Sports
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.
Pea Ridge tees off on Greenland for first win
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:46 a.m.A buzz saw from Benton County got loose on Greenland's home field Friday night and the Pirates ran right into it.
West Fork beats Prairie Grove
Battle of Tigers ends in 35-16 score
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:45 a.m.The battle of the Tigers went to hometown West Fork this year. While the field was messy, West Fork's play was not as they defeated visiting Prairie Grove, 35-16.
Elks welcome slower pace
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:28 a.m.Elkins coach Aaron Clark doesn't really like open dates in the season, but he welcomed a slower pace last week.
West Fork QB forges his own path
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:27 a.m.WEST FORK - It started in 2005 with Blake Hassell - the quarterback who led West Fork to the state playoffs for the first time since 1988 and the Northwest Arkansas Times Offensive Player of the Year.
Muggy's legs lead Tigers past Pea Ridge
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:26 a.m.After a slow start, the West Fork Tigers got it going up front to post a 28-7 win over Pea Ridge on Friday at Blackhawk Stadium.
Pirates slash Wolverines
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:26 a.m.Greenland quarterback Jordan Larkan threw for two touchdowns and ran for another while running back Anthony Giddens reached paydirt twice himself Friday to lead the Pirates to a crushing 48-0 victory over Western Yell County.
Elks hold off Pea Ridge in season opener
Posted: September 9, 2009 6 a.m.Fortunately for Elkins, its offense seemed in mid-season form in Friday night's opener because the Elks needed all the yards and all the points it could muster to finally take down Pea Ridge, 42-34. Despite being down 14 points on two occasions, the Blackhawks clawed their way back and gave themselves a chance to win in the end.
West Fork keeps Greenland scoreless in rout
Posted: September 9, 2009 6 a.m.The lights didn't officially go out until the 3 minute mark of the fourth quarter, but the West Fork Tigers' defense played lights out all night in a 24-0 season-opening win over rival Greenland.
Elks battling through summer heat
Posted: August 27, 2009 8:46 p.m.The dog days of summer have hit the football practices of every high school in Northwest Arkansas, but Aaron Clark said his Elkins Elks can see the light at the end of the tunnel. "The preseason is long and tough on everyone especially when you don't have a lot of numbers," Clark said. "But the toughest part is over. We have some things to look forward to coming up." The Elks have their Purple and White scrimmage on Thursday and then travel to Green Forest on Aug. 25 for a benefit exhibition game.
Huntsville trap shooting team racking up
Posted: August 27, 2009 8:45 p.m.The Huntsville High School trap shooting team has been blowing away the competition, since it began only a few short years ago. This summer has been no exception.
Starting spots still up for grabs at Pirate camp
Posted: August 20, 2009 8:03 p.m.Most of Greenland's depth chart remains fluid after almost two weeks of fall camp with few starting positions secured ahead of its Aug. 24 scrimmage at Farmington.