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Kyson Walker breaks 68-yard run

Kyson Walker breaks 68-yard run

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Walker Rushes for 153 As Wildcats Knock Off Star City in Scrimmage

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RISON - Kyson Walker rolled up 153 yards rushing and two touchdowns on seven carries and hauled in a 38-yard pass as the Rison Wildcats pulled away from the Star City Bulldogs for a 31-14 victory Tuesday night at George Walker Field of Champions.
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‘Meet the Bears’ To Be Held Friday

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School football program will be hosting a “Meet the Bears” event starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Carl Jones Sports Complex football field.

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Wildcats, Junior ‘Cats To Meet Star City

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
RISON - The Rison Wildcats and Junior Wildcats will have scrimmage games against Star City next Monday and Tuesday.The Junior Wildcats will scrimmage the Junior Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Star City. The varsity Wildcats and Bulldogs will then scrimmage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.

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AAA Strengthens Penalty for Fighting

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Any player ejected for fighting at an Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) sporting event will now have to sit out the next two comparable events or eight consecutive football quarters, the AAA Governing Body decided last week in its annual meeting at Little Rock.
Woodlawn Junior High Cheerleaders

Woodlawn Junior High Cheerleaders

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Woodlawn Soars at Cheer Camp

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Junior and Senior High Cheerleaders, consisting of 29 girls, recently attended a NCA camp in Hot Springs. The four-day event was hosted by National Park College, June 6-9.

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Parker Returns at QB for Bears

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - Woodlawn Coach Doug Means said the return of Parker Arnold to football program over the offseason has been major plus, especially considering that the return of last year’s starting quarterback, Ethan Saeler, remains in question.

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Wildcats, Jr. ‘Cats Will Scrimmage Star City Aug. 17-18

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - The Rison High School junior high and varsity football teams will scrimmage their Class 4A Star City counterparts on Aug. 17-18.The junior high teams are scheduled to play 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Star City. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.
FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

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Wildcats Add Pieces To Diversify Offense; Wrap Up Summer Camps

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
RISON - Rison Coach Chris Vereen said he expects his Wildcats to have a much more diverse offense heading into the 2026 season with some new pieces being put in play at quarterback, running back and other skill positions.
(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

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Woodlawn Bears Place Nine on All-Conference Team

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Bears placed nine players on the 8-2A All-Conference Team. The Bears won both the 8-2A regular season and tournament championships.