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Arkansas Tech announces 2020 signing class

February 5, 2020

By ARKANSAS TECH SPORTS INFORMATION

RUSSELLVILLE – Thirty-nine high school student-athletes and three four-year transfers have joined the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys 2020 football program, announced by head coach Kyle Shipp on Wednesday.

Of the new additions, 24 are from the state of Arkansas, with student-athletes from Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri also joining the program.

“I’m excited about all of the kids that we’re signing – I feel like it’s a very good class from top to bottom,” Shipp said. “This class is a building block to where we want to get to in the future. Along with our returning class we feel like this group will have the chance to be pretty special.”

A complete list of signees follows:

2019 High School Signees

Name	Position	Height	Weight	Hometown/Previous School
Adam Martin	QB	6-0	190	Heber Springs HS, Ark.
Ayomide Johnson	OL	6-4	265	Cedar Hill HS, Texas
Brandon Bunton	DB	6-0	180	Dardanelle HS, Ark.
Brenton Bachemin	OL	6-4	280	Archbishop Rummel HS, La.
Bryce Fox	OL	6-7	275	Dierks HS, Ark.
Carmerius Rucks	LB	6-0	205	El Dorado HS, Ark.
Christian Corkran	OL	6-4	307	Fontainebleau HS, La.
Christian Stafford	DB	6-0	170	Lufkin HS, Texas
Cole Cannon	OL	6-4	270	Grandview HS, Texas
Connor Watson	ATH	6-0	175	Valley View, HS, Ark.
Damarius Newton	WR	6-2	195	Van Buren HS, Ark.
Davy Harrod	DT	6-0	255	Henry County HS, Tn.
Dewayne Smith	LB	6-0	190	Conway HS, Ark.
Drew Rust	TE	6-1	270	Pottsville HS, Ark.
Germany Powell	LB	6-0	255	Bastrop HS, La.
Hunter Taylor	OL	6-1	285	Pillow Academy, Miss.
Jayden Wimberly	DE	6-3	220	Vilonia HS, Ark.
Jayson Campbell	DL	6-3	215	Arkadelphia HS, Ark.
Jayvien Franklin	OL	6-0	270	Russellville HS, Ark.
John Washburn	OL	6-0	285	Hoxie HS, Ark.
Jordan Edington	QB	6-2	237	Little Rock Catholic HS, Ark.
Jude Bartholomew	WR	6-1	200	Van Buren HS, Ark.
Korlin McKinney	DL	6-0	275	Conway HS, Ark.
Kyle Green	DE	6-1	230	Bryant HS, Ark.
Kyren Harrison	ATH	5-11	180	Arkadelphia HS, Ark.
Lorenzo Lawson	DL	6-1	250	Arkadelphia HS, Ark.
Mason Ross	WR	6-0	185	Rogers HS, Ark.
Matt Arnold	DB	6-0	180	Texas HS, Texas
Micah Seawood	WR	6-2	175	Springdale Har-ber HS, Ark.
Nakiyah Davis	WR	6-2	195	Joe T. Robinson HS, Ark.
Nate Burkhartzmeyer	OL	6-4	280	Broken Arrow, Okla.
Sam Bartis	OL	6-2	280	Sunnyvale HS, Texas
Sammy LeBlanc	QB	6-1	175	Teurlings Catholic HS, La.
Travarus Shead Jr.	ATH	6-2	210	Drew Central HS, Ark.
Trey White	DT	6-1	270	Evangel Christian Academy HS, La.
Tyler Ivy	DB	5-11	175	Benton HS, La.
Tyler Williams	WR	6-2	180	Metairie Park Country Day HS, La.
Vincent Steppes	RB	6-0	175	Warren HS, Ark.
Xavier Clemons	ATH	5-11	180	Morrilton HS, Ark.

2019 Transfers

Name	Position	Height	Weight	Hometown/Previous School
Detavion Turner	RB	5-10	220	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Ark.
Jacob Cato	OL	6-2	310	Iowa Central CC, Iowa
Devin Burns	DL	6-1	240	Austin Peay University, Tenn.

OBU Ranked Fifth in AFCA DII Coaches’ Top 25

August 28, 2019

By OBU SPORTS INFORMATION

ARKADELPHIA – The Ouachita Tigers Football are ranked fifth in American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches’ Top 25 to start the season.

The Tigers earn the ranking after going 12-1 last season which included making it to the NCAA Division II Playoff semifinals. The Tigers also were the number one rated defense in 2018 during the regular season returning many starters this season.

Ouachita is one of two Great American Conference teams selected to the Top 25. The other team chosen is 18th ranked Harding University, who the Tigers face week one in the NCAA Division II Showcase on the ESPN App.

Ranked first in the polls is reigning Division II National Champions, Valdosta State. After them are the runner ups for the National Championship, Ferris State, who defeated Ouachita in the semifinals last season. The Tigers then trail Minnesota State and Notre Dame (Ohio) rounding out the top five.

Ouachita starts their season on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:05 at Cliff Harris Stadium.

