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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.




De Queen – Dierks Split in Tourney Opener 12/4

The De Queen senior teams split with Dierks in the opening round of the De Queen Senior Tournament Monday night at the Coliseum with the Lady Leopards pulling out a thrilling 52-51 victory, while the Outlaws turned back the Leopards 48-42.
Emma Chambers, our McDonalds Player of the Night, led the De Queen girls with 22 points and five rebounds as the Lady Leopards escaped with the 52-51 win. Ellie Morphew scored nine and Landri Ligon added eight as the Lady Leopards improved to 4 and 2 on the season and advance to Friday’s semifinals at 6:00. Gracie Thompson led Dierks with 13.
In the senior boys contest, Dierks held off the De Queen boys 48-42. Sam Graham led the Leopards with 16. Kaden Lindly added 10 as the De Queen boys fell to 1 and 5 on the year. Isaac Helms led the Outlaws with 21. Andrew Mack added 10.

Jonathan Bahena is Rotary Cup Recipient

The Rotary Cup has been presented annually to the Most Valuable Senior on the De Queen Leopards football team since 1936. Past winners of the award represent top students and athletes spanning over nine decades at De Queen High School.

At Monday’s noon meeting of the club, “The Voice of the Leopards” Jay Bunyard presented the award for the 2023 season to cornerback/running back Jonathan Bahena. He’s the 88th all-time recipient of the Rotary Cup.

Bahena led the team in all-purpose yards in 2023 with 532. For his career, he was credited with 833 all-purpose yards. Defensively, he was credited with 58 tackles and a team-leading 19 passes defended this season. For his career, he was credited with 123 tackles and 40 passes defended. He was named to the All-5A South Conference first team as sophomore, junior, and as a a senior.

Bahena also excels in the classroom with a 3.22 grade point average. He’s active in Student Council, DQTV, and the Student Leadership Program. The son of Sarah Cook and Ismael Bahena, Jonathan plans to go to college after graduation in May, and become a high school coach and history teacher.

Besides performance on the football field, The Rotary Cup is also based on character, leadership, scholastic achievements, and participation in other school activities.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 12/4

Monday, December 4thThe Arkansas Razorbacks, coming off last week’s thrilling victory over Duke, return to action in Bud Walton Arena as they host Furman at 7:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is set for 6:30 on your #1 Country 92.1. 

…Meanwhile…the De Queen senior teams host Dierks in the De Queen Senior Tournament at the Coliseum. The Lady Leopards and Lady Outlaws are scheduled to tipoff at 7:30, followed by the Leopards and the Outlaws at around 9:00. Airtime with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels is set for 7:15 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App. 

Friday, December 8thThe De Queen Senior Tournament continues with teams and times to be announced. 

…Meanwhile…The Ashdown senior teams host Watson Chapel at Parker Gymnasium at 5:30. Airtime with Jim Cross is set for 5:15 on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App. 

Saturday, December 9thThe Arkansas Razorbacks and the Oklahoma Sooners square off in basketball action at Tulsa at 3:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is set for 2:30 on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

De Queen Senior Teams Compete in the Savage Classic Over the Weekend 12/1-12/2

The De Queen Lady Leopards split a pair of basketball games, while the Leopards dropped two contests over the weekend at the Savage Classic in Broken Bow as heard live on your #1 Country 92.1. The De Queen girls defeated the host team from Broken Bow Friday night 52 – 47 but fell to undefeated Wright City Saturday 60 – 43. The Leopards lost to Broken Bow 61-36 on Friday night, and to Wright City Saturday 56 – 32.
The Lady Leopards jumped out to a 30-21 halftime lead over Broken Bow. The Lady Savages battled back in the second half to tie the game at 44. However, the Lady Leopards made plays and hit their free throws down the stretch to secure the 52 – 47 victory. Landri Ligon led the way with 17 points. Emma Chambers scored 15, including six straight free throws in the final minute to seal the win. Ellie Morphew was named our McDonalds Player of the Night with a phenomenal 18 rebounds to go along with seven points. Kate Lindsey added nine points.
Broken Bow’s boys doubled up De Queen at the half 36 – 18 and cruised to a 61 – 36 victory over the Leopards. Sam Graham led De Queen with 13 points. The Leopards were only able to convert on 10 of 43 shots from the floor on a cold-shooting night.
On Saturday, the undefeated Wright City girls improved to 7 and 0 on the year with an impressive 60 – 43 victory over the Lady Leopards. Emma Chambers was named our McDonalds Player of the Night with 13 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Landri Ligon also scored 13. Ellie Morphew added eight as the Lady Leopards fell to 3 and 2 on the season.
In boys’ action, the Wright City Lumberjacks pulled away from the Leopards for a 56 – 32 victory. Roland Sanchez led the Leopards with eight points. Sam Graham, Trent Matthews, and Luke Dawson added six points each as the Leopards fell to 1 and 4 on the year.

