Sports

The Clarksville senior high and junior high cross country teams competed in the Rattler Run at Magazine on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Landy LeFlore clocked a time of 10:23 in the 1.5-mile race to finish in first place in the junior high girls division. Shelby Taylor placed 20th with a time of 12:29 and Madison Linton…

by Ian Martinez The Lamar Warriors took down the Huntsville Eagles in their home opener in stunning fashion on Friday, Aug. 30. The Warriors, led by senior quarterback Caleb Green, put up 49 points on the Eagles while only allowing 12 points. The game started with the Eagles winning the coin toss and electing to…

The Broken Sword Triathlon was held Saturday, Aug. 17, in Clarksville and despite inclement weather that delayed the event’s start, organizers said the race was a success. Owen Sanders, 17 of Roland, Okla., was the overall male winner with a time of 1:07.26, while Kim McAllister, 52 of Hot Springs, was the overall female winner…

by Janice Penix For a team that had not won more than two games per season over its last four years, the 3-7 record of 2023 and an appearance in the 2A State Playoffs was an accomplishment worth celebrating. This year, the Westside Rebels hope to build on that momentum, to win more games and…

by Janice Penix With a solid group of returners who have made multiple playoff appearances, the Lamar Warriors hope to return to the postseason again in 2024. The Warriors finished last season with a 7-4 record, tied for third place in the 4-4A conference. They qualified for the state playoffs but lost a tough battle…

by Janice Penix Clarksville High School will start the 2024 season with a new head coach and new conference opponents. But, more importantly, what the Panthers hope to have is a new outlook on success. Head Coach Mitchell Powers says his number one goal for his team is to change the culture, to pivot his…

by Janice Penix There are many accolades an athlete can achieve in her career. But perhaps the most meaningful are those bestowed by her friends, the peers who surround her on the court, and who share the thrills of the wins and the agony of the losses with her. When Kristin Vaughn was awarded the…

by Janice Penix The fourth annual Broken Sword Triathlon is less than three weeks away, on Aug. 17, and organizers hope this year’s event is “bigger and better,” than ever before. Stephen Houserman, economic development officer for the city of Clarksville, has been involved in the development and growth of the event since its beginning…

by Ian Martinez  Athletes supporting local communities is a great thing to see. And if they are from the area? That makes it mean so much more. Peyton Holt was an outfielder and second baseman for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, who is looking to go pro following his senior season this year. Although he…

by Janice Penix Research shows that participating in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for youth, their families and their communities, according to a report from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Science Board. Participating in sports is associated with lower rates of anxiety and depression, lower amounts of stress,…