Panthers hang with ‘big boys’ in Russellville

The Class 4A defending state champion Heber Springs Panthers racked up 82 points on Saturday, once again showing they can compete with the big boys as they earned third place at the Cyclone Relays in Russellville ¬ a meet that included two 5A schools, five 6A schools, seven 7A schools, plus 4A schools Heber and Dardanelle, which finished last with two points.