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KDQN FM 92.1 – YOUR SOURCE FOR LEOPARD SPORTS

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Toney Stowers is the voice of Leopard Basketball on KDQN FM 92.1

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Darrell Coker (left) and Jim Cross (right) are the voices of the Ashdown Panthers on KILX FM 102.1.  They are pictured with Razorback signee, Shamar Easter.

 

Legacy Academy Cross Country Teams Shine at Buck Fever Showcase
Lofton Places First in Senior Girls

Legacy Academy’s cross country teams showcased their exceptional talent and determination at the Buck Fever Showcase held in Mena on September 24, 2024. The event, known for its challenging course, proved to be an opportunity for its athletes to excel, as they collectively brought home three medals and had four finishers ranked in the top 25.

One of the standout performances came from senior Oaklee Lofton, who not only secured first place in the senior girls’ race but also shattered her personal record (PR) by an impressive two minutes. This remarkable achievement highlights her dedication and hard work throughout the season.

Sophomore Olivia Lofton also delivered a stellar performance, finishing in ninth place and lowering her PR by an astounding 2.56 minutes. In addition, seventh grader Hannah Grace Lofton demonstrated her competitive spirit by placing 10th among a field of 145 athletes, showcasing the strength and depth of our team’s talent. Jude Gallagher, recorded an impressive finish with a sub 20 time, earning him 25th place out of 94 competitors. His performance further exemplifies the commitment and perseverance displayed by all our athletes.

Coach Hanna Webb said, “As coaches, we are immensely proud of each athlete’s performance and the heart they displayed on the course. Their dedication not only reflects their individual efforts but also embodies the spirit of Legacy Academy. We look forward to continuing this momentum as we move through the season and encourage our athletes to keep striving for their personal bests.”

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Medal-winning family: Hannah Grace Lofton, Oaklee Lofton and Olivia Lofton

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/30

Wednesday, October 2nd – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews Saturday’s matchup with Tennessee on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, October 4th – Coverage kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock as De Queen battles the two-time defending state champs – the Parkview Patriots at 7:00. Jay, Greg, and Toney have the live play-by-play.

…Also at 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path goes live to Genoa Central where Ashdown’s Panthers battle the Dragons at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker have the action.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

Saturday, October 5th – The Arkansas Razorbacks host the Tennessee Volunteers in Fayetteville at 6:30. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 3:30 Saturday on your Razorbacks station – #1 Country 92.1.

…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers travel to Southern Oklahoma University in Durant to battle the Savage Storm at 2:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 1:00 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

DQ Cross Country Teams to Host Meet 10/1

The De Queen High School Cross Country teams will host “The Leopard Run” and the junior high conference championships Tuesday afternoon (10/1) starting at around 3:00 at the course behind De Queen High School. For spectators, parking is available at the baseball field. The course starts and finishes behind the softball field after winding through a wooded area and curving out near the Treating Plant Road.

Leading the senior boys for the Leopards Tuesday will be three-time all-state runner Randy Rodriquez, while two-time all-stater Alissa Neal will pace the Lady Leopards. If the junior high teams are to win conference championships Tuesday, the Cubs will need big performances from Eric Hernandez and Daniel Ortiz. The Lady Cubs need for Sierra Wilson and Tabitha Rodriquez to come up big today.

There will also be Two Dollar Tacos for sale at the Cross Country meet as a fundraiser for the squads Tuesday at 3:00 behind De Queen High School.

Leopards Route Hope for Homecoming 09/27

With Queen Catherine Socash and her homecoming court looking on, the De Queen Leopards pulled away from Hope 39-13 in the 5A South Conference opener Friday night.

The Leopards offense scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the night to race to a 26-13 halftime lead. The Leopards rolled up 441 yards in total offense on the night.

Meanwhile, the Leopard defense was credited with six quarterback sacks as they held Hope scoreless in the second half.

The victory snapped a 38-game conference losing streak dating back to the 2018 season.

Our McDonalds Player of the Game was quarterback Cole Binkley who rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries and threw for 77 yards and a score. 

The Leopards are riding their first three-game winning streak in 15 years, dating back to the 2009 season. However, De Queen hits the road to Little Rock this Friday night to take on the two-time defending state champions – the Parkview Patriots.

