tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810442975875174322024-03-15T20:09:42.716-05:00Sportssalineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.comBlogger3990125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-91167602550132884282021-08-25T13:33:00.002-05:002021-08-25T13:33:06.243-05:00Six Razorbacks Earn Preseason Coaches All-SEC Honors; Burks, Stromberg & Morgan On First Team<p><b>By Oliver Grigg</b></p><p>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – First-team honorees Treylon Burks, Ricky Stromberg and Grant Morgan headline the six Razorbacks standouts who earned 2021 Preseason Coaches All-SEC recognition on Tuesday. Jalen Catalon landed on the second-team defense, while Myron Cunningham and Ty Clary each appeared on the third-team offense.</p><p>Burks has racked up numerous accolades this preseason, including spots on the watch lists for the Maxwell Award, Biletnikoff Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year. The wideout led the Razorbacks in catches last season, hauling in 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished third in the SEC in receiving yards per game (91.1) and fifth in total receiving yards, logging six games of 90+ receiving yards and four games of 100+ receiving yards as a true sophomore.</p><p>The Warren, Ark., native, who earned second-team All-SEC honors after the 2020 campaign, was one of only two FBS receivers to log 800+ receiving yards and 70+ rushing yards on the year.</p><p>Stromberg, named to the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy, played in nine games with eight starts last season, lining up at center in all of them. He played 628 offensive snaps on the year – the fourth most on the team and third most among offensive linemen – and played every offensive snap of a contest seven times during the campaign.</p><p>The junior from Tulsa, Okla., totaled a 69.7 run-blocking grade for the season, ranking second among Hog offensive linemen. He allowed only one sack on 355 pass-blocking plays, posting six games with a pass-blocking grade of 70-plus.</p><p>Morgan, like Burks and Stromberg, has compiled a long list of accolades this preseason. The redshirt senior is a candidate for the Bednarik Award, Butkus Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy headed into the 2021 campaign after emerging as one of the best players in all of college football last year when he produced one of the greatest seasons in Arkansas history.</p><p>The Greenwood, Ark., product, who was named a Walter Camp and AFCA Second Team All-American following the 2020 campaign, posted an SEC-leading 111 total tackles, including 7.5 for loss, with 2.0 sacks. The linebacker finished tied for the nation’s lead in tackles per game (12.3) while intercepting one pass, breaking up five and registering one quarterback hurry. Originally a walk-on, Morgan joined Martrell Spaight (2014) as the only two Razorback defenders to garner both AP and Coaches All-SEC recognition in the last 10 seasons.</p><p>Catalon, one of the best safeties in all of college football, was named a preseason All-American by The Associated Press on Monday after logging 99 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles as a redshirt freshman last year. His 9.9 tackles per game tied for the FBS freshmen lead and was fourth among all SEC defenders.</p><p>The Mansfield, Texas, native grabbed FWAA Freshman All-American and All-SEC First Team (AP) honors last season, becoming the first SEC freshman since Tennessee’s Eric Berry in 2007 to post at least 86 tackles and three interceptions. Catalon heads into the 2021 campaign with numerous accolades, including watch list recognition for the Bednarik Award, Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy.</p><p>Cunningham and Clary, meanwhile, anchored Arkansas’ offensive line last year. Cunningham started all 10 games while playing 705 snaps – the most of any Razorback. The redshirt senior from Warren, Ohio, produced four games with an 80-plus passing grade, allowed only two sacks and was flagged just four times during the 2020 campaign.</p><p>Clary played in eight games with seven starts in 2020, making five starts at right guard and two at center. The Fayetteville, Ark., native was penalized only two times – the fewest among any Razorback offensive lineman that played at least 400 snaps.</p><p>Arkansas opens the season at home against former Southwest Conference rival Rice at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, on SEC Network+/ESPN+. Season tickets are available now and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the Razorback Ticket Center at (479) 575-5151.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-69121914435607628102021-08-25T12:33:00.001-05:002021-08-25T12:33:43.933-05:00It's football time! Jacks take on McGehee in pre-season game<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_Ih3NyA99MXJzAExi6pLlSQbpaLCOR1YmX37IPRmr1ZK2ZxWVpfS-wCzWCKPcqyqOtXjaAh_0EzfuZWH2pF4P6NVoPLSWaAt8qtKaR5UX_HT6E3Vcn8dBFcI4m98BAXwtw2qDdFkE-eT/s2048/90035146-IMG_0387+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="2048" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_Ih3NyA99MXJzAExi6pLlSQbpaLCOR1YmX37IPRmr1ZK2ZxWVpfS-wCzWCKPcqyqOtXjaAh_0EzfuZWH2pF4P6NVoPLSWaAt8qtKaR5UX_HT6E3Vcn8dBFcI4m98BAXwtw2qDdFkE-eT/w640-h466/90035146-IMG_0387+copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacari Lee rounds a McGehee defender in route to Warren's impressive 56-30 win over the Owls in<br />Tuesday's pre-season game. Photo by Robert Camp</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Fans were given an early glimpse of the 2021 Warren Lumberjack Football Team Tuesday evening, August 24 as the orange and black hosted the McGehee Owls in what has become a traditional pre-season scrimmage between the old South Arkansas conference opponents.</p><p>These games are meant to give the respective coaching staffs a chance to iron out wrinkles ahead of season play, as well as to get the kids in game-shape. It's a workout for both teams at the end of the day.</p><p>The first half was set up to give each first-team offense 15 plays each, followed by a second half with a true game-clock. There were no live special teams plays. Although, kickers did try extra points and punt with no pressure applied.</p><p>Warren's first team offense took to the field first and looked threatening very early. Warren WR Jarard Payne broke free deep within the first few plays, but the pass fell incomplete, going over his outstretched arms.</p><p>A few plays later Warren's Cedric Calbert burst through a big gap opened up by the Jack offensive line and cruised into the end zone for a Lumberjack touchdown. Senior kicker Jose Jacinto knocked through the extra point as the Jacks led 7-0.</p><p>Warren's first team offense kept the ball for the remainder of their 15 plays. Payne would break free, leaving behind his defender in the dust, but again the pass was just a bit beyond his grasp. Warren fans won't be upset with that however. QB Riley Cornish's arm was strong, and if you are going to miss on a deep ball, you want to miss with an overthrow. That type of pass is not going to be intercepted. Cornish looked solid throughout the game. He should be a big boost to this Warren offense.</p><p>McGehee's offense took to the field just moments later for their 15 plays. Warren's defense snuffed out an early run, forcing a fumble which was recovered by Jack defender Jalen Lee. That's a name you'll hear a lot more this season.</p><p>McGehee did break a run wide right a play or two later for a long touchdown run. They went for two and converted, making the score 8-7 McGehee.</p><p>The Owl offense stayed on the field to finish out their remaining 15 first-team plays. Jacari Lee, the young man that really made a name for himself among the Warren faithful last season, undercut a McGehee pass to break it up. He looked menacing. Not many QBs are going to want to test things through the air Lee's direction this season.</p><p>Later in the McGehee first team possession period, Warren junior Aiden Weaver recovered a fumble and Treylon Jackson did some shut-down defending in the Warren secondary.