PREVIEW: Panthers, Cyclones with title shot rematch
By: TONY LENAHANStaff WriterFriday, November 25, 2016BENTON, ARThe Benton Panthers pulled off a shocker in an instant classic this past Friday night in a 56-52 marathon victory over the Jonesboro...
View ArticlePanthers swept up by Cyclones in semis
By: Tony LenahanSports Editortlenahan@bentoncourier.comSaturday, November 26, 2016RUSSELLVILLEIn a whirlwind of a game against the Jonesboro Hurricane last week, the West No. 4 Benton Panthers upset...
View ArticleFINAL CHAPTER: Bryant's Cinderella story comes to a close
By: Josh BriggsManaging Editorjbriggs@bentoncourier.comSaturday, November 26, 2016NORTH LITTLE ROCKNORTH LITTLE ROCK — The Bryant Hornets brought their Cinderella story into Charging Wildcats Stadium...
View ArticleWeatherford runs, passes Beavers into semis with 5 TD night
By: Josh BriggsManaging Editorjbriggs@bentoncourier.comSaturday, November 26, 2016RIVERCRESTThe Glen Rose Beavers are still alive.One of three Saline County area schools in the postseason entering...
View ArticleNo Bowl For You
By: TONY LENAHANStaff Writertlenahan@bentoncourier.comSaturday, November 26, 2016BENTON, ARWow, what an uninspiring way to end the regular season. Did I say regular season because I would like the...
View ArticleBeavers hope to stop Tigers' superb offensive attack
By: Josh BriggsManaging Editorjbriggs@bentoncourier.comFriday, December 2, 2016GLEN ROSESince their hiccup in Round 1 of the 3A Playoffs against Fouke, the No. 2 Glen Rose Beavers have rolled through...
View ArticleLady Panthers take trophy back
By: Tony LenahanStaff WriterWednesday, December 14, 2016BENTON, ARAfter falling to their county rival Bryant Lady Hornets 48-32 last season, the Benton Lady Panthers took the Saline County Shootout...
View ArticleHornets take down rival Panthers
By: Tony LenahanStaff WriterWednesday, December 14, 2016BENTON, ARThe Bryant Hornets will keep the Saline County Shootout trophy this season after a 64-46 victory over rival Benton Panthers at Benton...
View ArticleHornets earn All State, All Conference
By: Tony LenahanStaff WriterFriday, December 16, 2016BENTON, ARThe Bryant Hornets had four players earn 7A All-State honors recently and a swarm of other Hornets earned All-Conference honors after...
View ArticleHunter voted West Back of the Year
By: Tony LenahanStaff WriterFriday, December 16, 2016BENTON, ARBenton Panthers senior Brandon Hunter was named the top running back in the 6A West Conference as well as earning All-State honors, as did...
View ArticleRay recognized nationally
By: TONY LENAHANStaff WriterTuesday, December 20, 2016BRYANT, ARBryant senior All-State kicker Hayden Ray’s accolades keep coming in after a record-setting season. After breaking a school record he...
View ArticleLady Cards roll by Rison in opening round of Ouachita tourney
By: Josh BriggsSenior Editorjbriggs@bentoncourier.comWednesday, December 28, 2016DONALDSONThe Harmony Grove Cardinals had three players score in double digits Wednesday in a 59-41 victory over Rison in...
View ArticleMcCormick boosts Lady Cards in thriller
By: JOSH BRIGGSStaff WriterWednesday, January 4, 2017AMITY, ARThe Harmony Grove Lady Cardinals (8-7, 3-2) continued their stellar play Tuesday, defeating conference foe Centerpoint in a one-point...
View ArticlePanthers win district opener
By: TONY LENAHANStaff WriterWednesday, January 4, 2017PINE BLUFF, ARThe Benton Panthers opened 6A/5A district play with a 68-58 win over the Watson Chapel Wildcats on the road Tuesday to improve to...
View ArticleBenton, Bryant games postponed
Staff WriterFriday, January 6, 2017BENTON, ARDue to inclement weather on Friday, tonight's Benton and Bryant basketball games have been postponed. Also, Benton athletics on Saturday have been...
View ArticleBenton, HG host, Bryant and Bauxite on road
Staff WriterTuesday, January 10, 2017BENTON, ARSaline County basketball teams return to action tonight after Friday’s games were postponed due to inclement weather. Benton plays host to Mills with...
View ArticleMiners pick up road win
By: TONY LENAHANStaff WriterWednesday, January 11, 2017LONOKE, ARThe Bauxite Miners hung on for a 50-45 road victory over the Lonoke Jackrabbits on Tuesday to improve to 12-4 on the season. Up big,...
View ArticleHornets rock Catholic
Staff WriterWednesday, January 11, 2017LITTLE ROCK, ARThe Bryant Hornets had no trouble with the Catholic Rockets on Tuesday in the opening game in the 7A Central Conference. With this past Friday’s...
View ArticleBenton mauls Mills
By: TONY LENAHANStaff WriterWednesday, January 11, 2017BENTON, ARThe Benton Lady Panthers put their game with the Mills Lady Comets away early on Tuesday at Benton Arena. Playing in the 6A/5A blended...
View ArticleBenton use balance, defense in rout
By: Tony LenahanStaff WriterThursday, January 12, 2017BENTON, ARThe Benton Lady Panthers carried their play over from a Tuesday night 58-22 rout over the Mills Lady Comets into a Wednesday 54-24 rout...
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