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My Turn
Fort Smith Northside coach Darrell Henry is the first to say his team's success depends on the play of senior quarterback Dax Dupire, a dynamic returning starter.
"In our offense, the quarterback is in charge of the huddle, has to adjust the plays, take over the field, lead by example, and mostly just make the system work," Henry said. "I have to be confident that he's going to be... More 
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Hunter’s Summer Run
If Hunter Mobley was looking for a good way to jump-start the 2008 Arkansas High School golf season, he found it. And he couldn’t have picked a better spot to do it.
Mobley, a senior -to-be returning to the Rogers High School team that won the 7A state championship last year, fired a two-day 142 including a final-round 3-under 69 to claim the Lost Springs Club championship June 21-22... More
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Siloam’s Sports Turnaround
Once a month during the school year, the Siloam Springs High School coaching staff gets together for a lunchtime meeting. But it’s not to discuss X’s and O’s or the budget or even their golf games or favorite hunting and fishing spots.
They get together to talk about leadership.
The monthly meeting is the brainchild of Siloam Springs athletic director Kerwin Dees, and brings everyone from successful coaches... More
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High Net Worth
For 21 years, Northwest and Western Arkansas teams were not a factor in the state volleyball tournament.
Except for two consecutive years in the early 80’s (1981 and 1982) when Russellville (at the time a member of what is now the 7A-West and has since changed conferences) won the title, this part of the state came up empty when it came to state championships
That changed in... More
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The Great Outdoors
There are many extra-curricular activities that students have a chance to enjoy at schools all throughout Western Arkansas, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track, golf and tennis, among others.
But, what about those who aren't as interested in athletics? Rogers High School may have discovered an ideal concept with its Outdoor Education Course/Project/Club that is designed to promote environmental education, recreation and character building.
Jeff Belk, who... More
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Fence Around The World
On those rare moments when she gets to stand still long enough to think about it, even Margaux Isaksen is just a little bit overwhelmed.
After all, how many 16-year-olds have left home and family to live and train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. How many have competed in Mexico, Spain, Portugal, England, Egypt, the Czech Republic and Hungary within a two-year span?
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Extreme Competition
Located on the outskirts of Centerton, just off of Highway 279 North, is the playground for a new breed of extreme high school athletes. The dirt roads lead to a place where the sounds of whistles and buzzers are drowned out by the roar of pure power. Welcome, Northwest Arkansas, to the world of motocross at Challenger Park.
Opening its doors in 2005, Challenger Park MX is Northwest... More
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Realizing the Dream
Cory Goodwin always dreamed of being a college cheerleader. When she was in junior high, she and a friend traveled to Texas to be a part of a clinic with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, she cheered in junior high at Huntsville and also cheered her first year of high school. However, Cory is one of those young people who is a talented athlete in several sports. She played volleyball, basketball... More
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Let’s Hear it For the Boys
In the past, male college cheerleaders switched to cheerleading when they were unable to earn a scholarship in another sport. They tried cheerleading by default. They usually enjoy the sport when they start. Today, boys are becoming more and more involved in cheerleading both in their junior high, high school and on all-star teams. Yet, it is still an opportunity that happens by chance. For a few, they know early... More
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From Raw Deal to Big Deal
It might be hard to believe now that Union Christian Academy ace senior pitcher Casey Mikula was more than just a little unrefined when he began his high school career four years ago.
Mikula is certainly quite masterful on the mound these days and showed just how dominant he's capable of being with a pair of complete-game one-hitters earlier this season.
While there's no doubt this standout three-sport star (baseball,... More
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In a Determined State
After a year off, simply playing in the state tournament this season has been a treat for the Fayetteville girls’ soccer team. At press time, the Lady Bulldogs had secured a first-round bye even before the regular season was completed.
“We felt like we were definitely one of the top teams last year,” said Fayetteville coach Samir Haj. “I think that even though we graduated some seniors, the kids were... More
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Spring QBing
Looking at the 7A West signal callers and it’s clear Springdale has the most to look forward to in 2008.
Instead of learning on the fly this spring, Springdale High’s Ashton Glaser and Springdale Har-Ber’s Zach Faust can perfect footwork, timing with receivers and backs, reading defenses and throwing mechanics.
While the strong-armed Faust filled in often off the bench for Har-Ber’s state runner-up team last season, Glaser (6-foot-1, 170... More
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Farmington's 3 Aces
Coach Jay Harper hopes three aces are good enough to bring a state championship to Farmington. But for now, he’s simply enjoying one of the finest seasons in Cardinals history.
Much of the credit for Farmington’s success – the Cardinals started 13-1 in their quest to return to the Class 4A state championship game – can be attributed to the talented trio of Evan Abrecht, Wes Kahl and Brandon Miller.... More
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Jumpers
Jump by definition is to spring off the ground or other base by a muscular effort of the legs and feet.
Other words used to describe jump include bound, leap, hop and skip. Funny thing is, though, of the three jumping events in track and field—long jump, high jump and triple jump—jumping ability really has nothing to do with excelling in the those events. According to Dick Booth, field events... More
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Athletic DNA
"Play Ball." The famous one-liner sends chills down the spines of baseball fanatics young and old. All across Northwest Arkansas the sound can now be heard as teams focus on league play, but there is one place where it rings louder than all others — a place with so many diamonds that even Marilyn Monroe would be envious: the Tyson Complex. However, more important than the numerous fields are the... More
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Phelan Who’s Best
Fayetteville volleyball coach Jessica Phelan was an All-American at Arkansas as was her husband, Darren Phelan, who will coach Fayetteville’s...
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Lone Senior
by: Bennett Horne
Returning from a knee injury isn’t the only successful comeback Mallory Young is pulling off this season.
Harrison’s lone senior...
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Design In Mind
by: Will Flowers
Brooks Graphics Inc.’s motto “We print on t-shirts, caps, jackets, mugs, jugs, jocks, socks and table tops,” isn’t far from the truth.
With...
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Pulaski Academy Wins VYPE 7-on-7
by: Nate Olson
Pulaski Academy jumped out to a 26-0 lead en route to a 41-14 win against Sherman, Texas, in the title game of the VYPE Select...
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Goals are often the first thing coaches and players hammer home during preseason practices. So we asked four football coaches,...
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Zach Faust
Har-Ber's Zach Faust split time at quarterback last season and helped the Wildcats to the state championship game. This year...
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The Three Amigas
by: “I didn’t want to play. But once I found out that my sisters and Becca, who is like our other si
The afternoon sun begins to fade behind the “Field of Champions” as the heat radiates up through the field turf....
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