Ashdown Wins Conference Opener 09/30

The Ashdown Panthers played host to the Benton Harmony Grove Cardinal in the opening game of the 7-4A conference season Friday night at Dick Hays Stadium.  It was an offensive shootout, and the Panthers came away with a hard fought 36 to 20 victory.  QB Riley Williamson had an amazing game with five touchdown passes.  Three to Bryson French, one each to Kamarion Fricks and to Eli Wrinkle.  Williamson finished the night with 299 yards passing and tallied another 108 yards on the ground.  French had threer catches for 226 yards.
Defensively, Radarius Norman had a 58-yard “scoop and score” fumble return for a touchdown.  Norman, Kayson Hopkins and Fredrick Hunter played great in the interior line for Ashdown.  Hayden Ziegler and Colton Rowe made 10 + tackles each and Cheldon Thompson had an interception.  The Panthers go on the road Friday to battle the Genoa Central Dragons at 7:00 with the pregame show beginning at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path and on the KILX App.

Other High School Football Scores of interest 09/27

Centerpoint defeated Horatio 36-20

Dierks turned back Lafayette County 32-22

Junction City whipped Foreman 49-6

Arkadelphia dominated Nashville 42-12

Mena pounded Pottsville 33-14

Mineral Springs outscored Spring Hill 56-20

Murfreesboro rallied past Gurdon 22-7

Elsewhere in the 5A-South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview whipped Hot Springs 52-14

Hot Springs Lakeside outlasted Camden Fairview 43-36

Magnolia slipped past Arkansas High 27-20

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Broken Bow shut out Glenpool 51-0

Idabel rolled past Holland Hall 41-7

Valliant handled Antlers 49-12

Horatio Cross Country

Cross Country had a successful day yesterday at their meet at Mena:
Aiden Kean was our best Jr. Boy and he finished 52nd out of 144 boys. Brynlee Smith and Lyndia Craig finished 50th and 51st out of 145 girls in Jr. Girls Division. Sr. Girls Ashlyn Gutierrez was top Sr. Girl finisher at 59th out of 88. And Clayton Mitchell was our top Sr. Boy finishing 80th out of 95.

Horatio Golf

Great day for Horatio Golf!! The Lady Lions are the 7-2A Conference Champions. Hayli Lyon led the way as she posted her best 18 hole score of the season. Jalyn Pickett, Presley Sprick, and Abigail Turner each chipped in solid numbers. The Lions finished in 2nd place behind Trey Smith, Graham Banhart, Rhett Walker, and Jake Smith.  Next up for both teams is the State Tournament in Glenwood.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/23

Wednesday, Sept. 25th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews Saturday’s matchup with Texas A & M on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, Sept. 27th – Coverage kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to Leopard Stadium as De Queen hosts Hope for homecoming at 7:00. Jay, Greg, and Toney have the live play-by-play.

…Also at 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path goes live to Dick Hays Stadium where Ashdown’s Panthers battle Benton Harmony Grove at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker have the play-by-play.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

Saturday, Sept. 28th – The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Arlington to battle the Texas A & M Aggies in the Southwest Classic at 2:30. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 11:30 Saturday morning on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers host the U.A.-Monticello Boll Weevils in Arkadelphia at 6:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 5:00 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Idabel Shuts Out Ashdown 41-0 09/20

The Ashdown Panthers went on the road to battle the Idabel Warriors Friday night in a non-conference matchup.  The Panthers ran into a buzzsaw led by the Warriors two-headed monster of Ravian Larry and Matrail Lopez, who were even better than last year on the way to a 41 to 0 Warriors victory.
Ashdown was led by running back Kamarion Fricks who rushed for 50 yards.  Avry Buster played a great game on both sides of the ball including playing in the band at halftime.  Hayden Ziegler and Cheldon Thompson played well on defense.  The Panthers hosts Benton Harmony Grove in the opening conference game on Friday night at 7:00 at Dick Hays Stadium.  The game can be heard live on 102.1 The Good Path with the pregame show beginning at 6:30.

