McWHORTER SIGNS WITH UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - Woodlawn Lady Bears pitcher/first baseman Lillie-Faye McWhorter signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play softball for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Pictured are (left to righ) Maylie Corbitt, Allie McWhorter, Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Gayla McWhorter, Charles McWhorter and Monica Napier.

WALKER DELIVERS ON GROUND AND AIR - Rison quarterback Kyson Walker (left, no. 3) follows the block of Christian Reeves for a nice gain in first half action Friday night. Walker had eight rushers for 79 yards with a touchdown and also completed two-of-three passes for 59 yards and a touchdown to Christian Reeves. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

GRINDING IT OUT - Woodlawn’s Ethan Adair tries to elude the tackle fo Cedar Ridge’s Bentley Bullington during first half action of the Bears’ first-round playoff game at Cedar Ridge. The Bears outgained the Timberwolves on the ground, 219 yards to 75 yards, but Cedar Ridge was able to hit some big passes late in the game to pull out the win. Adair would later return a kickoff 57 yards for touchdown to tie the game, 44-44, with 1:51 left.

BIG GAME FOR CHRISTIAN REEVES - Rison sophomore running back Christian Reeves makes a cut in first half action during the Wildcats’ 56-28 win over the Barton Bears last Thursday at George Walker Field of Champions. Reeves rushed for 231 yards on 13 carries and scored three touchdowns.