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Noah Matheson

Noah Matheson

Rison's Noah Matheson Makes Perfect Game All-Tourney Team

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
RISON - Rison junior Noah Matheson, a right-handed pitcher and middle infielder for the Wildcats, has been named to the Perfect Game WWBA Underclass World Championship All-Tournament Team, recognizing his standout performance at one of the nation's premier high school baseball showcases.

Woodlawn Finally Back Home; Face More Speed in Dermott

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
RISON - Woodlawn will be going into unfamiliar territory this week when the Bears host the Dermott Rams at the Carl Jones Sports Complex this Friday night.It may seem a bit unfamiliar because this will only be the second time this season the Bears have played at home.

Jones Throws Three TDs To Pace Jr. Bear Victory

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
HERMITAGE - Greyson Jones passed for three first-half touchdowns as the Woodlawn Junior Bears jumped out to a huge halftime lead before cruising to a 3212 victory over the Hermitage Junior Hermits last Friday afternoon at Hermitage.
HAMMERING THE HERMITS - Woodlawn’s Matthew Green (foreground, 40) and Ethan Saeler bring down a Hermit during the Bears’ 70-20 rout Friday night at Hermitage. Green finished the game with 10 tackles (five solo), three tackles for losses, a sack, a force fumble and two third-down stops. He also recovered two onside kicks. Woodlawn held Hermitage to 21 yards rushingforthe game. Also pictured forthe Bears are Brayden Jones (behind Saeler), Dakota Campbell (66) and Ace Culliford (72).

HAMMERING THE HERMITS - Woodlawn’s Matthew Green (foreground, 40) and Ethan Saeler bring down a Hermit during the Bears’ 70-20 rout Friday night at Hermitage. Green finished the game with 10 tackles (five solo), three tackles for losses, a sack, a force fumble and two third-down stops. He also recovered two onside kicks. Woodlawn held Hermitage to 21 yards rushingforthe game. Also pictured forthe Bears are Brayden Jones (behind Saeler), Dakota Campbell (66) and Ace Culliford (72).

Motivated Bears Hammer Hermits From Start to Finish, 70-20

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
HERMITAGE - Coming oft' a big win over the defending state champion Strong Bulldogs the week before, it would have been easy for the Woodlawn Bears to overlook their next South Conference, the Hermitage Hermits.It had all the earmarks of a trap game for the Bears.
CORRALLING A BIG BOBCAT - Rison’s Bryce Phillips (43) and Camden Johnson move in to tackle Dumas’ 6-1, 220-pound sophomore quarterback Kyle Young during first half action Friday night. While the Wildcats contained the Dumas run game for the most part, Young managed to hit some touchdown passes, including the game winner as time expired. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

CORRALLING A BIG BOBCAT - Rison’s Bryce Phillips (43) and Camden Johnson move in to tackle Dumas’ 6-1, 220-pound sophomore quarterback Kyle Young during first half action Friday night. While the Wildcats contained the Dumas run game for the most part, Young managed to hit some touchdown passes, including the game winner as time expired. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Dumas Throws TD Pass as Time Expires; Wildcats Fall 40-34

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
DUMAS - The Rison Wildcats suffered a heartbreaking 40-34 loss to the Dumas Bobcats on the final play of the game Friday night, despite a strong start and a back-and-forth offensive battle that kept fans on edge until the last second.The game couldn’t have started better for Rison.

Jr. Cats Stop Conversions; Get Past Dumas, 16-14

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
RISON - The Rison Junior Wildcats relied on a strong running game Thursday night to edge the Dumas Junior Bobcats 16-12 at George Walker Field of Champions.After a scoreless first quarter, Rison struck first with a four-play, 25-yard drive capped by a 16-yard touchdown run from Payne Prescott.
BREAKING FREE - Woodlawn sophomore running back Griffin Manes (1) breaks free for a 32-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter as the Bears pulled away in the second half for a 58-34 win over the Strong Bulldogs Friday night. Manes and quarterback Ethan Saeler combined for 366 yards rushing with Manes going for 184 and Saeler for 182. Also pictured for Woodlawn are Dakota Campbell (66) and Beau Watson (45).

BREAKING FREE - Woodlawn sophomore running back Griffin Manes (1) breaks free for a 32-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter as the Bears pulled away in the second half for a 58-34 win over the Strong Bulldogs Friday night. Manes and quarterback Ethan Saeler combined for 366 yards rushing with Manes going for 184 and Saeler for 182. Also pictured for Woodlawn are Dakota Campbell (66) and Beau Watson (45).

Woodlawn Hands Strong Its First Loss Since 2022, 58-34

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
STRONG - Woodlawn scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the Bears overcame an eight-point deficit early in the third quarter to hand the defending state champion Strong Bulldogs their first on-field loss, 58-34, since 2022.