</p><p>As the second team McGehee offense and the Warren second team defense entered the fray for their 15 first half plays, the Owls extended their lead with a quick 70 yard touchdown run right up the middle. McGehee again went for two and extended their lead to 16-7.</p><p>A play later, Warren should have scored a defensive touchdown, as a McGehee backwards pass was picked up and set to be returned for an 80 yard touchdown. However the line official blew the play dead. McGehee's second team offense wouldn't get much more that drive.</p><p>Warren's second team offense came onto the field for a few reps. A big question mark for Warren this season is who will help ease the burden on Cedric Calbert at RB. Sophomore Matthew Powell set up there for Warren and put on an impressive display. His first touch was a nearly 25 yard gain and a first down.</p><p>A long Warren drive was capped off with a QB power up the middle by Maddox "Mad Dog" Lassiter. He pushed through for a 5 yard touchdown run. Jacinto's extra point was good and the Jacks went into the halftime break down just 16-14.</p><p>During the second half two real-game clock quarters were played. Calbert continued his excellent outing with a 51 yard run.</p><p>Jacari Lee then caught a pass from Cornish in the flat, and zig-zagged his way past a few McGehee defenders for a 23 yard rushing touchdown. Jacinto hammered home the extra point to restore the Warren lead at 21-16. The Jacks wouldn't look back.</p><p>Calbert handed McGehee a death blow with an 80 yard touchdown run, breaking five tackles on the way.</p><p>McGehee did answer that with another touchdown of their own to cut the score to 28-22.</p><p>Cornish would hit Payne over the middle on Warren's next drive for a 70 yard touchdown. The throw had to be on the money, and it was.</p><p>Lumberjack Sophomore DB Treylon Jackson picked off an Owl pass on the next McGehee drive, returning it untouched for a 35 yard touchdown. He was a new standout on the night. Jackson looks fast, reads the game well, and is one to watch for big-time growth the rest of this season.</p><p>Calbert continued to do what Cedric Calbert does oh-so-well, pounding home another touchdown, this one from 5 yards out for Warren.</p><p>McGehee would grab another touchdown late, but the Jacks came out on top by the score of 56-30.</p><p>The Lumberjacks travel to White Hall Friday, September 3 in Warren's opening regular season game of the 2021 campaign. The game kicks-off at 7:00 p.m. CST.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/salineriverchronicle">Saline River Chronicle's facebook</a> page will be posting live updates throughout the night, so be sure to give us a follow. Then, Saturday, September 4, drop by our site for the Warren Bank and Trust weekend sports edition, including our full-game report, the Doctor Joe Wharton Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard, as well as the announcement of our AHF Products Player of the Game.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-27146183076392269842021-08-23T16:17:00.001-05:002021-08-23T16:17:31.395-05:00UAM Introduces New Head Coaches for Men’s Basketball and Men’s & Women’s Golf<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy99lrhVq2IrDa_FxTlsKwXWgv6hERNaRqGPgq8z0IwUKQ8CJXlGLa6JPEgn46yxUjpgw5UGl-pYH_GQWO6a2g3T4VtTrGQ9LtMcDGGDLHYvp_eZa6v-2BjXTPMpNlh2-8EuoVvxgF4Nq1/s1151/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1151" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy99lrhVq2IrDa_FxTlsKwXWgv6hERNaRqGPgq8z0IwUKQ8CJXlGLa6JPEgn46yxUjpgw5UGl-pYH_GQWO6a2g3T4VtTrGQ9LtMcDGGDLHYvp_eZa6v-2BjXTPMpNlh2-8EuoVvxgF4Nq1/w640-h428/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello athletic department introduced Chad Tapp as the head coach of the men’s basketball program and Ken Hamilton as the head coach of the men’s and women’s golf program at a press conference Friday.<p></p><p>Tapp joins UAM after spending the past eight years at the helm of the Lyon College men’s basketball program. During his time as the head coach of the Scots, he earned American Midwest Conference Coach of the Year twice, set the program record for conference wins, posted the highest conference winning percentage, and led the Scots to their first ever AMC championship and first conference championship of any kind since the 1982-83 season.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzT-xF6LTCHVEsaf19_7GXHKxYP9J-emeYqp2q9Q_tmKjy4SvhXAzJnP_js6qNy1-lTrpasjtSSXcGI1c4lrkQp595qZFnwLOJQMPVEy81DvDlg878CR1hjN_vnz9opmzHMmTpS-lLyUy/s2048/kyJNtkuA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzT-xF6LTCHVEsaf19_7GXHKxYP9J-emeYqp2q9Q_tmKjy4SvhXAzJnP_js6qNy1-lTrpasjtSSXcGI1c4lrkQp595qZFnwLOJQMPVEy81DvDlg878CR1hjN_vnz9opmzHMmTpS-lLyUy/w640-h428/kyJNtkuA.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Prior to his time at Lyon College, Tapp spent three seasons as the head coach at Indiana University South Bend. While leading the Titans, he recorded the school’s first back-to-back winning seasons and the first 20-win season in program history.<p></p><p>Tapp began his coaching career at his alma-mater Taylor University, working under the direction of NAIA Hall of Fame coach Paul Patterson, who won over 700 collegiate games. A six-year assistant coach for the Trojans, he helped Taylor to three conference championships, three trips to the NAIA National Tournament, including the 2006 team that advanced to the Sweet 16 round.</p><p>Tapp is a 2005 graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind., where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He went on to obtain his Master's degree in Sports Management at California University at Pennsylvania in 2008.</p><p>Chad and his wife, Lindsey, have two daughters, Harper and Grace.</p><p>Hamilton joins UAM after spending the past four years at his alma mater Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, Texas where he served as the Athletic Director and Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. Prior to his promotion to the Athletic Director position in 2019, Hamilton served as the Assistant Athletic Director.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIhDFpQkTspq2mV7ZE9vTuz0BeORwnGQzux8dEPnQ7Sr-4-NvI1iv7EmAOU7_yOinE-Hz3kdIhwsmgfBz5Si4Zf28Q81eSMyzcf0rrxNUfxo1Rzm-V5lOXICi4rOpI-3d4SOu7QftEz94/s2048/lQuNAD1w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIhDFpQkTspq2mV7ZE9vTuz0BeORwnGQzux8dEPnQ7Sr-4-NvI1iv7EmAOU7_yOinE-Hz3kdIhwsmgfBz5Si4Zf28Q81eSMyzcf0rrxNUfxo1Rzm-V5lOXICi4rOpI-3d4SOu7QftEz94/w640-h428/lQuNAD1w.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Under his guidance, the Jaguars boasted 17 NJCAA All-Academic All-Americans and one NJCAA All-Academic All-American Team. Hamilton also helped the men's and women's golf programs reach a 100-percent graduation rate and post a 3.75 GPA in 2020-21.<p></p><p>Hamilton has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Texas A&M - Commerce, where he also completed his Master of Athletic Administration. The Troup, Texas native, is also a veteran of the United States Navy and spent 28 years in supervision and management in the freight industry.</p><p>He and his wife, Teri, have been married 38 years and have three adult children and five grandchildren.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-53602193231525845682021-08-11T11:43:00.007-05:002021-08-11T11:43:53.004-05:00Lillie-Faye McWhorter part of national championship winning team<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXL-qVp5pstYmCkyVZQrtr-c-Ol94NovfADHnRJV-t1N7tG6VaBnDVyVPDxSpoxqmSVOo0RypjlEZtqv-IKDWJR1QOwEr51NldLJk9myuJbkAy7rzmgkoy4HXdioVZeLfEBwFD-sUkz5Bi/s2048/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXL-qVp5pstYmCkyVZQrtr-c-Ol94NovfADHnRJV-t1N7tG6VaBnDVyVPDxSpoxqmSVOo0RypjlEZtqv-IKDWJR1QOwEr51NldLJk9myuJbkAy7rzmgkoy4HXdioVZeLfEBwFD-sUkz5Bi/w480-h640/unnamed.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Warren resident and Woodlawn High School student Lillie-Faye McWhorter and her team, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2025 Kemp won the PGF 14U National Championship Platinum Division. 