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Bears Hosting Marvell Friday; Eye Final Run for League Title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - After getting a late season open date last week, the Woodlawn Bears will return to action this Friday when they host the Marvell Mustangs for homecoming at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The junior high teams play at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity teams at 7 p.m.
Rison Cross Country Team Places at Meets

Rison Cross Country Team Places at Meets

Rison Cross Country Team Places at Meets

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
RISON - Oct. 7, Kayla Jackson placed 20th with a time of 23:59 at Bryant Invitational. Oct. 21 the Rison team placed 2nd out of 1A-3A teams, Kayla placed 9th with a time of 22:59, and Jazlyn Price placed 14th out of 72 runners with a time of 23:49. 

Jr. 'Cats Score Early, Often In Blowing Out Drew Central

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RISON - The Rison Junior Wildcats used a dominant defense and explosive plays on offense and special teams to power past the Drew Central Junior Pirates, 46-14, last Thursday night at George Walker Field of Champions.Rison improved to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in 8-3A conference play with the victory.
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BIG NIGHT FOR RAULS - Rison running back !aAuis Rauls turneS in one o& Mis best overall e&&orts o& tMe season FriSay nigMt by rusMing &or 163 yarSs on 23 carries wMile scoring a team-MigM tMree toucMSowns anS tMree two-point conversions. WilScat CoacM CMris Vereen noteS tMat Rauls sMoweS great leaSersMip in tMe practices Suring tMe week leaSing up to tMe come-&rombeMinS victory over Drew Central. (PMoto by !e&& Young)

Rison Erases 20-Point Deficit; Run Game Overpowers Pirates

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
MONTICELLO - A 20-point deficit, two lost fumbles, and pert near 150 yards in penalty yards will typically lead to certain defeat.

Bears Will Have Bye This Week; Conference Title Within Reach

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Bears will have a bye this week before closing the out the regular season with back-to-back home games against Marvell (Oct. 31) and Brinkley (Nov. 7).Woodlawn can determine its fate as far as the South Conference championship is concerned by winning out.

Jr. Bears Dominate Jr. Rams, 50-6

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
WOODLAWN - Carson Young rushed for 206 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Woodlawn Junior Bears overwhelmed the Dermott Junior Rams, 50-6, last Friday afternoon at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.Woodlawn moved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in South Conference play with the league victory.
BIG NIGHT FOR THE RUN GAME - Woodlawn fullback Ace Culliford (72) moves out to set a block for running back Griffin Manes (1) during the Bears 76-56 win over Dermott Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Manes rushed for 219 yards and scored four touchdowns while Culliford had 39 yards and two touchdowns. Woodlawn rushed for 466 yards on the night.

BIG NIGHT FOR THE RUN GAME - Woodlawn fullback Ace Culliford (72) moves out to set a block for running back Griffin Manes (1) during the Bears 76-56 win over Dermott Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Manes rushed for 219 yards and scored four touchdowns while Culliford had 39 yards and two touchdowns. Woodlawn rushed for 466 yards on the night.

Bears Pull Away In Second Half To Get Past Dermott, 76-56

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Coach Doug Means said he could sense his Bears were down when they entered the locker room at halftime tied 44-44 with the Dermott Rams this past Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex.
JOHNSON FORCES FUMBLE - While Rison has had trouble with ball security over the past few games, the Wildcats still came up with a few turnovers of their own. Here, Camden Johnson (2) knocks the ball loose from McGehee quarterback Ja’Quis Hughes after Rison teammate Jaquis Rauls came in to assist on the tackle. The Wildcats’ Tanner Collins came up with the fumble recovery. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

JOHNSON FORCES FUMBLE - While Rison has had trouble with ball security over the past few games, the Wildcats still came up with a few turnovers of their own. Here, Camden Johnson (2) knocks the ball loose from McGehee quarterback Ja’Quis Hughes after Rison teammate Jaquis Rauls came in to assist on the tackle. The Wildcats’ Tanner Collins came up with the fumble recovery. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Another Heartbreaker for 'Cats as Owls Win in Double OT

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
RISON - The Rison Wildcats suffered another heartbreaking loss Friday night at George Walker Field of Champions, falling to the McGehee Owls in double overtime, 30-24.