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SCOOP-AND-SCORE - Rison senior linebacker Canon Cope crosses in to the end zone after picking up a football that Wildcat defensive tackle Galvin Wilson had jarred loose from Bismarck quarterback Ben Keithley. Cope's 29-yard fumble returned cut the Lions' lead to 21-12 in the third quarter before Bismarck returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. (Photo by Kim Kaye King)

SCOOP-AND-SCORE - Rison senior linebacker Canon Cope crosses in to the end zone after picking up a football that Wildcat defensive tackle Galvin Wilson had jarred loose from Bismarck quarterback Ben Keithley. Cope's 29-yard fumble returned cut the Lions' lead to 21-12 in the third quarter before Bismarck returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. (Photo by Kim Kaye King)

Bismarck Kick Returns, Long TD Runs Doom Wildcats

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
BISMARCK - Twice last Friday night, Rison had momentum. Each time, though, in the blink of an eye, the excitement of gaining momentum was vanquished when Bismarck answered with a pair of kick returns for touchdowns.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Sand Lizards to Provide Yet Another Stiff Test for 'Cats

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
RISON - While seeing improvement on the defensive side of the football in last week's loss at Bismarck, head coach Caleb Carmikle of Rison says the Wildcat offense is still searching for an identity and some consistency.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Jr. Wildcats Hold Off Bismarck Rally, 42-28

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
BISMARCK - It was an exciting week for Rison Junior High head coach Brandon Godfrey and the Wildcats, as he and his wife welcomed their first child, a baby boy born Monday evening, followed by a Thursday night season-opening victory for his squad in a 42-28 decision over the Bismarck Junior High...
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

7th Grade Wildcats Shut Out Bismarck

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
BISMARCK - The Rison 7th grade Wildcats were strong on both sides of the football, as they opened their 2023 season by blanking the Bismarck Lions 7th grade team, 14-0, Thursday evening of last week. Logan McGarity had a couple of touchdown passes to Trent Southerland for the Wildcats.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Woodlawn To Face Genoa Central Next Friday, Sept. 15

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer announced Tuesday that the Bears will playing the Genoa Central Dragons rather than Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds for the varsity game at 7 p.m. next Friday, Sept. 15, at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.
BREAKOUT GAME FOR MOORE - Woodlawn junior quarterback/running b ack Aden Moore (no. 10) left elude the tackle of Praire View's Will Waggoner (no. 51) and Hayden Little (no. 6). Moore, who saw limited action as last year's back-up quarter, had a breakout game as he rushed for 106 yards with an 83-yard touchdown run and completing a 52-yard touchdown pass to Ethan Adair. Moore played both quarterback and I back in the game.

BREAKOUT GAME FOR MOORE - Woodlawn junior quarterback/running b ack Aden Moore (no. 10) left elude the tackle of Praire View's Will Waggoner (no. 51) and Hayden Little (no. 6). Moore, who saw limited action as last year's back-up quarter, had a breakout game as he rushed for 106 yards with an 83-yard touchdown run and completing a 52-yard touchdown pass to Ethan Adair. Moore played both quarterback and I back in the game.

Focused Bears Surprise Prairie View, 32-14, in Opener

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
BASTROP, La. - Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer was a bit apprehensive as to how his Bears would perform in their season opener Friday night after making the nearly 100-mile trip to Bastrop, La., to face a physical Prairie View Spartans team.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Meyer Seeks Improvement As Bears Take On Midland

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn looks to build on its seasonopening win over the Prairie View Spartans last week when the Bears host the Midland Mustangs for their home opener at 7 p.m. Friday at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The junior high teams are scheduled to play at 5 p.m.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Carmikle Seeks Across-the-Board Improvement as 'Cats Face Lions

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
RISON - With four of Rison's next five games on the road, all against stiff competition, Wildcat head coach Caleb Carmikle knows things will only get tougher for his squad as they try to improve over their season opener last Friday - a 20-14 home loss to Dumas.
TOUGH RUNNING - Rison senior running back Treyvione Wainwright is met at the line scrimmage by Dumas' Ja'Vyon Walker (no. 52) and Timothy Martin (no. 16) during first half action from Friday night's 2023 season opener at George Walker Field of Champions. Wildcat Coach Caleb Carmikle said the Bobcats' size and strength upfront made it difficult to run against. Rison finished with 88 net yards of rushing. (Photo by Christine Phillips)

TOUGH RUNNING - Rison senior running back Treyvione Wainwright is met at the line scrimmage by Dumas' Ja'Vyon Walker (no. 52) and Timothy Martin (no. 16) during first half action from Friday night's 2023 season opener at George Walker Field of Champions. Wildcat Coach Caleb Carmikle said the Bobcats' size and strength upfront made it difficult to run against. Rison finished with 88 net yards of rushing. (Photo by Christine Phillips)

Dumas Overcomes Penalties to Hold Off Rison Rally

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
RISON - It was a quick threeand-out for the Dumas offense to start the game at George Walker Field of Champions last Friday night.
JOHNSON HAS GOOD SCRIMMAGE - Aidan Johnson (second from right) follows the block fullback of Brayden Jones against Brayden Kitchens during last Friday's Black-and-White scrimmage. Johnson, who usually plays tight end, rushed for 116 yards with two touchdowns.

JOHNSON HAS GOOD SCRIMMAGE - Aidan Johnson (second from right) follows the block fullback of Brayden Jones against Brayden Kitchens during last Friday's Black-and-White scrimmage. Johnson, who usually plays tight end, rushed for 116 yards with two touchdowns.

Bears Face 'Big' Challenge Against Prairie View Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn won't have much offensive experience on the field when it opens the 2023 football season this Friday night as the Bears travel to Bastrop, La., to face the 1-1 Prairie View Academy Spartans. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.