Sports
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sun Feb 07, 2010, 07:41 PM CST
Stuttgart could have thrown a wrench in Heber Springs’ plans of placing first or second in the 2-4A Conference with an upset Wednesday night. But the Lady Panthers put that idea to rest early as they opened up a 38-18 lead by halftime and cruised to a 75-38 victory.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sun Feb 07, 2010, 12:38 PM CST
Stuttgart simply wasn’t going to let Heber Springs’ Tanner Rockwell beat them on Wednesday night. Not after he dropped 31 points on the Ricebirds in their last meeting, including a game winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sat Feb 06, 2010, 08:39 PM CST
Caught in a defensive struggle, Heber Springs finally broke out with 16 points in the fourth quarter but it was too late as Stuttgart’s Junior Lady Ricebirds pulled out a 29-26 victory in 2-4A Conference play on Wednesday at the Panther Den.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sat Feb 06, 2010, 12:33 PM CST
Bald Knob’s Junior Bulldogs rallied from a 23-16 halftime deficit to knock off the Heber Springs Junior Panthers 37-34 on Tuesday evening in 2-4A Conference play at the Panther Den.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 01:35 PM CST
Heber Springs led Bald Knob from opening tip to the final horn, beating the Lady Bulldogs 61-37 Tuesday night in 2-4A Conference play at the Panther Den. Going into Wednesday and Friday’s home games against Stuttgart and DeWitt, Heber held a 17-6 overall record, including 8-2 in league play, which is good for second place.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 12:29 PM CST
Braylon Mitchell fulfilled a dream many can only imagine by signing to play football for the University of Arkansas in front of Heber Springs’ student body, his coaches, his family, his friends and a statewide media audience gathered Wednesday morning at the Panther Den.
By Sun-Times Staff
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 07:26 AM CST
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By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Fri Feb 05, 2010, 04:31 AM CST
Heber Springs sophomore forward Austin Brown brought his full arsenal of moves to the Panther Den on Tuesday night. Brown used an array of driving layups, stick backs and jumpers to score a a game-high 22 points as the Panthers defeated Bald Knob 64-52 in a 2-4A Conference matchup
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Thu Feb 04, 2010, 12:44 PM CST
Basketball teams across the state are looking to make a move towards March Madness, which in high school basketball, means state tournament play. In order to make it, they must finish strong in February’s district and regional tournaments. Several area schools have shown they can compete with teams considered among the best in the state.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Mon Feb 01, 2010, 11:34 AM CST
Heber Springs' basketball games versus Stuttgart, which were postponed last Friday due to snow and ice, will be played on Wednesday at the Panther Den beginning with a Jr. Girls game at 5 p.m
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sun Jan 31, 2010, 10:32 AM CST
Concord’s Junior Boys continue to dominate as they defeated Quitman 59-24 on Tuesday evening in Concord, giving them an unblemished 20-0 record for the season, which includes the Greers Ferry Lake Classic championship and Julian Martin Classic title.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sat Jan 30, 2010, 06:30 PM CST
Quitman’s Lady Bulldogs extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 12-7 overall by defeating Cleburne County rival Concord 55-39 on Tuesday evening in Concord.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Sat Jan 30, 2010, 10:29 AM CST
Using a trapping defense with immense pressure all over the court, Concord outscored Quitman 21-0 in the first quarter and sailed to a 70-46 victory on Tuesday night in a battle between two Cleburne County foes in Concord.
By Sun-Times Staff
Fri Jan 29, 2010, 10:36 AM CST
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By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Thu Jan 28, 2010, 02:47 PM CST
Quitman’s Junior Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an 18-14 lead at halftime and held off Nemo Vista for a 33-30 victory Thursday evening in Quitman.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Thu Jan 28, 2010, 11:39 AM CST
Senior point guard Caleb Brock jab stepped his defender, stepped back behind the 3-point arc and drilled the biggest shot in the Panther Den’s brief history. A shot that lifted Heber Springs past Marianna-Lee’s Trojans 64-61, and gave the Panthers sole possession of first place in the 2-4A Conference standings.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Thu Jan 28, 2010, 10:33 AM CST
If West Side’s homecoming games against Izard County Consolidated are postponed due to weather, homecoming will be moved to the Sacred Heart game on Friday, February 5, which is also Senior Night.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Thu Jan 28, 2010, 08:43 AM CST
They made it look as easy as taking candy from a baby. Elizabeth Krug swiped six of Heber Springs’ 10 steals in the first four minutes against Marianna-Lee as the Lady Panthers jumped out to a 15-0 lead and breezed to an 84-27 victory over the Lady Trojans in 2-4A Conference play Friday night at the Panther Den.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Wed Jan 27, 2010, 09:41 PM CST
Trailing by 13 entering the fourth quarter, Quitman’s Tori Ivy scored 11 of her game-high 26 points in the final eight minutes of regulation, leading the Lady Bulldogs to a 75-72 overtime victory over Nemo Vista’s Lady Red Hawks on Thursday night in Quitman.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Wed Jan 27, 2010, 05:50 PM CST
With Quitman leading by one going into the locker room, Nemo Vista’s Red Hawks began the third quarter on a 10-1 run and the Bulldogs never completely recovered, falling 52-45 on Thursday night in Quitman.
By Will Gilbert/Sun-Times Sports Editor
Wed Jan 27, 2010, 05:44 PM CST
Heber Springs exchanged blows with Marianna-Lee for three and a half periods before pulling away for a 47-40 victory on Friday night in 2-4A Conference play at the Panther Den.