School and Sports

Gravette, Gentry eliminated in conference playoffs WESTSIDE -- Following are the local results from the 4A-1 Conference Tournament games at Harrison, played Feb. 11, 12 and 13. Both the boys' and girls' teams fr... by STAFF REPORTS - February 14, 2019

Decatur Lady Bulldogs runners-up at indoor meet in Fayetteville DECATUR -- As the basketball season winds down to the playoffs, another sport is just beginning. For the Decatur Lady Bulldogs, the two-time 1A State track cham... by Mike Eckels - February 14, 2019

Lions, Pioneers participate in meet at Fayetteville WESTSIDE -- The Gravette and Gentry boys' and girls' track teams participated in the 2019 4A Arkansas Indoor High School Championship track meet at the Randal T... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Late rally not enough for Lady Pioneers PRAIRIE GROVE -- Cold for three quarters, Gentry trailed 33-11 and finally woke up its offense, scoring 19 points in the fourth but too late, and lost at Prairi... by Mark Humphrey Special to the Eagle-Observer - February 13, 2019

Gentry Junior High Pioneers finish 5th in district tournament GENTRY -- From Thursday, Jan. 31, to Saturday, Feb. 2, the junior high Gentry Pioneers competed in the district tournament at Farmington. The Pioneers played th... by JACKSON MCAFEE Pioneer Press - February 13, 2019

Lady Lions can't keep pace with Pea Ridge PEA RIDGE -- The Gravette Lady Lions traveled to Pea Ridge Feb. 8 to face the Pea Ridge Lady Hawks in the final conference showdown of 2019. Unfortunately, Lady... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Bulldog boys fall to Panthers in junior high tournament DECATUR -- The Decatur basketball program played host to the 2A Region 1 Junior High District Basketball tournament at Peterson Gym in Decatur Feb. 6-7, 9. Boys... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Blackhawks, Tigers roll over Lions PEA RIDGE -- For the Gravette Lions and the Pea Ridge Blackhawks, the Feb. 8 varsity boys' conference game at Blackhawk Gym marked the end of the 2018-19 regula... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Bulldogs fall to Warriors DECATUR -- In the final appearance of their high school career, seniors Cayden Bingham, Ryan Ross and Jimmy Mendoza were honored by Bulldog fans during senior n... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Pioneers defeated on senior night GENTRY -- Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Pioneer basketball team (8-14) hosted the Farmington Cardinals (17-7). by LUKE FOX Pioneer Press - February 13, 2019

Lady Bulldogs edge Life Way DECATUR -- It was Sammie Skaggs' night to shine as her 24 points led the Decatur Lady Bulldogs to victory over the Life Way Lady Warriors during senior night at... by Mike Eckels - February 13, 2019

Pioneers get past Lions; Gentry girls fall GRAVETTE -- The Pioneers outscored the Lions in the second half of the Jan. 29 game in Lion Field House to bring home a 58-50 win near the close of the regular ... by Randy Moll - February 6, 2019

Lions claim conference victory FARMINGTON -- After losing a tough game to rival Gentry three days earlier, the Gravette Lions went on the offensive Feb. 1 by overwhelming the Farmington Cardi... by Mike Eckels - February 6, 2019

Lady Lions fall to Lady Cardinals in high-scoring contest FARMINGTON -- The Gravette Lady Lions managed to keep pace with the Lady Cardinals Feb. 1 when the team traveled to Farmington for the second conference contest... by Mike Eckels - February 6, 2019

Lady Bulldogs climb to third place FAYETTEVILLE -- The Decatur Lady Bulldogs, having one of their best seasons in over 10 years, continued their march to the district and regional playoffs with a... by Mike Eckels - February 6, 2019