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SUPER FANS - Roger Cooper (center) with a couple of fellow Kansas City Chiefs super fans he ran into a Atlanta. Cooper said he has seen the “nuns” at Kansas City as well, and the two ladies have become fan celebrities.

SUPER FANS - Roger Cooper (center) with a couple of fellow Kansas City Chiefs super fans he ran into a Atlanta. Cooper said he has seen the “nuns” at Kansas City as well, and the two ladies have become fan celebrities.

Kansas City Chiefs Super Fan Makes Overnight Visit to County

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RISON - When it comes to super fans of sports teams, it might be hard to find someone who can top Roger Cooper of Athens, Ohio.
STUFFED RICEBIRD - Rison's Eli Turner (right) and Ayden Laws (s econd from right) bring down a Stuttgart Junior Varsity Ricebird for a loss in first half action Tuesday night. Stuttgart struggled to get anything going against the Wildcat defense in the first half as Rison raced out to a 36-0 lead by halftime. Also in on the play the play for Rison are Ethan Saeler (left) and Braylin Bennett (second from left).

STUFFED RICEBIRD - Rison's Eli Turner (right) and Ayden Laws (s econd from right) bring down a Stuttgart Junior Varsity Ricebird for a loss in first half action Tuesday night. Stuttgart struggled to get anything going against the Wildcat defense in the first half as Rison raced out to a 36-0 lead by halftime. Also in on the play the play for Rison are Ethan Saeler (left) and Braylin Bennett (second from left).

Rison Makes Quick Work of Stuttgart JV

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - Piling up over 350 yards of offense enroute to a commanding lead before the midway point of the second quarter, the Rison Wildcats, on a quick turnaround from their tough victory at Haskell Harmony Grove last Friday, downed the Stuttgart Ricebirds junior varsity, 36-6, at George Walker...
BREAKING LOOSE - Rison running back Christian Reeves (right) eludes a couple of Harmony Grovbe defenders before racing 78 yards for a touchdown to give the Wildcats a 28-7 lead in the second quarter. Reeves finished the game with 144 yards on 10 carries. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

BREAKING LOOSE - Rison running back Christian Reeves (right) eludes a couple of Harmony Grovbe defenders before racing 78 yards for a touchdown to give the Wildcats a 28-7 lead in the second quarter. Reeves finished the game with 144 yards on 10 carries. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Hold Off Cards' Second Half Rally for 28-20 Win

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
HASKELL - "I'd rather have an ugly win than a pretty loss," were words offered by Rison head coach Chris Vereen.And so it was when the old momentum pendulum took a big swing in the second half at Jimmy "Red" Parker Field last Friday night.
BIG NIGHT FOR CAMPBELL - Woodlawn defensive lineman Dakota Campbell (right) pursues Midland quarterback Chase Rascoe during first half action. Campbell had eight tackleswith seven of those going for losses. He also had a fumble recovery and was in on four third down stops.

BIG NIGHT FOR CAMPBELL - Woodlawn defensive lineman Dakota Campbell (right) pursues Midland quarterback Chase Rascoe during first half action. Campbell had eight tackleswith seven of those going for losses. He also had a fumble recovery and was in on four third down stops.

Midland Surges Past Short-Handed Woodlawn, 26-0

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
PLEASANT PLAINS, Ark. - While there is no consensus as to why Friday the 13th is considered to be an unlucky day, it might be difficult to convince Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer otherwise, especially after what happened to his Bears last Friday night against the Midland Mustangs.

Battered Bears Could Be Down To 10 Players Against T-Birds

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer said he could have as few as 10 players available this Friday night when his Bears host the Guy-Perkins Thunderbirds at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The junior high teams are scheduled to play at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity teams at 7 p.m.

Jr. Bears Run Over Jr. Mustangs, 38-20

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
PLEASANT PLAINS, Ark. - Griffin Manes and Coltan Simmons both rushed for more than 100 yards as the Woodlawn Junior Bears picked up their first win of the season with a 38-20 victory over the Midland Junior Mustangs last Friday afternoon at Pleasant Plains.

Rison Sees Double Duty This Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - Coming off a convincing 38-16 win over then 12th-ranked Camden Harmony Grove last Friday night, the Rison Wildcats will be seeing some double duty this week as they head to Haskell to take on the Harmony Grove Cardinals Friday night before hosting the Stuttgart Junior Varsity on Tuesday.
DEFENSE STEPS UP - Rison's (left to right) Keyshawn Haywood, Ga lvin Wilson, Jr. and Jaquis Rauls wrap up Harmony Grove quarterback Damien Rauls for a loss during first half action Friday night. The Hornets netted just 86 yards of offense in the game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

DEFENSE STEPS UP - Rison's (left to right) Keyshawn Haywood, Ga lvin Wilson, Jr. and Jaquis Rauls wrap up Harmony Grove quarterback Damien Rauls for a loss during first half action Friday night. The Hornets netted just 86 yards of offense in the game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Wildcats Run Through Hornets, 38-16, In Opener

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - A win in game one does not make a season.