Month: September 2019

Heber Springs falls in junior high opener

September 5, 2019

Heber Springs’ Channer Smith looks to get up field Thursday night against Clinton in junior high football action. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

By PHILIP SEATON

CLINTON – It wasn’t the result that new Heber Springs junior high football coach Chase Roberts wanted, but the improvement was there from benefit game scrimmage against Vilonia almost two weeks ago.

However, that improvement was not quite enough as Heber Springs (0-1) fell to Clinton (1-0), 30-0, Thursday night at Tumlison Field.

The Panthers best chance to break the shutout ended at the Clinton 27 with a fourth-down interception late in the contest. After a 24-yard kickoff return by Conner Riddle, Heber Springs took over on their own 49. The drive appeared stalled before Peyton Talbert converted on fourth-and-1 from Clinton 42. After Wyatt Winchester completed a five-yard pass Hud Haggard, Talbert carried for 13 to push the ball to the Clinton 21. A six-yard run by Winchester moved the ball to the 15, before an incomplete pass, fumbled snap for a 12-yard loss led to the fourth-down play.

Heber Springs will be at Harding Academy on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Junior Panther Coach Chase Roberts

Improvement was there. Obviously getting beat 30-0 is never okay, but I think we did some positive things converting fourth downs, and tackling better. We did some silly stuff too, but did some good things. I thought we were more physical on both sides of the ball. We got a lot of work to do but definitely got better in the last week and a half. Offensively, we stopped ourselves. Only time we did anything negative (on offense), we either dropped a snap or had a penalty and you stall out when you do silly stuff. Defensively, we played more physically and had some guys step and make some big plays. Overall, improvement, but we have to keep working.

Scoring

First Quarter: Clinton, Harley Tobin to Zane Widener 49-yard pass (Vincent Ervin run), 6:11

Second Quarter: Clinton, Vincent Ervin 2-yard run (Tobin to Widener pass), 6:02

Third Quarter: Clinton, Tobin 5-yard run (Tobin to Dalton Lewis pass), 5:16

Fourth Quarter: Clinton, Landon Rose 4-yard run (Pass failed), 6:08

Heber Springs students show their support for the junior high football team Thursday night in Clinton. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

Heber Springs vs. Clinton Stats

Team

First Downs: Clinton 12, Heber Springs 5

Rushing: Clinton 25/140/5.6; Heber Springs 16/47/2.9

Passing: Clinton 4/4-77-1/0; Heber Springs 6/14-29-0/1

Third-Conversions: Clinton 3/4; Heber Springs 1/6

Fourth-Conversions: Clinton 1/1; Heber Springs 2/4

Penalties: Clinton 5/35; Heber Springs 4/25

Fumbles/Lost: Clinton 0/0; Heber Springs 3/1

Heber Springs’ Dalton Yancey attempts to avoid a Clinton defender in junior high football action Thursday night in Clinton. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

Individual

Rushing: Heber Springs – Peyton Talbert 3/21; Channer Smith 4/20; Conner Riddle 1/4; Bauer Pruitt 1/4; Xander Lindley 5/4; Wyatt Winchester 2/(-6). Clinton – Brody Emberton 4/35; Zane Widener 2/31; Landon Rose 4/25; Vicent Ervin 5/25; Ricardo Solis-Garcia 4/21; Alex Longshore 3/6; Caleb Ward 1/1; Team 2/(-4).

Passing: Heber Springs – Xander Lindley 5/10-34-0/0; Wyatt Winchester 1/4-5-0/1; Clinton – Alex Longshore 4/4-77-1/0

Receiving: Heber Springs – Conner Riddle 3/14; Dalton Yancey 2/20; Hud Haggard 1/5. Clinton – Zane Widener 1/49; Brody Emberton 1/10; Spencer Banister 1/10; Dalton Lewis 1/8.

Kickoff Retuns: Heber Springs – Chandler Webber 3/29; Conner Riddle 2/24; Ricardo Solis-Garcia 1/20.

Punt Returns: Heber Springs – None. Clinton – Spencer Banister 1/13.

Punts: Heber Springs – Xander Lindley 2/64/32 avg. Clinton – None.