Other Friday Football Scores of Local interest 09/20

Idabel shut out Ashdown 41-0

Lafayette County blanked Horatio 28-0

Murfreesboro dominated Genoa Central 40-6

Mineral Springs outscored Quitman 54-49

Elsewhere in the 5A-South Conference:

Hamburg edged Magnolia 28-26

Prescott pounded Hope 49-0

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/16

Wednesday, Sept. 18th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews Saturday’s matchup at Auburn on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, Sept. 20th – Coverage kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 and on 102.1 The Good Path with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…The De Queen Leopards enjoy an open date Friday as they prepare for their conference opener with Hope.

…At 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path goes live to Idabel where Ashdown’s Panthers battle the Warriors at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker have the play-by-play.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

Saturday, Sept. 21st – The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to the Plains to battle the Auburn Tigers at 2:30. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 11:30 Saturday morning on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks station – #1 Country 92.1.

…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers travel to Magnolia to battle the S.A.U. Muleriders at 6:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 5:00 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Leopards Slip Past Lafayette County 19-18 09/13

Taking advantage of three Lafayette County first half fumbles, the De Queen Leopards raced to a 19-0 halftime lead on three scoring runs from quarterback Cole Binkley. However, the second half was all Cougars. De Queen escaped the non-conference matchup with a hard-fought 19-18 victory Friday night at Leopard Stadium.

In the second half, Lafayette County ran 33 plays and rolled up 218 yards in offense, while limiting the Leopards to just 11 yards on seven plays. But the Leopard defense came up with big stops on two-point conversion attempts and sealed the victory with an interception in the end zone by Lance Wise with two seconds to play.

Jake Martin, our McDonalds Player of the Game, paced the De Queen defense with 13 tackles. Ulyces Coto added ten stops.

After the thrilling 19-18 victory, the Leopards improve to 2 and 1 on the season. After an open date this Friday, the Leopards will host the Hope Bobcats in the 5A-South Conference opener for homecoming on September 27th.

In Thursday night’s junior high action, the De Queen Cubs traveled to Ashdown and shut out the junior Panthers 38-0, with all the scoring coming in the first half. The Cubs are also 2 and 1 on the season.

Ashdown Defeats Hope 09/13

The old football saying that states you see alot of improvement from game one to game two certainly rang true as Ashdown traveled to Hope for game number two of this young season.  It was a hard-fought defensive struggle in the first half where both teams were searching for offensive efficiency.  Ashdown went into the locker room at halftime with a 6 to 0 lead after a powerful 3-yard run by Senior Hayden Ziegler for the only score of the half.
In the third quarter, the Panther defense once again stopped the Bobcats and forced them to punt.  Sophomore Taylor Mitchell blocked the punt giving the Panthers great field position and some momentum.  On the first play from scrimmage Kamarion Fricks raced 37 yards for the second score of the game to increase the score to 12 to 0.  The Bobcats scored twice late in the third quarter to take a 14 to 12 lead with 13 seconds left in the quarter.  However, 10 seconds later Kamarion Fricks rocketed 72 yards to quickly take back the lead at 18 to 14.  The Panthers would close out the scoring with a 5-yard TD pass from Jarred Baker to Wood Walton.
On offense, Fricks had 143 yards rushing and two touchdowns while Jaidon Brown had four catches for 65 yards.  Center Avry Buster had a great game leading the offensive line.  On defense, Gunnar Altenbaumer had 10 plus tackles, Kayson Hopkins and Ra Darius Norman played well in the interior line.  Sheldon Thompson had two interceptions while DeShawn Clardy had one as well.  The Panthers evened their record at one and one on the season.  The Panthers travel to Idabel on Friday with the pregame show beginning at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path and on the KILX App.

