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by Stephanie Baker Learning to play an instrument is not just a discipline, it is a delight, according to Westside Band Director Liam O’Daniels. Under his direction, the Westside band program has doubled in size and grown to include marching at the Rebel football games. The small school district offers few options for extracurricular activities…

by Janice Penix Even though she was an integral part of Lamar’s state championship girls basketball team this year, the court isn’t the only place where Emma Bailey is known for her shot. After helping lead the Lady Warriors to their first state title in over 30 years, and earning all-conference, all-state honorable mention and…

The Lamar softball team fell to Harding Academy on Friday, May 16, ending the Lady Warriors season in the 3A State quarterfinals. Lamar opened state tournament play with a win over Rivercrest on Thursday. Harding Academy With the score tied at 1-1 after five innings, the Harding Academy Lady Wildcats scored five runs in the…

The Westside High School baseball team was the runner-up in the 2A-4 District Tournament, qualifying the Rebels to compete in the 2A-1 Regional Tournament, where they finished in third place. Westside’s win in the opening round of regionals made the team eligible for the 2A State Tournament, which will be held this week at Palestine-Wheatley.…

The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team earned the 3A-1 Regional Tournament championship with a win over Lavaca on Saturday, May 10, at Lincoln. The Lady Warriors advanced to the finals after defeating Greenland in their tournament opener and Booneville in the semifinals. They will play Rivercrest at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, in the 3A…

The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team defeated Waldron in the 4A-4 District Tournament at Ozark on Thursday, qualifying to advance to the regional tournament this week. CHS fell to Pottsville in the district semifinals on Saturday. Clarksville will face Gentry at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, in the 4A-1 Regional Tournament at Gravette. Waldron and…

The Clarksville Lady Panther softball team finished regular season play last week with conference games against Waldron and Dardanelle and nonconference matchups against Paris and Atkins. The Lady Panthers will play in the 4-4A District Tournament in Ozark at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, against Waldron. Dardanelle The Lady Panthers fell to Dardanelle 14-2…

LETTER OF INTENT—Ozark senior Addison Peters recently signed a letter of intent to participate on the cheerleading squad at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. Peters was a member of the three-time state champion OHS Hillbillies cheerleading team. LETTER OF INTENT—Ozark senior Cadie Ross recently signed a letter of intent to participate on the cheerleading…

The Lamar Lady Warrior softball team defeated three of four opponents last week, winning against Charleston, Paris and Cossatot River, to improve to 9-5 on the season. The Lady Warriors also fell to Mayflower. Cossatot River Lamar scored in all four innings of a 15-0 rout over Cossatot River on Senior Night, Friday, April 18.…

The Clarksville High School track teams competed in the Devil Dog Relays at Morrilton on Thursday, April 17. Raylynn Foster took first place in the girls 3,200-meter run with a time of 16:47.19. She also placed third in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 7:12.09. Olivia Pelfrey clocked a 53.50 in the 300-meter hurdles…