Pautsch happy to give back : Tennis pro sees the way the sport affects people’s lives

By Daniel Stave Staff Writer // dstave@nwanews.com

BELLA VISTA — Paul Pautsch believes in tennis. It is a game; it is a sport — but it is also more than that. - Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Sidelines : Some observations and lessons learned from watching 7-on-7

SAM STEINBERG

The first day of football practice is close and soon the summer 7-on-7 games will become a faded memory. - Thursday, July 24, 2008

Local teams ready for Zone 1 AAA tournament

By Graham Thomas Sports Writer // grahamt@nwanews.com See LEGION on Page 8A

BENTONVILLE — Bentonville Outdoor Cap has been fighting the numbers game all summer, usually suiting up between 10 and 11 players for American Legion baseball. - Thursday, July 24, 2008

ASGA Match Play Championship begins today in Pine Bluff

From Staff Reports

BENTON COUNTY — Two golfers from Benton County will begin play today at the 42nd annual Arkansas State Golf Association Match Play Championship at Harbor Oaks Country Club in Pine Bluff. - Thursday, July 24, 2008

Still planning to play ball : Decatur FB coach, players going about business as usual

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

DECATUR — When Bill Brockert was named the head football coach at Decatur last summer, he promised his then-small group of players he inherited he would be around for a while. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Tuesday tennis groups like family

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

BELLA VISTA — If anyone in Benton County needs evidence that tennis is a lifetime sport, they should spend some time at Bella Vista’s Kingsdale Tennis Center on a weekday morning. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Rush Running gaining popularity in Bentonville

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

BENTONVILLE — Standing on the blistering hot track at Old Tiger Stadium, Mike Rush is beaming almost as brightly as the late-afternoon summer sun. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

NWA Thunder tryouts

NWA Thunder, a 9- &-Under competitive baseball team, is holding tryouts Saturday, July 26, at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park in Bentonville. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Gentry Volleyball Camp

The Lady Pioneer volleyball clinic is set for July 28-31 at Gentry High School. - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Reunited outfield stout in KRC loss

By Jim Hall Sports Writer // jimh@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Tony Anderson beamed with every long ball the Tahlequah, Okla., Bandits sailed into Rogers Kent Riley Chevy’s outfield here Monday in their American Legion baseball home finale, a 5-3 loss. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Local gymnast spending summer teaching others

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

ROGERS— Amanda Schoenbaum keeps her eyes on 6-year-old Dei Simpson as the growing girl attempts a cartwheel high up on a balance beam. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

War Eagles strong again in 7-on-7

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

SPRINGDALE — If 7-on-7 was a yardstick for a team’s regular season, Rogers Heritage might be one of the best teams in state. But coach Perry Escalante knows it is only a summer game. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Attitude successful at national tournament

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — The NWA Attitude 13-and-under girls went 3-2 at the AAU National Tournament in Norman, Okla., last week. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Scorpions perfect in pool play

From Staff Reports

McKINNEY, Texas — Troy Cahill had a double and a triple to lead the Arkansas Scorpions 11-and-under competitive baseball team to a 12-2 win Monday against the Southlakes, Texas, Black Dragons in the Super Series American Division World Series at the Ballfields at Craig’s Ranch. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Mounties camp set for new stadium

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — The 2008 Rogers Mountaineer Football Camp will be July 30-Aug. 1 at the new football stadium and facility at Rogers High School. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Lacrosse club practice sessions

The YMCA of Northwest Arkansas Lacrosse Club is holding developmental practice sessions on Thursday nights in Bentonville. Boys practice from 5:30-6 :45 p.m. at Old Tiger Stadium and girls practice from 6-7 :30 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High School. - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

War Cats have two home games left on schedule

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — The Arkansas War Cats have been forced to revise their schedule for the second time this season because another team has been cut from the first-year World Football League. - Monday, July 21, 2008

Hog Calls : Hogs join in on latest hoops rage

NATE ALLEN

Demanding a practice floor in addition to the home court has become all the rage with bigtime men’s college basketball coaches. - Monday, July 21, 2008

Cockrell selected for First Tee leadership academy

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — Connor Cockrell, 15, was selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy in Manhattan, Kan. - Monday, July 21, 2008

Scorpions off to good start at World Series

From Staff Reports

McKINNEY, Texas — The Arkansas Scorpions, an 11-and-under competitive baseball team, won its first pool play game at the Super Series American Division World Series on Sunday at the Ballfields at Craig’s Ranch. - Monday, July 21, 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 docu ment. For more information, contact sports editor Paul Gatling at 271-3792. FACILITIES Ingram Sports Center The Ingram Sports Center, located on Highway 72 in Centerton, is now available for rent. The Sports Center boasts more than 12,000 square feet with an indoor gym equipped for soccer, basketball and volleyball.Also included are locker rooms, a concession stand, a lounge area with a kitchen, foosball table and pool table, three offices and a study area.The gym is ideal for martial arts and dance classes. Outside, there is a two-story building with a pressbox, locker rooms and a coaches’ room where coaches can watch play on two fields. - Monday, July 21, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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