De Queen Teams Split at Horatio Tuesday 11/28

The De Queen senior teams traveled to Horatio Tuesday night and split the contests, with the Leopards defeating the Lions 47-40, while the Lady Lions knocked off the Lady Leopards 52-41.
The Leopards led 24-17 at the half, increased the lead to as many as 11 points in the second half, and settled with the 47-40 victory. Sam Graham, our McDonalds Player of the Night, scored 25 points, including four three-pointers. Graham added 12 rebounds and was credited with five steals. Luke Dawson added eight points as the Leopards won their first game of the season to improve to 1 and 2 on the year. Trey Mason led Horatio with 18 points. Izzy Tinejaro added 10.
In the girls contest, it was a tight first half with Horatio taking a 23-21 lead into the locker room at intermission. The Lady Lions came out hot in the third quarter, scoring the first 15 points to take control. The Lady Leopards rallied late and pulled to within three points at one point, but the Horatio girls notched the 52-41 victory. It was the first loss of the season for the De Queen girls who fell to 2 and 1. Emma Ray led Horatio with 18 points. Katie Glasgow added 15. For the Lady Leopards, three sophomores finished in double figures. Emma Chambers and Landri Ligon scored 13 each. Kate Lindsey added 12. The Lady Leopards never could find their shooting touch on the night as they shot only 24% from the field and 45% from the free throw line.
The De Queen teams compete in the Savage Classic at Broken Bow Friday and Saturday. The Lady Leopards take the floor at around 7:00 Friday night, followed by the Leopards at around 8:30.

 

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 11/27

Monday, November 27thCatch the one hour show Eric Musselman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs basketball coach recaps the Battle for Atlantis Tournament and previews Wednesday night’s showdown with Duke on your Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.

Tuesday, November 28thIt’s Sevier County high school basketball action as the De Queen senior teams travel to Horatio to battle the Lions and Lady Lions at 6:00. Airtime with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels is set for around 5:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Wednesday, November 29th – Catch the one hour show Sam Pittman Live at 6:30 as the Hogs football coach recaps the 2023 season and updates fans on offseason plans right here on your #1 Country 92.1.

…Immediately following Sam Pittman Live at 7:30, the Razorbacks – Duke pregame show gets underway from Bud Walton Arena. The Hogs and Blue Devils will tip it off at 8:15 on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1. 

Friday, December 1stThe De Queen senior teams compete in the Savage Classic at Broken Bow High School. The Lady Leopards battle Broken Bow at 7:00 followed by the Leopards and Savages in boys action at around 8:30. Airtime with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels is set for around 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Saturday, December 2ndThe De Queen senior teams return to the Savage Classic in Broken Bow where they take on the Wright City senior teams starting at 4:00. Airtime with Toney Stowers and Greg Revels is set for 3:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Ashdown Defeated at Harding Academy 11/24

The Ashdown Panthers went on the road with great confidence, armed with two come from behind playoff victories, to battle the undefeated Harding Academy Wildcats in the third round of the Class 4A State Playoffs.
Ashdown struck first with a 28 yard touchdown pass from Grayson Porter to Braeden Walton to give the Panthers a short-lived 6 to 0 lead. The Wildcats then scored six unanswered touchdowns in the first half to take a 42 to 6 lead at halftime highlighted by five touchdown passes from quarterback Owen Miller.
The sportsmanship rule was in effect and the Panthers scored once in the second half as Harding Academy won the contest to 42 to 14.
For Ashdown, getting to the third round of the playoffs was a huge accomplishment for a team that lost five out of six games during one stretch of the season. The Senior Class did a great job of holding the team together and will always be remembered for this special season.
On offense Braeden Walton had six catches for 137 yards and a touchdown.  On defense Nash Brown had an amazing game with 12 tackles.  Caleb Blakenship, Ty Marks and Hayden Zeigler also played well.  The Panthers end the season with six wins and six losses.  I was grateful to be a part of the ride and I thank everyone at 102.1 The Good Path for their support.

