Sports

High School Football Action 11/05 – 11/06

Arkansas High rolled past De Queen 35-8

Fountain Lake defeated Ashdown 51-22

Bismarck beat Horatio 55-20

Smackover shut out Cossatot River 66-0

Gurdon doubled up Dierks 40-20

Magnet Cove outlasted Foreman 34-22

Nashville outscored Genoa Central 47-14

Hope hammered Fouke 42-14

Mineral Springs dominated Murfreesboro 52-8

Ozark pulled away from Mena 51-20

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Broken Bow blasted Mannford 37-7

Lone Grove outscored Idabel 45-32

Davis shut out Valliant 70-0

Legacy Warriors Take the Court for a New Season
Gallagher seeks 100th senior boys’ win; Lockesburg native Webb leads the ladies
Gallagher Leads Warriors Again

LOCKESBURG, ARK. — November 6, 2026 — The Legacy Academy Warriors are off to a 4–2
start in the 2026–27 basketball season. The Warriors swept their own preseason “Ball in the
Burg” tournament in October, defeating Excel Christian of Paris, Texas, 70–38, in the
championship game, after knocking off Camden’s Victory Christian 76–39 in the semifinal. They
followed with a big 67–32 road win over area rival Umpire to open the regular season. Earlier
this week, the Warriors dropped a one-point heartbreaker at Haworth after senior standout
Manolo Vazquez got into early foul trouble.
Leading the Warriors once again is head coach Chad Gallagher, founder of Legacy Academy,
who has coached the boys since the program’s first tip-off. Legacy’s basketball program began
with a single junior boys team in 2017–18 and added senior boys basketball in 2019–20.
Gallagher now has 92 senior boys victories and is closing in on his 100th, a milestone he could
reach before the Christmas break.
For a small 1A Christian school, the program’s results have been anything but small. In 2023,
Ethan Gallagher finished his senior season as the nation’s top scorer, according to MaxPreps,
with more than 1,100 points that year. He graduated with 2,867 career points and as the
10th-leading scorer in Arkansas high school boys basketball history. On the girls’ side, Oaklee
Lofton surpassed 2,500 career points for the Lady Warriors before going on to play for the John
Brown University Lady Eagles. Today, senior Manolo Vazquez carries that tradition forward,
averaging more than 30 points per game.
That success is no accident. Legacy has partnered with elite basketball trainer Jason Otter of
Saginaw, Michigan, whose Otter Basketball training system has developed players from the
youth level to college and the pros. Otter works directly with Legacy’s teams, and his system
shapes how the Warriors teach shooting, ball handling, footwork, and defense at every level of
the program. “As a small school with a small talent pool, development is everything for us,”
Gallagher said. “We can’t rely on talent or athleticism alone for a good team, so we build players
from the ground up. Jason Otter’s system works. We’ve seen it in Ethan, in Oaklee, and in this
group of boys. Basketball intelligence, discipline, and fundamentals can beat sheer athleticism
most days of the week.”
This year’s Warriors are led by a pair of seniors who have grown up in the program. Manolo
Vazquez brings a nearly unstoppable scoring game, attacking the basket, finishing through
contact, and creating steals that turn into instant offense. Jude Gallagher returns from a knee
injury that cut short his junior season to anchor the paint. A dominant rebounder and
powerhouse defender, he was averaging 20 points and 15 rebounds a game before the injury
last year. Together, Vazquez and Gallagher give Legacy a dynamic duo who can both handle
the ball and score from anywhere.
Junior Silas Lofton stretches defenses from the perimeter. Lofton holds the school record for
three-pointers, including eight in a single game, and his range forces opponents to guard the
Warriors all the way out to the arc.
For Gallagher, who founded both the school and its basketball program, the season carries
special meaning. “This program is special to me,” Gallagher said. “Coaching is a tremendous
way to develop young people. Coaching these boys allows us to disciple and develop them in
ways that will serve them well in all of life, not just on the court. This is a very special group of
boys. I’ve had the good fortune to coach many of them since the beginning of the program, and
it’s even more special with this being my youngest son’s senior year.”
Lockesburg Native Webb Takes On the Lady Warriors
The Lady Warriors open the season under new head coach Kendel Webb, a Lockesburg native
who played basketball for the Darters at Lockesburg High School. For Webb, coaching in
Lockesburg brings the journey full circle.
“I’ve always dreamed of coaching,” Webb said. “I love this game. It has been a passion of mine
for as long as I can remember. I love Lockesburg, and I love having my kids here at Legacy
Academy. I’m excited to be leading these young ladies this season and to help them grow as
players and, more importantly, in their faith and character.”
Webb has embraced the program’s commitment to player development, building the Lady
Warriors on the same Otter Basketball foundation used throughout the Legacy program.
The Lady Warriors are off to a strong start, opening preseason play with a convincing 51–22
victory over Victory Christian of Camden.
Leading the way is Libbie Bartek, the Lady Warriors’ top scorer and a versatile threat who works
with ease both in the paint and on the perimeter. Guard Hannah Grace Lofton gives Legacy a
strong second option, directing the offense with poise and vision. Both players also helped the
Legacy senior girls cross country team win its third consecutive HCAA 1A-2A state
championship in October, and they bring that same work ethic and conditioning to the court.
Upcoming Home Games
● Friday, Nov. 6 – vs. New Life, 5:30 p.m.
● Monday, Nov. 9 – vs. Oden, 5:30 p.m.
● Friday, Nov. 13 – vs. Gospel Light, 5 p.m.
Home games are played at the Warrior gym in Lockesburg. Fans can follow the Warriors and
Lady Warriors on Facebook, at www.legacywarriors.org, or on MaxPreps.

