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STOVER NAMED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MVP - Woodlawn relief pitcher Owen Stover (right) receives the Class 2A State Championship Game Most Valuable Player trophy from Cleveland County Farm Bureau agent Wilton Johnston after Friday night's game. Stover managed to preserve the Bears' lead after going in with bases loaded and one out in the top of the fifth inning. While he was called for a balk that did score a run for Palestine-Wheatley, Stover shutout the Patriots the rest of the way.

STOVER NAMED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MVP - Woodlawn relief pitcher Owen Stover (right) receives the Class 2A State Championship Game Most Valuable Player trophy from Cleveland County Farm Bureau agent Wilton Johnston after Friday night's game. Stover managed to preserve the Bears' lead after going in with bases loaded and one out in the top of the fifth inning. While he was called for a balk that did score a run for Palestine-Wheatley, Stover shutout the Patriots the rest of the way.

Stover's Save Earns MVP Honors

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
CONWAY - When Woodlawn's Owen Stover arrived at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway last Friday afternoon for the Class 2A State Championship Game, he said he never imagined he would end up being named the game's Most Valuable Player "Oh heck no," Stover responded after being asked that...
Woodlawn Coach Tommy Richardson backs onto the dogpile following the Bears' 3-2 nail-biting victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots last Friday night at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Richardson has guided Woodlawn to 12 appearances in the state championship game, winning nine of those.

Woodlawn Coach Tommy Richardson backs onto the dogpile following the Bears' 3-2 nail-biting victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots last Friday night at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Richardson has guided Woodlawn to 12 appearances in the state championship game, winning nine of those.

Bears Hold Off Patriots To Win Ninth State Title

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
CONWAY - A hustle play from courtesy runner Jaxson Raney and a gutsy performance from reliever Owen Stover turned out to be the difference Friday night as the Woodlawn Bears held on for a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots to win the Class 2A State Championship Game before a...
BIG TOURNAMENT FOR BRAYDEN JONES - Woodlawn junior shortstop Brayden Jones slides into home for one of two runs he scored Saturday afternoon in the Bears' 10-0 win over Center Ridge in the Class 2A semifinal game at Greenland High School. Jones was a spark plug for Woodlawn throughout the Class 2A State Tournament, going 5-for-9 at the plate over the three games with seven RBIs. His grand slam homerun in the second inning against Mansfield turned the game into a rout. (Photo by Kelvin Scott)

BIG TOURNAMENT FOR BRAYDEN JONES - Woodlawn junior shortstop Brayden Jones slides into home for one of two runs he scored Saturday afternoon in the Bears' 10-0 win over Center Ridge in the Class 2A semifinal game at Greenland High School. Jones was a spark plug for Woodlawn throughout the Class 2A State Tournament, going 5-for-9 at the plate over the three games with seven RBIs. His grand slam homerun in the second inning against Mansfield turned the game into a rout. (Photo by Kelvin Scott)

Bears Roll Through State To Earn Finals Bid

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - If last week's state tournament performance is any indication, the Woodlawn Bears seem to be peaking at just the right time.
Stock Photo by Steshka Willems

Stock Photo by Steshka Willems

Late Runs Push Patriots Past 'Cats

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - Palestine-Wheatley pitcher Jacob Hickman managed to escape some early scoring opportunities unscathed last Thursday as he guided the Patriots to a 5-1 victory over the Rison Wildcats in the first round the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament at Greenland High School.
Logan Grubb Sets School Record

Logan Grubb Sets School Record

Grubb Breaks School Record; 'Cats Fifth in 3A at Weight Meet

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - Logan Grubb and Ryan Cottrell both won Class 3A state titles while Steven Shaddock placed second in their respective weight divisions at the Arkansas Weightlifting Championships held May 6 at Lake Hamilton High School. As a team, Rison's lift total of 4,245 lbs.
WOODLAWN TOURNAMENT 8-UNDER FIRST PLACE - Woodlawn Connect Bank won the Woodlawn 8-Under Tournament held this past weekend at Woodlawn Community Park. Team members include (back row, left to right) Coaches Dusty Williams, Randell Reed, Thomas Stanfield and DeWayne Jacks; (players, left to right) Drake Womack, Brooks Stanfield, Jett Morrison, Cayden Bolen, Easton Williams, Bricen McCain, Lane Stanfield, Grayson King, Brantley Reed and Brody Woolley

WOODLAWN TOURNAMENT 8-UNDER FIRST PLACE - Woodlawn Connect Bank won the Woodlawn 8-Under Tournament held this past weekend at Woodlawn Community Park. Team members include (back row, left to right) Coaches Dusty Williams, Randell Reed, Thomas Stanfield and DeWayne Jacks; (players, left to right) Drake Womack, Brooks Stanfield, Jett Morrison, Cayden Bolen, Easton Williams, Bricen McCain, Lane Stanfield, Grayson King, Brantley Reed and Brody Woolley

Photos: 8-Under Tourney

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
HEADED BACK TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

HEADED BACK TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Bears Going For Third State Title Friday at Conway

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn will be looking to win its third consecutive Class 2A state baseball championship this week when the Bears meet the surprising Palestine-Wheatley Patriots at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Bear Stadium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.