De Queen Teams Split with Mena in Openers 11/14

The De Queen senior teams split with Mena Tuesday night in the Coliseum at De Queen in the season openers as heard live on #1 Country 92.1  with the Lady Leopards posting a 57-27 victory while the Leopards fell to the Bearcats 55-50.
The young Lady Leopards jumped out to a 16-3 lead after the opening quarter and cruised to the 57-27 victory, invoking the Sportsmanship Rule in the second half. Sophomore Landri Ligon, our McDonalds Player of the Game, led the way with 15 points as she connected on 6 of 10 field goal attempts. Sophomore Emma Chambers scored 12, and Dayton Newberry added 10. Sophomore Ellie Morphew led the rebounding charts with eight.
The Leopards jumped out to a 26-21 halftime lead in the senior boys contest only to see Mena get hot from the three-point line in the second half as the Bearcats rallied for the 55-50 win. Sam Graham led the Leopards with 14 points. Kaiden Lindly poured in 11. Luke Dawson added nine.
The De Queen senior teams return to action Friday night at Cossatot River. The play-by-play with Toney and Greg can be heard on AM 1390 and FM 104.5.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 11/13

Monday, November 13thThe Razorbacks basketball team hosts Old Dominion in Fayetteville at 7:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is at 6:30 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Tuesday, November 14thThe De Queen senior teams open up the basketball season in the Coliseum against Mena. Following a 7th grade boys and junior varsity contest at 4:30, Toney Stowers and Greg Revels will have the play-by-play of the senior action starting at around 6:00 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Wednesday, November 15thCatch the one-hour show – Sam Pittman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs football coach previews Saturday’s Florida International game on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, November 17thHigh school sports coverage gets underway at 4:20 on #1 Country 92.1 and on AM 1390/FM 104.5 and later at 5:00 on 102.1 The Good Path. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg Revels and Toney Stowers taking a look at the high school football and basketball contests around the area.

…At around 5:30, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Cossatot River High School for the senior high basketball action between the De Queen Leopards and Lady Leopards and the Cossatot River Eagles and Lady Eagles. Toney Stowers and Greg Revels have the call.

…At 6:00 on 102.1 the Good Path, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the playoffs around the Natural State.

…At 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path goes live to Dewitt as the Ashdown Panthers battle the Dewitt Dragons in the 4A State Playoffs at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker will have all the play-by-play action.

…Meanwhile also at 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman to Fayetteville as the Hogs basketball team hosts North Carolina – Greensboro at 7:00.

…Then at 10:00… It’s the two-hour Simmons Bank High School Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every playoff contest.

Saturday, November 18thThe Arkansas Razorbacks football team hosts Florida International in Fayetteville at 6:30. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 3:30 Saturday afternoon on your Southwest Arkansas Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.

Friday Night Football Playoffs – Second Round 11/17

Ashdown at Dewitt…Live on 102.1 The Good Path

Nashville at Central Ark. Christian…KMTB 99.5
Marked Tree at Murfreesboro

 

Action Featuring 5A South Teams:

Mills University at Little Rock Parkview

Hot Springs Lakeside at Pine Bluff
Camden Fairview at Southside-Batesville

 

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Kansas at undefeated Idabel

Ashdown Rallies to Win Playoff Opener at Blytheville 11/10

The Ashdown Panthers made the 5-hour trip across the state as double digit underdogs to battle the Blytheville Chickasaws in the opening round of the Class 4A state playoffs.  Blytheville led 14 to 8 at halftime in a well-played first half.  Ashdown received the opening kickoff and fumbled on the first play from scrimmage and Blytheville’s Roy Brown scored from 20 yards out to make the score 20 to 8, seemingly grabbing all the momentum.  However, the Panthers would score the next four touchdowns and hold the Chickasaws scoreless the rest of the game.  Superman Quarterback Grayson Porter accounted for all 5 touchdowns (3 on the ground- with runs of 55, 5 and 21 yards) and 2 touchdowns passes to Braeden Walton covering 14 and 16 yards.  The offensive line once again shined with 279 yards rushing (Avry Buster, Wyatt Jones, Colton Rowe, Gary Jerkins and Radarius Norman) opening up holes for QB Grayson Porter to account for 189 on the ground.  Grayson finished with 309 yards in total offense and also played end and linebacker on defense.  Defensively, Cheldon Thompson was a lock down corner holding their star receiver to 2 catches, and Cheldon made several great defensive plays including one knockdown in the end zone.  Landry Patrick, Coi Williams, Caleb Blakenship, Tatum Johnson, Ty Marks, Nash Brown and Hayden Zeigler played well against a Blytheville team that had an amazing amount of team speed.  The Panthers play in the second round Friday on the road against the Dewitt Dragons. The game can be heard on 102.1 The Good Path with the Pre-Game show beginning at 6:30.