Leopards Close Out Football Season at Arkansas High 11/05

The De Queen Leopards closed out the season with a 35-8 loss at Arkansas High in Texarkana on November 5^th.

Senior linebacker Draeden Bennett intercepted an Arkansas High pass on the Hogs very first play from scrimmage and returned it to the Razorbacks 39-yard line. However, the Leopard drive stalled on a De Queen fumble at the 11-yard line.

Arkansas High responded with an 11-play, 89-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead at the end of the opening quarter.

The Leopards responded with an impressive drive highlighted by a 17-yard pass completion from John Maturino to Landen Wise on a well-executed fake punt. Keegan McCoy added a 17-yard run on a quarterback keeper. However, the promising 16-play, 79-yard drive stalled on downs at the Razorbacks one-yard line. That momentum swing proved to be the difference as the Hogs scored three touchdowns in the final 5:09 of the first half to take a commanding 28-0 halftime lead.

Arkansas High scored quickly after the second half kickoff to take a 35-0 lead, invoking the Sportsmanship Rule.

With the clock running continuously, the Leopards avoided the shutout on an 84-yard drive in seven plays. Luis Sotelo ripped off a 22-yard run and McCoy found Maturino for a 21-yard completion to the Arkansas High one-yard line. Sotelo pounded it into the endzone on the seventh play of the drive. On the final play of the game, senior offensive lineman Roy Rowell, our McDonalds Player of the Game, checked in at fullback and carried it in for the two-point conversion to make the final score 35-8 in favor of the playoff bound Razorbacks.

Wise was the workhorse for the Leopards. Landen rushed for 116 yards on 26 carries to give him 1,447 yards for the season. Sotelo added 72 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.

