Sports

From winless to victorious : Gentry wins 7-on-7 Shootout at Gravette High School

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

GRAVETTE — In a week’s time the Gentry Pioneers went from going winless at one 7-on-7 tournament to winning the championship of another. - Sunday, July 20, 2008

Area teen excels at fencing

By Sam Steinberg Sports Writer // sams@nwanews.com

SPRINGDALE — For a few hours on Saturday morning, 17-year old Josh Soldate of Bentonville was an aristocrat. He didn’t boss anyone around or say “let them eat soup,” but he did possess the sword skill on fallen knights. - Sunday, July 20, 2008

Redhawks one of 16 left standing at World Series

From Staff Reports

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The Rogers Redhawks 10-year-old USSSA baseball team was among the final 16 teams playing in the AAA USSSA World Series on Friday before being eliminated 4-3 against the Lockport (Ill.) Cobras. - Sunday, July 20, 2008

Rachel ready for one sport

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — For the last 37 years, Rick Rachel’s time has been divided by two sports — football in the summer and fall and track and field in the spring. - Friday, July 18, 2008

SSHS setter selected for A2 camp

By Tim Ritter Sports Writer // timothyr@nwanews.com

SILOAM SPRINGS — One of Arkansas’ top high school volleyball players is taking her game to the national level. - Friday, July 18, 2008

Bua strives for ‘next level’ in business world

By Brandon Marcello Northwest Arkansas Times

ROGERS — What Tony Bua lacked in size, he made up for in effort on the football field at the University of Arkansas. - Friday, July 18, 2008

RSD sets prices for tickets, season passes

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — The Rogers Public School District announced Wednesday prices for season tickets and allsports passes for its athletic events for the 2008-2009 year, including the 2008 football season. - Friday, July 18, 2008

SPORTS BRIEFS

Community Spirit Golf Tournament Delta Trust & Bank is sponsoring its second annual Community Spirit Golf Tournament at Highlands Golf Course in Bella Vista on Aug. 3. The tournament will benefit the Gravette Senior Center. - Friday, July 18, 2008

With a 28, Pinneo returns to Missouri

By Paul Gatling Sports Writer // paulg@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Just getting to the final nine holes Monday at the Millwood Golf & Racquet Club helped Todd Pinneo get into the field for this week’s stop on the Nationwide Tour in Springfield, Mo. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Coaches praise Wood Bat concept

By Tom Glave Sports Writer // tomg@nwanews.com

BENTON COUNTY — The first season of the Northwest Arkansas Wood Bat League wrapped up last week with praise from local coaches. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Entrepreneur breathes new life into old Summerhill

By Sam Steinberg Sports Writer // sams@nwanews.com

ROGERS —The big, bright yellow letters spelling “Summerhill” can deceive anyone who passes by the gym on 37th Street in Rogers. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Local soccer team heading to Sweden

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — The Northwest Arkansas Lightning ’95 Black Girls soccer team will depart for Stockholm, Sweden, on July 23 to participate in a series of friendly matches against Swedish soccer clubs before participating in the P18 Cup or “Tjecuppen,” which will take place on the Swedish island of Gotland. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Ingram Sports Center

The Ingram Sports Center, located on Highway 72 in Centerton, is now available for rent. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Exxon Mobil Summer Classic Tennis Tournament

The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County will host the 2008 Exxon Mobil Summer Classic Tennis Tournament at the Kingsdale Tennis Complex in Bella Vista on Aug. 1-2. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Edy’s Grand Ice Cream Parent-Child Tournament

Pinnacle Country Club will host its annual Edy’s Grand Ice Cream Parent-Child Tournament on Aug. 8-10. The tournament is a family tournament. - Thursday, July 17, 2008

Wild pitch earns wild win : Rogers KRC rallies past Fayetteville

By Sam Steinberg Sports Writer // sams@nwanews.com

ROGERS— In an American Legion Zone 1 matchup that started as a potential blowout and then turned into a duel, Rogers Kent Rylee Chevrolet overcame five errors and a six-run deficit to top Fayetteville Lindsey & Associates 10-9 in a wild baseball game Tuesday at Northwest Park. - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Babe Ruth state final runs late

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Jim Snodgrass has watched the Babe Ruth Baseball league in Siloam Springs come a long way in recent years. - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Swimmers at sectional meet in Oklahoma City

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — Ten swimmers representing Northwest Arkansas Aquatics will be competing in a wide range of events this week at the Central Section Region VII Championships. - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

AREA SPORTS /RECREATION CALENDAR

All-Stars not going to Fort Smith

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — The Northwest Arkansas 16-yearold All Stars will not be going to Fort Smith after all. - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Hallmarks : Title IX opened doors for official

JIM HALL

Lisa Pitts, who recently entered the Arkansas High School Coaches Association/Arkansas Officials Association Hall of Fame, says Title IX opened a lot of doors to women in sports. - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Spared the ‘big guy’ , Siloam Springs works small ball plan to perfection

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Siloam Springs came into Monday’s winners bracket final with a small ball gameplan and expecting to face Mountain Home ace pitcher Trey Killian, who struck out 17 batters in a tournament-opening, 2-0 win against Springdale. - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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. GOLF Community Spirit Golf Tournament Delta Trust & Bank is sponsoring its second annual Community Spirit Golf Tournament at Highlands Golf Course in Bella Vista on Aug. 3.The tournament will benefit the Gravette Senior Center. The 4-person scramble has a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start.Teams will consist of a men’s, senior men’s and mixed team flights.There will be door prizes, a hole-inone contest, prizes per flight and a catered dinner after the tournament. Sponsorship and team registration forms may be picked up at either the Gravette or Bella Vista Delta Trust & Bank - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Siloam Springs keeps slugging

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Siloam Springs pitcher Blake Curry’s pitching line looked a little funny after his team’s 9-7 win against Fort Smith Boys Club in the winner’s bracket on Sunday in the North Arkansas 14-year-old Babe Ruth State Tournament. - Monday, July 14, 2008

Hog Calls : Big plans in store for Williams

NATE ALLEN

The Razorbacks want D.J. Williams a little bigger for the much bigger role planned for him this season. - Monday, July 14, 2008

Lightning falls 4-1 in Ozarks Challenge

From Staff Reports

BELLA VISTA — The debut for the Northwest Arkansas Lightning’s Under 23 team in the Ozarks Challenge Cup ended in a 4-1 loss to Springfield (Mo.) Soccer Club on Sunday at Sugar Creek Soccer Park. - Monday, July 14, 2008

War Cats lose on late touchdown

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — The Arkansas War Cats fell to 1-4 on the season after a 6-3 World Football League loss to the Oklahoma Knights/All-Stars on Saturday at Gates Stadium. - Monday, July 14, 2008

Local teams make deep run at Vype

By David Showers Sports Writer // sports@nwarktimes.com

FAYETTEVILLE — Leading 24-9 with 5:45 to play, Fayetteville appeared en route to the semifinals of the consolation bracket Saturday in the Vype Select 7-on-7 Select Tournament. - Sunday, July 13, 2008

Rogers coaches stick together, draw close to 300 for basketball camps

By Paul Gatling Sports Writer // paulg@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Rogers basketball coach Marty Barnes knows all about winning, so it stands to reason he also knows a winning idea when he hears it. - Sunday, July 13, 2008

All-Stars up late, out early

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com

Editor’s Note: Due to early deadlines, the final two games Saturday at the North Arkansas 14-year-old Babe Ruth State Tournament are not included in this story. - Sunday, July 13, 2008