Friday Night Football Playoffs Scores 11/10

Ashdown rallied past Blytheville 38-20

Wilson Rivercrest blanked Mena 36-0
Nashville outlasted Crossett 41-36
Hector nipped Mineral Springs 37-36
Murfreesboro downed Johnson County Westside 48-6

 

In the 5A South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview shut out Alma 35-0

Hot Springs Lakeside beat Harrison 59-42
Camden Fairview upset Farmington 43-29
Shiloh Christian eliminated Hot Springs 58-22

 

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Wagoner hammered Broken Bow 57-7

Undefeated Idabel doubled up Henryetta 28-14

Home Conference Opener vs. Trinity Christian

Legacy wins 2, drops 1–Lofton siblings are high scorers

It was an exciting night of basketball as Legacy Academy opened up conference play at home against the Warriors of Texarkana’s Trinity Christian School. The action started with junior boys trading blows in an overtime thriller. Silas Lofton led the home team with 25 points, aided by Justise Burton who added 9 points and 10 rebounds and Giovanni Suarez who scored 7 points with 10 rebounds. Legacy grabbed the win with a final score of 41-39 for this barnburner. Trinity’s JR Smith connected on a game high of 28 points.

The Senior High Lady Warriors were next to take the court, getting off to a slow start. After trailing 14-9 in the first, Oaklee Lofton set the court on fire, scoring 17 of her team’s 19 in the second to take a commanding 28-21 lead. The ending of the game was not without its own drama as the leading scorer for the game fouled out in the fourth quarter. Her team held on to their lead, closing out the game with a final score of 51-37. Lofton led all scorers with 34 points and grabbed a double-double with 10 rebounds. For the visitors, Trinity’s Dougan and Barr had 19 and 15 points respectively.

The final matchup of the night saw both teams get off to an extremely slow start, with the visiting Trinity team leading 11-7. Both teams fared better in the second, with the score at the half holding at 21-35, favoring the guests. The home team stormed out of the gate in the third quarter, closing the gap to as few as 6. Legacy Academy’s Freshman Manolo Vazquez and Sophomore Everrette Martz led all scorers with 26 and 23 points respectively, Martz added 13 rebounds to grab a double double. Trinity athletes, Aiden Cobb and Gavin Owen scored 21 and 20 respectively. Legacy fell short in the end after a strong fourth quarter run by the Texarkana, with a final score of 56 to 76.

S. Lofton shoots 3 points for the Junior Boys

O. Lofton makes a lay-up on the team’s way to a double-digit win.

Legacy Drops Two in First Home game
Lady Warriors’ Lofton drops 51 points

Legacy Academy hosted Blevins for its first home games of the regular season Friday night November 3rd. The Lockesburg teams kicked the season off with some early season jitters for the young teams but fell short of winning either game. The fans were encouraged by the pontenial promise of both clubs.  The Lady Warriors started slow and found themselves down by 20 as one point in the first quarter. Legacy outscored Blevins in the second and third quarter, closing the game to a 4 point margin at one point early in the 4th. The  Blevins ladies found their groove in time to finish for the win, outscoring the home team 12-4 in the last 3 minutes of the quarter. Blevins’ girls picked up the victory by 9 in the end with a final score of 68-59. Junior Oaklee Lofton led the Lady Warriors with an astounding 51 points and 22 rebounds! Maddie Lowrey and Libbie Bartek both contributed 8 rebounds for the team. #3 Williamson led Blevins with 37 points, followed by 11 points from Glenn and 10 from Philips. Hernandez led Blevins’ ladies with 12 rebounds.

In the boys action, the Warriors stumbled out the gate and were behind by twenty at the end of the 1st quarter. Both teams scored 15 in the second quarter, putting the home team in the locker room down by twenty at halftime. In spite of a much stronger second half, the young team couldn’t recover enough to grab a win. Turnovers and the weak first quarter sealed the game. Sophomore Everrette Martz led the young team with 27 points, followed by freshman Manolo Vazquez with 24 points. Freshman Jude Gallagher led the Warriors with 9 rebounds. With no seniors and 1 junior, the Warriors are a young team, with players new to senior high play. Javier Gomez led the Blevins club with 19 points, followed by Decameron Brown with 15, Xavier Bazzelle with 12, and Rylee Powell with 11. Blevins won the game by a score of 77-61.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 11/06

Monday, November 6thThe Razorbacks basketball team officially opens the season against Alcorn State in Fayetteville at 7:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is at 6:30 on your #1 Country 92.1. 

