Lions ready for football season
Century-degree weather hasn't hindered the Gravette Lions as they held morning practices the first part of this week. The 50-plus Lions on the practice field are set to begin alternating between morning and evening practices later this week. Coach Bill Harrelson's Lions will hold a scrimmage on Gravette Day, Aug. 13, a scrimmage Aug. 19 during Lions Pride Night, and a scrimmage against Lincoln on Aug. 25. The Lions open their 2011 season at home against Jay, Okla., on Friday, Sept. 2.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
GRAVETTE — A successful 7-on-7 football campaign has Gravette coach Bill Harrelson ready to get pre-season workouts started.
The Lions went 11-2 in their passing competitions this summer, with the Northwest Arkansas Passing League games against Springdale Har-Ber and Rogers Highin Mountie Stadium. Greenland was scheduled to participate but never arrived.
“We’re ready to go,” he said. “It’s time to get going and get the season started. It’s going to be hot, but I’m looking forward to it.”
Gravette took part in two night contests against local schools and also participated in an earlier 7-on-7 tournament at Neosho, Mo.
Harrelson was thrilled at how his players performed throughout the summer, including the three games at Rogers.
“I think we competed real well,” he said. “More than anything we got a lot of kids some snaps and reps. Every one of them found out what it’s like to play on the varsity level and I’m excited about that.”
Sports, Pages 7 on 08/03/2011