Sports
Fumbles plague Elks in loss to Charleston
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Considering they were playing the defending Class 3A champs and the current No. 1 team in the state, the Elkins Elks needed a near flawless outing Friday night if they hoped to pull the upset. It didn’t happen.
Cedarville spoils Pirates’ postseason chances
Posted: November 4, 2009 6 a.m.Twentyone unanswered points in the fourth quarter Friday night at Glen Wisely Field ended the Greenland Pirates’ playoff hopes.
Big second quarter lifts Elks over Mountainburg
Elks 13 win by 5 points
Posted: October 22, 2009 9:32 a.m.Defense was the name of the game on Friday night at Elkins. Field conditions helped as well as the hometown Elks defeated the visiting Mountainburg Dragons, 13-8.
West Fork defense stiffens during second half at Dardanelle
Posted: October 22, 2009 9:32 a.m.A renewed sense of urgency Friday night at Keenan Field spurred a West Fork defense that surrendered 21 points, 196 yards and 10 first downs during the first half of the Tigers’ 35-21 victory over Dardanelle.
West Fork drops Clarksville, 19-7
Posted: October 15, 2009 6 a.m.After losing the conference opener West Fork has bounced back to win its next two. The Tigers won their second straight conference matchup on Friday night 19-7 against the visiting Clarksville Panthers.
Greenland falls short at Mountainburg
Posted: October 15, 2009 6 a.m.Greenland mounted a late push but couldn’t get the touchdown it needed and the host Mountainburg Dragons escaped with a sloppy, 12-7 homecoming victory over the Pirates on Friday night.
Mistakes doom Elkins in loss to Mansfield
Posted: October 15, 2009 6 a.m.Elkins had its chances in the second half, but a costly fumble killed the Elks’ comeback hopes in a 28-7 loss to Mansfield on the road Friday night.
Pelphrey to hit radio airwaves
Posted: October 15, 2009 6 a.m.Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey will take part in a live radio show this winter on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., the UA athletic department announced Sunday.
Casebolt impresses, Junior Elks roll by Lincoln
Posted: October 8, 2009 6 a.m.To say Tyler Casebolt was impressive you would need only to ask the Lincoln announcer. During the Junior Elks 14-8 win over the Wolves the announcer could be heard describing the running back/linebacker as "Tyler Thunderbolt" and "Tyler Lightning Bolt."
Elkins defeats Lincoln at Homecoming game
Posted: October 8, 2009 6 a.m.Two defensive scores in a 20-second span Friday night propelled the Elkins Elks to a 28-14 win over the Lincoln Wolves. The Wolves led 14-7 at the half but a trio of thirdquarter touchdowns swung the momentum and Lincoln never recovered.
Pirates defeat Lincoln
Posted: October 1, 2009 6 a.m.Adrian Rojas stepped up when the Greenland Pirates needed him most.
Miscues sink junior Pirates
Posted: October 1, 2009 6 a.m.The Lincoln Wolves served early notice to the Greenland Junior High Pirates that any thought of victory they might entertain would be of the hardfought variety.
Elks regrouping after loss in 1-3A opener
Posted: October 1, 2009 6 a.m.Traveling to Lavaca, a semifinalist in last year's Class 3A playoffs, was a tough enough task for Elkins in Friday's 1-3 A Conference opener.
Eagles power past EHS
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:47 a.m.Huntsville running back Phillip Hoskins ran for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, leading the Class 4A-1 Eagles (1-2 ) to a 36-8 home win over 3A-1 Elkins at Eagles Stadium.
Junior Eagles nip Elks on last play
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:46 a.m.If playing an entire football game in pouring rain wasn't fun enough, the Huntsville junior Eagles displayed a flair for the dramatic when they scored the only points of the game on the last play of the game last week.