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The Lamar Warriors swept their opponents in the Booneville Bearcat Classic last week, defeating Booneville, Acorn and Ozark for the tournament championship. Booneville Lamar took a 72-67 win over the Booneville Bearcats on Monday, Dec. 2. The Warriors led 18-16 at the end of the first quarter and both teams scored 24 points in the…

The Ozark Junior High boys basketball team defeated Westside, Elkins and Prairie Grove to win the 2024 Priority Bank Classic last week. John Skolarski was also named the tournament’s most valuable player. Team members include (from left) Coach Caleb McAnally, Levi Bowen, Chris Muniz, Cooper Satterfield, Braxton Graham, Jackson Tedford, Ryder Daniels, John Skolarski, Ryder…

The Ozark Junior Lady Hillbillies are the 2024 Priority Bank Classic champions after taking wins over Westside, Elkins and Prairie Grove last week. Team member Aubrey Durning received the tournament most valuable player award. Team members include (front row, from left) Callie Howe, Livvie Clauson, Sadie Johnson, Payton Lord, Ivy Brasseaux, Starlie-Belle Hopkins; (back row)…

Clarksville High School’s Marching Panthers forged new territory this season under the leadership of new Head Director, Dr. Danielle Hodges, and Assistant Directors Alexis Barnhart and Cameron Connell. This fall, the Marching Panthers performed a rock show entitled “Classic Vinyl,” which featured some of the most iconic rock tunes of the era, including the Eagles’…

by Janice Penix Fifty years after their mothers petitioned the school board to restart girls basketball at Lamar, Michele Brown and Donna Stillwell joined their teammates at center court in Warrior Gymnasium for a special recognition. Lamar High School honored the 1974-75 Lady Warriors in a pregame ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 21, prior to the…

LETTER OF INTENT—Lamar senior Kori Sanders (seated) signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Harding University. Sanders was joined by her Lady Warriors teammates, including (front row, from left) Mayci Hilton, Abby Wilkins, Emma Bailey, Rylee Miller, Kaley Long, Addy Hardin, Shaylie Mayfield, Clara Hampton, Mylee Parker, Chloe Cowell, Lani Lappin, Evie Kremers;…

Members of the 2024 Oark basketball homecoming court consisted of (from left) Delylah Collins, eighth grade, daughter of Autumn and Mike Collins; Bricel Holt, senior, daughter of Aimee and Mitchell Holt; Zuri Woods, sophomore, senior maid, daughter of Adam Woods; Queen Alissa Staten, senior, daughter of Marie and Jonathan Booker; Natalie Collins, freshman, junior maid,…

Be sure to check out The Graphic this week for season previews of area basketball teams! Clarksville senior Jerry Estep’s experience and skill are key to the Panthers’ success. With a new head coach at the helm, see how CHS is ready to dominate this season. Small but powerful senior Ivy Miller looks to lead…

by Bronson Ruston Ozark built a 28-7 halftime lead, then had to hold off a Lamar fourth-quarter comeback to preserve a 48-42 win over the Warriors on Senior Night at Hillbilly Stadium Friday, Nov. 1. Koby Wilbanks wasted little time putting Ozark in the lead, bolting 73 yards on the Hillbillies’ second play for a…

CHS Football Homecoming -Members of the 2024 Clarksville High School football homecoming court included (front row, from left) attendants Abigail Harris, June Horvath, Lexi Honnell, Illa Warren and Emma Roberson; (back row) Maryjose Cortes, sophomore maid; Khloe Muldoon, sophomore maid; Analeise Fultz, junior maid; Paige Banning, senior maid; Alexis Groff, senior maid; Queen Kylie Williams,…