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.
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Leopards Battle Parkview Before Falling 55-7 09/28
The De Queen Leopards gave a spirited effort and didn’t back down at all against Little Rock Parkview, the defending Class 5A State Champions and arguably the best team in the state this year in any classification, Thursday night at historic Leopard Stadium. After Parkview’s highly recruited safety Omarion Robinson returned the opening kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and the Patriots quickly punched in another score to take a 14-0 lead less than four minutes into the game, it appeared that De Queen would be blown out early. However, the Leopards fought back on their second possession of the game. The Leopards moved 78 yards in eight plays with their best scoring drive of the year to cut the Patriots lead to 14-7. The De Queen score came on a 27-yard quarterback keeper by Cole Binkley. The score was set up on a 33-yard run by Donavan Ester. Parkview then took over the contest. Three one play second quarter drives for scores and three second half De Queen turnovers allowed the Patriots to pull away to the 55-7 victory. Donavan Ester, named our McDonalds Player of the Game, led the Leopards in rushing with 68 yards on only ten carries. Ester also had the Leopards only pass reception of the night for another five yards. Jonathan Bahena collected 105 yards on kick returns. Ulyces Coto led the tackle charts with nine, followed by Luke Pearce with six. Even though the final score of 55-7 might not indicate it, it was a much-improved performance by the Leopards against the best team they’ll see all season. De Queen travels to Hot Springs to battle the Trojans on October 6th.
Horatio Lions Golf Team Wins 2A State Championship 09/28
The Horatio Lady Lions Golf team traveled to the Glenwood Country Club and won the 2A State Championship. Pictured left to right are the participants for Horatio Schools: Cadee Glasgow, Demi Leonard, Kinley Rankin, Reese Walker, and Coach Sprick.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/25
Wednesday, September 27th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s Texas A & M matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.
Thursday, September 28TH – Coverage of the De Queen – Little Rock Parkview contest 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 hosts the defending state champs and top-ranked Little Rock Parkview Patriots at 7:00. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the live play-by-play action on your #1 Country 92.1.
Friday, September 29th – The Ashdown Panthers enjoy an open date as they prepare to host the defending state champs from Malvern on October 6th.
…At 6:00 on AM 1390 and FM 104.5, it’s the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas High School Game Day Preview Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around Arkansas.
…At 6:30, AM 1390 and FM 104.5 go live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Lions host the Fouke Panthers at 7:00.
…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Saturday, September 30th – The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to AT & T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to battle the Texas A & M Aggies at 11:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 8:00 Saturday morning on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.
…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers host the Southeastern Oklahoma Savage Storm at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia at 12 Noon. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 11:00 Saturday morning on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.
Ashdown Wallops Waldron 52-14 09/22
The Ashdown Panthers went on the road to battle the Waldron Bulldogs in the opening 7-4A conference game of the season. The Panthers scored early and often on their way to a much needed 52 to 14 victory, snapping a two-game losing streak. Ty Marks scored on two short touchdown runs. A 39-yard touchdown pass from Grayson Porter to Antonio McDuffie gave the Panthers a comfortable 24 to 0 lead at the half. The Panthers would score four more times in the second half: 4-yard run by Porter, a 39-yard strike from Porter to Braeden Walton followed by two kickoff returns for touchdowns by Antonio McDuffie covering 80 and 60 yards. The Panther offensive line played well as Avry Buster, Wyatt Jones, Ernie Merrell, Colton Rowe and Gary Jerkins opened up holes which enabled the Panthers to accumulate 162 yards rushing as of halftime, which was a season high. On the defensive side of the ball, Tatum Johnson was seemingly in on every tackle and Coi Williams and Landry Patrick were very disruptive from their defensive end positions. The Panthers are off this Friday but will host the defending state champs, the Malvern Leopards, at Dick Hays stadium on October 6th. The game can be heard on 102.1 the Good Path beginning at 6:30.
De Queen Leopards Drop Conference Opener at Hope 49-7 09/22
Other High School Football Scores from Friday 09/22
Lafayette County outlasted Dierks 16-12
Mineral Springs hammered Foreman 48-6
Murfreesboro dropped Poyen 30-16
Arkadelphia destroyed Nashville 44-6
In the 5A South Conference:
Parkview pounded Hot Springs 54-7 Thursday
Hot Springs Lakeside defeated Camden Fairview 34-20 Thursday
Arkansas High turned back Magnolia 28-7
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
Broken Bow slipped past Madill 28-21
Idabel rolled over Hugo 47-6Heavener handled Valliant 37-14
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/18
Tuesday, September 19TH – The De Queen Cubs host Hope at 7:00. Following an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show begins with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels at around 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.
