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Ozark Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of the Ozark High School 2025 football homecoming court included (front row, from left) attendants Haylie Brasseaux and Barrett Harty; (back row) Addi Snow, sophomore maid; Anna Leding, junior maid; Raylee Bishop, senior maid; Gigi Wahba, senior maid; Queen Sydnie Herriage, senior; Adeline Caldwell, senior maid; Kierstyn Jackson, junior maid; and Ivy Brasseaux, sophomore…
Read MoreClarksville Girls Golf Wins District; Panther Boys Place Sixth
Members of the Clarksville High School girls golf team that won the 4-4A District Championship include (from left) Khloe Muldoon, Savannah Gereaux, Baylor Pasley and Morgan Shook. –Photo courtesy Laura Howe The Clarksville Lady Panther golf team came home champions from the 4-4A District Tournament held at Morrilton Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 25. The…
Read MorePanthers Pound Dover
by Janice Penix The Clarksville Panthers got their first win of the season with a dominant 36-6 win over the Dover Pirates in nonconference action on Friday, Sept. 19. “I’m unbelievably proud of the resilience and fight of our guys,” Coach Mitchell Powers said. “We brought great physicality up front on both sides of the…
Read MoreLady Panther Volleyball Wins Two
The Clarksville Lady Panther volleyball team won against Dover and Atkins last week but fell to Hackett. Dover Clarksville hosted the Dover Lady Pirates on Monday, Sept. 8, and won in three sets, 25-7, 25-12, 25-12. Alex Rodriguez recorded five aces, four digs, two blocks and one kill. Analeise Fultz had four aces, five kills,…
Read MoreWHS Homecoming Royalty Crowned
Members of the Westside High School 2025 football homecoming court included (from left) Jenna Morrow, freshman maid; Abigail Coffman, sophomore maid; Haven Fultz, junior maid; Ayla Highfill, senior maid; Queen Roxie Gonzalez, senior; Jaiden Pannell, senior maid; Jewel Philips, junior maid; Savannah Morris, sophomore maid; and Kenslee Bohannon, freshman maid. Queen Roxie was crowned in…
Read MoreOzark Ends Drought With 34-27 Victory
by Bronson Ruston The Hillbillies snapped a five-game losing streak against Booneville in dramatic fashion Friday night, riding two electric plays to end the first half and a relentless defense to end the Cats last drive in a 34-27 win that sent the Ozark fans into a frenzy. After Ozark’s promising opening drive ended in…
Read MoreHouse Divided: Die-Hard Hillbilly Jerry Banning Found A Place In His Heart For The Panthers
by Janice Penix In Ozark, “Hillbilly pride runs deep,” isn’t just a school motto, it’s a way of life. For Jerry Banning, that way of life has defined him for eight decades. Banning, or “JB,” as he is most commonly known, is a self-proclaimed “die-hard Hillbilly,” who has dedicated years of work and free time…
Read MoreResilient Panthers Ready To Fight For Success: Clarksville 2025 Season Preview
by Janice Penix In 2024, the Clarksville Panthers celebrated their first high school football victory in three years as they toppled the Dover Pirates 19-14, ending a 22-game losing streak. Although they didn’t win another game all season, this year, Head Coach Mitchell Powers hopes his team can build on the progress it has made…
Read MoreRebels Set Their Focus On Attitude, Effort: Westside 2025 Season Preview
by Janice Penix After winning just one game last season, the Westside Rebels are embracing a philosophy of growth and development, both on and off the field, as they prepare for another demanding schedule in the 1-2A conference. Head Coach Michael Rankin said his team has been working hard in the offseason with a focus…
Read MoreWarriors Ready To Hit The Ground Running: 2025 Lamar Season Preview
by Janice Penix The Lamar Warriors are ready to turn the page. After a 4-6 finish last season, Coach Josh Jones is banking on a new look for his offense and a roster full of experienced players to lead the charge for a successful year. Last year’s spread offense, which relied heavily on the arm…
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