86 teams from across the country played a week of softball at Irvine, California, and the Bolts came out on top.<p></p><p>Lillie Faye pitched in 2 games Saturday in the semifinals and in the must win “if” game to help lead her team to the finals, going 10 total innings, giving up just 5 hits and 1 ER.</p><p>Lillie pitches for the Bolts, and is the only player from Arkansas on their roster. She is the daughter of Charles & Gayla McWhorter. She will be a freshman at Woodlawn High School this fall.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-43861185781692154852021-08-05T14:24:00.004-05:002021-08-05T14:24:45.270-05:00A-State Football reports for fall camp, begins practices Friday<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG9wlc6wIDYgzKONyyw5eP8oTRuDq8_DmvmpzM9Db0lbz6hFqE0rwGcYnnyFxyMB4OMe7EZe8kft_iIoVTIxbgEygi00-xyzir3jOOQyffKucOXLeXD9OxlvqAOsr3SbWuHsboZHc2tPN/s444/Screen+Shot+2021-08-05+at+2.22.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="444" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpG9wlc6wIDYgzKONyyw5eP8oTRuDq8_DmvmpzM9Db0lbz6hFqE0rwGcYnnyFxyMB4OMe7EZe8kft_iIoVTIxbgEygi00-xyzir3jOOQyffKucOXLeXD9OxlvqAOsr3SbWuHsboZHc2tPN/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-08-05+at+2.22.30+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div>JONESBORO, Ark. (8/5/21) – With the Arkansas State football team’s first season under new head coach Butch Jones set to kickoff in just under a month, the Red Wolves reported for fall camp Thursday at the Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jones and his staff will lead an A-State squad that features 60 returning lettermen and over 50 newcomers through its first of 15 fall-camp practices on Friday afternoon. The Red Wolves will conduct a pair of scrimmages August 14 and 21, while also holding its annual Media Day Aug. 19, before classes at Arkansas State University begin on Aug. 24.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>“Our players have worked exceptionally hard since the conclusion of spring football,” said Jones. “Everyone in our organization is looking forward to the start of camp and continuing the process of improving each and every day. We must display consistency every practice to make those improvements as we continue our preparations for the season.”</div><div><br /></div><div>A-State, which was predicted to finish second in the Sun Belt Conference’s West Division according to the league’s preseason coaches poll, will kickoff its 2021 campaign on Sept. 4 with a home game against Central Arkansas. Hosting Memphis a week later, the Red Wolves will begin their season with back-to-back games at Centennial Bank Stadium for the first time since 1987.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jones, A-State’s 31st all-time head coach, takes over a program that posted a 4-7 record in 2020, but had previously posted nine consecutive bowl-game appearances and won five Sun Belt Conference championships between 2011-19.</div><div><br /></div><div>Between Athlon Sports, Phil Steele’s, College Football News and Pro Football Focus, 13 different A-State players this season have received preseason All-Sun Belt Conference recognition.</div><div><br /></div><div>Season tickets for the Red Wolves’ 2021 campaign are available for purchase through the A-State Ticket Office, located at First National Bank Arena’s lower red entrance, in person, by phone at 870-972-2781 or online at <a href="http://AStateRedWolves.com">AStateRedWolves.com</a>.</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-76434217284279055152021-07-29T11:04:00.000-05:002021-07-29T11:04:03.193-05:00Arkansas's Van Horn signed to new long-term agreement<div>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Fresh off a memorable 2021 championship season for Razorback Baseball, Dave Van Horn has signed a new employment agreement to extend his tenure as head baseball coach at the University of Arkansas for at least another decade.</div><div><br /></div><div>Van Horn, the 2021 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, has agreed to a new five-year agreement, that includes five automatic one-year contract rollovers, that could extend his tenure at Arkansas through June 30, 2031. As part of the agreement, Van Horn will receive annual compensation of $1.25 million, with scheduled increases to his base salary and additional incentive compensation based on the Razorbacks’ success on the field.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>In 2021, Arkansas won the outright SEC regular season title for the first time since 1999 and won the SEC Tournament crown for the first time in school history. The Razorbacks were ranked No. 1 throughout the season and earned the top national seed in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the NCAA Super Regional round. </div><div><br /></div><div>“Dave Van Horn is Razorback Baseball,” Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek said. “Since returning to campus almost 20 years ago to lead the OmaHogs, he has embodied what it truly means to be a Razorback; hard work, passion, loyalty and excellence. As Coach Van Horn and I sat down after this past season, his number one priority was to have the long-term security that ensured he was our Head Baseball Coach into the next decade. Coach Van Horn’s new contract provides he and his family with that security and provides our passionate Razorback fan base with the comfort of knowing our baseball program remains in great hands for the foreseeable future.”</div><div><br /></div><div>In 19 seasons as head coach of the Razorback Baseball program, Van Horn has continued to elevate Arkansas into one of the nation’s premier teams year in and year out. Van Horn has led the Hogs to six College World Series appearances, 17 NCAA Tournament berths, two Southeastern Conference overall titles, six SEC Western Division championships and 750 wins and counting.</div><div><br /></div><div>“I want to thank Hunter Yurachek and our administration for believing in me, and I’m looking forward to many more years leading our baseball program at the University of Arkansas,” Van Horn said. “I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished so far, and I’m excited for the future as the coaches and players are working hard to bring a national championship to the best fans in college baseball.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Ever since returning to his alma mater in 2003 to take over for retiring SEC legend Norm DeBriyn, Van Horn has successfully fielded nationally competitive teams while also grooming numerous All-Americans, all-conference performers and future MLB ballplayers. Under his tutelage, 29 Razorbacks have been named All-Americans, 41 as All-SEC players and 111 have been picked in the MLB Draft. Two Razorbacks – Andrew Benintendi and Kevin Kopps – have won the Dick Howser Trophy, the Heisman Trophy of college baseball, during Van Horn’s tenure.</div><div><br /></div><div>Van Horn, the second-winningest coach in Arkansas history with 750 wins, is one of two active head coaches in the SEC with 750 or more wins at their current school. He won his 700th game as the Hogs’ skipper in what turned out to be the team’s final game of the 2020 pandemic-shortened season. In 2021, Van Horn was named the SEC Coach of the Year after leading the Razorbacks to a 50-win season for the first time in his tenure.</div><div><br /></div><div>Including his years at Nebraska, Northwestern State and Central Missouri State, Van Horn has racked up 1,121 wins at four-year institutions, which is 11th-most among all active coaches. He is also one of nine active coaches at the D-I level with 1,000 or more wins at four-year schools.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information regarding Razorback Athletics, please visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com.