School and Sports

Pioneers win big over Lions in season finale GENTRY -- Eleven Pioneer seniors made their final appearance under the Friday night lights at Pioneer Stadium in Gentry during the senior night shootout with th... by Mike Eckels - November 13, 2019

Building the Bulldog Basketball Legacy draws alumni and future basketball stars DECATUR -- For head coach Fess Thompson, the first annual Building the Bulldogs Basketball Legacy Day could not have been more successful as around 100 Bulldog ... by Mike Eckels - November 13, 2019

Pioneers win rivalry game, build playoff momentum GENTRY -- Notching its first 7-win season since 1998 while building momentum for the playoffs, Gentry (7-3, 5-2) knocked off rival Gravette, 37-7, in the regula... by MARK HUMPHREY Special to the Eagle-Observer - November 13, 2019

Lions score first but then crushed by Saints GRAVETTE -- Shiloh Christian receiver Truitt Tollett broke free down the seam and hauled in his fourth touchdown catch of the night as the Saints recorded their... by DREW WATZKE Special to NWA Democrat-Gazette - November 6, 2019

Bulldogs nip heels of Wolverines for first season victory DECATUR -- It was a perfect fall evening for Friday night football at Bulldog Stadium when the Decatur Bulldogs squared off against the Western Yell County Wolv... by Mike Eckels - November 6, 2019

Pioneer passing game makes difference LINCOLN -- Gentry (6-3, 4-2) all but claimed the No. 3 seed from the 4A-1 in the upcoming high school football playoffs with a 34-13 road win at Lincoln (5-4, 2... by MARK HUMPHREY Enterprise-Leader - November 6, 2019

Where does the Gentry Class of 2020 rank among Pioneer all-time greats? On the heels of successive conference wins over Prairie Grove (28-21) and Lincoln (34-13), Gentry fans may be wondering where this year's team ranks among Pione... November 6, 2019

Decatur cheer team participates in Wildcat Invitational cheer competition SPRINGDALE -- One key element in the success of any junior and senior high school and college sports programs is often the one most overlooked by fans and teams... by Mike Eckels - November 6, 2019

Lady Bulldogs get big send-off, lose in first round to Lady Warriors DECATUR -- It was a big day, a big deal and an even bigger send-off as members of the 2019 Decatur Lady Bulldog varsity volleyball team boarded their bus Oct. 2... by Mike Eckels - November 6, 2019

VOTE: Gentry play of the week Zach Jarnagan's interception in the end zone in the first half. November 5, 2019

Gentry's Atwood becomes more than a passing option GENTRY -- The reins are a little looser on Brandon Atwood, and Gentry's football team has reaped the benefits from a more versatile quarterback. by Henry Apple - November 2, 2019

VOTE: Decatur play of the week Seth Coleman's one handed catch 35-yard reception. November 1, 2019

VOTE: Gravette play of the week Late in the first quarter, on a 2nd and long, Gravette's Trenton Durham rushed off the defense's left side and batted a pass by the Green Forest quarterback. November 1, 2019