Tuesday, November 7thCatch the one-hour show – Eric Musselman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs basketball coach previews Friday’s contest against Gardner-Webb on your Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1. 

Wednesday, November 8thCatch the one-hour show – Sam Pittman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs football coach previews Saturday’s Auburn game on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1. 

Friday, November 9thHigh school football coverage gets underway at 5:00 on 102.1 The Good Path. We kick things off with the Southwest Arkansas Sports Page on the Air with Greg Revels and Toney Stowers taking a look at the high school football contests around the area as well as previewing the upcoming basketball season. 

…At 6:00 on 102.1, it’s the Electric Cooperatives High School Football Game Day Show as Chris Babb and crew preview the playoffs around the Natural State. 

…At 6:30, 102.1 The Good Path goes live to Blytheville as the Ashdown Panthers battle the Blytheville Chickasaws in the 4A State Playoffs at 7:00. Jim Cross and Darrell Coker will have all the play-by-play action. 

…Meanwhile also at 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman to Fayetteville as the Hogs basketball team hosts Gardner-Webb at 7:00. 

…Then at 10:00… It’s the two-hour Simmons Bank High School Football Scoreboard Show as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every playoff contest. 

Saturday, November 11thThe Arkansas Razorbacks football team hosts the Auburn Tigers in Fayetteville at 3:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett, Quinn Grovey, and crew is set for 12 Noon Saturday on your Southwest Arkansas’ Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1. 

…Meanwhile…The Ouachita Baptist Tigers host the Henderson State Reddies in the Annual Battle of the Ravine at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia at 1:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 12 Noon on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Playoff Action on November 10th

CLASS 4A:

Ashdown at Blytheville…..live on 102.1 The Good Path

Crossett at Nashville…..live on KMTB 99.5

Mena at Wilson Rivercrest….live on KENA 104.1

CLASS 2A:

Hector at Mineral Springs….live on KNAS 105.5

Westside – Johnson County at Murfreesboro

AND IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA:

Broken Bow at Wagoner

Henryetta at Idabel

De Queen Drops Senior Night Contest to Texarkana 52-7 11/2

The De Queen Leopards wrapped up the 2023 season with a 52-7 loss to Arkansas High of Texarkana Thursday night during Senior Night activities at Leopard Stadium. It was a big night for Ulyces Coto, our McDonalds Player of the Game. Coto rushed for 83 yards, including the only touchdown of the night on a 12-yard run. But it was on defense where Coto really made his mark. Coto was credited with ten tackles including one tackle for loss. That gives Coto a total of 103 tackles for the season. That’s the most tackles in a season since Cam Threadgill’s 102 in 2011. But Threadgill played in 12 games that season during a couple of playoff rounds which makes Coto’s feet even more impressive. Jake Martin was also credited with ten tackles, while Jonathan Bahena added seven stops. Three turnovers and a bad snap on a punt plagued the Leopards and allowed the Razorbacks to pull away. 13 seniors played their final game for the Leopards. 16 freshmen moved up from the Cubs team to suit out and several saw action in the contest. Coach Richard Bell will now shift his attention to the offseason program which will include entering weightlifting competitions against other schools for the first time in program history.

Other High School Football Scores on Thursday 11/2

Prescott rolled over Horatio 62-7

Lafayette County blanked Foreman 58-0

Mount Ida turned back Dierks 56-20

Murfreesboro upset Mineral Springs 12-6 in OT

On Friday Night:

Mena whipped Waldron 42-6

Nashville hammered Lonoke 62-7

In the 5A South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview beat Camden Fairview 42-14

Hot Springs Lakeside edged Hot Springs 31-27

Magnolia outlasted Hope 45-34

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Ada nipped Broken Bow 28-27

Undefeated Idabel hammered Eufaula 49-14

Hugo turned back Valliant 27-19

Legacy Academy Brings Home Two HCAA State Titles for XC 10/27

Legacy Academy’s cross-country teams achieved great success at the HCAA State Meet on October 27. Both the Junior Girls and Junior Boys teams brought home the team championships, and six individuals received Top 10 medals. This marks an impressive conclusion to the Warriors’ first season and gives a glimpse of the program’s potential for future success.

The athletes arrived at John Brown University on Thursday to prepare for the meet. They were aware of the challenging course, designed to test their abilities, which would be made even more difficult due to the tough weather conditions. A total of 21 HCAA teams and 321 registered participants took part in the event.