</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-25156294940568209602021-07-23T11:20:00.000-05:002021-07-23T11:20:01.770-05:00Five Hogs garner preseason All-SEC Honors; Burks headlines with First-Team recognition<b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmBlPgYTsKUpQKgwClrwjl-Y1ngO1mGoeRVq-1cpO8MVLn72lg4n1evJlpNDesVI0ZfOJNGL-vEh0KPaqwAnWBmMvsQcj6ylhv-vJLdZk9LrNJTAdGRKMP5p1K4uT4bTb-tF-vYPOCaT4/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-23+at+11.17.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUmBlPgYTsKUpQKgwClrwjl-Y1ngO1mGoeRVq-1cpO8MVLn72lg4n1evJlpNDesVI0ZfOJNGL-vEh0KPaqwAnWBmMvsQcj6ylhv-vJLdZk9LrNJTAdGRKMP5p1K4uT4bTb-tF-vYPOCaT4/w640-h360/Screen+Shot+2021-07-23+at+11.17.29+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />By Oliver Grigg</b><div><br /></div><div><div>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Five Arkansas standouts, led by wide receiver Treylon Burks, have picked up preseason All-SEC recognition. Burks was the Hogs’ lone first-team representative, while Ricky Stromberg, Grant Morgan and Jalen Catalon earned second-team honors at center, linebacker and defensive back, respectively.</div><div><br /></div><div>Offensive lineman Myron Cunningham, meanwhile, grabbed third-team recognition. The Razorbacks were predicted to finish sixth in the SEC West and received one first-place vote in the media poll, which was released Friday morning along with the preseason All-SEC teams.</div><div><br /></div><div>Burks has racked up numerous accolades this preseason, including spots on the watch lists for the Maxwell Award and Biletnikoff Award. The wideout led the Razorbacks in catches last season, hauling in 51 passes for 820 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished third in the SEC in receiving yards per game (91.1) and fifth in total receiving yards, logging six games of 90+ receiving yards and four games of 100+ receiving yards as a true sophomore.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Warren, Ark., native, who earned second-team All-SEC honors after the 2020 campaign, was one of only two FBS receivers to log 800+ receiving yards and 70+ rushing yards on the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stromberg, named to the preseason watch list for the Rimington Trophy, played in nine games with eight starts last season, lining up at center in all of them. He played 628 offensive snaps on the year – the fourth most on the team and third most among offensive linemen – and played every offensive snap of a contest seven times during the campaign.</div><div><br /></div><div>The junior from Tulsa, Okla., totaled a 69.7 run-blocking grade for the season, ranking second among Hog offensive linemen. He allowed only one sack on 355 pass-blocking plays, posting six games with a pass-blocking grade of 70-plus.</div><div><br /></div><div>Morgan, a candidate for the 2021 Bednarik Award, was one of the best players in all of college football last year after producing one of the greatest seasons in Arkansas history. The Greenwood, Ark., product, who was named a Walter Camp and AFCA Second Team All-American at the year’s end, posted a team-best 111 total tackles, including 7.5 for loss, with 2.0 sacks in 2020.</div><div><br /></div><div>The linebacker finished tied for the nation’s lead in tackles per game (12.3) while intercepting one pass, breaking up five and registering one quarterback hurry. Originally a walk-on, Morgan joined Martrell Spaight (2014) as the only two Razorback defenders to garner both AP and Coaches All-SEC recognition in the last 10 seasons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Catalon, also named to the watch list for the Bednarik Award, was tabbed to the All-SEC First Team by the AP and named a Freshman All-American by the FWAA last season after logging 99 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass break-ups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles as a redshirt freshman. The Mansfield, Texas, native was the first Razorback defensive back to earn All-SEC honors from the league’s coaches since Michael Grant (2007).</div><div><br /></div><div>Cunningham anchored Arkansas’ offensive line at left tackle last year, starting all 10 games while playing 705 snaps – the most of any Razorback. The redshirt senior from Warren, Ohio, produced four games with an 80-plus passing grade, allowed only two sacks and was flagged just four times during the 2021 campaign.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Razorbacks open the season at home against former Southwest Conference rival Rice at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, on SEC Network+/ESPN+.</div></div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-54123132763251045592021-07-21T11:20:00.002-05:002021-07-21T11:20:19.276-05:00Fifty-Six Lakers champions of 8th grade division in HoopPlay USA Nationals<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGQRoqoBh0iFKQ8pazrbAr98OE32V4Z9OIxHiZ1fZoeBZYqfwV418cROwU8i8KktyPgMdArbZQfvoKVuJFDxuMY0nBIMX_Ij_HjbkTEFx_cuGFnpezTARJoOJwY7wI6D6RKXvo0IS3nMD/s1440/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGQRoqoBh0iFKQ8pazrbAr98OE32V4Z9OIxHiZ1fZoeBZYqfwV418cROwU8i8KktyPgMdArbZQfvoKVuJFDxuMY0nBIMX_Ij_HjbkTEFx_cuGFnpezTARJoOJwY7wI6D6RKXvo0IS3nMD/w640-h480/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Fifty-Six Lakers were crowned champions of the 8th grade division in the HoopPlay USA Nationals held in Russellville, AR July 16th-19th. The tournament featured teams from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. The Lakers went undefeated on their way to becoming the 2021HoopPlay USA Champions. The team includes players from Warren, Wilmar, Monticello and Rison.</div><div>Team Members front left to right: Christian Reeves, Cody Weatherspoon, Tramond Miller Jr., Deuce Jordan, Braeden Smith. Back left to right: Eli Chambers, Alex Preddy, Chandler Reeves, Antonio Jordan, Kam Davis and Head Coach: David Jordan. (Not pictured: Neon’Dre Thomas)</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-30439715707563399382021-07-18T22:02:00.003-05:002021-07-18T22:02:50.802-05:00Sheridan team wins Warren Ladies’ Golf Tournament<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOTu9rhSgWkV33GNiF-668NT8Zos0ovz89wA7deBYhDx3OviwgTmAdDNGcIYP3fTzK-8WhxFdUC-L2l8GiIj0SwXexTnd4IfadekOlwYBF3nPfiTg4QdwFyyKO3OZJrCS7vRO4Ur-XptM/s1920/Golf-tournament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOTu9rhSgWkV33GNiF-668NT8Zos0ovz89wA7deBYhDx3OviwgTmAdDNGcIYP3fTzK-8WhxFdUC-L2l8GiIj0SwXexTnd4IfadekOlwYBF3nPfiTg4QdwFyyKO3OZJrCS7vRO4Ur-XptM/w640-h400/Golf-tournament.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The team of Emma Hester and Laney Wallace of Sheridan shot four under par 68 to win the First Flight of the Warren Ladies Pink Tomato Scramble Wednesday, July 14, at Warren Country Club. 48 Players from Camden, El Dorado, Hot Springs, McGehee, Monroe, LA., Monticello, Norphlet, Sheridan, Smackover, and Warren competed. The team of Beth Foster of Pine Bluff and Diane Pennington of Monticello placed second in the first flight with a one under par 71. Brandy Barrilleaux and Kelsey Englert of Monticello won third place with a score of 74.<span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p>In the second flight , the Monticello team of Becky Carmichael and Joy Holley won first. Second in this flight were Suzy Burson and Teri McCaskill of Smackover. Teresa Williams and Jan Caldwell of Sheridan placed third.</p><p>The third flight winners were Maxine Canterberry and Ruth Strauch of El Dorado, and second was the team of Jean Williams and Dianne Goodman of El Dorado. Placing third was the team of Libby Mann of Warren and Vicky Stewart of Hot Springs. </p><p>Emma Hester of Sheridan won the prize for the longest drive. Sheri Carson of Monticello won Closest to the Pin, and Straightest and Longest Drive was won by Margaret Marsh of El Dorado.</p><p>Warren teams were Lisa Higgins and Glenetta Burks, Libby Mann and Vicky Stewart,</p><p>Nancy Vittitow and Connie Sanderlin of Monticello, Amanda West and Leah McIntyre of Hermitage, and Donna McGaha and Sue Pambianchi of McGehee.