Sports
Coaches agree Tigers are team to beat in 2009
Football coaches in the 7AWest seem to agree on one thing: Bentonville is the team to beat this season followed by Springdale Har-Ber, Fayetteville and Fort Smith schools Southside and Northside. Beyond that, it's anybody's guess on how to interpret the conference coaches' polls released in VYPE's Arkansas Football Preview and Hooten's Arkansas Football. Both magazines released 7A-West Conference rankings as voted on by the conference coaches and both rankings are identical for the top five spots. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mounties add two new meets for '09 season
By Jim Hall Sports Writer ! jimh@nwanews.com
ROGERS — The seven-time defending state cross country champion Rogers Mounties have new meets scheduled this fall in Missouri and Tennessee, according to a preliminary scheduled released this week. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
War Eagles to introduce Twilight Run on Aug. 10
From Staff Reports
ROGERS — The cross country program at Heritage High School in Rogers will introduce an evening competitive run to the community Aug. 10 with the inaugural War Eagles Twilight Run. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
Razorback Classic golf scramble near capacity
From Staff Reports
BENTONVILLE — The field of teams for the eighth annual Razorback Celebrity Golf Classic is nearing capacity, according to Doyle Groff. The tournament is scheduled Friday, July 17, at Bella Vista Country Club with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
Mathews HR gives Rogers new life
From Staff Reports
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet blew a big lead late but McKenzie Mathews and Spanky Purdy came up with clutch hits to give the Chevy Boys (7-8 ) a 9-8 victory in eight innings Friday against Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley West at the Glen Winget Invitational. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
AREA SPORTS /RECREATION CALENDAR
The Benton County Daily Record invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 271-3744 or e-mail to sports@nwanews.com. League managers may report recreational sports scores and standings to The Daily Record. Scores may be e-mailed to sports@nwanews.com or faxed to 271-3744.Type scores directly on e-mail document. For more information, contact sports editor Paul Gatling at 271-3792. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
WRESTLING
Heritage War Eagle camp Heritage coach Randy Steen will host a folkstyle wrestling camp July 6-10 at the War Eagles' wrestling room at the Rogers Annex Building. - Saturday, July 4, 2009
Gentry rally stalls in SBR title game
By David Showers Northwest Arkansas Times
Editor's Note: Due to early press deadlines, the following story was not included in Thursday's edition of The Daily Record. - Friday, July 3, 2009
AAU athletes eye nationals
By Tom Glave Sports Writer ! tomg@nwanews.com
ROGERS — When Mike Rush was asked to help out with the Golden Wings of Arkansas, he thought he'd just give a few pointers to the young runners. - Friday, July 3, 2009
From the Bench : Matchell a great candidate, would be right man for Siloam Springs
TIM RITTER
The best man for the Siloam Springs High School head basketball coaching position is a former Panther, resides within the city limits, is a proven winner and is currently on the coaching staff. - Friday, July 3, 2009
Arkansas closer opts for MLB, inks with Marlins
UA Sports Information
FAYETTEVILLE — Junior lefthanded pitcher Stephen Richards has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins, ending his three-year stint with the Arkansas Razorback baseball team. - Friday, July 3, 2009
Royals' Gordon joining Naturals
From Staff Reports
SPRINGDALE — The Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday that third baseman Alex Gordon will play for Double-A Texas League affilate Northwest Arkansas Naturals on a minor league rehabilitation assignment beginning this weekend. - Thursday, July 2, 2009
August softball camp scheduled at Bentonville
From Staff Reports
BENTONVILLE — Bentonville High School will host a softball camp for grades 3-9 on Aug. 3-4 from 6-9 p.m. - Thursday, July 2, 2009
Timeout : The ABCs of a summer day
GRAHAM THOMAS
Nothing like a little Alphabet Soup on a slow summer day to get conversation going. - Thursday, July 2, 2009
AREA SUMMER CAMPS
BASEBALL NWA Naturals youth camp The Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team, the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, is hosting a two-day Youth Camp at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale on Aug.4-5. The camp will run 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Children will receive on-field instruction and participate in drills designed to improve fundamental skills.There will be numerous learning stations set up, with a major emphasis on hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running and bunting, with instruction from Naturals manager Brian Poldberg, hitting coach Terry Bradshaw, pitching coach Larry Carter and five of the Naturals' current players. Participants receive a Naturals Youth Baseball Camp T-shirt and are treated to a ballpark lunch each day. Each child also receives four vouchers for a General Admission Ticket on the Subway Berm at any regular-season game based on availability. To register or to get more information, contact Danny Helmer with the Naturals at (479) 927-4067.A regis - Thursday, July 2, 2009