Wednesday, September 20th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s L.S.U. matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.
Friday, September 22nd – Seven hours of the most comprehensive high school football coverage on the airwaves gets underway at 5:00 on #1 Country 92.1, 102.1 The Good Path, and on AM 1390/FM 104.5. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg Revels and Jay Bunyard taking a closer look at the high school football contests around the area
.…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 Hope where the De Queen Leopards open up conference play against the Bobcats at 7:00. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the play-by-play
.…Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Waldron with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown battles the Bulldogs at 7:00
.…And finally, the Horatio Lions enjoy an open date this week as they prepare for Fouke on the 29th
.…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Saturday, September 23rd – The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Baton Rouge to battle L.S.U. at 6:00 in the annual “Battle for the Golden Boot”. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 3:00 on your Southwest Arkansas’ Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1
.…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers travel to Monticello to battle the U.A.M. Boll Weevils 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 27-0 09/15
The Ashdown Panthers played host to the Idabel Warriors in a non-conference, interstate matchup Friday night at Dick Hays Stadium. The Warriors boast two amazing players in Running Back Ravian Larry and Receiver Matrail Lopez, and those players lived up to their pregame hype. Larry rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown and Lopez scored 3 times and added an interception on defense as the Warriors defeated the Panthers 27 to 0. The Panthers offense could never get untracked as the Warrior defense was a wrecking crew. Grayson Porter combined for 125 yards total offense passing and rushing. Braeden Walton had 3 catches. On defense, Caleb Blakenship, Ty Marks, Antonio McDuffie, Coi Williams and Hayden Zeigler played well. The Panthers begin conference play on Friday at Waldron with pre game show starting at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path.
Other High School Football Scores from Friday 09/15
Lafayette County outlasted Horatio 42-38
Wynne blanked Magnolia 35-0
Horatio Lions SX Race Results
Other High School Football Scores from Friday 09/08
Lavaca rolled past Horatio 38-7
Dierks outlasted Gurdon 30-25
Hampton shut out Foreman 8-0
Mineral Springs blanked Fouke 42-2
Murfreesboro pounded Episcopal Collegiate 48-7
Lincoln slipped past Mena 45-42
In the 5A South Conference:
Little Rock Parkview snapped top-ranked Bryant’s 54-game in-state winning streak 28-27
Camden Fairview slipped past Booneville 30-22
Malvern nipped Hot Springs Lakeside 35-34
Arkansas High axed Arkadelphia 36-14
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
The Broken Bow at Idabel contest was canceled. The game had lightning delays early on. Then the power at the Stadium went out. With an estimated repair time of midnight, school officials decided to cancel the contest. The game will not be rescheduled.
And Lone Grove hammered Valliant 42-6
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/11
Wednesday, September 13th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s Brigham Young matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.
Thursday, September 14th – The De Queen Cubs travel to Texarkana at 7:00. Following an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show begins with Jay Bunyard and Greg Revels at around 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.
Friday, September 15th – Seven hours of the most comprehensive high school football coverage on the airwaves gets underway at 5:00 on #1 Country 92.1, 102.1 The Good Path, and on AM 1390/FM 104.5. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg and Toney taking a closer look at the high school football contests around the area.
…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 this week.
…Meanwhile at 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown hosts Idabel at 7:00.
…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 goes live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowan for the Horatio Lions and the Lafayette County Cougars at 7:00.
…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Saturday, September 16th – The Arkansas Razorbacks host the Brigham Young Cougars in Fayetteville 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.
…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers host the S.A.U. Muleriders 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.
Ashdown Drops Close One to Hope 14-12 09/08
96th All-Time Meeting Goes in Favor of Nashville 49-0 09/08
The De Queen Leopards and the Nashville Scrappers hooked up for the 96th time in a rivalry that dates to 1911 at historic Leopard Stadium Friday night, September 8th. The story of the game was Nashville’s efficiency on offense, as the Scrappers scored touchdowns on all seven of their possessions to pull away for a 49-0 victory. The Scrappers raced out to a 29-0 halftime lead and invoked the Sportsmanship Rule with a touchdown midway through the third quarter. The Scrappers tacked on a late score with a 47-yard pass to run up the final score to 49-0.