Other Friday Football Scores of Local interest 09/13:

Ashdown defeated Hope 26-14

Horatio outlasted Foreman 26-22

Dierks shut out Parkers Chapel 46-0

Dardanelle outscored Nashville 44-37

Mena turned back Stigler, OK 38-20

Fordyce mauled Mineral Springs 58-10

Elsewhere in the 5A-South Conference:

El Dorado whipped Arkansas High 42-20

Camden Fairview blanked Pine Bluff 27-0

Robinson slipped past Hot Springs Lakeside 24-19

Alma squeaked past Hot Springs 35-32

Bryant beat Little Rock Parkview 30-10

Magnolia defeated Bauxite 38-22

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Broken Bow doubled up Idabel 42-21

Rush Springs shut out Valliant 12-0

De Queen Cross Country Teams Clarksville

De Queen traveled to Clarksville and competed in a Distance Relay Meet. All four divisions competed hard on a tough course. The Jr Boys team consisting of Nathan Martinez, Erik Hernandez, Elian Abarca, and Daniel Ortiz got 1st in their division. Also in the Sr Girls division the team of Ellie Perez, Alyssa Neal, Megan Buendia, and, Aiylene Hernandez claimed 1st place. Several of the other teams claimed some 2nd place finishes and some 3rd places.

De Queen Cross Country Teams Acorn 09/10

The De Queen Cross Country Teams traveled to Acorn on Tuesday, September 10th. The Leopards claimed 1st place in every division.

Jr Girls Top 5 Finishers were: Sierra Wilson, Tabatha Rodriguez, Sherlyne Hernandez, Mya Luna, and Mia Pinkerton.

De Queen 86, Dierks, 91, Hot Springs Lakeside 109

Jr Boys Top 5: Erik Hernandez, Daniel Ortiz, Guadalupe Guevara, Nathan Martinez, Amardo Salazar. Erik Hernandez and Daniel Ortiz claimed the two top spots again.

De Queen 35, Hot Springs Lakeside 61, Heavener 103

Sr Girls Top 5: Alyssa Neal, Ellie Perez, Megan Buendia, Aiylene Hernandez, Stephanie Villeda

De Queen 34, Dierks 65, Magazine 82

Sr Boys Top 5: Randy Rodriguez, Arturo Quintana, Jakrys Munoz, Adrian Martinez, Rodrigo Garcia

This was the race of the day. Heavener Oklahoma had an excellent team and with bad weather canceling their meet a very talented Airline High from Louisiana made the three hour trip. De Queen edged out both quality teams with a tough performance.

De Queen 38, Heavener 41, Airline 46

De Queen Cross Country Teams OBU 09/07

The De Queen Cross Country Teams competed at OBU on Saturday, September 7th.

Jr.Boys finished 2nd behind a good El Dorado team. They were led by a 1-2 finish with Erik Hernandez and Daniel Ortiz claiming the top spots. Nathan Martinez was 3rd. Armado Salazar was 4th. Guadalupe Guevara finished 5th.

Team Scores:

El Dorado 47, De Queen 70, Hot Springs Lakeside 76

Jr Girls placed 4th at the OBU Meet. Sierra Wilson was 15th. Tabatha Rodriguez finished 20th. Mya Luna was 40th. Sherlyne Hernandez came in 48th. Rounding out the top 5 was Mia Pinkerton in 52nd.

Team Scores:

Lake Hamilton 33, Genoa Central 47, El Dorado 123, De Queen 127

Sr Girls finished 4th at the OBU Meet. 2 time All State Performer Alyssa Neal was the first leopard across the finish line in 13th. Megan Buendia finished 22nd. Aiylene Hernandez was 27th. Yaritza Herrera claimed30th. Stephanie Villeda was 34th.

Team Scores:

Mt. Saint Mary 36, Lake Hamilton 55, Benton 77, De Queen 108

Sr. Boys ran to a 4th place finish at OBU. 3 Time All State Performer Randy Rodriguez finished 6th. Arturo Quintana ran to a 18th place finish. Adrian Martinez was 27th. Rodrigo Garcia was 38th. Khobee Osborne finished 56th.

Team Scores:

Catholic 26, Benton 77, Lake Hamilton  88, De Queen 118

Legacy Academy Cross Country Off to a Flying Start

Lockesburg, ARK — Legacy Academy Warriors began their Cross Country season with great
success at the Tom Stuthard Meet in Acorn, AR. Sixteen athletes from 7th to 12th grade
competed at the event, with four of them medalling. Senior Oaklee Lofton finished 3rd in the Senior Girls race while Sophomore Olivia Lofton came in 12th. 7th grader Hannah Grace Lofton finished 12th in the Junior Girls, and Sophomore Jude Gallagher finished 26th in the Senior Boys. E ach race fielded over 100 athletes.