Siloam Springs AD sets quick timetable
By Tim Ritter Sports Writer ! timothyr@nwanews.com
SILOAM SPRINGS — Siloam Springs School District athletics director Kerwin Dees will conduct his third coaching search in the past six months, hoping to find a quality replacement for the Panthers basketball program. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Pagnozzi Charities to begin equipment drive
From Staff Reports
FAYETTEVILLE — Children of all sports will benefit from Pagnozzi Charities' fourth annual sports equipment drive to "gear up" kids who need it the most. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Six from county invited to baseball showcase
From Staff Reports
BENTONVILLE — Six athletes from Benton County have been invited to the sixth annual Xtra Innings Summer Classic. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
AWGA designated event scheduled for BVCC
From Staff Reports
BELLA VISTA — The final Arkansas Women's Golf Association (AWGA) designated tournament of the 2009 season will be held Aug. 22-23 at Bella Vista Country Club. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Chevy Boys earn first Zone 1 victory
From Staff Reports
ROGERS — Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet picked up its first Zone 1 victory late Monday with a 15-2 win against Fayetteville Basic Block at Northwest Park. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
NSA Classic scheduled at Veterans Park
From Staff Reports
ROGERS — The National Softball Association Summer Classic will be held July 11 at Veterans Park in Rogers. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New soccer club starts operations in Lowell
By Graham Thomas Sports Writer ! grahamt@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — The newest soccer club in northwest Arkansas promises to teach a European style of play with a southern California twist. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Area teams qualify for SBR tourney
By Paul Gatling Sports Writer ! paulg@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — After seven weeks of action, the NWA Senior Babe Ruth league has identified its top eight baseball teams. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009
U of A finishes 25th in Directors' Cup standings
UA Sports Information
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas finished 25th in the 2008-09 United States Sports Academy's Directors' Cup standings, it was announced Monday. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009
It's Miller's time : Hole-out at 18 caps big rally for UGA alum
By Paul Gatling Sports Writer ! paulg@nwanews.com
ROGERS — The finishing stretch of holes at Lost Springs had been unkind to David Miller during the second and third rounds of the Bentonville Open. - Monday, June 29, 2009
Hog Calls : Recruiting emphasis could stand a shift back toward HS coaches
NATE ALLEN
Not all high school basketball coaches are saints. - Monday, June 29, 2009
Another low round Dresser grabs lead with 62 at Lost Springs
From Staff Reports
ROGERS — Andrew Dresser became the fourth player this week to shoot 62 or better at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club and grabbed the lead of the Bentonville Open in the process. - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Panthers to look in house for coach
By Graham Thomas Sports Writer ! grahamt@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Before Jason McMahan left Siloam Springs on Friday for the Bentonville Public Schools Administration building, he dropped off a sealed letter to Siloam Springs athletics director Kerwin Dees. - Sunday, June 28, 2009
Kurt Rouhselang Bentonville Youth Baseball president
Graham Thomas
Have you lived here all your life? Ironically I was born in Gary, Ind., and lived most of my life in the Chicago suburbs. I say ironically Gary, Ind., because probably the most famous person from Gary, Ind., (Michael Jackson) died (Thursday).When I was a freshman in high school my family moved to Tulsa, Okla., and I went to Jenks High School until I graduated.After two years of playing JUCO I went to the University of Oklahoma. - Sunday, June 28, 2009
All-Star coaches to meet on opposite sidelines this fall
By Graham Thomas Sports Writer ! grahamt@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Clint Ashcraft and Barry Lunney were allies Friday at Tiger Stadium, each serving as coordinators in the West's 26-9 victory at the 54th annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star football game. - Sunday, June 28, 2009