Ulycess Coto, our McDonalds Player of the Game, had a big night for the Leopards on both sides of the football. Coto recorded a season-high 14 tackles and defended three passes. Offensively, Coto rushed for ten yards and made the biggest play of the season on a 32-yard pass reception from Cole Binkley. Sophomore Jake Marti also had a good game defensively with 11 tackles and two passes defended. Jared Munoz was credited with nine tackles and kicked a 44-yard punt. Luke Pearce and Jonathan Bahena had eight tackles each.
The Leopards enjoy an open date this week as they prepare to open up 5A-South Conference play on September 22nd in Hope.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/04
Wednesday, September 6th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s Kent State matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.
Friday, September 8th – Seven hours of the most comprehensive high school football coverage on the airwaves gets underway at 5:00 on #1 Country 92.1, 102.1 The Good Path, and on AM 1390/FM 104.5. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg and Toney taking a closer look at the high school football contests around the area.
…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.
…Then at 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to Leopard Stadium with Jay, Greg, and Toney for a renewal of an old rivalry between De Queen and Nashville at 7:30.
…Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown hosts Hope at 7:30.
…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 goes live to Lavaca with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowan for the Horatio Lions and the Lavaca Golden Arrows at 7:00.
…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Saturday, September 9th – The Arkansas Razorbacks host Kent State in Fayetteville at 3:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 12:00 Noon on your Southwest Arkansas’ Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.
…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers host the Northwest Oklahoma State Rangers 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.
Ashdown Defeats De Queen 41-7 09/01
The Ashdown Panthers played host to the De Queen Leopards in the 77th meeting dating back to 1927 Friday night, September 1st, at Dick Hays Stadium. The Panthers jumped out to a 27 to 0 halftime lead over the visiting Leopards on their way to their 2nd win of this young season 41 to 7. Ashdown scored twice in the 1st quarter on a 1-yard run by Quarterback Greyson Porter set up on an unbelievable catch by Braeden Walton for 32 yards. Then dynamic Darnell Williams took a punt return for 54 yards for the second touchdown. The Panthers would score four more times with touchdown passes from Jared Baker to Walton and to Carson Horn, while Ty Marks scored on a three-yard run and a 45-yard “scoop and score” fumble recovery and return. Offensively, Baker threw for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns while Walton caught six passes for 84 yards. Avry Buster and Wyatt Jones played well on the offensive line. On defense, Hayden Ziegler, Nash Brown, Caleb Blakenship, Ty Marks and Tatum Johnson played outstanding games. Ashdown hosts the Hope Bobcats Friday with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path and on the KILX App.
Leopards Fall at Ashdown 41-7 09/01
Ashdown raced to a 41-0 lead and cruised to a 41-7 victory over the De Queen Leopards at the Panthers’ home opener Friday night, September 1st. The De Queen score came on a six-yard fourth quarter run by Donavan Ester. Quarterback Cole Binkley was the leading rusher for the Leopards with 34 yards. Luke Pearce, our McDonalds Player of the Game, led the tackle charts with 11 stops. Pearce was also credited with one tackle for loss and a pass defended. Ulyces Coto recorded ten tackles. With the loss, the Leopards fall to 0 and 2 on the season. De Queen will host Nashville for the home opener Friday at Leopard Stadium.
High School Football Scores from Friday night 09/01
Ashdown defeated De Queen 41-7
Dierks dominated Horatio 36-6
Nashville slipped past Hope 24-21
Mena edged Centerpoint 17-16
Mineral Springs whipped Fouke 42-2
Murfreesboro pounded Bearden 48-8
In the 5A South Conference:
Magnolia rolled over Crossett 45-17
El Dorado nipped Camden Fairview 21-20
Hot Springs Lakeside outlasted Russellville 36-31
Hot Springs beat Arkadelphia 24-7 on Thursday
Arkansas High hammered Hamburg 38-7
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
Durant edged Broken Bow 20-19
Idabel dominated Kingston 54-13
Valliant defeated Wynnewood 46-26
Cubs Fall at Prescott 08/31
It was a tight game for three quarters, but Prescott punched two fourth quarter scores into the end zone for a 32-14 victory over the De Queen junior high Cubs Thursday night in Prescott as heard on your #1 Country 92.1.
Luis Sotelo was named our McDonalds Player of the Game for the second week in a row. Sotelo rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.
Defensively, Ty Wagner, Gael Angelas, Evan Wolcott and Joshua Dominguez led the tackle charts with four stops each.
In the preliminary 8th grade contest, Prescott outlasted De Queen 14-6.
