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BIG TOURNAMENT FOR BRAYDEN JONES - Woodlawn junior shortstop Brayden Jones slides into home for one of two runs he scored Saturday afternoon in the Bears' 10-0 win over Center Ridge in the Class 2A semifinal game at Greenland High School. Jones was a spark plug for Woodlawn throughout the Class 2A State Tournament, going 5-for-9 at the plate over the three games with seven RBIs. His grand slam homerun in the second inning against Mansfield turned the game into a rout. (Photo by Kelvin Scott)

BIG TOURNAMENT FOR BRAYDEN JONES - Woodlawn junior shortstop Brayden Jones slides into home for one of two runs he scored Saturday afternoon in the Bears' 10-0 win over Center Ridge in the Class 2A semifinal game at Greenland High School. Jones was a spark plug for Woodlawn throughout the Class 2A State Tournament, going 5-for-9 at the plate over the three games with seven RBIs. His grand slam homerun in the second inning against Mansfield turned the game into a rout. (Photo by Kelvin Scott)

Bears Roll Through State To Earn Finals Bid

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - If last week's state tournament performance is any indication, the Woodlawn Bears seem to be peaking at just the right time.
Stock Photo by Steshka Willems

Stock Photo by Steshka Willems

Late Runs Push Patriots Past 'Cats

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - Palestine-Wheatley pitcher Jacob Hickman managed to escape some early scoring opportunities unscathed last Thursday as he guided the Patriots to a 5-1 victory over the Rison Wildcats in the first round the Class 2A State Baseball Tournament at Greenland High School.
Logan Grubb Sets School Record

Logan Grubb Sets School Record

Grubb Breaks School Record; 'Cats Fifth in 3A at Weight Meet

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
RISON - Logan Grubb and Ryan Cottrell both won Class 3A state titles while Steven Shaddock placed second in their respective weight divisions at the Arkansas Weightlifting Championships held May 6 at Lake Hamilton High School. As a team, Rison's lift total of 4,245 lbs.
WOODLAWN TOURNAMENT 8-UNDER FIRST PLACE - Woodlawn Connect Bank won the Woodlawn 8-Under Tournament held this past weekend at Woodlawn Community Park. Team members include (back row, left to right) Coaches Dusty Williams, Randell Reed, Thomas Stanfield and DeWayne Jacks; (players, left to right) Drake Womack, Brooks Stanfield, Jett Morrison, Cayden Bolen, Easton Williams, Bricen McCain, Lane Stanfield, Grayson King, Brantley Reed and Brody Woolley

WOODLAWN TOURNAMENT 8-UNDER FIRST PLACE - Woodlawn Connect Bank won the Woodlawn 8-Under Tournament held this past weekend at Woodlawn Community Park. Team members include (back row, left to right) Coaches Dusty Williams, Randell Reed, Thomas Stanfield and DeWayne Jacks; (players, left to right) Drake Womack, Brooks Stanfield, Jett Morrison, Cayden Bolen, Easton Williams, Bricen McCain, Lane Stanfield, Grayson King, Brantley Reed and Brody Woolley

Photos: 8-Under Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
HEADED BACK TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

HEADED BACK TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Bears Going For Third State Title Friday at Conway

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn will be looking to win its third consecutive Class 2A state baseball championship this week when the Bears meet the surprising Palestine-Wheatley Patriots at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Bear Stadium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Terry Steals Second

Terry Steals Second

Wildcats Upset Dierks, Ouachita To Earn Tourney Berth

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
HORATIO - Going into last week's Class 2A South Region Baseball Tournament at Horatio, Rison Baseball Coach Josh Smeltzer said he felt his Wildcats were probably the second best team from the 8-2A conference. It turned out that he was wrong - the 'Cats were the second best team in the region.
SAFE AT HOME - Woodlawn's Mason Edmonds, running for Austin Howard, slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the sixth to give the Bears a 6-5 lead over Spring Hill in the opening round of the Class 2A South Region Tournament at Horatio. Woodlawn added three more runs to poast a 9-5 victory. (Photo by Kelvin Scott, Cardboard Sports)

SAFE AT HOME - Woodlawn's Mason Edmonds, running for Austin Howard, slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the sixth to give the Bears a 6-5 lead over Spring Hill in the opening round of the Class 2A South Region Tournament at Horatio. Woodlawn added three more runs to poast a 9-5 victory. (Photo by Kelvin Scott, Cardboard Sports)

Woodlawn Captures 2A South Region Championship

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
HORATIO - Austin Howard allowed just two hits, did not give up a walk and struck out nine as the Woodlawn Bears beat the cross-county rival Rison Wildcats, 10-0, for the Class 2A South Region Championship on Saturday at Horatio. Woodlawn, 27-3, will take the South Region's no.