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MORRISON ON THE RUN - Rison quarterback Owen Morrison shakes off a Magnet Cove defender during last Thursday’s team camp at George Walker Field of Champions. Wildcat Coach Caleb Carmikle said Morrison has picked up the run-pass option well, and will give opposing defenses something else to think up in the upcoming season. Carmikle said Morrison has deceptive speed for his size.

MORRISON ON THE RUN - Rison quarterback Owen Morrison shakes off a Magnet Cove defender during last Thursday’s team camp at George Walker Field of Champions. Wildcat Coach Caleb Carmikle said Morrison has picked up the run-pass option well, and will give opposing defenses something else to think up in the upcoming season. Carmikle said Morrison has deceptive speed for his size.

Wildcats Go Through Final Camp Before Dead Period

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
RISON - Rison Coach Caleb Carmikle said he will be looking to find ways to get his Wildcats to start a little faster when they return from the summer dead period in July.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Rison Hosts Team Camp on Thursday

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - The Rison Wildcats will be hosting a team camp with Class 4A Lonoke, Clas 4A DeWitt and Class 3A Magnet Cove beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at George Walker Field of Champions, Coach Caleb Carmikle has announced.
PICK MACHINE - Woodlawn junior defensive back Ethan Adair goes up to pull in one of six interceptions he made during Tuesday's 5-on-5 camp at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn had eight picks for the day with Aidan Johnson and Ethan Oliver making the other two.

PICK MACHINE - Woodlawn junior defensive back Ethan Adair goes up to pull in one of six interceptions he made during Tuesday's 5-on-5 camp at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn had eight picks for the day with Aidan Johnson and Ethan Oliver making the other two.

Meyer Pleased With Both Sides of Ball in First Camp

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
WOODLAWN - Coach Zach Meyer said he saw some positives both offensively and defensively Tuesday from the Woodlawn Bears' first camp of the summer. Woodlawn hosted Rose Bud and Parkers Chapel Tuesday for a 5-on-5 camp at the Carl Jones Sports Complex Tuesday morning.
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Stock Photo by Steshka Willems

Bishop, Howard, Terry Earn All-State

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
LITTLE ROCK - Jase Bishop and Austin Howard of the Woodlawn Bears, and Jud Terry of the Rison Wildcats were named to the Class 2A All-State Baseball Team released last week by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). All three players are seniors.
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Stock Photo by Pixabay

McWhorter Earns All-State

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - Lillie Faye McWhorter, a sophomore pitcher and infielder for the Woodlawn Lady Bears, was named to the 2023 Class 2A All-State Softball Team, according to the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA).
MORRISON EXECUTES RPO - Rison senior-to-be quarterback Owen Morrison breaks outside for a decent gain during the Black and Gold scrimmage last week. Morrison seemed to have picked up the run-pass option rather well as he was picking up some nice gains on the keepers.

MORRISON EXECUTES RPO - Rison senior-to-be quarterback Owen Morrison breaks outside for a decent gain during the Black and Gold scrimmage last week. Morrison seemed to have picked up the run-pass option rather well as he was picking up some nice gains on the keepers.

Morrison, Walker Combo Shines in Rison Scrimmage

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - For those who were curious if new Rison Wildcat Football Coach Cale Carmikle would open up the offense a bit, they got their answer in last Thursday's Black and Gold scrimmage game at George Walker Field of Champions.
Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Stock Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur

Bears Have Potential With '23 Offense

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
WOODLAWN - Graduation was not kind to Woodlawn Coach Zach Meyer this year but he feels his Bears may have the parts on the way to reload rather quickly.
2023 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS - Members of the 2023 Class 2A State Champion Woodlawn Bears baseball team are Tristan Bates, Jase Bishop, Dylan Butler, Gage Boykin, Grant Cowart, Mason Edmonds, Tyler French, Tate Hall, Austin Howard, Luke Jacks, Aidan Johnson, Brayden Jones, Dillon Lunsford, Kane Mills, Ethan Oliver, Jaxson Raney, Ryan Rutledge, Owen Stover, Garrett Weatherford and Jayden Wilmoth. Coaches include Head Coach Tommy Richardson and Assistant Coaches Stephen Boyd, Alan Neill and Brian Miller.

2023 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS - Members of the 2023 Class 2A State Champion Woodlawn Bears baseball team are Tristan Bates, Jase Bishop, Dylan Butler, Gage Boykin, Grant Cowart, Mason Edmonds, Tyler French, Tate Hall, Austin Howard, Luke Jacks, Aidan Johnson, Brayden Jones, Dillon Lunsford, Kane Mills, Ethan Oliver, Jaxson Raney, Ryan Rutledge, Owen Stover, Garrett Weatherford and Jayden Wilmoth. Coaches include Head Coach Tommy Richardson and Assistant Coaches Stephen Boyd, Alan Neill and Brian Miller.

Woodlawn Now No. 2 in All-Time Titles

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
CONWAY - The Woodlawn Bears' 3-2 win over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots in the Class 2A state championship game May 19 gave Woodlawn its ninth state baseball championship, moving it into a tie with Junction City for the secondmost state baseball titles among all high schools in Arkansas.
STOVER NAMED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MVP - Woodlawn relief pitcher Owen Stover (right) receives the Class 2A State Championship Game Most Valuable Player trophy from Cleveland County Farm Bureau agent Wilton Johnston after Friday night's game. Stover managed to preserve the Bears' lead after going in with bases loaded and one out in the top of the fifth inning. While he was called for a balk that did score a run for Palestine-Wheatley, Stover shutout the Patriots the rest of the way.

STOVER NAMED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MVP - Woodlawn relief pitcher Owen Stover (right) receives the Class 2A State Championship Game Most Valuable Player trophy from Cleveland County Farm Bureau agent Wilton Johnston after Friday night's game. Stover managed to preserve the Bears' lead after going in with bases loaded and one out in the top of the fifth inning. While he was called for a balk that did score a run for Palestine-Wheatley, Stover shutout the Patriots the rest of the way.

Stover's Save Earns MVP Honors

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
CONWAY - When Woodlawn's Owen Stover arrived at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway last Friday afternoon for the Class 2A State Championship Game, he said he never imagined he would end up being named the game's Most Valuable Player "Oh heck no," Stover responded after being asked that...
Woodlawn Coach Tommy Richardson backs onto the dogpile following the Bears' 3-2 nail-biting victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots last Friday night at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Richardson has guided Woodlawn to 12 appearances in the state championship game, winning nine of those.

Woodlawn Coach Tommy Richardson backs onto the dogpile following the Bears' 3-2 nail-biting victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots last Friday night at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Richardson has guided Woodlawn to 12 appearances in the state championship game, winning nine of those.

Bears Hold Off Patriots To Win Ninth State Title

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
CONWAY - A hustle play from courtesy runner Jaxson Raney and a gutsy performance from reliever Owen Stover turned out to be the difference Friday night as the Woodlawn Bears held on for a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Palestine-Wheatley Patriots to win the Class 2A State Championship Game before a...