The Cubs will host Broken Bow next Thursday night at Leopard Stadium.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 8/28
Wednesday, August 30th – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s West Carolina matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.
Thursday, August 31st – The De Queen Cubs travel to Prescott at 7:00. Following an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show begins with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels at around 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.
…Meanwhile… The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers open up their season at Weatherford, Oklahoma against the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs 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.
Friday, September 1st – Seven hours of the most comprehensive high school football coverage on the airwaves gets underway at 5:00 on #1 Country 92.1, 102.1 The Good Path, and on AM 1390/FM 104.5. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg and Toney taking a closer look at the high school football contests around the area.
…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.
Then at 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to Ashdown with Jay, Greg, and Toney for the annual cat fight between the Panthers and the De Queen Leopards at 7:30.
…Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App also go live to Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker for the Ashdown call of the Panthers and Leopards at 7:30.
…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 goes live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowan for the Lions annual rivalry game with the Dierks Outlaws at 7:00.
…At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Saturday, September 2nd – The Arkansas Razorbacks host West Carolina at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium at 3:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 12 Noon on your Southwest Arkansas’ Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.
Ashdown Holds Off Hamburg 08/25
The Ashdown Panthers went on the road Friday night to battle the Hamburg Lions in a game full of ups and downs. The Panthers came home victorious with a hard fought 18 to 15 nailbiter. The Panthers were up comfortably 18 to 7 in the 4th quarter until a Lion lineman intercepted a screen pass and ran it into the endzone, and with the 2-point conversion cut the Panther lead to 18 to 15. Hamburg got the ball again after the Panthers had to punt from the 20-yard line. After 2 straight 15 + yard runs by Lion tailback Nikel Lewis, Hamburg was in business. Wildcat QB Peyton Sellers came through a gaping hole and appeared as he would score but Panther safety Darnell Williams came out of nowhere to strip the ball from Sellers and Antonio McDuffie picked up the fumble at the Panthers 10-yard line to preserve the victory.
On Offense, quarterback Grayson Porter threw two touchdown passes, while receiver Braeden Walton had five grabs for 159 yards and two touchdowns. The Hamburg defense held Ashdown’s running game to only 26 yards. On defense, Williams, McDuffie, Nash Brown, Caleb Blakenship, Coi Williams and Hayden Ziegler played well. The Panthers host the De Queen Leopards Friday at Dick Hays Stadium in the home opener at 7:30. Hear Jim Cross and Darrell Coker with the call of the game for Ashdown fans on 102.1 the Good Path and on the KILX App with the pre-game show starting at 6:30.
Mena Defeats De Queen in Opener 08/25
De Queen Coach Richard Bell said the keys to victory in his pregame interview were not to turn the ball over, limit penalties, and be solid in the kicking game. None of the three happened as the Leopards fell 39-7 at Mena on Friday night in the 87th meeting between these two old rivals. The Leopards were guilty of five turnovers, committed 101 yards in penalties, and suffered two bad snaps in the kicking game that allowed Mena to pull away on the scoreboard.
The Leopards had a few bright spots. The offense put together a 16-play 80-yard scoring drive that took nine minutes twenty seconds off the second quarter clock. The score came on a beautiful fake and keeper by quarterback Cole Binkley from 18 yards out. But that was about all the De Queen offense could muster on the night. The defense played well early, holding the Bearcats to a couple of field goals after the De Queen offense turned the ball over twice deep in Leopard territory. Finally, the defense just ran out of gas in the 100+ degree heat. Jonathan Bahena, our McDonalds Player of the Night, led the defense with seven tackles and four passes defended. Luke Pearce and Ulyces Coto also were credited with seven tackles. The leading rusher on offense was Jackson Van Winkle with 37 yards on 11 carries.
Brody Peters has a big night for Mena. Peters rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns, while being credited with nine tackles on defense. Sophomore Dax McMellon threw for 84 yards and two scores.
The Leopards travel to Ashdown to battle the Panthers Friday night.
Elsewhere around the area Friday night 08/25
Horatio hammered Foreman 35-6
Fouke outlasted Dierks 40-28
Mineral Springs slipped past Jessieville 20-6
It was a big night for the 5A South Conference:
Magnolia rolled over Nashville 48-20
Camden Fairview outscored Arkadelphia 43-27
Hot Springs Lakeside upset Lake Hamilton 49-42
Hot Springs whipped Vilonia 39-13
Arkansas High blanked Watson Chapel 58-0
Little Rock Parkview beat 7-A Springdale Harber 52-21
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
McAlester beat Broken Bow 23-13
Valliant manhandled Marietta 42-7
Cubs Drop Opener Against Nashville 08/24
Despite having more total offense than Nashville, 287 yards to 247 yards, at Leopard Stadium Thursday night, the junior Scrappers took advantage of three costly De Queen Cubs turnovers, great field position all night, and big chunk plays to defeat the Cubs 48-18 in action heard live on your #1 Country 92.1.