Coach Ben Wright said, “Even in our second ever year, our team is going from strength to
strength, and we are so proud of them. More important to us than times or medals is getting to see our students discipline themselves to build strength, virtue, and excellence in their hearts.”

With their first meet done, the Warriors can look forward to the rest of the season with high
expectations, hoping to see if they can retain their Junior Boys and Junior Girls state
championship titles, and go a step further with their senior teams.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/9

Wednesday, Sept. 11th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews Saturday’s matchup against the UAB Blazers on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, Sept. 12th – The Ouachita Baptist Tigers travel to Alva, Oklahoma to battle the Northwestern Oklahoma Rangers at 6:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 5:00 on 102.1 The Good Path.

Friday, Sept. 13th – Coverage of De Queen – Lafayette County kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, KDQN 92.1 goes live to Leopard Stadium as De Queen hosts the Lafayette County Cougars at 7:30. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the live play-by-play action on KDQN-FM 92.1.

…Also, at 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path KILX goes live to Hammonds Stadium in Hope where the Ashdown Panthers battle the Hope Bobcats at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker have the live play-by-play.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

…Seven plus hours of exciting high school football coverage Friday night only on your #1 Country 92.1.

Saturday, Sept. 14th – The Arkansas Razorbacks host the UAB Blazers in Fayetteville at 3:15. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 12 Noon Saturday on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks station – #1 Country 92.1.

Leopards Halt Losing Streak 35-0 at Horatio

The De Queen Leopards snapped a 27-game losing streak dating back to the 2021 season with a 35-0 win over Horatio at Lions Stadium Friday night in the first Sevier County Showdown between the two schools since 1992.

Ulyces Coto returned a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown to get the Leopards rolling. Cole Binkley had three scoring touchdown runs. Draeden Bennett capped the scoring with a six-yard run. Jakrys Munoz hit all five extra point attempts.

The De Queen defense held Horatio scoreless with only 60 yards in total offense.

Kyle Williamson, our McDonalds Player of the Game, led the way with 11 tackles, including an incredible seven tackles for loss.

The Leopards, now 1-1 on the season, return home Friday to host Lafayette County, while Horatio travels to Foreman.

Other Friday Football Scores of Local interest:

Little Rock Mills blanked Ashdown 46-0

Dierks defeated Mountain Pine 46-28

Hampton outlasted Foreman 42-30

Nashville hammered Hope Saturday 51-7

Mena shut out Little Rock Hall 31-0

Fouke turned back Murfreesboro 39-22

Bismarck whipped Mineral Springs 62-14

Elsewhere in the 5A-South Conference:

El Dorado nipped Camden Fairview 35-34

Little Rock Parkview dominated Maumelle 51-6

Hot Springs Lakeside outscored Sheridan 56-27

Morrilton defeated Arkansas High 51-21

Arkadelphia hammered Hot Springs 52-14

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Broken Bow outlasted Durant 42-34

Hugo turned back Valliant 22-14

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/2

Wednesday, Sept. 4th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews Saturday’s matchup against Oklahoma State on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, Sept. 5th – The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers open up their season at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia against Southwestern Oklahoma at 7:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 6:00 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Friday, Sept. 6th – Coverage of the De Queen – Horatio Sevier County Showdown kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, KDQN 92.1 goes live to Lions Stadium in Horatio as De Queen and Horatio battle in the Sevier County Showdown at 7:30. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the live play-by-play action on KDQN-FM 92.1.

…Also at 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path KILX goes live to Dick Hays Stadium where the Ashdown Panthers open up against the Little Rock Mills Comets at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker have the live play-by-play.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

…Seven plus hours of exciting high school football coverage Friday night only on your #1 Country 92.1.

Saturday, Sept. 7th – The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Stillwater to battle the Oklahoma State Cowboys at 11:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 8:00 Saturday morning on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks station – #1 Country 92.1.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 8/26

Tuesday, August 27th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Thursday’s opener against U.A.P.B. on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, August 29th – The Arkansas Razorbacks open up the 2024 season at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium against the Golden Lions of U.A. – Pine Bluff at 6:30. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey and crew is set for 3:30 on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, August 30th – Coverage of the De Queen – Mena season’s opener kicks off at 5:00 on your #1 Country 92.1 with the popular Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air as Greg and Toney take a closer look at this week’s local high school football action.

