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Wildcats, Junior ‘Cats To Meet Star City

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
RISON - The Rison Wildcats and Junior Wildcats will have scrimmage games against Star City next Monday and Tuesday.The Junior Wildcats will scrimmage the Junior Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Star City.

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AAA Strengthens Penalty for Fighting

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Any player ejected for fighting at an Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) sporting event will now have to sit out the next two comparable events or eight consecutive football quarters, the AAA Governing Body decided last week in its annual meeting at Little Rock.The doubling of the...
Woodlawn Junior High Cheerleaders

Woodlawn Junior High Cheerleaders

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Woodlawn Soars at Cheer Camp

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Junior and Senior High Cheerleaders, consisting of 29 girls, recently attended a NCA camp in Hot Springs. The four-day event was hosted by National Park College, June 6-9.

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Parker Returns at QB for Bears

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - Woodlawn Coach Doug Means said the return of Parker Arnold to football program over the offseason has been major plus, especially considering that the return of last year’s starting quarterback, Ethan Saeler, remains in question.Means said Saeler had to undergo Tommy Johns surgery to repair...

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Rison Player Making Progress Following Illness at Practice

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - A Rison Junior High football player who became ill during a football practice last Tuesday, July 21, continues to show improvement, Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King said this week.Rison High School head football coach and athletic director Chris Vereen said the...
FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

FINAL SUMMER CAMP FOR WILDCATS - Aidan Bitely (no. 22) follows the block of Dedrick Wells (no. 61) for a nice gain against the Smackover Buckaroos during Tuesday’s football camp hosted by Rison at George Walker Field of Champions. Bitely, a transfer from White Hall, is one of the new skill players that will be lining up for the Wildcats this season as Coach Chris Vereen looks to diversify the offense.

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Wildcats Add Pieces To Diversify Offense; Wrap Up Summer Camps

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
RISON - Rison Coach Chris Vereen said he expects his Wildcats to have a much more diverse offense heading into the 2026 season with some new pieces being put in play at quarterback, running back and other skill positions.The ‘Cats wrapped up their final team camp of the summer Tuesday by hosting...
(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

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Woodlawn Bears Place Nine on All-Conference Team

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Bears placed nine players on the 8-2A All-Conference Team. The Bears won both the 8-2A regular season and tournament championships.
(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

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Woodlawn Players Make Conference Team

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Bears had two players named to the Class 2A All-State Tournament team. The were (left to right) senior infielder Tyner Burris and senior outfielder Tyler French. 
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(Photo compliments of Coach Tommy Richardson)

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Woodlawn Baseball Players Make All-State

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WOODLAWN ALL-STATE - The Woodlawn Bears had three players earn All-State honors this season: (left to right) junior catcher Parker Arnold; junior third baseman Hollis Holderfield; and junior shortstop/pitcher Logan Clark.