Luis Sotelo, our McDonalds Player of the Night, had a huge game for DeQueen. Sotelo rushed for 251 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries.
In the preliminary 8th grade contest, De Queen and Nashville battled to a 14-14 tie.
The Cubs travel to Prescott next Thursday night, August 31st.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 8/21
Wednesday, August 23rd – Catch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head coach previews the season on your Southwest #1 Country 92.1.
Thursday, August 24th – The De Queen Cubs open up at home against Nashville. Following an 8th grade game at 6:30, the pregame show gets underway with Toney and Greg at around 7:15 on your #1 Country 92.1.
Friday, August 25th – Seven hours of the most comprehensive high school football coverage on the airwaves gets underway at 5:00 on #1 Country 92.1, 102.1 The Good Path, and on AM 1390/FM 104.5. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg and Toney taking a look at the season opening contests around the area.
At 6:30, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the top matchups around the Natural State.
Then at 7:00, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to Mena with Jay, Greg, and Toney for the annual opener between the Bearcats and the De Queen Leopards at 8:00.
Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Hamburg with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown’s Panthers open up against the Lions at 7:30.
And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 goes live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowan for the Lions opener against the Foreman Gators at 8:00.
At 10:00 Friday, it’s the two-hour Simmons Bank Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state.
Cubs and Leopards Handle Waldron 08/19
Football season is officially underway as the De Queen football teams made the 80-mile trip north to take on the Bulldogs in scrimmage action last Friday night, August 19th.
In the preliminary contest the Cubs rushing attack was unstoppable as they piled up 367 rushing yards on just 21 attempts and 4 touchdowns on their way to 26-14 over the Junior Bulldogs. Dwayne Mona led the way with 5 carries for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. Luis Sotelo added 6 carries for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Cub’s defense was stifling at times and held Waldron to 167 yards in 23 plays. The Cubs were lead on defense by Drayden Bennett who made 4 tackles 2 of which were for loss and Eric Cortez who made 3 tackles and had 2 tackles for loss.
The Cubs open the season at home Thursday vs. the Nashville Junior Scrappers. The 8th grade game will start at 5:30 and the 9th grade game will go off at 7pm.
In the nightcap the Leopard used a strong rushing attack and one big pass to down the Bulldogs 21-6.
De Queen gained 233 yards on the ground on 31 carries while holding Waldron to 77 yards rushing 27 attempts. Donovan Ester led the way with 9 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Cole Binkley added 50 yards on 10 carries and a 50 yard hook up with Ulyces Coto. Luke Pearce scored on a 45 yards romp and had 3 carries for 54 yards. In addition to the 50-yard reception Coto had 4 carries for 31 yards and a 10-yard touchdown run.
On the defensive side of the ball several Leopards looked sharp. Coto and Henry Campuzano had 4 tackles and a pass defended. Zaiden Decasez had 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss, Julio Sotelo and Pearce had 3 tackles. The Leopard defense held the Bulldogs 119 total yards on 32 plays including 2 of 7 for 42 yards through the air.
The De Queen Leopards open the regular season at Mena to take on the Bearcats this Friday at 7:30.
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De Queen Leopards Jr and Sr High Football Schedule
Bass Festival Results
A beautiful day Saturday and near normal lake levels attracted more than 300 anglers to compete for more than $20,000 in cash prizes during the 33rd Annual Judge Greg Ray Tri-Lakes Bass Festival at De Queen, Dierks, and Gillham Lakes.
Chance Stone snagged the biggest bass of the day during the second hour on Dierks Lake. Stone’s bass tipped the scales at 6.61 pounds earning him $2,000. In fact, four of the top five biggest bass this year were caught from Dierks Lake. Second place and $1,000 went to Mickey Mitchell with a 6.53-pound lunker during the opening hour of the tournament from Dierks Lake. Third place and $750 went to Chase Peek with a 6.51 pounder from Dierks Lake caught during the third hour. Dalton Landsdell earned $500 and fourth place overall with a 6.33-pound bass caught during the opening hour on De Queen Lake. Rounding out the top five was Chris McKinney with a 6.21-pound bass caught during the fifth hour at Dierks Lake, earning him $300.
