Sports

Lady Bears Split With 4A Schools

MONTICELLO – Monticello pitcher Alaina Lyle threw a twohitter and struck out 13 as the Lady Billies moved to 20-0 overall with an 8-0 victory over the Woodlawn Lady Bears Monday at Monticello. It was the Lady Billies' 15th shutout of the season.

Lady Bears Dismantle Fordyce Ladybugs, 24-0

FORDYCE - A seven-day layoff between games didn't seem to impact the Woodlawn Lady Bears much Monday as they cranked out 17 hits in a 24-0 demolition of the Fordyce Ladybugs in an 8-2A conference game at Fordyce.

Lady 'Cats Use 10-Run Sixth To Turn Back Lady Trojans

RISON - The Rison Lady Wildcats scored 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to answer nine runs put up by the Parkers Chapel Lady Trojans in the top of the frame as Rison came away with a 15-10 win Tuesday afternoon at Lady Wildcat Field.

Wildcats Answer Trojan Rally, Beat Parkers Chapel 18-8

RISON - After seeing a fiverun lead evaporate with a sevenrun fourth inning by the Parkers Chapel Trojans, the Rison Wildcats answered with eight runs in the bottom of the frame before going on to invoke the 10-run rule with an 18-8 victory in six innings Tuesday at Wildcat Field.
New Rison Coach Chris Vereen and his wife, Melanie

New Rison Coach Chris Vereen and his wife, Melanie

Star City's Vereen Selected To Lead RHS Football Team

RISON - Chris Vereen, who has led the Class 4A Star City Bulldog football program for the past six seasons, has been named the new head football coach for the Rison High School Wildcats.The Cleveland County School Board approved Vereen's hiring during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

‘Cats Blank Fordyce; Rally Falls Short Against Ouachita

RISON - Brock Southerland pitched a complete game shutout as the Rison Wildcats blanked the Fordyce Redbugs, 8-0, Friday in 8-2A conference action at Wildcat Field.Southerland scattered five hits with four walks while striking out six to give the ‘Cats a split with the ‘Bugs in league play.