Sports

GANG TACKLE - Rison's Kyson Waker (3, bottom) wraps up Fordyce running back Tramane Turner near the line of scrimmage as teammates Javis McGhee (69), Tanner Collins (64), Galvin Wilson, Jr. (54) and Dalton Lee (12) close in to assist. The Wildcats had one of their better defensive performances, holding the Redbugs to 257 yards rushing for the game, 78 of which came on one play. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

GANG TACKLE - Rison's Kyson Waker (3, bottom) wraps up Fordyce running back Tramane Turner near the line of scrimmage as teammates Javis McGhee (69), Tanner Collins (64), Galvin Wilson, Jr. (54) and Dalton Lee (12) close in to assist. The Wildcats had one of their better defensive performances, holding the Redbugs to 257 yards rushing for the game, 78 of which came on one play. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Fordyce Turns Back Rison as 'Bugs Hold Off 'Cats, 20-14

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
RISON – The Rison Wildcats suffered another tough loss Friday night at George Walker Field of Champions, falling 20–14 to the Fordyce Redbugs in a hardfought rivalry battle.
The 2025 8-3A Conference Champion Rison Junior Wildcats with the Rison Junior High cheeleaders

The 2025 8-3A Conference Champion Rison Junior Wildcats with the Rison Junior High cheeleaders

Wildcats Hammer Fordyce; Earn Piece

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
FORDYCE - The Rison Junior Wildcats closed out their season in commanding fashion Thursday night, earning a 30–6 victory over Fordyce to finish with a 7–1 record and a share of the 8-3A Conference Championship.
RHS Senior Girls Win at Conference

RHS Senior Girls Win at Conference

RHS Senior Girls Win at Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Rison Senior Girls Cross Country won first place at the Southeast All Conference Championship district meet with a score of 32 points and average time of 24:00, Warren was second with a score of 48 and average time of 24:08.
TIGHT ENDS IN PLAY - Woodlawn tight end Matthew Green (40, right) runs for 12 yards on a reverse while fellow tight end Beau Watson (45) l ooks to make a block during the Bears' 60-20 win over Marvell. Both were included in the run game with Watson picking up 69 yards on three carries and Green scoring on four-yard run.

TIGHT ENDS IN PLAY - Woodlawn tight end Matthew Green (40, right) runs for 12 yards on a reverse while fellow tight end Beau Watson (45) l ooks to make a block during the Bears' 60-20 win over Marvell. Both were included in the run game with Watson picking up 69 yards on three carries and Green scoring on four-yard run.

Woodlawn Uses Explosive Start to Steamroll Marvell, 60-20

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WOODLAWN - There really wasn't much Woodlawn Coach Doug Means could find wrong after his Bears made quick work of the Marvell Mustangs with a 6020 homecoming victory Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.

Young Paces Jr. Bears Win

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WOODLAWN - Carson Young scored two touchdowns while rushing for 87 yards on four carries to lead the Woodlawn Junior Bears past the Marvell Junior Mustangs, 30-20, in what was essentially a 77th grade game.
Woodlawn Boys Cross Country Wins Regional Meet

Woodlawn Boys Cross Country Wins Regional Meet

Woodlawn Boys Cross Country Wins Regional Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Woodlawn Senior Boys Cross Country Team won the 1A/2A South Regional Championship this past weekend at Moro Bay. This is on the heels of the team winning the 1-4A District Champions at the Southeast Arkansas All-Conference Championships on Saturday, Oct.25, in Monticello.

Bears Look To Wrap Up Conference Title

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WOODLAWN - In the postgame huddle after the Bears' 6020 victory over Marvell last Friday night, Woodlawn Coach Doug Means wasted little time in pointing to this week's pivotal South Conference match-up with the Brinkley Tigers.
STOPPING CONIC - While Lake Village quarterback Roderick Conic, Jr. scorched Rison for 145 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the first half, the Wildcat defense did a better job of containing him over the final two quarters as he netted just 30 yards. Here, (left to right) Ladarre Eppenger, Dedrick Wells, Braylin Bennett, Tanner Collins and Bryce Phillips corral the elusive Conic on a fourth-down stop in the third quarter.

STOPPING CONIC - While Lake Village quarterback Roderick Conic, Jr. scorched Rison for 145 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the first half, the Wildcat defense did a better job of containing him over the final two quarters as he netted just 30 yards. Here, (left to right) Ladarre Eppenger, Dedrick Wells, Braylin Bennett, Tanner Collins and Bryce Phillips corral the elusive Conic on a fourth-down stop in the third quarter.

Speedy Beavers, Four Turnovers Doom Rison Homecoming

Britt Talent
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - There's a saying in sports that "speed kills." The Rison Wildcats found that out last Friday night in their homecoming matchup with the Lake Village Beavers.Rison simply had no answer for Lake Village quarterback Roderick Conic, Jr.