The top five finishers each hour on each lake earned cash prizes. The specially tagged bass that would have been worth $10,000, sponsored by De Queen Auto Group, was not turned in on Saturday.
After the six-hour tournament ended at 1:00, anglers gathered at the Sportsplex for the awards ceremony at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Sevier County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Babb thanked the tournament fishermen, sponsors, and volunteers for making this year’s 33rd Annual Bass Festival the best yet. The event is annually held on Saturday during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 5/22
Saturday, May 27th – The 33rd Annual Judge Greg Ray Memorial Tri-Lakes Big Bass Festival will be held from 6:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on De Queen, Dierks, and Gillham Lakes. Over $20,000 in prize money will be up for grabs. #1 Country 92.1 will have the official start at 6:00 A.M. and hourly reports from each lake throughout the tournament. Tune in Saturday and follow the results with Tyler Massey and Patrick Massey on your #1 Country 92.1. Our coverage is presented by: Futrell Marine Kawasaki, First State Bank, San Juan’s Automotive Repair, Pappy’s Bait Shop and Mama’s Junk Store, and Weyerhaeuser.
Leopards Soccer Program Wins Seventh State Championship Saturday 05/20
The De Queen Leopards soccer program claimed its seventh state championship since 2009 with a dominating 5-0 finals victory over Dardanelle Saturday morning on the U.C.A. campus in Conway as heard on Spanish Radio AM 1390/FM 104.5. The Leopards jumped out to a 2-0 halftime lead and cruised to victory over the Sand Lizards. The Most Valuable Player in the championship contest was senior Edwin Baltazar, who achieved a rare “hat trick” in the finals. A “hat trick” in soccer is when one player scores three goals in a single game.
The Leopards last state title was in 2015. Congratulations to Coach Stephen Sloan and the De Queen soccer team!
Ashdown Baseball Comes Up Short in 4A State Championship 05/19
The Ashdown Panthers went to the UCA campus in Conway Friday on a quest for their first baseball state title in school history against the Lonoke Jackrabbits, who were stacked with five Division One prospects including three that have committed to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Panthers battled toe to toe with the Jackrabbits but came up a little short with a 6 to 3 defeat that gave the Panthers the runner up trophy in the Class 4A State baseball tournament.
The Jackrabbits took a 6 to 0 lead after six innings, led by Lonoke’s all-world pitcher Steele Eaves, who finished the game with 11 strikeouts, featuring a 92 mile per hour fastball and an overpowering slider.
However, the Panthers never-give-up-spirit showed itself in the 7th and final inning. Grayson Porter led off with a triple. Wood Walton reached on an error. That was followed by a double off the bat of Gunnar Altenbaumer to score Porter. Then pitch hitter Vonderick Thomas blasted an RBI double. Walt Jones was hit by a pitch and all of the sudden, the tying run came to the plate.
Eaves got his 11th strikeout for the second out in the inning. Then Caleb Blakenship kept the Panthers alive with a RBI single scoring Thomas.
Eaves then induced the Panthers into a game-ending groundout to shortstop to preserve the victory.
Walt Jones and Grayson Porter held the powerful Jackrabbit lineup to only three hits on the day.
The Panthers end their year as state runner up, capping a fabulous season for first year coach Austin Cross.
Ashdown Baseball Advances to State Championship
The Ashdown Panthers advanced to the Finals of the State Championship Friday, May 19th, at UCA after a 6 to 1 victory Sunday, May 14th, against Morrilton followed up by a 17 to 2 victory in the semi final game against Brookland . Walt Jones pitched 6 strong innings while Grayson Porter closed in the seventh to beat Morrilton. Timely hitting by Gunnar Altenbaumer and Nash Brown led the Panther attack.
On Monday, May 15th, Ashdown scored in every inning highlighted by a 7 run 5 hit first inning. The Panthers scored 3 runs in the 2nd inning, 2 in the 3rd and 5 in the 4th while blasting 14 hits off Brookland Bearcats pitching. The hitting stars were many: Walt Jones scored 3 runs, Nash Brown had 2 hits including a triple, Caleb Blakenship had 3 runs batted in, Derek Hilton had 3 hits, Grayson Porter had 3 hits and Mason Washington had 5 runs batted in. Porter struck out 7 batters in 3 innings while Kyler Jones closed the final 2 innings. The Panthers will play Lonoke for the 4A State Championship Friday at UCA at 10 am. The pre game show will begin at 9:45 on The Good Path.
