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BREAKOUT GAME FOR WEATHERFORD - Woodlawn's Garrett Weatherford (right) eludes the tackle of Marvell-Elaine's Tryeiven Campbell on his way for another gain last Friday night. Weatherford had 179 yards of total offense after rushing 12 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Aden Moore.

BREAKOUT GAME FOR WEATHERFORD - Woodlawn's Garrett Weatherford (right) eludes the tackle of Marvell-Elaine's Tryeiven Campbell on his way for another gain last Friday night. Weatherford had 179 yards of total offense after rushing 12 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Aden Moore.

Second Half Call Sparks Bears' Blowout of Marvell, 56-12

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
WOODLAWN - It was the perfect setting for something strange to happen at the Carl Jones Sports Complex last Friday night.

Powder Puff Game Nov. 2 at Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
RISON - Rison High School will host a Powder Puff game Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The LadyCats will battle it out for a year's worth of bragging rights. Admission is $3 and gates open at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will be cheering them on from the sidelines.
SOUTH REGION CHAMPIONS - Members of the Rison Lady Wildcat cross country team pose for a team photo after winning the Class 1A/2A South Region Cross Country Championship on Oct. 17 at El Dorado. Pictured are (left to right) Lara Sotres, Olivia McCarty, Ragan Shrum, Harley Rowland, Victoria James, Rhagen Price, Haven Simpson, Kayla Jackson, Ariel Rainey and Anna Vallance.

SOUTH REGION CHAMPIONS - Members of the Rison Lady Wildcat cross country team pose for a team photo after winning the Class 1A/2A South Region Cross Country Championship on Oct. 17 at El Dorado. Pictured are (left to right) Lara Sotres, Olivia McCarty, Ragan Shrum, Harley Rowland, Victoria James, Rhagen Price, Haven Simpson, Kayla Jackson, Ariel Rainey and Anna Vallance.

Lady Wildcat Cross Country Team Are South Region Champs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Rison Hosts Barton in Crucial 6-3A Clash

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
RISON - Fresh off their first win of the season, the “banged up” Rison Wildcats will try to extend their momentum for another week when they host the Barton Bears Friday night in a crucial 6-3A Conference clash at George Walker Field of Champions.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Rison 7th Graders Beat Lake Village

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
RISON - The Rison 7th grade Wildcats defeated Lake Village, 20-16, last Thursday evening at George Walker Field of Champions. The young 'Cats will finish their season this Thursday on the road at Barton, facing the 7th grade Bears in a game scheduled for 5:30.
INVOKING THE MERCY CLOCK - Rison’s Eli Turner eludes the tackle of a Lake Village defender to cross into the end zone to push the Wildcats’ lead to 35-0 with 8:53 left in the game to invoke the running clock for the rest of the contest. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

INVOKING THE MERCY CLOCK - Rison’s Eli Turner eludes the tackle of a Lake Village defender to cross into the end zone to push the Wildcats’ lead to 35-0 with 8:53 left in the game to invoke the running clock for the rest of the contest. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

Wildcats Snap Losing Streak by Blanking Beavers, 35-0

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
LAKE VILLAGE - “Finally, finally,” were the first words spoken by happy Rison head coach Caleb Carmikle just after the Wildcats had finished blanking the Lake Village Beavers, 35-0, last Friday night, as the Wildcats put an end to an 8game losing streak dating back to last year's state playoff...

Lady Wildcats Take South Region

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
EL DORADO - Rison Lady Wildcat girls cross country team won first place at the Class 1A/2A South Region Cross Country Meet held Tuesday, Oct. 17, in El Dorado. Three Lady ‘Cats finished in the top 10 individually. Lara Sotres, a sophomore, won the meet with a time of 22:52.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Meyer Warning Bears About Overlooking Mustangs Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn can clinch a playoff berth this Friday night when the Bears host the Marvell-Elaine Mustangs in an eight-man South Conference game at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The junior high teams are scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity teams at 7 p.m.

WHS Basketball Programs Offering Sponsorship Signs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn High School basketball program is offering sponsorship opportunities through the "Beark Backers" program to help both the boys and girls basketball teams, Boys Coach Logan Adair and Girls Coach Synthia English have announced.