…At 6:00, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, we go live to Leopard Stadium as De Queen renews an old rivalry with the Mena Bearcats at 7:30 in the season’s opener. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the live play-by-play action on your #1 Country 92.1.

…The Ashdown Panthers enjoy an open date as they prepare to open up their season at Dick Hays Stadium against the Little Rock Mills Comets on September 6th.

…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap every game from around the state.

…Seven plus hours of exciting high school football coverage Friday night only on your #1 Country 92.1.

 

De Queen Leopard Sr. High & Jr. High Football Schedules

De Queen Soccer Players Recognized by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 06/02

Two De Queen High School soccer players were recognized by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sunday.
Senior Angel Gonzalez was named to the second team of the Boys Soccer All-State honorees. And freshman Yahir Rodriguez was named to the Boys Underclassmen All-State Soccer Team.
Gonzalez and Rodriguez will be invited to the All-Arkansas Preps Award Banquet in Little Rock on June 15th.
The Leopards reached the semifinals of the Class 4A State Tournament last month.

Legacy Academy Hosts Elite Basketball Trainer Jason Otter 05/18-05/19

Lockesburg, ARK — On May 18-19, Legacy Academy hosted two days of elite basketball training for the Warriors and Lady Warriors Senior High teams. The two-day camp focused on developing handling skills, defensive positioning and movement, and offensive motion drills.

LA Warrior teams, having just completed the school year, headed straight back to the Warrior Gym on Saturday morning. The camp offered specialized training for the senior players, tailored specifically towards their playing styles and team composition. Already looking forward to the next season, Coach Chad Gallagher said, “We loved having Jason Otter with us. Small schools are challenged in their pool of athletes and in their depth of size and natural athleticism, therefore you must compensate through skill development, fundamentals, discipline and other equalizing factors. Otter is excellent at player development. We’re thinking long term in building a strong basketball program, not in just creating a winning season here and there. Investment like this will pay off for decades in an athletic program.”

Jason Otter is a former Division 1 player (Austin Peay University) and NBA trainer with 30+ years of experience. He learned at a young age that smart, hard work will ALWAYS beat talent, when talent doesn’t work hard. By developing drills and strategies with the everchanging game of basketball, we have seen our campers achieve major success. We have helped players reach their goal of playing in college, at all division levels, and even professionally (overseas and NBA).

De Queen Soccer Teams Heading to State

The De Queen soccer teams closed out the regular season Friday with victories on the road at Arkadelphia.
The De Queen girls defeated the Lady Badgers 2 to 0 Friday to earn a three seed in this week’s state tournament. The Lady Leopards will battle Farmington in the opening round Thursday at 1:00 at Robinson High School in Little Rock. After an 0 and 5 start to the season, the Lady Leopards rallied to finish the regular season with a record of 11 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties.
Meanwhile, the red hot Leopards raced to a 5 to 0 halftime lead at Arkadelphia Friday and cruised to a 6 to 0 shutout victory over the  Badgers to win their 17th straight game. The Leopards finished the regular season as the undefeated conference champs with a perfect 14 and 0 league record. As a one seed, the Leopards will begin their quest to defend their state title from a year ago by opening up the state tournament at Robinson High School in Little Rock Thursday at 3:00 against the Berryville Bobcats.

Leopards Baseball Falls in Regionals 5/2

The De Queen Leopards saw their baseball season come to an end Thursday in the opening round of the Class 4A South Regional Tournament at Nashville with a 2 to 0 loss to the Warren Lumberjacks.
It was a good pitcher’s dual between De Queen sophomore Logan Petrishen and Warren’s Kolby Pope. Petrishen allowed two runs on three hits. He fanned ten and walked three. Pope went the distance for the Lumberjacks and scattered four hits. Pope was helped out with two Leopards being thrown out on the base paths.
De Queen hitters on the day included Eastan Patrick, Petrishen, Isauro Lopez, and Max Pinkerton all with singles.
The Leopards concluded a great 15 and 7 season that saw them go 9 and 5 in the tough 7-4A Conference, good for a third place finish.