Week’s State Tournaments 05/08-05/13
CLASS 4A STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AT LONOKE:
Thursday 5:30 Nashville versus Brookland…..Live on FM 99.5 KMTB
Friday 3:00 Ashdown versus Robinson-Morrilton winner…..Live on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App with Jim Cross…Airtime 2:45
CLASS 4A STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT LONOKE:
Thursday 11:00 Nashville versus Brookland….Live on FM 99.5 KMTB
Friday 3:00 Ashdown versus Wynne-Morrilton winner
CLASS 2A STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT GREENLAND:
Thursday 3:00 Dierks versus Riverside….Live on FM 105.5 KNAS
CLASS 4A STATE SOCCER TOURNAMENT THURSDAY AT BAUXITE:
5:00 De Queen Lady Leopards versus Heber Springs
7:00 De Queen Leopards versus Lisa Academy of Little Rock
Ashdown Baseball and Softball Teams Claim Regional Tournament Titles
Both the Ashdown baseball and softball teams claimed the championships in the Class 4A South Regional Tournament on Saturday afternoon, May 6th, in De Queen. The Panthers rolled over top-seeded Nashville on the baseball diamond 14-2 in five innings as heard live on 102.1 The Good Path, while the Ashdown girls outlasted top-seeded Malvern 8-7 in the softball final.
The Ashdown baseball bats came out on fire with 13 hits in 5 innings on the way to a 14 to 2 victory, avenging two earlier losses this season to the Scrappers. Grayson Porter pitched four-and-a-third innings of no-hit baseball with 7 strikeouts. Ashdown scored runs in all 5 innings, highlighted by a 4 run third inning. Derek Hilton had 3 hits while scoring 4 runs. Wood Walton had 2 hits and 2 runs batted in, Nash Brown, Walt Jones and Mason Washington also had 2 hits each for the Panthers. With the victory, the Panthers take a #1 seed and a bye to this week’s state tournament in Lonoke. The Panthers will play Friday at 3:00 against the winner of Thursday’s contest between Robinson and Morrilton. That game can be heard live with Jim Cross on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App. Airtime is set for 2:45 Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Ashdown girls also battled back to claim the softball championship at De Queen Saturday with an exciting 8-7 win over Malvern. Ashdown rode outstanding pitching throughout the tournament from Maddie Cook and Zaniya Alexander. Kylie Erwin was the big stick at the plate. Kylie had three hits on both Thursday and Friday, knocking in four runs in Thursday’s victory and adding a big homerun on Friday. Other big hitters for the Ashdown girls throughout the regional tournament included: Jaela Coleman, LaKenya Williams, and Jeana Paredes. Ashdown’s girls won the Class 3A State Championship in 2022. They’ll begin their quest for the 4A State Championship in 2023 at Lonoke High School Friday, May 12th, at 3:00. After earning a first-round bye, the Ashdown girls will take on the winner of Thursday’s Wynne-Morrilton winner.
De Queen Soccer Teams Win Conference, Advance to State
The De Queen girls and boys soccer teams won hard-fought conference tournament championships over the weekend at Bauxite High School. The Lady Leopards defeated Bauxite 1-0 in overtime, while the Leopards outlasted Hope in a shootout 5-3.
After the game was scoreless at the end of regulation, the Lady Leopards won it in overtime over Bauxite 1-0 on a goal by Emily Garcia, assisted by Samantha Hernandez. Coach Stephen Sloan also credited Wendy Victoriana for a big game. The boys game ended with a shootout as Renzo Garcia scored the winning goal in the Leopards 5-3 win over Hope.
The De Queen teams now advance to the Class 4A State Tournament. The Lady Leopards meet Heber Springs Thursday, May 11th, at 5:00. That’ll be followed by the Leopards and Lisa Academy of Little Rock at 7:00. Both of Thursday’s contests will be played at Bauxite High School. The State Tournament host is Robinson in Little Rock.
Panthers Baseball Rolls Over Crossett
The Ashdown Panthers battled the Crossett Eagles in a first round regional matchup with the winner advancing to the State Tournament. Crossett scored one run in the top of the second then the Panthers exploded for 16 runs in the next three innings to come away with a 16 to 1 victory in 5 innings. Walt Jones was the winning pitcher as he threw a complete game. Leland Garrett had 3 hits for the Panthers while Jones, Nash Brown and Grayson Porter had two hits a piece while combining for 7 runs batted in. The Panthers ended the night with 12 hits. The Panthers advance to the semifinals of the Regionals and will take on Magnolia Friday at 2:30 for the right to play for the Regional Championship. Nashville and Arkadelphia battle in the other semifinal at 12 noon Friday on the baseball diamond behind De Queen High School.
