sunday, December 11 by Ray King

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Junior Ricky Council IV scored 26 points and freshman Nick Smith Jr. had 21 in No. 9 Arkansas’ 88-78 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday. Arkansas, which improved to 9-1 on the season, trailed most of the first half, but led by... Read More.

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Little Rock to host NJCAA Division 1 National Championship

Friday, December 9 by Staff

Little Rock will host the 2022 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Football National Championship on Wednesday, December 14 at War Memorial Stadium at 8pm. The game is presented by Zurich Insurance and is the third of four NJCAA football championship games to... Read More.

Arkansas High School Deltaplex Football All-State and All-Conference Teams Announced

Thursday, December 8 by Laron Marbley

Arkansas High School Deltaplex Football All-State and All-Conference Teams Announced Arkansas high school football All-State and All-Conference Teams have been announced and several Deltaplex area student-athletes made the cut. 5A All-State Team Marquis Stone SR DT Pine Bluff Zebras Courtney Crutchfield JR WR/DB Pine Bluff Zebras 5A All-Conference Jorden Fields ... Read More.

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