Panther Cubs open with win over Clinton

September 5, 2019

Heber Springs’ Harper Jones fights for extra yards against Clinton in seventh-grade football action on Thursday. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

By PHILIP SEATON

CLINTON – Axley Davis’ three-yard touchdown run with 2:03 provided the go-ahead spark as Heber Springs downed Clinton, 18-12, in seventh-grade football action Thursday night at Tumlison Field.

After Heber Springs failed to score on its first possession of the game, Clinton struck first as Liam Hudson connected with Peyton Sellers for a 35-yard touchdown pass with 10:33 to play in the first half. The two-point run failed.

The Panthers tied things up with 4:33 left in half as quarterback Liam Buffalo kept the ball and raced 69 yards for the game-tying score. The two-point run failed.

Heber Springs quarterback Liam Buffalo looks to get around the edge against Clinton in seventh-grade football action on Thursday in Clinton. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

Clinton was moving the ball down the field late in the first half before Lawson Greenwald stepped in front of a Hudson pass and raced 69 yards to give the Panthers a 12-6 lead with eight seconds left. The two-point run failed.

Heber Springs’ Lawson Greenwald celebrates on the sidelines after returning an interception for a touchdown against Clinton on Thursday in seventh-grade action. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

The Yellowjackets knotted things up at 12-all with 14:02 to play in the game on a 30-yard run by Sellers. The two-point run failed.

Clinton still had time to tie the game, but Heber Springs’ Weston Warden’s interception ended the threat and sealed the win.

Heber Springs coach Hunter Davis celebrates after the Panthers recovered a fumble late in the first half in seventh-grade football action on Clinton. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

Heber Springs will look improve to 2-0 on the season on Thursday in Searcy when the Panthers tangle with Harding Academy at 5:30 p.m. Clinton will be idle next week after Conway Christian canceled their scheduled contests. The Eagles are not fielding a seventh-grade or junior high teams this season after not having enough players.

Roster: Heber Springs Junior High Football

September 5, 2019

The 2019 Heber Springs Junior High Football Roster:

  • 2 – Conner Riddle – 9th
  • 3 – Hunter Warren – 8th
  • 4 – Easton Cusick – 9th
  • 5 – Xander Lindley – 8th
  • 7 – Chandler Webber – 9th
  • 8 – Chris Roberts – 8th
  • 9 – Wyatt Winchester – 9th
  • 10 – Gideon Tate – 8th
  • 12 – Hud Haggard – 8th
  • 13 – Hunter Edwards – 9th
  • 14 – Chris Edwards – 9th
  • 15 – Shawn Doyle – 9th
  • 16 – Cedric Thissen – 8th
  • 17 – Peyton Talbert – 9th
  • 18 – Dalton Yancey – 8th
  • 20 – Colton Turley – 9th
  • 23 – Kenan Sneed – 9th
  • 24 – Bauer Pruitt – 9th
  • 25 – Tasker Singleton – 8th
  • 26 – Jacob Townsend – 9th
  • 28 – Hayden Johnson – 8th
  • 29 – Zachary Parker – 8th
  • 31 – Andrew Dill – 8th
  • 32 – Ryan Bommarito – 9th
  • 34 – Channer Smith – 8th
  • 46 – Joshua Blanchard – 9th
  • 51 – Peyton Oldham – 9th
  • 57 – Braydon McFarland – 8th
  • 58 – Jude Bray – 8th
  • 59 – Kaden Long – 8th
  • 62 – Tyler Yeakley – 9th
  • 63 – Joenah Cordell – 8th
  • 67 – Corbin Jones – 8th
  • 68 – Garrison Brimhall – 9th
  • 70 – Marshall Phillips -8th
  • 76 – Michael Guffey – 9th
  • 77 – Joseph Rose – 9th
  • 78 – Chris Benton – 9th
  • 79 – Tripp Young – 9th

Roster: Heber Springs 7th-Grade Football

September 5, 2019

The 2019 Heber Springs Seventh-Grade Football Roster:

  • Adrian Garcia
  • Axley Davis
  • Brady Woodam
  • Braidyn Ogle
  • Bryce Seigrest
  • Caleb Little
  • Carter Julian
  • Crimson Pettigrew
  • Damien Standridge
  • Daniel Townsend
  • Dayton Wall
  • Eli Presnull
  • Gauge Owens
  • Gavin Widner
  • Harper Jones
  • Jacob Golden
  • Jacob McMullin
  • Justin Newton
  • Kaiden Henderson
  • Landon Drew
  • Lawson Greenwald
  • Liam Buffalo
  • Logan Rutledge
  • Samuel Barton
  • Ty West
  • Weston Warden
  • Zachary Maples