Ashdown Softball Advances in Regionals
The Ashdown Softball team rolled into the Class 4A South Regional Tournament semifinals and punched their ticket to the state tournament next week in Lonoke with an impressive 11-1 five inning victory over Hamburg Thursday, May 4th, as heard live on your #1 Country 92.1.
Ashdown scored four in the third and added five runs in the fourth to blow the game open. The Panthers pounded out 12 hits on the day and played an error free defensive game behind winning pitcher Zaniya Alexander.
Alexander threw all five innings in the circle, allowing only one run on three hits. Alexander fanned seven and didn’t issue a single free pass.
Kylie Erwin led the offensive attack with three hits in three trips, including a pair of doubles, and Kylie knocked in four runs. Raven Pounds and Jeana Paredes had two hits each, as every Ashdown player in the starting lineup had at least one hit on the day. LaKenya Williams clubbed a double. Alexander helped her own cause with a single. Karielle Forbes, Madison Cook, Shamari French, and Jala Richards added hits.
Ashdown advances to play Monticello Friday at 2:30 in the semifinals. Monticello advanced to the semifinals with a 9-3 win over Magnolia Thursday. Jim Cross will have the pregame show at around 2:15 on 102.1 The Good Path.
On the other side of the softball bracket Thursday, Malvern squeaked past Star City 3-1, while Nashville eliminated Stuttgart 4-1. Malvern and Nashville will battle in the other semifinal Friday at high noon.
Class 4A South Regional Tournaments in De Queen – Thursday Schedule 05/04
BASEBALL:
10:00 Nashville versus Monticello
12:30 Star City versus Arkadelphia
3:00 Stuttgart versus Magnolia
5:30 Ashdown versus Crossett* LIVE ON 102.1 THE GOOD PATH AND THE KILX APP WITH JIM CROSS
SOFTBALL:
10:00 Malvern versus Star City
12:30 Stuttgart versus Nashville
3:00 Monticello versus Magnolia
5:30 Ashdown versus Hamburg* LIVE ON #1 COUNTRY 92.1 WITH TONEY STOWERS
Lady Leopards Runners-up, Leopards 5th at State Track Meet
The De Queen Lady Leopards came up six points short of the team title to finish as runners-up at the Class 4A State Track Meet Tuesday, May 2nd, at Clarksville. The De Queen girls finished with 59 points, second to Warren’s 65. The Ashdown girls finished a close third with 55 points. Belle Lindsey had a big day winning the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 46.78 seconds. Lindsey tallied 36 points in the individual events and also ran a leg on the 4 X 400 relay team that finished fifth. Lindsey was second in the high jump and 100-meter hurdles. She was third in the long jump, and fifth in the triple jump. For Ashdown, Zamariyah Rhone won the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 15.45 seconds.
On the boy’s side, De Queen finished fifth with 38 points, just ahead of Ashdown’s 36. Magnolia won the boy’s title. Donyea Whitmore won the shot put with a toss of 49 feet, 8 inches. Donyea also took second in the discus. Juan Maldonado scored points in the 1600 and 3200-meter runs.
Event winners in the State Track Meet – Lindsey, Whitmore, and Rhone qualify for the upcoming Meet of Champs.
Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 5/1
Thursday, May 4th – The Ashdown baseball and softball teams open up play in the Class 4A South Regional Tournament at De Queen High School Thursday at 5:30. The Panthers baseball team will battle the Crossett Eagles. Jim Cross will have the play-by-play with the pregame show starting at around 5:15 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.
Meanwhile…The Panthers softball team takes on the Hamburg Lady Lions on the lower diamond behind De Queen High School also at 5:30. Toney Stowers will have the play-by-play with the pregame show starting at 5:15 on #1 Country 92.1. Action in the Regional Tournament begins on Thursday at De Queen High School with four games scheduled on both diamonds starting at 10:00 A.M. Depending on the length of the preceding three contests, the Ashdown game broadcasts may be running a little late. But stay tuned, and we’ll keep you posted.
Friday, May 5th – Ashdown TBA on KILX
Saturday, May 6th – Ashdown TBA on KILX