The Senior Girls category started the race at 9:40. Maddie Lowrey from Legacy Academy displayed great sportsmanship by assisting another athlete on the trail. Despite this act of kindness, she managed to secure 5th place in the 1A/2A division. Coach Webb stated, ” Lowrey has been a valuable leader for the younger girls on the team, and her presence will be missed next year.” Following the Senior Girls, Legacy’s Senior Boys, including James Bartek, Gabe Cox, and Cameron Ogé, competed. Bartek achieved a new personal record, while the other two boys came close to setting their own personal records on the demanding course.

Next up were the Junior Girls, consisting of Libbie Bartek, Jocelyn Cisneros, Vivian Garner, Reagan Ogé, and A’Niyah Pryor. These girls showcased the dedication and spirit instilled in Legacy students, winning the HCAA 1A/2A State Championship title and earning two individual medals. Bartek secured 2nd place, closely followed by Pryor in 7th place. Pryor demonstrated incredible determination by overtaking five girls in a final sprint to the finish line, making a significant contribution to her team’s score. With rising temperatures and humidity, the morning concluded with the largest race of the day, the Junior Boys. Justise Burton, Jude Gallagher, Silas Lofton, Chris Real, Lane Thornton, Manny Toledano, and Rowan Weber represented Legacy. Burton achieved an impressive 7th place overall and 2nd place in the 1A/2A division. Gallagher and Lofton engaged in a thrilling race, pushing each other all the way to the finish line and overtaking three athletes in the final sprint, earning 5th and 6th place medals respectively, with Lofton finishing less than a second behind his teammate. Weber also secured a top-ten medal, claiming 9th place. With these exceptional individual achievements, the Legacy Junior Boys brought home the 1A/2A HCAA State Championship title.

Coach Webb expressed, “Each athlete’s performance today, as well as throughout the entire season, deserves recognition. I am incredibly proud of them! Considering this was our first Cross Country season and we didn’t start practicing until late August, these kids have made remarkable progress and improvements since their first practice. It has been an honor to play a small role in helping them develop skills and endurance over the past few months, which were necessary for them to achieve their personal goals.”

Legacy Academy’s Athletics program values determination, endurance, stewardship, and excellence above winning. Physical games and competitions serve as a means to steward what has been given to us and teach us how to pursue God in our daily lives. As the Bible says, “Run in such a way as to win the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24).

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 10/30

Monday, October 30thCatch the one-hour show – Eric Musselman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs basketball coach previews the upcoming season on #1 Country 92.1.

Wednesday, November 1stCatch the one-hour show – Sam Pittman Live at 7:00 as the Hogs football coach previews Saturday’s Florida game on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, November 2ndHigh school football coverage gets underway at 6:00 on #1 Country 92.1 and on AM 1390/FM 104.5.

…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 where De Queen hosts the Arkansas High Razorbacks for Senior Night at 7:00. Jay, Greg, and Toney will have the play-by-play.

…Meanwhile, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Prescott with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Horatio Lions battle the Prescott Curley Wolves at 7:00.

The Ashdown Panthers enjoy an open date as they prepare for the upcoming state play-offs that begin on November 10th.

Friday, November 3rdIt’s the two-hour Simmons Bank High School Football Scoreboard Show at 10:00 as Rex Nelson and Nate Olson recap every game from around the state on your #1 Country 92.1.

Saturday, November 4thThe Arkansas Razorbacks football team travels to Gainesville to battle the Florida Gators 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 Oklahoma Baptist at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia at 1:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 12 Noon on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Ashdown Downs Mena 34-20 10/27

The Ashdown Panthers played host to the Mena Bearcats Friday for homecoming at Dick Hays Stadium with a four seed at stake in the upcoming Class 4A State Play-offs, and the Panthers prevailed 34-20.  Both teams traded body blows in the first half and went to intermission tied at 14.  The third quarter was scoreless, but the Panthers exploded for three 4th quarter touchdowns with a 37-yard run from Hayden Zeigler, along with two touchdown passes from Grayson Porter covering 49 yards to Carson Horn and a four-yard toss to Caleb Blakenship.  Grayson finished with four touchdowns: two on the ground and two in the air to finish with 153 yards passing.  The offensive line was a big story on the night with Avery Buster, Wyatt Jones, Gary Jerkins, Colton Rowe, Ernie Merell and Radarius Norman leading the Panthers to a season high 191 yards rushing.  Zeigler led the balanced ground attack with 74 yards.  Braeden Walton led the Panthers with six receptions for 50 yards. On defense, cornerback Cheldon Thompson had a momentum changing interception in the 3rd quarter to go along with two other second half deflections.  Zeigler, Nash Brown, Caleb Blakenship and Tremmel Williams stood out defensively.  The Panthers conclude the regular season with a 4-5 record and clinch the #4 seed in the upcoming Class 4A State Playoffs.  The Panthers enjoy an open date Friday and will go on the road to battle an opponent still to be determined in the opening round of the playoffs on November 10th.