</p><p>Libby Mann, Lisa Higgins, and Glenetta Burks chaired the event. </p><p>Sponsors of and contributors to the tournament included Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union, First State Bank, Golf Headquarters, Union Bank, Warren Bank, Mane Event, Massey’s Florist, Mitchell’s Lumber and Hardware, Sissy’s Log Cabin of Pine Bluff, Super Valu, Tran Barineau of Pro Nails, and Laura Wagnon of Stella’s Girl. </p><p>Members of the Men’s Golf Association provided carts for the event; and cart “valets” for the day were Joe Burks, Jimmy Courtney, Roy Dannehl, Kevin Kitchens, Joey Mann, Doyle Ozment, and Virginia Bob.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-84410252263774878162021-07-18T21:47:00.007-05:002021-07-18T21:47:52.065-05:00UAM names Interim Athletic Director<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7Jaf-gJ441WaVPS6lSPhM5tnZhyphenhyphen9hHoFWoRbzfSWKgc4zZw0OEi5Q-vlekWcvWt1VaN3bN705d48ZnGoj3cNd7uY7se7NnXEUzSo-gOvqLti9ChL36_xST4NsTsTSQoRfv2Dc1iWcpBC/s886/0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="590" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7Jaf-gJ441WaVPS6lSPhM5tnZhyphenhyphen9hHoFWoRbzfSWKgc4zZw0OEi5Q-vlekWcvWt1VaN3bN705d48ZnGoj3cNd7uY7se7NnXEUzSo-gOvqLti9ChL36_xST4NsTsTSQoRfv2Dc1iWcpBC/w426-h640/0.png" width="426" /></a></div><br />Monticello, Ark. – University of Arkansas at Monticello chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss announced Thursday the appointment of head football coach William “Hud” Jackson as the institution’s interim athletic director. Jackson’s appointment is effective immediately, according to the email announcement sent to employees and students. The previous director of athletics, Padraic McMeel, left UAM to accept a similar role at Black Hills State University in June. The announcement said the search to fill the AD role has been temporarily suspended but will resume near the start of the next calendar year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jackson became the university’s 25th head football coach in 2011. Typical team rosters at UAM range from 100 to 130 student-athletes, on average, making football the largest team on campus. In his decade at the helm of the football program, he has mentored seven All-American honorees, nine All-Region selections, and 40 All-GAC athletes. Several of Jackson’s former players have gone on to play for the NFL, AFL, and CFL. UAM’s invitation to the Corsicana Bowl in 2018 took the Weevils to their first bowl game in 25 years. In the last traditional season (fall 2019), Jackson’s Weevils set a 4-1 record at home in Cotton Boll Stadium and earned seven Great American Conference (GAC) student-athlete honors, the most for the institution since the conference was created. Currently, Jackson’s 34 wins with UAM mean he holds the second-most football victories in the university’s coaching history.</div><div><br /></div><div>In a 2019 press conference announcing an extension of Jackson’s coaching contract, his time spent off the field with student-athletes was cited as just as important as garnering wins. When it comes to player recruitment, Jackson prides himself in sourcing regional talent from Arkansas and bordering states as much as possible, and he says a top concern, right along with assessing athletic skill, is the character and dedication of prospective student-athletes. Jackson said, “When I came in, I knew we needed to prioritize building up and attracting students who are strong athletes, strong people, and strong representatives of our university. I think we have made a lot of progress in that area, and we want to continue making that a focus.” When Jackson was announced as the head coach in late 2010, members of the football team had a 19% four-year graduation rate, and now, that rate has increased to 87% at the open-enrollment university. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chancellor Doss said, “Coach Jackson has always demonstrated a commitment to academic success and to engaging student-athletes in campus life. He and his staff play an important role in student achievement and retention. He also knows how to provide and advocate for our students through public outreach and creating strategic partnerships. He is a wonderful representative of our university, active in the community, and is a valued member of our staff. I am pleased to have him serve in this pivotal role during this athletic department leadership transition.” </div><div><br /></div><div>Dr. Doss said some of his primary duties while serving as interim AD will involve hiring vital staff members in the athletic department, working closely with campus leadership in setting university strategies, and fundraising. “Coach Jackson will be getting us ready for a new academic year and a return to normal athletic events. This is an exciting time for our teams, fans, and university community,” said Doss.</div><div><br /></div><div>In his decade at UAM, Jackson has served as a mentor to capable program staff, some of whom have gone on to serve as head coaches themselves. Jackson said, “The success of any program is absolutely about who you surround yourself with – that means getting the right student-athletes here as well as finding the best professional team to support them. Without the support of this entire coaching staff, our program wouldn’t be in the place it is today. I have had, and still have, excellent associate and assistant coaches who have made me a better coach- who have made this a better program by bringing their own ideas to the table. My coaching staff is the reason I can take on the interim AD role – I know they’ll make this as smooth a season as possible, and I can’t say enough about what their help means to me and to the athletic department.” Jackson says he will retain some of his typical head coaching duties while assuming the interim responsibilities of athletic director, and that football staff members’ roles may change for the length of that period. He will work closely with the university’s executive leadership team during his appointment as the interim head of athletics. </div><div><br /></div><div>“I am so appreciative of Dr. Doss for asking me to take on this role, and of course I want to thank my wife Patricia for her support as I take on additional work,” Jackson said. “Monticello and UAM are home for me and my family, and I am honored to serve here. I am excited about my involvement in the athletic department and football program as we continue building on our successes and looking to the future.” </div><div><br /></div><div>Prior to joining UAM, Jackson spent six seasons at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) as associate head football coach and director of football operations. The Thibodaux, La. native was an all-state high school baseball athlete who went on to letter in baseball at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La. In addition to earning MVP and outstanding pitcher awards, Jackson would also start for three years as quarterback for the McNeese State football team. He would go on to coach baseball, football, and serve as athletic director for four Louisiana high school programs before joining the UCA coaching staff. </div><div><br /></div><div>Founded in 1909 as an agricultural institution, UAM has evolved to meet the growing higher education needs of the residents of Arkansas and the nation. The residential Monticello campus offers more than 80 undergraduate academic tracks and graduate programs, while Colleges of Technology in nearby Crossett McGehee offer technical programs to the region. Additional course and degree offerings are available entirely online. Home to ten NCAA Division II athletic teams, UAM is a member of the Great American Conference. For more information, visit UAMSports.com and follow @UAMSports on social media.</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-67933665380151555162021-07-18T21:39:00.002-05:002021-07-18T21:39:22.406-05:00Kopps Wins Golden Spikes Award<b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6dDBK2vIaliKCUUa0Wl4Etokmh_zDMfebHdcCdaoErVyufzCx1hNn6lXxs749rZnFh-fob_mpMHM_y_4mtD8ng_eAjGFHVIDKEVA4uGPpfBSiYwx1Y-H3DtDAxWw2dYqvI3DtYDq097h/s2048/Screen+Shot+2021-07-18+at+9.37.