Richey: Lady Hounds look to build on 2009 success

MARMADUKE — The Marmaduke Lady Greyhounds softball team has a problem.

Updated: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:14 PM CST

Lady Rams’ Playday set for today, Saturday

The Paragould Lady Rams are set to host their annual high school softball playday today and Saturday.

Updated: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:14 PM CST

GCT coaches look back on 2009-10 season

Four days after the Golden Eagles lost in the second round of the state tournament, Greene County Tech boys basketball coaches Scott Bowlin and Greg Richey sat in their office at Reynolds Fieldhouse unable to describe how they were feeling. At this time during the last three years, the coaches would normally be making preparations to make the trip to Hot Springs because the Golden Eagles would be playing in the Class 5A state finals.

Updated: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:14 PM CST

Baseball Eagles down Bombers

Greene County Tech rode the pitching of Alex Markum and Daric Hughes to a 6-2 victory over Mountain Home Thursday in a high school baseball game played at Valley View.

Updated: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:14 PM CST

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March 11th, 2010

Marmaduke High School archery team earns berth in nationals

The Marmaduke High School archery team recently took fourth place at the Arkansas NASP state competition in Hot Springs.

Tech soccer teams look for improvement

After qualifying for the Class 5A state tournament the last four seasons, the Greene County Tech Lady Golden Eagles soccer team is looking to take the next step this season.

Eagles expect to be competitive in soccer

After failing to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament last season for the first time in the last four years, the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles soccer team is determined not to make a habit of it.

Livingston, Williams earn AMC honors

WALNUT RIDGE — Williams Baptist College freshman Wes Livingston of Paragould has been honored in All-American Midwest Conference balloting.

March 10th, 2010

Lady Falcons open season with sweep of Ridgefield

Crowley’s Ridge Academy won both ends of a high school softball doubleheader over Ridgefield Christian on Monday, defeating the Lady Warriors 10-6 and 5-0.

Wooldridge signs with TRCC

Three Rivers Community College baseball coach Stacey Burkey said one of the needs the Raiders will have next season will be in the outfield. By signing Paragould High School senior center fielder Trent Wooldridge Tuesday, he may have filled that need.

Early-bird special: Eagles honing their football skills

More than 50 athletes in grades 6-11 are currently taking part in Greene County Tech’s quarterback/receivers camp, a noteworthy effort considering the participants are throwing and catching footballs long before their classmates have arrived at school.

Broyles to speak at Razorback Golf Classic

Former University of Arkansas Athletic Director and football coach Frank Broyles will make a stop in Paragould for the annual John Ed Roleson Memorial Razorback Classic golf tournament and banquet on May 19 at Paragould Country Club.

March 9th, 2010

Lady Hounds rally to defeat Lady Mohawks

MARMADUKE — The Marmaduke Lady Greyhounds rallied from a 16-7 deficit to down Piggott 24-20 in the Lady Greyhounds’ softball debut on Monday.

McCoy leads CRA to 7-1 win over Ridgefield

Crowley’s Ridge Academy sophomore A.J. McCoy struck out 10 batters and hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Falcons a 7-1 victory over the Ridgefield Christian Warriors Monday at CRA.

CRC sweeps doubleheader

Crowely’s Ridge College swept a baseball doubleheader over visiting Lincoln Christian College behind the piching of Jay Beacham and Tim Nix on Monday.

March 8th, 2010

CRA baseball team back on the diamond in 2010

After taking last season off, the Crowley’s Ridge Academy Falcons baseball team will be getting back on the diamond this season. Coach Wayne Freer said his young team is anxious to take the field again after shutting out Black Rock, 7-0, on Tuesday despite giving up two walks and one error with four different pitchers.

Bullock bowls over the competition

Brookland High School junior Katelyn Bullock is one of the reasons the Lady Bearcats bowling squad has achieved royalty status.

March 7th, 2010

CRA baseball team back on the diamond in 2010

GCT Football Camp kicks off March 22

Greene County Tech Youth League Spring Break Football Camp will be held March 22-24 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. for students in kindergartern through seventh grade.