De Queen Challenges Magnolia Before Falling 28-14 10/27

A determined De Queen football team played their best game of the season Friday night in Magnolia before falling to the Panthers 28-14. The Leopards played a clean first half with no penalties and no turnovers to tie the game at seven at intermission. The De Queen score came on a seven-yard run by Ulyces Coto to cap a nine-play 54-yard drive midway through the second quarter. Magnolia came out in the second half with a sense of urgency as the Panthers scored on their first three possessions in the third quarter to race to a 28-7 lead. The Leopards didn’t quit, however. After Noah Verela recovered a muffed punt by Magnolia, De Queen marched 32 yards in seven plays with the touchdown coming on a one-yard sneak by quarterback Cole Binkley. Angel Gonzalez was a perfect two-for-two on extra-point kicks. Magnolia was able to run out the clock in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The story of the game was the De Queen defense. Sophomore Jake Martin, our McDonalds Player of the Game, was credited with 18 tackles and a fumble recovery. Ulyces Coto had 16 tackles, giving him 93 for the season. He needs seven tackles in the upcoming Thursday night game against Arkansas High to top the century mark for the season. Jonathan Bahena and Kyle Williamson were credited with nine tackles each. Williamson, another sophomore, had four tackles for loss including two quarterback sacks. Luke Pearce recovered a fumble as the Leopards won the turnover margin for the first time this season – three to none. It’ll be Senior Night Thursday at Leopard Stadium as De Queen closes out the season against Arkansas High at 7:00.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 10/27

Junction City rolled over Horatio 62-21

Mount Ida turned back Foreman 55-6
Malvern defeated Nashville 35-21
Murfreesboro doubled up Lafayette County 28-14
Mineral Springs pounded Poyen 58-22
In the 5A South Conference:
Little Rock Parkview whipped Hot Springs Lakeside 42-7
Hot Springs upended Camden Fairview 35-18
Arkansas High shut out Hope 38-0
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
Broken Bow outlasted Stilwell 33-26
Undefeated Idabel hammered Wilburton 49-7

Antlers blanked Valliant 12-0

De Queen Cross Country Wins State Championship 10/23

The Sr. Girls and Sr. Boys both won their conference meet, Monday, October 23rd. This is the 7th consecutive championship for the boys and the 6th in a row for the girls.

These kids got All Conference at the meet.
Alyssa Neal 1st Place
Presli Young
Jaide Tatum
Aiylene Hernandez
Alexa Monroy
Jaden Valdez
Randy Rodriguez 1st Place
Jakrys Munoz
Adrian Martinez
Cruz Arteaga
William Peppers
Brian Recendis
Yahir Ramirez

Cubs Fall to Magnolia 35-24 10/24

The De Queen junior high Cubs closed out their season Tuesday night, October 24th, at Leopard Stadium with a 35-24 loss to Magnolia in action heard live on your #1 Country 92.1.
The big story of the night was our McDonalds Player of the Game Luis Sotelo, who rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries. And for the season, Sotelo surpassed the 1,000 yard mark with a total of 1,091 yards rushing, despite playing in the equivalent of only six games while he battled a high ankle sprain injury. Sotelo scored on runs of 43, 19, and 44 yards to put touchdowns on the scoreboard for the Cubs. Draiden Bennett rushed for a pair of two-point conversions. John Maturino passed to Jordan Ladesma for another conversation as the Cubs went a perfect three-for-three in two-point conversion attempts on the night.
Turnovers plagued the Cubs as Magnolia scored on a 45-yard “scoop and score” and a 25-yard “pick six” to pull away for the 35-24 victory.
With the exception of one game, the Cubs played competitive football throughout the season. Coaches Drew Dykes and Reid Maag did a nice job with the team.
Leopards Head Coach Richard Bell says the 30 ninth graders on the junior high roster will have the option of moving up to play for the varsity in the final two senior high football games, going into junior high basketball, or starting their offseason conditioning and weightlifting program.

Legacy Grabs First Place at Waldron XC Meet

On Tuesday, October 17th, The Legacy Warriors Cross Country teams took part in its final meet before the HCAA State Championship. A beautiful sunny afternoon welcomed the athletes to the Tri-County Invitational at Waldron High School, and Legacy had five athletes place in the Top 10 as well as a 1st place showing by the Junior Boys team.

