Lady Panthers thump Greenbrier

By Tim Ritter Sports Editor timothyr@nwanews.com

When it comes to winning, Siloam Springs head volleyball coach Rose Cheek knows how to get the best out of her players. Hard work, hustle and determination are words that Cheek lives by on a daily basis while preparing her team inside the Panther Pit. On Thursday, the four-time defending Class 5A state champion Lady Panthers took another leap forward toward a 5-peat with a clean sweep of Greenbrier. The Lady Panthers coasted past Greenbrier in three games, winning 25-14, 25-11, 25-15. Hannah Allison, a talented junior setter /middle hitter, sparked the Lady Panthers with nine kills, 11 assists, three service aces, one block solo and one block assist. Lizzy Briones, one of three sophomores starting for the Lady Panthers, continued her consistent play with seven kills, four block assists and one block solo. Maci Lewis, sophomore outside hitter, contributed with three kills, one service ace and one block assist. Staci Williamson, junior outside hitter, had three kills, two service aces, 10 digs and one block ass - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Adair’s passing keeps Siloam undefeated

By Russell Jones Special to the Herald-Leader

VILONIA — A touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the game kept the Siloam Springs Panthers undefeated, as they squeaked by the Vilonia Eagles, 22-17 in a 5A West conference game Friday night. The Panthers playing in front of a Vilonia homecoming crowd took the lead early in the first quarter when Bryan Adair hit Nick Brill with a 5-yard touchdown pass. Siloam Springs then extended its lead to 13 when Adair threw an 11-yard touchdown pass. The Panthers then rounded out the scoring in the half when Pablo Castillo hit a 40-yard field goal. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Captain Canaan : QB Sherrell powers Colcord past Vian, 34-20

By Tim Ritter Sports Editor timothyr@nwanews.com

COLCORD, Okla. — Turnovers the past four weeks have plagued the Colcord Hornets. On Friday, though, Colcord took advantage of four Vian turnovers and rolled past the Wolverines, 34-20, in Class 2A conference action at Hornets Stadium. With the win, Colcord improved to 3-2 on the year. Colcord came out early and often, striking fast on offense while playing aggressive defense, especially late in the first half. Jim Sixkiller’s fumble recovery at the Vian 45 yard line helped set up the Hornets’ first touchdown with 8:22 remaining in the first quarter. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

HOG CALLS : Hogs’ Burton becoming solid defensive specialist

Nate Allen

FAYETTEVILLE — In just two games, Freddy Burton has logged more tackles (21) than all but three who have played all games for the Arkansas Razorbacks. That says something special about the sophomore linebacker from Morrilton. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Panther Cubs stroll past Ramay

By Tim Ritter Sports Editor timothyr@nwanews.com

The Siloam Springs eighth grade Panthers cruised past Fayetteville Ramay, 42-7, Thursday afternoon at Glenn W. Black Stadium. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Freshmen Panthers edge Ramay

By Brandon Marcello Northwest Arkansas Times

Too many mistakes on offense and a tiring defense cost Ramay in a 28-26 loss Thursday night at Siloam Springs. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Arkansas-Auburn on Pay-Per-View

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas-Auburn football game wasn’t selected as part of the Southeastern Conference’s television schedule for the weekend of Oct. 11, announced Monday by league officials. The game between the Tigers and the Razorbacks will kick off at 4 p.m. in Auburn, Ala., and will be available on a pay-per-view basis. Details regarding ordering the broadcast of the game in Arkansas are being finalized and will be announced later this week. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Gravette rocks Gentry, 51-19

By Jim Hall Sports Writer jimh@nwanews.com

GRAVETTE — Just too many weapons at the disposal of Gravette quarterback Ethan McKinzie, said Gentry coach Brian Little after the Gravette Lions raced up and down the field in their 1-4 A rivalry game here Friday night. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Watts cruises past Arkoma, 48-29

By Jeanette Berry Special to the Herald-Leader

The Arkoma Mustangs were run off the field during the homecoming game against the Watts High School Engineers on Friday night. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Kansas blanks Chouteau, 34-0 , for Homecoming victory

By Dianna Pruitt Special to the Herald-Leader

KANSAS, Okla. — Using a passing game, superior running ability and tenacious defense, the Kansas Comets blanked the Chouteau Wildcats, 34-0, Friday in their Homecoming game. Winston Barnett, a talented junior, led the Comets’ defense with three blocked passes and two tipped plays that would break the Wildcats’ offense to zero points. The Comets’ defense took control of the Wildcats when they received the ball early in the first quarter. The Wildcats were held in check, thanks to strong play by Dallas Cheek and Jessie Blackfox. On the Comets’ ensuing offensive possession, Jarrett Huffman found the end zone to give Kansas a 7-0 lead. After another stellar defensive stand, highlighted by the play of Barnett and Colby Sinclair, the Comets’ offense exploded in the second quarter. Sophomore quarterback Wade Lewis gained 20 yards on the option keeper, followed by Cody Davis’s 10-yard run. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

Panther cross country places fourth

By Tim Ritter Sports Editor timothyr@nwanews.com

Over 900 runners covered the grounds of the Simmons Food headquarters last Saturday as the Siloam Springs High School cross country teams pulled off a pair of stunning finishes. - Sunday, October 5, 2008

SPORTS NOTES

BASKETBALL Upward Bound Rogers First Baptist Church, Lowell First Baptist Church and Rogers First Church of the Nazarene are partnering this year to offer Upward Bound Basketball /Cheerleading for boys and girls in grades K-6. Early registration runs through Oct. 18 and the cost for basketball and cheerleading is $65 per child. After Oct. 18 the cost is $70, and the deadline for registration is Oct. 28. For more information, call RFBC at 636-3451, LFBC at 770-0151 or RFCN at 636-1050. BASEBALL Players needed NWA Thunder, a new 9-and-under competitive team, is looking for two players who want to play at a higher level of baseball. - Sunday, October 5, 2008