Coaches:

  • Drew Lawrence
  • Jay Bishop
  • Hunter Davis

Citywide pep rally held in Heber Springs

September 3, 2019

Heber Springs football coach Will Cox speaks to the crowd on Tuesday at citywide pep rally held at Cowboy Chevrolet in Heber Springs. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO
The Heber Springs senior high cheerleaders sing along to the school’s alma mater at the conclusion of a citywide pep rally held at Cowboy Chevrolet in Heber Springs on Tuesday. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO
Heber Springs senior Landon Johnson speaks at the citywide pep rally held on Tuesday at Cowboy Chevrolet in Heber Springs. PHILIP SEATON PHOTO

CBC finishes 2-2 at Philander Smith

August 31, 2019

By CENTRAL BAPTIST SPORTS INFORMATION

LITTLE ROCK – Looking to continue their momentum after splitting on the first day of the Philander Smith Classic, Central Baptist College volleyball took the court today for two more game at Mims Gymnasium. CBC (2-2) won the first match of the day over Texas College 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-10) before dropping the second match to Tabor College 3-1 (15-25, 25-16, 11-25, 18-25).

Juliane Abernathy (FR/Katy, Texas) had a big day, posting double-digit kills in both matches. Taylor Folsom (FR/North Little Rock), Hope Johnson (SR/Rogers) and Alizea Garza (JR/Odessa, Texas) also posted double digits in assists and digs in both matches as well.

MATCH THREE – CBC 3, TEXAS COLLEGE 1

The Mustangs dropped the first set against Texas College before winning the final three. Emily Farmer (FR/Vilonia) posted a double-double, recording 17 kills with 19 digs, while Abernathy posted 14 kills and hit .333 in the match. Folsom had 33 assists and Johnson had 17 while Garza also recorded 18 digs. CBC had 58 kills to just 33 for the Steers while hitting .205 to just .128 for TC.

MATCH FOUR – TABOR 3, CBC 1

CBC struggled to keep momentum in match two, winning set two before dropping the final two sets to fall to 2-2 for the weekend. Abernathy led the way with 12 kills while Folsom recorded 17 assists and Johnson had 12. Garza recorded 22 digs while Kelsy Knox (SR/Barling) added 15 digs of her own. Tabor outhit the Mustangs .197 to .016 and posted seven blocks to just three for CBC.

UP NEXT

The Mustangs return to the court on Tuesday night in Tyler, Texas, when they will face the Steers of Texas College for a second time. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.

CBC falls to Avila University

August 31, 2019

By CBC SPORTS INFORMATION

 KANSAS CITY – Continuing their season-opening six game road trip, Central Baptist College women’s soccer took the pitch today against Avila. CBC (0-4), trailed 4-0 at halftime, but buckled down on defense in the second half, ultimately falling 6-1 to the Eagles (1-2).

Mallory Howard (FR/Little Rock) would score her first career goal in the second half on an assist from Kelsie Moore (JR/Middlesborough, England) for CBC‘s fourth goal in as many games. Thania Vela (JR/Monticello) went the distance in goal, making eight saves for the Mustangs.

CBC will rest up for the next six days before their next game on Sept. 6 at Evangel. Kickoff for that matchup is set for 5 p.m.

CBC pair sweep conference awards

September 2, 2019

By CENTRAL BAPTIST SPORTS INFORMATION

ST LOUIS – The American Midwest Conference office has announced the Offensive and Defensive Athletes of the Week for men’s soccer this week. Ryan Lee (FR/North Little Rock) and Andrew Montoya (SO/Rogers) were chosen through voting by the AMC’s Sports Information Directors.

Lee earned the award after having a huge offensive week. The forward scored three goals, two against Central Christian and once against Avila, helping the Mustangs win twice. He also had two assists, including the winning assist against Avila. This is the first Athlete of the Week award for Lee.

Montoya earned his second career Defensive Player of the Week. Montoya notched two wins while making 17 saves and helping the Mustangs move to 3-1 this season. He made a career-high 11 saves against Central Christian and then added six more saves to his total against Avila, shutting out the Eagles for almost 89 minutes.