The Leopards, much better than their 1-9 final record would indicate, will say goodbye to 11 seniors Bennett, Maturino, Rowell, Sotelo, Logan Dallas, Gael Angeles, Alix Castillo, Chip Stamps, Ty Wagner, John Moe, and Jose Flores.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 11/02

Monday, Nov. 2^nd  – Catch the one-hour “Live with Coach Cal” as John Calipari previews the UAPB and Virginia contests at 7:00 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Tuesday, Nov. 3^rd – The Hogs basketball team opens up the season against UAPB in Fayetteville at 7:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett is at 6:30 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Wednesday, Nov. 4^th – Catch the one-hour “Ryan Silverfield Live” as the Hogs football coach previews the Auburn game at 6:00 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, Nov. 5^th – De Queen closes out the season at Arkansas High in Texarkana at 7:00. Airtime with Jay, Greg, and Jacob is set for 6:30 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, Nov. 6^th – It’s seven hours of comprehensive high school football coverage from 5:00 until Midnight on #1 Country 92.1 and on 105.5 The Good Path:

5:00 It’s the “Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air” as Greg Revels, Toney Stowers, and crew preview the matchups involving Southwest Arkansas teams.

6:00 It’s the “Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas High School Football Game Day Show” previewing action from all around the Natural State.

6:30 105.5 The Good Path goes live to Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross as the Ashdown Panthers battle the Fountain Lake Cobras at 7:00.

10:00 It’s the two-hour “Simmons Bank High School Football Scoreboard Show” as Rex Nelson and Richard Atkinson recap all the night’s action around Arkansas.

Saturday, Nov 7^th – The football Hogs travel to Auburn to battle the Tigers at 11:45. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and crew is set for 8:30 Saturday morning on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

…Meanwhile, Ouachita Baptist hosts Southwestern Oklahoma at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia at 1:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 12 Noon on 105.5 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Sunday, Nov 8^th – The basketball Razorbacks battle the Virginia Cavaliers at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. at 12 Noon. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is set for 11:30 on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Ashdown Rallies Past Fouke 39-26 10/30

Friday night was the battle of the Panthers as Ashdown traveled to Fouke in a crucial 7-4A Conference matchup with playoff implications. The first half was all Fouke as the visiting Ashdown Panthers were looking at a 20-6 halftime deficit as Fouke rolled up 202 yards on the ground in that first half. In the second half, it was a different story as Ashdown Coach Eryc McCaslin waved a magic wand and Ashdown outscored Fouke 33 to 6 after halftime on their way to a 39 to 26 victory.

The victory clinched a spot in the playoffs for Ashdown beginning in two weeks. Coach McCaslin inserted senior Quarterback Shooter Johnson who led the Panthers to five second half touchdowns. Bryson French put on a show in the second half with four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) along with two interceptions on defense. One of French’s rushing touchdowns was an 89 yard scamper late in the game to give Ashdown a two score lead.

The turning point of the game was early in the fourth quarter when Jaxson McNeal blocked a Fouke punt which gave Ashdown great field position to tie the game at 26. Bryson French scored from 14 yards out on the next play. Ahmari Spencer also had a nine yard touchdown run in the second half.

The stars on defense were French, Wesley Northcross, Mario Lewis, Ethen Warner, Luke Gill and Logan Erwin.

The Panthers moved to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in conference. Ashdown hosts Fountain Lake for homecoming on Friday night at 7:00. The game can be heard live on 105.5 the Good Path with Jim Cross and viewed on PZTV Panthers Zone Television.

Magnolia Spoils Senior Night at Leopard Stadium 47-17 10/30

A big second quarter sent De Queen into halftime with momentum. However, Magnolia outscored De Queen 36-8 in the second half to pull away for the 47-17 victory on Senior Night Friday at Leopard Stadium.

The Panthers jumped out to an 11-0 lead after the opening quarter. Standout junior running back Landen Wise sparked the Leopards with a 77-yard run around right end out of the Wildcat formation to get De Queen right back into the game with 5:05 to go in the first half.

After Jimmy Downing recovered a Magnolia fumble at the Leopard 24-yard line, John Maturino made an acrobatic catch on a ball thrown by Keegan McCoy that covered 30 yards to set the Leopards up. With time winding down, Joshua Dominguez drilled a 32-yard field goal with seven seconds to go to pull the Leopards to within 11-9 at intermission.

After De Queen received the second half kickoff, Luis Sotelo ripped off a 44-yard run that was called back on a holding penalty. That was the turning point. It was all Magnolia the rest of the way. 47-17 final score.

