Sports

Wood: No drop-off for Wildcats

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

Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories previewing 7A-West Conference opponents for Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Young kicker provides surprise at scrimmage

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

GRAVETTE — Pride Night looked like 2007 all over again at Lions Stadium this past Friday. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Rules turn golf, tennis coaches into spectators

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

BENTON COUNTY— Baseball, basketball, football, softball and volleyball coaches can talk with their players in the heat of competition, but in Arkansas, high school golf and tennis coaches are relegated to the role of spectators. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Keller leads Mounties to golf win

From Staff Reports

ALMA — Rogers senior Matt Keller and Fayetteville’s Eli Mattioli shared medalist honors, but the Mounties beat Fayetteville and Van Buren in a three-way match Wednesday. The Mounties carded a ™ at Eagle Crest in Alma, topping the Bulldogs by three strokes. Van Buren shot a 184. Keller and Mattioli each shot par 35s on the front nine. - Thursday, August 21, 2008

Bulldogs get behind Glaser : Springdale quarterback ready to lead turnaround

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

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories previewing 7A-West Conference opponents for Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Decatur basketball gets new head coach

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

DECATUR — The Decatur basketball programs have a new leader — again. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Brauberger leads Tigers past War Eagles

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

ROGERS— In an early season boys’ golf match between Bentonville and Rogers Heritage on Tuesday, both teams showed that they had room for improvement at Prairie Creek Country Club. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Doubles win only highlight for RHS

From Staff Reports

ROGERS — The Fort Smith Southside tennis teams swept the Rogers Mounties and nearly swept the Lady Mounties to start the new season Tuesday. - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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Mounties win big at FCC

From Staff Reports

FAYETTEVILLE — Rogers seniors Matt Keller and Hunter Mobley led the Mounties to their fourth victory of the season, this time a three-team match at Fayetteville Country Club on Monday. The Mounties, who won the season opening tournament at Springdale and two matches last week against conference schools, beat Fayetteville by 13 strokes and Springdale by 63 strokes in the 18-hole match. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Healthy Edwards gets double duty : Northside’s All-Conference back will also play linebacker

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

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories previewing 7A-West Conference opponents for Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Rebels on the rebound in ’08 Injuries, bad breaks derailed FS Southside’s season a year ago

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

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories previewing 7A-West Conference opponents for Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Monday, August 18, 2008

Franklin’s progress no secret

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Jerry Franklin has put himself in the middle of righting this Razorback defense. - Monday, August 18, 2008

Lady Tigers going for five straight

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

BENTON COUNTY — Dynasty. That is one word that can be used to describe the Bentonville High School tennis program, which sets the bar for the others Class 7A schools. - Monday, August 18, 2008

Fall baseball registration continues

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — There will be a final in-person registration for fall baseball in Bentonville tonight from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arvest Bentonville Downtown Conference Center. - Monday, August 18, 2008

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Defense dominates at Rogers scrimmage

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

ROGERS — The Rogers offense and defense traded big blows to begin their intrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning. - Sunday, August 17, 2008

Whatever it’s called, it’s ... HOME : No plans yet to give Mountie Stadium a namesake

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

Gary Bond remembers the excitement of moving into a new football stadium. - Sunday, August 17, 2008

Gilstrap trades elite level for ground floor

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

ROGERS— Two years ago Rogers Heritage golf coach Jay Gilstrap was living the dream in Augusta, Ga., the golf Mecca of the United States. - Sunday, August 17, 2008

Teams still looking to fill rosters

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

ROGERS— As he walked the halls of Rogers Heritage High School last week, golf coach Jay Gilstrap noticed a student walking with her mother as they toured the school. - Sunday, August 17, 2008

WHAT ’S IN A NAME

! The home stadiums of several of Rogers’ opponents are named after people important to the program. Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium, Springdale The Bulldogs’ stadium was renamed after the legendary coach in March 2001, just months after he retired.Williams built a 261-133-5 record with four state championships and 11 conference championships in 36 years at Springdale. Harmon Field, Fayetteville Although some call it Bulldog Stadium, the scoreboard reads Harmon Play Field — the name the field has used since the farm land was donated to the Fayetteville school by the Harmon family in 1925. Mayo-Thompson Stadium, Fort Smith Northside The stadium used by Fort Smith High was called Grizzly Stadium until the district split in 1965 and it was renamed after former football coach Ben Mayo and former track coach John Thompson. Northside and Southside shared the stadium until the Rebels opened their own oncampus stadium in 1989. Blakemore Field, Van Buren The Pointers’ field, which the Mounties will visit this season, - Sunday, August 17, 2008

Rogers confident in Couture

From Staff Reports

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a series of position previews for 7A-West schools Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Saturday, August 16, 2008

Heritage has postseason expectations

By Paul Gatling Sports Writer // paulg@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Small in numbers, the Rogers Heritage volleyball team should still have a big year, says its first-year coach. - Saturday, August 16, 2008

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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 document. For more information, contact sports editor Paul Gatling at 271-3792. BASEBALL Northwest Arkansas Bombers tryouts The Northwest Arkansas Bombers, 10- &-Under competitive baseball team, is looking to fill roster positions for fall 2008 through summer 2009 tournament play. Players may not turn 11 prior to May 1, 2009 to be eligible for this team. Coaches are looking for players who love to play, want to play competitively, want to develop baseball skills and have a lot of fun. Must be committed to playing 2-4 tournaments in the fall and 10-12 tournaments in the spring/ summer. Some travel required. Competitive baseball experience is p - Saturday, August 16, 2008

Defensive backfield leans on seniors

From Staff Reports

Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of position previews for 7A-West schools Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Friday, August 15, 2008

Handy man at HHS : Snoderly brings experience to War Eagles

From Staff Reports

Editor’s Note: This is the seventh in a series of position previews for 7A-West schools Bentonville, Rogers and Rogers Heritage. - Friday, August 15, 2008

Tiger Pride tonight at stadium

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — The Bentonville Athletics Department will kick off the 2008 fall sports season with its annual Tiger Pride Night tonight at Tiger Stadium. - Friday, August 15, 2008

Youth hockey league plans registration

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — The Northwest Arkansas Hockey Association (NWAHA) will hold registration for its upcoming season Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon and 3:30-6 :30 p.m. at The Jones Center in Springdale. - Friday, August 15, 2008

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