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CCSD Beefing Up Security For Junior High Game

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
RISON - While there are no threats of violence that the district is aware of for Thursday night’s junior game between Rison and Fordyce, Cleveland County School District Superintendent Craig Dupuy announced Tuesday that there will be heightened security at George Walker Field of Champions in Rison...
JOHNSON EMERGING AS TARGET - Woodlawn junior tight end Aiden Johnson prepares to pull in a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jaxson Martin late in the second quarter to extend the Bears’ lead to 36-14. Johnson is beginning to establish himself as a dependable target in the passing game after hauling in two passes for 50 yards against Strong as well as catching a two-point conversion.

JOHNSON EMERGING AS TARGET - Woodlawn junior tight end Aiden Johnson prepares to pull in a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jaxson Martin late in the second quarter to extend the Bears’ lead to 36-14. Johnson is beginning to establish himself as a dependable target in the passing game after hauling in two passes for 50 yards against Strong as well as catching a two-point conversion.

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Bears Overcome Early Deficit; Rush Past Strong, 50-20

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
WOODLAWN - Strong used its speed and athleticism to jump out to an early lead but the more seasoned Woodlawn Bears quickly regained control to pull away for a 50-20 win over the young but talented Bulldogs.

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Strong Jr. Bulldogs Blank Woodlawn

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
RISON - The Strong Junior Bulldogs got off to a fast start and never looked back as they rolled to a 42-0 victory over the Woodlawn Junior Bears in a South Conference junior high game last Friday afternoon at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. Woodlawn struggled to get much offense going.

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Meyer Looks To Work On Pass Game Against Hermits

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn will be looking to improve to 2-0 in South Conference play this Friday night with the Bears host the Hermitage Hermits for homecoming at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. The junior high teams will kick off at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity teams at 7 p.m.

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Wildcats, Hornets Clash Friday in Crucial 6-3A Battle

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
RISON - To say Camden Harmony Grove has had Rison's number of late would be an understatement. Not only do the Hornets own three straight wins over the Wildcats, dating back to 2017, but they piled up an average of 38 points a game in the victories, including last year's 41-30 decision at Camden.

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Woodlawn Junior Bears Finish 2nd at Two Meets

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Junior High girls and boys cross country teams traveled to El Dorado to compete in the El Dorado Wildcat Invitational this past Saturday, Oct. 1, on a 1.7-mile track. Coach Sydney Adair reported the junior boys finished second place overall.

'Cats, Jr. Wildcats Both Off This Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
RISON - The Rison Wildcats and the Rison Junior Wildcats both have byes this week so neither team will play Thursday or Friday. The Junior ‘Cats are nest scheduled to travel to Harmony Grove for a 6-3A conference game at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Oct. 6.

Rison Pee Wee Football Hosting Jamboree Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
RISON - The Rison Pee Wee Football Association will be hosting a jamboree this Saturday, Oct. 1, at George Walker Field of Champions, organizers have announced. Rison will hold Pee Wee Homecoming ceremonies at 4 p.m. Games will begin at 9 a.m. with the final game scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
WILSON ON THE PICK - Rison sophomore linebacker Thomas Wilson (left, no. 43) steps in front of Dollarway s Sha marión Winslon for one of three interceptions durirtg last Friday's 6-3A conference opener at Pine Bluff. Also on frie play for Rison is junior defensive back James Mitchell (right, no. 6), (Photo by Chris Phillips)

WILSON ON THE PICK - Rison sophomore linebacker Thomas Wilson (left, no. 43) steps in front of Dollarway s Sha marión Winslon for one of three interceptions durirtg last Friday's 6-3A conference opener at Pine Bluff. Also on frie play for Rison is junior defensive back James Mitchell (right, no. 6), (Photo by Chris Phillips)

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Cats Feast on Cardinals’ Miscues for 51-0 Blowout Win

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
PINE BLUFF - Feasting on a buffet of Dollarway miscues from start to finish, the Rison Wildcats opened their 6-3 A Conference rate with a 51-0 blowout of the Cardinals last Friday night. Since the 'Cats and Cards became league foes in 2018.
BIG NIGHT FOR CALEB MARTIN ■ Woodlawn senior running back Caleb Martin (center, with ball), seen here in the Bears' first game with Parkers Chapel on Sept. 2, scored four touchdowns in the re-match with the Trojans last Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. In addition to scoring on runs of one, 31 and 32 yards, Marlin also had a 75 kickoff return for a touchdown. He finished wit 74 yards rushing on just four carries to average 18.5 yards per attempt.

BIG NIGHT FOR CALEB MARTIN ■ Woodlawn senior running back Caleb Martin (center, with ball), seen here in the Bears' first game with Parkers Chapel on Sept. 2, scored four touchdowns in the re-match with the Trojans last Friday night at the Carl Jones Sports Complex. In addition to scoring on runs of one, 31 and 32 yards, Marlin also had a 75 kickoff return for a touchdown. He finished wit 74 yards rushing on just four carries to average 18.5 yards per attempt.

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Woodlawn Rolls In Re-Match With Parkers Chapel, 44-8

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
RISON - What a difference having some film on the opponent can make. Woodlawn went into its season opener at Parkers Chapel back on Sept. 2 with nothing more than about 15 seconds of YouTube video to work with. The Bears got down early but battled back for a 42-28 victory over the Trojans.