The Leopards tallied one final time on a 57-yard pass from McCoy to Maturino. McCoy found Wise with a pass for the two-point conversion.

Wise carried the load for De Queen with 211 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries giving him 1,331 yards rushing for the season. McCoy threw for 103 yards and a score. Despite having that big run nullified on the holding penalty, Sotelo still rushed for 59 yards on 11 carries.

Maturino, our McDonalds Player of the Game, had two receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown. The senior defensive end also led the tackle charts with eight. Gabe Cotton was credited with seven tackles. Senior Draeden Bennett and McCoy had six tackles each.

The Leopards close out the season Thursday at Arkansas High in Texarkana.

Junior High Cubs Close Out Season at Magnolia 10/29

The De Queen Junior High Cubs closed out the season on October 29^th with a 24-0 loss at Magnolia. The Junior Panthers scored touchdowns in the first, second, and fourth quarters and were a perfect three-for-three on two-point conversion runs.

Magnolia dominated the Cubs statistically too, holding De Queen to only 55 yards in total offense on the night. Rustin Frachiseur was the leading rusher for the Cubs with 29 yards on eight carries. Sergio Rojas ran for 18 yards and Carsten Jorgensen added 11. Quarterback Grady Gringery completed one pass for five yards to Eliut Arce.

Defensively, Rojas led the tackle charts with nine, including one tackle-for-loss. Frachiseur was also credited with nine stops. Jayden Downs had seven tackles, including one tackle-for-loss. Jorgensen added six stops.

The Cubs finished the season with one win over Camden Fairview but were close in several other contests. Jorgensen rushed for 511 yards and five touchdowns on the season. Rojas added 471 yards and five scores. Frachiseur added 325 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Gringery completed 11 passes for 145 yards and a score. Kabel McWhorter led the team with five receptions.

Defensively, Rojas recorded 49 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, a sack, and two fumble recoveries. Frachiseur was credited with 39 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, and a sack. Ashton Irvin had 35 tackles and 14 pass deflections. Edison Loaeza had 31 tackles and three sacks.

Legacy Academy Senior Girls Secure Third Consecutive HCAA 2A State Cross Country Championship

The Legacy Academy Warriors Cross Country team traveled to Trinity Catholic in Fort Smith on Friday for the HCAA State Cross Country Championships, returning home with a third consecutive 2A Senior Girls State Championship, several top-ten individual finishes, and notable personal records.

The Senior Girls continued their impressive championship streak, securing their third consecutive HCAA 2A State title. Four of the team’s five runners finished in the top ten, led by freshman Hannah Grace Lofton, who placed second overall. Sophomore Vivian Garner finished seventh, followed by freshman Cora Bartek in eighth and junior Libbie Bartek in tenth. Sophomore Jocelyn Cisneros rounded out the championship team.

The Warriors also turned in strong individual performances across other divisions. Junior Silas Lofton earned a fourth-place finish in the Senior Boys division, while seventh grader Katherine Bartek placed fourth in the Junior Girls division.

The Warriors also celebrated notable personal records from Cooper McCleskey (Junior Boys) and Jed Schroer (Senior Boys), reflecting their continued growth and improvement throughout the season.

Beyond the medals and championship title, the Warriors’ success reflects months of dedication, consistency, and perseverance. Through early morning practices, challenging workouts, and the demands of competition, these athletes continued to show up and put in the work.

Head Coach Hanna Webb expressed pride in the team’s commitment, emphasizing that the lessons learned through cross country extend well beyond the course.

“These athletes have learned that progress doesn’t always come easily. There were days they were tired, days they wanted to quit, and days they had to push through difficult practices. But they kept showing up. That kind of diligence and perseverance will serve them throughout their lives, long after their competitive running days are over.”

With three consecutive state championships and strong individual performances across divisions, the Legacy Academy Warriors continue to build a cross country program defined by hard work, determination, and a commitment to excellence.