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Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Carmikle Calls Dumas 'Dangerous'

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
RISON - While Dumas is coming off a 1-9 season, Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle called the Bobcats a "dangerous" team that has the potential to knock off the Wildcats. Both teams will open the 2023 season at 8 p.m. Friday at George Walker Field of Champions. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Bears' Black-White Scrimmage Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
WOODLAWN - Having lost the bulk of his skill players on both offense and defense, Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer hopes to find a few more answers for those vacancies as the Bears hold their Black-and-White scrimmage game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.

Rison Will Delay Kickoff to 8 p.m.

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
RISON - With a high temperature expected to reach above 100 degrees again on Friday, the Cleveland County School District announced Tuesday that it was delaying the start of the Rison Wildcats' first football game of the season to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
BIG SCRIMMAGE FOR WALKER - Rison junior Za'Kyler Walker wrestles the ball away from a Monticello defender before turning upfield for a 69yard gain on the Wildcat's first pass reception of the scrimmage. Walker had four catches for 124 yards.

BIG SCRIMMAGE FOR WALKER - Rison junior Za'Kyler Walker wrestles the ball away from a Monticello defender before turning upfield for a 69yard gain on the Wildcat's first pass reception of the scrimmage. Walker had four catches for 124 yards.

Wildcats Test New Offense in Scrimmage at Monticello

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
MONTICELLO - When new Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle was asked about "the good, the bad and the ugly"of his first-ever Wildcat scrimmage game Tuesday night, he was quick to answer - "I thought there was a lot of all of it.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Carmikle To Evaluate Wildcats' Progress in Tuesday Scrimmage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Coach Caleb Carmikle will get to see exactly how well his Rison Wildcats have grasped his new offensive and defensive schemes when they travel to Monticello to meet the Class 4A Billies in a scrimmage game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Billies Stadium.
SEEING FLASHES - New Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle (left) visits with Thomas Burns during a "Meet & Greet" for Rison High School's new coaches held last Thursday evening by Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison. Carmikle said he has seen "flashes" of what this year's team is capable of during team camps and 7-on-7's over the summer. However, he said there needs to be more consistency to become what he described as being a "good football team."

SEEING FLASHES - New Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle (left) visits with Thomas Burns during a "Meet & Greet" for Rison High School's new coaches held last Thursday evening by Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison. Carmikle said he has seen "flashes" of what this year's team is capable of during team camps and 7-on-7's over the summer. However, he said there needs to be more consistency to become what he described as being a "good football team."

Carmikle Seeks Consistency As Wildcats Begin Preseason

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
RISON - New Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle said he has seen some promise both offensively and defensively from his Wildcats over the summer, but there needs be a lot more consistency for them to take the next step to being a "good" football team.
The Woodlawn Bears' defensive line executes a play during their second day of preseason drills on the practice field behind the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn is coming off a 9-2 season where the Bears advanced to the Class 2A eight-man state semifinals before falling at Izard County, 62-56, on the last play of the game. Izard County went on to win the state title.

The Woodlawn Bears' defensive line executes a play during their second day of preseason drills on the practice field behind the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn is coming off a 9-2 season where the Bears advanced to the Class 2A eight-man state semifinals before falling at Izard County, 62-56, on the last play of the game. Izard County went on to win the state title.

Meyer Says Bears Have Big Learning Curve To Tackle

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
WOODLAWN - Coach Zach Meyer and the Woodlawn coaching staff are having to go back to basics this year as they work to bring several new starters up to speed after having the luxury of coaching a veteran team last season.

New Rison Coaches To Be Introduced at Event Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
RISON - Rison Wildcat fans will have an opportunity to meet and get to know the new coaches during a "Meet & Greet" to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 27, in the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North at Rison.