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Rison Rallies for Stunning Comeback; Lakeside Pulls Off Shocker in Deltaplex Friday Night Football

Saturday, October 18 by Luke Matheson

It was a night full of surprises and high-scoring action across the Deltaplex, highlighted by one of the biggest comebacks of the season and a stunning upset that left fans buzzing. The Rison Wildcats pulled off an incredible rally after falling behind 20-0 to Drew... Read More.

Rayford is Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, October 16 by Greg

Watson Chapel Wildcat Malachi Rayford is this weeks Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the week. Shown here with Coach Steven Heard on left and Bonnette on right. This week Rayford and his Wildcats host White Hall Friday night at 7pm.

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Watson Chapel Coach & Superintendent Reflect On The Life Of Taariq Conner

Thursday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

The Watson Chapel community is mourning the loss of former Wildcat football player and current Philander Smith College baseball player Taariq Conner, who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle accident on I-530 near Jefferson last week. Watson Chapel head football coach Steven Heard spoke with... Read More.

Arkansas State Baseball Releases 2026 Schedule

Thursday, October 16 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva has unveiled the 2026 Red Wolves schedule, featuring 27 games at Slayton Family Field inside Tomlinson Stadium. The campaign opens with a three-game home series against Stony Brook (Feb. 13-15), followed by a midweek trip to Oxford... Read More.

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Van Andel Lifts A-State to Road Victory of Season at South Alabama, 15-14

Tuesday, October 14 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State football team (3-4, 2-1 SBC) trailed by two points with three seconds remaining at South Alabama (1-6, 0-3 SBC), but Clune Van Andel converted a 38-yard field goal as time expired to secure the 15-14 victory on Tuesday night at Hancock... Read More.

Golden Lions Dominate Westgate Christian 79-10 for Homecoming

Monday, October 13 by Laron Marbley

Golden Lions Dominate Westgate Christian 79-10 for Homecoming uapblionsroar.com PINE BLUFF — The University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions put on a dominant display during their Homecoming game Saturday, rolling to a 79–10 victory over Westgate Christian at Simmons Bank Field. UAPB wasted no time asserting... Read More.

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Arkansas Razorbacks Open 2025–26 Season Ranked No. 14 in AP Top 25

Monday, October 13 by Luke Matheson

(AP) - The preseason AP Top 25 for the 2025–26 men’s college basketball season is out, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are once again among the nation’s best — checking in at No. 14 in the rankings released Monday. It’s the first time since 2022 that... Read More.

Arkansas Predicted to Finish Fifth in SEC Men’s Basketball Race

Monday, October 13 by Luke Matheson

Defending national champion Florida is the media’s pick to win the 2026 Southeastern Conference men’s basketball championship — but the Arkansas Razorbacks are projected to be right in the mix among the SEC’s elite. In the preseason poll released by the league on Monday, the... Read More.

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Week Six High School Football Scores from Across the Deltaplex

Saturday, October 11 by Luke Matheson

Week Six of high school football brought high-scoring thrillers, defensive battles, and a few statement wins across the Deltaplex area Friday night. Here’s a look at all the final scores: Baptist Prep 28, England 19 – Baptist Prep pulled away late to hand England... Read More.

Rison’s Matheson Named to Perfect Game WWBA Underclass World Championship All-Tournament Team

Saturday, October 11 by Alex Bivens

Rison junior Noah Matheson, a right-handed pitcher and middle infielder for the Wildcats, has been named to the Perfect Game WWBA Underclass World Championship All-Tournament Team, recognizing his standout performance at one of the nation’s premier high school baseball showcases. Matheson, an All-State and All-Conference... Read More.

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Former Watson Chapel Student and Philander Smith Baseball Player Killed in Crash Near Jefferson

Friday, October 10 by Luke Matheson

A tragic accident near Mile Marker 24 near Jefferson on Thursday night has claimed the life of 18-year-old Taariq Connor, a former Watson Chapel High School student and current member of the Philander Smith University Panthers baseball team. Another player involved in the crash... Read More.

Pine Bluff Head Football Coach Suspended Amid Athletic Academic Investigation

Wednesday, October 8 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff High School head football coach Michael Williams has been suspended while an investigation into academic matters involving the football program is underway, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree confirmed to Deltaplex News on Wednesday afternoon. According to Dr. Barbaree, Coach Tyrone Jones has been appointed... Read More.

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