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6dDBK2vIaliKCUUa0Wl4Etokmh_zDMfebHdcCdaoErVyufzCx1hNn6lXxs749rZnFh-fob_mpMHM_y_4mtD8ng_eAjGFHVIDKEVA4uGPpfBSiYwx1Y-H3DtDAxWw2dYqvI3DtYDq097h/w640-h360/Screen+Shot+2021-07-18+at+9.37.59+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />By Oliver Grigg</b><div><br /></div><div><div>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Kevin Kopps is golden.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Razorback star was named the winner of the 43rd Golden Spikes Award, presented by USA Baseball, Thursday evening on ESPN’s SportsCenter. Kopps is the second student-athlete from Arkansas to win the award, joining former Razorback outfielder Andrew Benintendi (2015).<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Golden Spikes Award, considered the most prestigious among college baseball’s national player of the year honors, recognizes the top amateur baseball player in the United States based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character, and overall contribution to the sport.</div><div><br /></div><div>As the game’s most dominant pitcher, Kopps finished the 2021 campaign with a 12-1 record and 11 saves. He posted the nation’s lowest ERA (0.90) and WHIP (0.76), striking out 131 in 89 2/3 innings of work. Opposing hitters had a .162 batting average against the right-hander, who set the program’s single-season record for ERA during his historic year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kopps, who was selected by the San Diego Padres in the third round (No. 99 overall) of the 2021 MLB Draft, took home just about every major award in college baseball this past season. The Sugar Land, Texas, native won the Dick Howser Trophy and was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year as well as National Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball and D1Baseball.</div><div><br /></div><div>He was voted the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association District 7 Co-Player of the Year and was the first reliever to win the College Baseball Foundation’s National Pitcher of the Year Award. Kopps, a unanimous first-team All-America honoree, was also named Pitcher of the Year by Perfect Game/Rawlings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kopps is the 20th student-athlete in college baseball history to win the Golden Spikes Award alongside the Dick Howser Trophy, which is considered the Heisman Trophy of college baseball. Benintendi also won both in 2015.</div><div><br /></div><div>Arkansas is one of five schools, along with Arizona State (3), Cal State Fullerton (3), Florida State (4) and San Diego State (2), to have multiple Golden Spikes Award winners. Arkansas is only one of two schools, along with Florida State (2), to have multiple student-athletes who have won the Dick Howser Trophy and Golden Spikes Award in the same year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kopps, meanwhile, is the ninth SEC player to be named the Golden Spikes Award winner, following in the footsteps of Dave Magadan (Alabama, 1983), Will Clark (Mississippi State, 1985), Ben McDonald (LSU, 1989), Kip Bouknight (South Carolina, 2000), Mike Zunino (Florida State, 2012), A.J. Reed (Kentucky, 2014), and Benintendi.</div><div><br /></div><div>2021 marked just the second year in the history of the Golden Spikes Award that the finalists (Kopps and Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter) hailed from the same conference. All four finalists for the award in 2015 also suited up in the SEC (Benintendi, LSU’s Alex Bregman and Vanderbilt’s Carson Fulmer and Dansby Swanson). Additionally, this year was only the second time ever that all the finalists for the award were pitchers (2011).</div></div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-69296231395712465002021-07-15T09:52:00.003-05:002021-07-15T09:52:51.413-05:00Coach Mike Neighbors signed to new agreement<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdyC5LnaXjO5LRkR6Ozz1fSgkwLvcS2lb3FRLwYQuicEgIg5GtJoFZHwNYNcVvkP0KOTcu16CmmwyXrPnnqEvRnFmQv0IiNTJSBWtkdDwCnHkCL7uMamMhOIte6LJGKmZDL_7j_ICnnSd/s930/Mike-Neighbors-WBB-2017-18-0594-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="620" data-original-width="930" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdyC5LnaXjO5LRkR6Ozz1fSgkwLvcS2lb3FRLwYQuicEgIg5GtJoFZHwNYNcVvkP0KOTcu16CmmwyXrPnnqEvRnFmQv0IiNTJSBWtkdDwCnHkCL7uMamMhOIte6LJGKmZDL_7j_ICnnSd/w640-h426/Mike-Neighbors-WBB-2017-18-0594-web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas head women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors and the University of Arkansas have signed a new agreement aimed at securing Coach Neighbors’ leadership of the Razorback women’s basketball program through the 2028 season.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Neighbors’ previous agreement was set to expire following the 2023 season. His new agreement extends his tenure through at least the 2026 season, with automatic year roll overs for up to two NCAA appearances that could push the full length of the agreement to April 30, 2028.</div><div><br /></div><div>As part of the new agreement, Neighbors will receive annual compensation of $600,000 through April 30, 2023, with a scheduled increase to $700,000 on July 1, 2023. Neighbors also can receive $50,000 increases to his base salary for each of the program’s first two NCAA appearances following the 2022-23 season.</div><div><br /></div><div>“What Coach Neighbors has done in his first four seasons as the head coach of our women’s basketball program has been extraordinary,” Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek said. “He has guided our team to success in the Southeastern Conference and nationally, while transforming Razorback Women’s Basketball into one of the most dynamic and exciting college basketball programs in the nation. With his up-tempo style of play, infectious enthusiasm and enduring commitment to Arkansas, Coach Neighbors has captured the attention of fans throughout our state and attracted some of the nation’s very best players to the University of Arkansas. I am excited for the future of our women’s basketball program under Coach Neighbors’ leadership.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Entering his fifth season as Arkansas’ head coach, Mike Neighbors has elevated the program into one that is nationally recognized. He has collected 78 wins at Arkansas in just four seasons, already the fourth highest win total by a head coach in program history, trailing only Gary Blair, John Sutherland and Tom Collen. Neighbors’ 176 wins as a head coach through eight seasons puts him in rarefied air in terms of quick coaching success – he is one of two NCAA Division I coaches to have won that many games in eight or fewer seasons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Under his watchful eye, the Hogs have also become a consistent winner in the SEC. His 2020-21 team helped cement that, as the Razorbacks finished 9-6 in the league, the first time in program history with back-to-back winning seasons since joining the SEC back in 1991. By knocking off both UConn and Baylor in 2021, Neighbors became the first Head Hog in the history of the women’s basketball program to notch two top-five wins in the same season. The 2020-21 season culminated with the program’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 2015, and if not for the COVID-19 pandemic, it would have been the first back-to-back appearances for the program since the 2002 and 2003 NCAA Tournaments.</div><div><br /></div><div>“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue living my dream as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas,” Neighbors said. “This meaningful investment in the future of our program is an endorsement of the progress we have made and further validation of our success both in the Southeastern Conference and nationally. Additionally, it is a credit to all of the student-athletes, coaches, staff members and fans who have played an integral role in that success. I am deeply appreciative of the confidence demonstrated by Hunter Yurachek and our administration in the direction of our program. It is another example of the strong commitment the University of Arkansas has to elevating our program and positioning us to consistently compete among the elite programs in women’s collegiate basketball.”