Ozark Jr. Boys 4-4A Conference Champs
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS—The Ozark Junior High Hillbillies finished the 2024-25 season as regular season champions and as runner-up in the 4-4A Conference tournament. Team members include (from left) Coach Kaleb McAnally, Ryder Daniels, Rawlen Gattis, Levi Bowen, Jamison Triplett, JaKsen Ross, Ryder Skaggs, Jackson Tedford, John Skolarski, Cooper Perrin, Ethan Harris, Noah Debo, Cooper Satterfield, Blandon…
Read MoreWarriors Win 3A-4 Conference
The Lamar Warriors wrapped up the regular season with solid wins over four conference opponents recently, securing their title as 3A-4 Conference champions. Lamar is set to play in the district tournament at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Booneville. Lavaca The Warriors hosted the Lavaca Golden Arrows on Feb. 6 and defeated the visitors…
Read MoreLady Warriors Are 3A-4 Conference Champs
The Lamar Lady Warriors wrapped up their sweep of conference opponents last week with wins over Charleston, Cossatot River and Booneville to clinch the 3A-4 Conference championship. With an overall record of 27-2 and conference record of 14-0, they are competing in the district tournament this week at Booneville, with a game scheduled for 4…
Read MoreOHS Cheer Are National Bronze Medalists
NATIONAL BRONZE MEDALISTS—The Ozark High School cheer team won third place at the 2025 National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 10, and brought home bronze medals for super varsity non-tumbling division II game day. The team was also the 4A Arkansas state champion. Team members include (front row, from left) Kadynce…
Read MoreClarksville’s Coach Ross Honored
COACH HONORED—The Clarksville High School athletic department and basketball teams honored retired Coach David Ross in a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 5, honoring the 50-year anniversary of the first game in the CHS gym, coached by Ross on Feb. 5, 1975, against the Lavaca Golden Arrows. Ross was recognized at center court prior to the…
Read MoreA Civic Experience: JC Judge’s Office Offers Interactive Program For High Schools
by Janice Penix A program that began with one area school seeking to expose its students to local government has become an annual project for the Johnson County Judge’s office, one that organizers hope other schools will take advantage of. In 2023, Lamar High School teacher Lara Pelts partnered with Erin Rowbotham, chief deputy in…
Read MoreClarksville Bowling Team Qualifies For State
CONFERENCE BOWLING—The Clarksville High School bowling teams competed in the 3A-4A West Conference tournament at Ozark Lanes in Fayetteville. The boys team qualified for the state tournament, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, also at Ozark Lanes. Ayden Flurry led the team with a 176 average, while Johnathan Rhodus and Beckett Wilhelmi averaged 149…
Read MoreWestside Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of the Westside High School 2025 basketball homecoming court were (front row, from left) Bryleigh Keylon and Yaritza Alavardo, freshmen maids; (second row) Lily Vaught, sophomore maid; MykaLea McCormick and Rhodi Floyd, attendants; Emarsen Morgan, sophomore maid; (third row) Ayla Highfill and Lorelai Brice, junior maids; (fourth row) Patience Smith-McCoy and Paige Sears, senior…
Read MoreClarksville Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of Clarksville High School’s 2025 basketball homecoming court included (from left) sophomore maids Camilla Ortega, Addison Williams and Baylee Johnson; senior maids Laynee Johnson and Kaleya Traylor; Queen Adrianna Bowman, senior; senior maids Maddison Porter and Haley Butler; and junior maids Presleigh Montgomery, Sophie Siemens and Lillian Clark. Queen Adrianna was crowned in ceremonies…
Read MoreClarksville Schools To Employ ESL Coach: Board Approves Use Of State Grant Funds To Assist Students
by Janice Penix The Board approved a proposal from the administration to utilize state professional learning grant funds to employ an English as a second language (ESL) coach. Assistant Superintendent Chase Carter reported use of the grant funds is restricted to items that will help improve teaching. He said the 41 percent of the students…
Read More