Hendrix Eleven Puts Up Stubborn But Losing Battle on Henderson-Brown’s Gridiron

November 17, 1916

Conway Log Cabin Democrat Weekly

ARKADELPHIA – The Hendrix College Bulldogs, playing against great odds, lost to the Henderson-Brown Reddies here yesterday afternoon (November 17), 19-0. A majority of Coach Bill Headrick’s charges should have been under the care of physicians and trained nurses instead of playing football.

Here is the line on the physical condition of the Bulldogs. Herman Gossett, one of the best ends ever turned out at Hendrix, did not even get into the battle, as he was suffering from a broken shoulder.

Captain Roy Wilson at Center was unable to put up the fight he usually displays as he has a badly sprained ankle.

Hulon Holmes at end was suffering intense agonies throughout the melee from a sprained ankle and four broken toes.

Jim Wahl at fullback was considerably set back on account of muscles in his back being out of commission.

Other members of the team were suffering more or less serious injuries.

Withal, however, it must be said that the Hendrix team staged a stubborn fight. The lads were slow to take advantages of the fumbles committed by the opposing team, which accounts for a least one of the Reddies’ three touchdowns. The first quarter was Hendrix’ in every particular, but during the remaining three periods the Bulldogs played on the defensive most of the time.

Henderson’s first touchdown was made by Boone in the second quarter two minutes after play was begun. The Reddie quarterback circled left end, covering the 42 yards between him and the goal line with “Piggie” Sinclair at his heels. “Piggie” was unable to gain enough on the runner to make a tackle. Goal was missed. Score, Henderson 6, Hendrix 0.

The second half opened with Hendrix kicking, recovering the ball on its 25-yard line when the Reddies failed to make their downs. After gaining seven yards, Hendrix punted. Henderson being downed in midfield where Boone plowed through the line for the second touchdown. Boone kicked goal. Score, Henderson 13, Hendrix 0.

In the fourth quarter, Henderson carried the ball to Hendrix’ five-yard line and fumbled. Three Bulldogs apparently stood by and watched two Reddies jump upon the ball, recovering it for Henderson. On the next play, Gee carried the ball over for a touchdown. Goal was missed. Score, Henderson 19, Hendrix 0.

With the Bulldogs in condition, they probably would have held the Arkadelphians scoreless, but they would have found it difficult to score on the machine of Coach Jimmie Haygood’s. The Reddies played a charging game, very little open work being displayed. The Hendrix line crumbled under the onslaughts of the Reddies, and it was through this medium that a majority of their gains came. The Henderson backs formed an excellent interference for the runner.

The home team was penalized frequently for holding, tripping and offside plays, while Hendrix sustained few penalties, all of which were for off-sides.

Yesterday’s score was the same by which the Bulldogs defeated the Reddies at Conway last year. The teams will meet year on Russell Field at Conway.

“Ole Miss” to Play “Bulldogs”

Gridiron Battle November 8

Henderson-Brown and Hendrix Clash for Honors November 15

October 20, 1913

Conway Log Cabin Democrat

CONWAY – “Ole Miss,” the gridiron team which is dreaded by all southern colleges, will arrive in Conway, Saturday, November 8, for a battle with the Hendrix College football aggregation. The record on the scalping path made by “Ole Miss” this season, as well as past seasons, is a source of much pleasure to their fellow students, while on the other hand, they invariably leave many mourners behind them.

The University of Mississippi, whence “Ole Miss” hails, is one of the leading educational institutes of the south. With thousands of students from whom the coaches select the varsity’s squad, it is certain that the team will be chosen which can ably defend the uprights of their alma mater.

Hendrix continues to go through practice antics every afternoon, but there is a noticeable lack of pep and ginger among the squad, said to be caused from a dearth of scheduled games. One one game has been played by the “Bulldogs,” while other teams in the state have played several. The authorities are endeavoring to arrange a contest between the “Bulldogs” and the University of Arkansas Reserves, to be played on Hendrix field tomorrow afternoon.

Friday, the Hendrix warriors leave for Jonesboro, where they will battle with the “Aggies.” The latter team is playing excellent ball this season, and is a strong contender for the state championship honors. While Hendrix entertains no fears of being licked, the team admits it will have to look sharply to keep the “plow jockies” from “slipping one over on them.”

On the following Monday, October 27, the “Bulldogs” take on Arkansas College at Batesville. The Batesvillians have lost several games this season, but Hendrix will not go into the affair overconfident. They expect to win the battle, but at the same time, expect to have to fight for every inch.

On November 15, the most important games of the season will be played on Hendrix field, when the long time rivals, Henderson-Brown of Arkadelphia and Hendrix of the his city will entertain probably 1,500 spectators with a battle royal. This is the decisive game of the season, so far as the state championship is concerned. It is with this game in view that both the “Reddies” and the “Bulldogs” are training. The keenest possible rivalry exists between these two institutions, making the game all the more interesting from the spectators’ viewpoint. Henderson will charter a special train, bringing the entire student body, as well as a large number of townspeople with them, to cheer their pets on to victory.