</div><div><br /></div><div>The turnaround Neighbors has executed at Arkansas has been incredible. In his first season with the Hogs, they entered the SEC Tournament as the 14th seeded team in the conference – this year, they entered the NCAA Tournament as the 14th ranked team in the nation. He’s done it by implementing his functionally fast offense, one that has produced several program records in his four years back on the Hill, including highest single season PPG (83.4, 2019-20) and the most three-pointers hit in a single season (314, 2019-20), which also broke the SEC record. His offense has also helped unlock several great players that have come through the program during his tenure, most notably Chelsea Dungee. Dungee, who transferred to Arkansas because of Neighbors, was named an AP All-American, one of just 10 WBCA All-Americans, and finished third on Arkansas’ all-time scoring list despite only playing for the Hogs for three seasons. As a result, Dungee was taken fifth overall in the WNBA Draft, six slots ahead of teammate Destiny Slocum, who Neighbors also landed out of the transfer portal. Neighbors’ track record of developing elite-level talent predated his Arkansas days, however, as he also piloted the incredible career of Kelsey Plum, who still holds the NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record.</div><div><br /></div><div>Neighbors’ success and unique charisma has amounted to successful recruiting, which has the Hogs’ future looking brighter than ever. Despite the departure of players like Dungee, Slocum and former First-Team All-SEC player Alexis Tolefree, Arkansas now boasts a roster that has five former five-star players, headlined by former McDonald’s All-Americans Amber Ramirez, Sasha Goforth, Maryam Dauda and Jersey Wolfenbarger. He also has developed players like Makayla Daniels and Marquesha Davis, who will both be back for the 2021-22 season.</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-43981644749186467472021-07-07T10:03:00.003-05:002021-07-07T10:03:14.694-05:00UA-Monticello Sees Record Athletic Support during 2020-2021 Academic Year<p>Monticello, Ark. - As a new academic year begins, the University of Arkansas at Monticello Department of Athletics wraps its most successful 12-month fundraising period to date. </p><p>Athletics-directed donations for the 2020-2021 academic year totaled 292% of those received in '19-'20. Gifts for the fiscal period that ended June 30 also amount to more than the sum of the last 3 years of athletic giving.</p><p>The spring of 2020 saw DII athletic competition reach an abrupt end, and ’20-’21 seasons were largely delayed or canceled, without fans, or otherwise altered to align with COVID-19-preventative protocols. “This academic year started with a great deal of uncertainty surrounding our student-athlete experience,” said UAM Chancellor Peggy Doss, “but we are wrapping up the year on an extremely positive note. Even without being able to attend the typical sporting events, our boosters made our student-athletes a priority. We are looking forward to continuing this momentum and enhancing our athletic facilities because of our solid support.”</p><p>One of the most prominent projects in the last year centered on the institution’s first digital scoreboard, which is now operational in the end zone of Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. The overall number of donors to UAM athletics has increased 9% from the 2019-2020 academic year. </p><p>Dr. Doss says the increase in giving activity is largely due to coaching and athletic support staff involvement in strategic fundraising activity outreach. "Outside our staff's efforts, I believe the growth we've seen in athletic giving is a testament to a university environment where students, alumni, staff, and friends are enthusiastic about athletic program success."</p><p>Without the option to attend in-person sporting events for much of the last academic year, fans will be sure to turn out in droves in the fall term. Fall sports kick off when Weevil football opens against Southern Nazarene at Cotton Boll Stadium Thursday, September 2. The first event inside Steelman Field House will feature the UAM volleyball team hosting Mississippi College Tuesday, September 7.</p><p>The University of Arkansas at Monticello Department of Athletics is home to ten NCAA Division II teams. Visit UAMSports.com for updated fall competition schedules.</p>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-28360547094428234012021-06-22T10:12:00.000-05:002021-06-22T10:12:22.196-05:00Full capacity returns to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium this fall<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DE7VInHAjYGrqUKk3XQLeH69xfR1aIqgz6eNrMQ394TI9YWPVRF7Ckw4oS3U5dukN_g6bGj7HQIX8vnJnovOdjM_nj2gw65ilpKei5x7gB-osBuSGztK2z-bpllMz8mEHnBCPQoP3TPp/s2000/Exterior-Gameday-RoofDeck-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DE7VInHAjYGrqUKk3XQLeH69xfR1aIqgz6eNrMQ394TI9YWPVRF7Ckw4oS3U5dukN_g6bGj7HQIX8vnJnovOdjM_nj2gw65ilpKei5x7gB-osBuSGztK2z-bpllMz8mEHnBCPQoP3TPp/w640-h426/Exterior-Gameday-RoofDeck-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas plans to return to full capacity this Fall inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and at all athletic events.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The full pageantry of a college football game day will be restored in Fayetteville this Fall. Along with full capacity inside the stadium, tailgating and HogTown return to pregame festivities for Razorback fans. Featuring live music, food trucks and family activities, HogTown returns as the go-to spot for fans prior to games at the corner of Razorback Road and Maple Street. Head Coach Sam Pittman will lead the Razorbacks down the Hog Walk after the team’s arrival then out through the A on the field prior to kickoff. Halftime performances return as well with the band, cheerleaders, pom squad and mascots performing on the field.</div><div><br /></div><div>For fans looking to reserve tailgate spaces for the fall, there are a few options. Fans interested in a tent and location in Victory Village North, Victory Village East or Victory Village South, click here for more information. Fans wishing to reserve a Gazebo in the Razorback Gardens or another location for group outings, please contact the Razorback Ticket Center at 479.575.5151.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coach Pittman begins his second season atop the Arkansas program after restoring pride in the team during his first season. The Razorbacks open the 2021 campaign with a pair of former Southwest Conference foes in Rice and Texas. The Hogs and Owls kick off the season on Sept. 4 in Razorback Stadium at 1 p.m. on SEC Network+. The Longhorns return to Fayetteville for the first time since 2004 on Sept. 11 to renew one of the Razorbacks’ oldest rivalries in prime time on ESPN at 6 p.m. Fans will be asked to stripe out DWRRS in red and white for the match-up with the Horns on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.</div><div><br /></div><div>Arkansas welcomes Georgia Southern on Sept. 18 during Family Weekend at the University with game time scheduled for 6 p.m. on SEC Network. A year after the two teams met in College Station, the Hogs return to AT&T Stadium on Sept. 25 to take on Texas A&M. Homecoming is set for Oct. 16 against Auburn after the Razorbacks return from back-to-back road games at Georgia (Oct. 2) and Ole Miss (Oct. 9).</div><div><br /></div><div>Arkansas hosts a Salute to Heroes at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock when the Hogs take on UAPB (Oct. 23) then will honor the military on Nov. 6 when Mississippi State visits Fayetteville. The Razorbacks end the regular season with road games at LSU (Nov. 13) and Alabama (Nov. 20) before wrapping up the schedule with the Battle Line Rivalry against Missouri (Nov. 26).