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Big Second Quarter Lifts Jr. Owls Past Jr. Wildcats

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
RISON - The Rison Junior Wildcats suffered a 36-12 loss to the McGehee Junior Owls last Thursday in an 8-3A conference game at the George Walker Field of Champions. The Junior ‘Cats fell to 1-5 overall and 1-2 in conference play with the loss.

Junior Bears Hammer Hermitage, 54-6

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WOODLAWN - Griffin Manes rushed for 116 yards and scored three touchdowns, and 7th grade quarterback Bentley Hoyt had 107 yards of total offense as the Woodlawn Junior Bears blew out the Hermitage Junior Hermits, 54-6, last Friday evening in a South Conference game at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.
WALKER WITH THE STEAL - Rison sophomore cornerback Kyson Walker skies to intercept a Dumas pass in the end zone to leave the Bobcats empty handed on their first drive of the game. This was the first of two interceptions that Walker made in the game. He now has a total of five picks over the past three games. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

WALKER WITH THE STEAL - Rison sophomore cornerback Kyson Walker skies to intercept a Dumas pass in the end zone to leave the Bobcats empty handed on their first drive of the game. This was the first of two interceptions that Walker made in the game. He now has a total of five picks over the past three games. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Rison Wears Down Dumas For 38-6 Conference Win

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
RISON - Even after losing their starting quarterback to injury on just the tenth play of the game, underdog Dumas made things interesting for the first quarter of last Friday night’s 8-3A Conference battle at George Walker Field of Champions.
TOUGH RUNNING - Woodlawn senior fullback Ethan Oliver (center) fights for yardage against a big and fast Strong defense in first half action Friday night. Oliver ended up leading Woodlawn in rushing with 55 yards on 13 carries after the Bulldogs came after the Bears’ leading rusher, Garrett Weatherford. Also pictured for the Bears are (left to right) Dakota Campbell (66), Beau Watson (45), Aiden Powell (70) and Landan Johnson (72).

TOUGH RUNNING - Woodlawn senior fullback Ethan Oliver (center) fights for yardage against a big and fast Strong defense in first half action Friday night. Oliver ended up leading Woodlawn in rushing with 55 yards on 13 carries after the Bulldogs came after the Bears’ leading rusher, Garrett Weatherford. Also pictured for the Bears are (left to right) Dakota Campbell (66), Beau Watson (45), Aiden Powell (70) and Landan Johnson (72).

Strong Uses Quick Start, Late Surge To Roll Past Bears

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
WOODLAWN - Going into last Friday’s South Conference match-up with top-ranked Strong, Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer said his Bears had little room for error if they stood any chance against a Bulldog team that he says has the most talent of any team in eight-man football.

Vereen Predicts ‘War’ This Friday as ‘Cats Battle Owls

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
RISON - While it may be Week 6 of the 2024 high school football season, Rison Coach Chris Vereen isn’t too bashful to say that there will be playoff implications on the line this Friday night when his Wildcats travel to McGehee to face the Owls in a crucial 8-3A conference showdown.

Turnovers Bury Junior Bears

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Junior Bears had five turnovers - two of which were interceptions returned for touchdowns - as the bigger and faster Strong Bulldogs rolled to a 62-14 victory at the Carl Jones Sports Complex last Friday afternoon.
NO WHERE TO GO - Palestine-Wheatley's Easton Vaccaro (no. 2) fin ds himself trapped as Rison's Aaron Tilley (right, no. 21) moves in for the tackle while teammates Bryce Phillips (no. 43) and Jaquis Rauls (no. 6) close in on the play. The Wildcats defense held the Patriots to just two first downs in the game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

NO WHERE TO GO - Palestine-Wheatley's Easton Vaccaro (no. 2) fin ds himself trapped as Rison's Aaron Tilley (right, no. 21) moves in for the tackle while teammates Bryce Phillips (no. 43) and Jaquis Rauls (no. 6) close in on the play. The Wildcats defense held the Patriots to just two first downs in the game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Shut Down Patriots in 24-0 Win to Open 8-3A Play

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
PALESTINE - Rain and wind from Hurricane Helene made playing conditions miserable for last Friday night's 8-3A Conference opener at Patriot Stadium.