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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)

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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.However, waging a three-hour marathon in their fifth straight game decided by six points or less, the Rison Wildcats got off the mat, dusted themselves off, and stormed...

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Bears Will Have Bye This Week; Conference Title Within Reach

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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.

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Jr. Bears Dominate Jr. Rams, 50-6

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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.Young capped...
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.

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

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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.Woodlawn, undefeated with wins over both 2024 eight-man state finalists, was perhaps...
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)

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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.Rison fell to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in 8-3A conference play with the loss while McGehee improved to 3-3 overall and 2-1 in conference...

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Junior Wildcats Come Up Short In Double OT Loss at McGehee

Luke Matheson
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
MCGEHEE - The Rison Junior Wildcats fell 22-16 in double overtime Thursday night at McGehee in a hard-fought game that featured back-and-forth action throughout.The game opened with early drama as Rison fumbled on the second play, but McGehee failed to capitalize, turning the ball back over to the...
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Rison's Noah Matheson Makes Perfect Game All-Tourney Team

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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.Matheson,...

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Woodlawn Finally Back Home; Face More Speed in Dermott

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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.Woodlawn will be playing its...