</div><div><br /></div><div>Season tickets are available now and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the Razorback Ticket Center at 479.575.5151.</div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-77497269929691174092021-06-21T13:35:00.002-05:002021-06-21T13:35:17.895-05:00Jacks place in the final four of the 7-on-7 Shootout of the South<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9O2oZjxOxSrKMR70H07CUcshRqPmfeQjIsi0VTcseSj5nKdLby8uvnHIuBc4xexYvbWBS7UuOawRnkOW7xkryaCqBOBy62ljpgrHvHawOMo1heZ53SVYUXMjQhd1xnD64zM_Tc61V2irS/s2016/0-22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9O2oZjxOxSrKMR70H07CUcshRqPmfeQjIsi0VTcseSj5nKdLby8uvnHIuBc4xexYvbWBS7UuOawRnkOW7xkryaCqBOBy62ljpgrHvHawOMo1heZ53SVYUXMjQhd1xnD64zM_Tc61V2irS/w640-h480/0-22.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Warren Lumberjacks recently competed in the Annual 7-on-7 Shootout of the South at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock. The Jacks made it to the final four of the passing competition.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgFM1JK9Zs5bZ723RbX7oQ-H7FwwlpFMxdyr-J1LPz_Se12lemtxA2QWHuaOAx-DOBMVciFifVZ8oZtQZV80TugDyJ40h07YKYYJwKBaADUlrVIdPCDEATVZDohyphenhyphenF3v9jvSWHkhL65v7A/s1223/203396817_253734153217856_7484411689792809020_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1223" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgFM1JK9Zs5bZ723RbX7oQ-H7FwwlpFMxdyr-J1LPz_Se12lemtxA2QWHuaOAx-DOBMVciFifVZ8oZtQZV80TugDyJ40h07YKYYJwKBaADUlrVIdPCDEATVZDohyphenhyphenF3v9jvSWHkhL65v7A/w640-h436/203396817_253734153217856_7484411689792809020_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-15331975283255194232021-06-21T13:08:00.003-05:002021-06-21T13:08:46.710-05:00Local team wins second straight Championship<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoz5ejJCHVEUaCVybCmJqAiWf53N9SeSSQ4OH7wUbaWtSD2PIXm6VoY_16_N8pX41AYDhtNPVVFbgvopyopiLuX1X8P8KFd31oHI6U5QR6THGjvu7dwEom-kOamee6CT9eRvX2zLvKCXe/s1334/0-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1334" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoz5ejJCHVEUaCVybCmJqAiWf53N9SeSSQ4OH7wUbaWtSD2PIXm6VoY_16_N8pX41AYDhtNPVVFbgvopyopiLuX1X8P8KFd31oHI6U5QR6THGjvu7dwEom-kOamee6CT9eRvX2zLvKCXe/w640-h360/0-20.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The Fifty- Six Lakers won their 2nd consecutive basketball tournament on June 19th. The Lakers were crowned the champions of the 9th/10th grade division of the Slammin' Buckets tournament held in Hot Springs, Ar .<p></p><p>The team includes players from Warren, Monticello, Rison and Fordyce.</p><p>Team members front left to right: Deuce Jordan, Tramond Miller, Jr, Christian Reeves. Back left to right: Asst. Coach Zyon Harris, Matt Powell, Brent Sledge, Neon'Dre Thomas, Chandler Reeves, and Jaquis Rauls. (Not pictured: Kam Davis and Head Coach David Jordan)</p><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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Both teams brought home the championship and gold rings.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 10u team is coached by Bart Goodwin, Bo Hembree and Josh Bryant. Players are Ty Hembree, Ryder West, Madden Bryant, Brock Briant, Chris Barnes, Scout Ballentine, Coleman Byrd, Matthew Cortes, Jax Callaway, and Bentley Nelson.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 14u team is coached by Dennen Cuthbertson and Robert Cuthbertson. Players are Jude Cathey, Nathan Spears, Ren Reep, Rhett Clanton, AJ Jordan, Bryson Harris, Hayden Cathey, Kelby Robertson, Harley White, and Colby McGough. <a href="https://salineriversports.blogspot.com/2021/06/warren-wins-14u-state-championship.html">Click here to reading more about the 14U team.</a></div>salineriverchroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00903318302693119721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881044297587517432.post-19593789470097286332021-06-21T12:56:00.002-05:002021-06-21T12:56:23.238-05:00Warren wins 14U State Championship<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVELIB2uPBUX6ctej9E2ZW032Gru5IkP6YoZhHGRgAjQYmsVkMHrTVQsyALokdK0cBG7i5la5hmRr1RjPs1qSB4SuQ23z8ycgVY3BhPRR7H-Devz3N2MQMH1YXv64TkFssQO_Ly_yrn8S/s2048/0-19.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1624" data-original-width="2048" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVELIB2uPBUX6ctej9E2ZW032Gru5IkP6YoZhHGRgAjQYmsVkMHrTVQsyALokdK0cBG7i5la5hmRr1RjPs1qSB4SuQ23z8ycgVY3BhPRR7H-Devz3N2MQMH1YXv64TkFssQO_Ly_yrn8S/w640-h508/0-19.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bottom, from L to R: Harley White, Hayden Cathey, Jude Cathey, Ren Reep, and Kelby Robertson; Top, from L to R: Coach Dennen Cuthbertson, Bryson Harris, Rhett Clanton, Colby McGough, AJ Jordan, Nathan Spears, and Coach Robert Cuthbertson; Not pictured: Jake Weaver<br />Photo by April White</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Warren 14U All-Star team went 4-0 over the weekend at the USSSA 14U All-Star State Tournament at Conway Station Park in Conway, Ark., to claim the 14U State Championship that ended with a 15-9 victory over the Monticello 14U All-Stars in the championship game Sunday afternoon.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Warren entered bracket play as the number 1 seed after going 2-0 on Saturday. Warren defeated Star City 16-1 Sunday afternoon in their first game to clinch a spot in the championship game against Monticello.</div><div><br /></div><div>Monticello took an early 2-0 lead on a home run in the top of the first, but Warren responded with a 12-run bottom of the first. Warren had eight hits in the frame, while Monticello made a handful of errors to give Warren the big advantage. Nathan Spears swatted a bases-clearing double in his first at bat of the inning before lining a bases-clearing triple later in the frame to give him six RBI in the inning. Ren Reep and AJ Jordan both had RBI doubles in the big inning, while Rhett Clanton added a two-run single and Hayden Cathey drove in a run with a single.</div><div><br /></div><div>Leading 12-2, Warren allowed Monticello to battle back within 12-9, which included a six-run inning in the top of the third. However, Warren had an RBI each from Hayden Cathey, Bryson Harris, and Jordan in the bottom of the third to go ahead 15-9 to set the final score. Spears picked up the win on the mound in the championship game and drove in six runs, while scoring three times offensively. Hayden Cathey went 3-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored, while Jude Cathey added two hits and also scored three times.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the first game of bracket play Sunday, Warren scored 16 runs on 12 hits to knock Star City out of the tournament. Colby McGough, Hayden Cathey, Harley White, and Jordan had two hits apiece. Harris and Hayden Cathey led Warren with three RBI each, while Clanton and Jordan drove in two. McGough, White, and Kelby Robertson each chipped in with one RBI. On the mound, McGough pitched two innings and allowed one run to earn the win, while Reep pitched the last inning.</div><div><br /></div><div>Warren began the weekend with a 6-4 victory over Wynne in pool play Saturday afternoon. Reep pitched two no-hit innings to earn the win, while Hayden Cathey pitched the final inning to earn the save. At the plate Warren had seven hits as a team, led by Jude Cathey’s three singles.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Warren All-Stars faced off against Monticello to end pool play and came away with an 8-5 win. McGough pitched a 1-2-3 top of the first to pick up the win as Warren used four different pitchers. Reep came in to get the final three outs to pick up a save as the Warren pitching staff of McGough, Spears, Hayden Cathey, and Reep combined to no-hit Monticello. Offensively, Harris led the charge for Warren with a 2-for-2 effort with three RBI, while Spears had a bases-clearing triple to earn three RBI of his own.</div><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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