In their nascent season, the Warriors are improving each week, with athletes improving their best times every single time they compete! Congratulations to Libbie Bartek who finished 8th in the Junior Girls race, to Justise Burton, Jude Gallagher and Silas Lofton who finished 2nd, 5th and 10th in the Junior Boys race, to Oaklee Lofton who finished 3rd in the Senior Girls race, and to Everrette Martz who finished 18th in the Senior Boys race!

Coach Webb said, “Seeing our athletes work hard and play hard makes us so proud of them! They are pioneering something brand new for us at Legacy, and their commitment is wonderful to see. They are not just getting stronger physically, but it is firstly an offering of sacrifice and obedience to God – do all things unto the Lord and not just unto man!”

Legacy Academy athletics programs are founded upon the building of character in our students, teaching them the value of a team, and the importance of being a selfless, team-minded member. The Cross Country program has the same core philosophy running throughout, and it is already bearing fruit in the lives – and legs! – of our students.

Tri-County Invitational Race Participants

Junior Girls

Libbie Bartek (8th place)

Reagan Ogé

A’Niyah Pryor

Vivian Garner

Jocelyn Cisneros

Junior Boys

2nd place – Justise Burton

5th place – Jude Gallagher

10th place – Silas Lofton

Manny Toledano

Chris Real

Senior Girls

3rd place – Oaklee Lofton

Maddie Lowery

Senior Boys

18th place – Everrette Martz

James Bartek

Gabe Cox

Cameron Ogé

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 10/23

Tuesday, October 24thThe De Queen Cubs close out their season at home against Magnolia at 7:00. After an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show with Toney and Greg begins at 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1. 

Thursday, October 26thThe Ouachita Baptist Tigers travel to Bethany, Oklahoma to battle Southern Nazarene at 6:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 5:00 Thursday on 102.1 The Good Path. 

Friday, October 27thSeven 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. 

…At 6:30, #1 Country 92.1 goes live to Magnolia where De Queen battles the Magnolia Panthers 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 Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown hosts Mena at 7:00. 

…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Junction City with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Horatio Lions battle the Junction City Dragons 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, October 28thThe Arkansas Razorbacks football team has a bye week. However, the Hogs basketball team will host the Purdue Boilermakers in an exhibition contest in Bud Walton Arena at 3:00. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is set for 2:30 Saturday on your Southwest Arkansas’ Razorbacks Station – #1 Country 92.1.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 10/20

Gurdon outlasted Horatio 29-20

Poyen pounded Dierks 36-16

Murfreesboro blanked Foreman 60-0

Mineral Springs manhandled Mount Ida 52-13

Nashville whipped Waldron 54-6

Mena slammed Fouke 37-13

In the 5A South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview beat Magnolia 42-0 Thursday

Hot Springs upended Arkansas High 50-14

Camden Fairview handled Hope 48-14 

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Idabel clobbered Antlers 56-6 Thursday

Broken Bow blasted Hilldale 35-7

Eufaula shut out Valliant 49-0

Hot Springs Lakeside Defeats De Queen 48-14 10/20

The Hot Springs Lakeside Rams raced to a 35-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 48-14 victory over De Queen Friday night at Leopard Stadium. The Leopards had a couple of exciting scoring plays in the second half. Luke Pearce blocked a Rams punt that was recovered in the end zone by Lance Wise for a touchdown. Then Ulyces Coto broke into the secondary and outran the Rams for an 80-yard scoring play. Rodrigo Garcia kicked both extra points. Lance Wise was named our McDonalds Player of the Game. Besides scoring the touchdown on the blocked punt, Wise was credited with eight tackles. Coto led the tackle charts with 13 stops, and also rushed for 80 yards and a score. Besides the blocked punt, Luke Pearce had seven tackles. Jarod Munoz and Jake Martin were also credited with seven stops defensively. The Leopards travel to Magnolia Friday.

Ashdown Shut Out at Arkadelphia 10/20

The Ashdown Panthers went on the road to battle the Arkadelphia Badgers in a 7-4A Conference matchup.  Arkadelphia was coming into the game riding three-game winning streak outscoring three conference opponents by a combined total of 151 to 25.  Unfortunately, the Badgers continued their conference domination with a 42 to 0 shutout victory over the visiting Ashdown Panthers.  The Badgers scored four touchdowns in the 1st quarter to put the game away early.  Not only was the Badger offense impressive but their defense was equally dominant.  The Badgers held the Panthers to 81 total yards on offense.  Defensively for the Panthers, Landry Patrick and Kayson Hopkins made several big plays.  The Panthers return home to battle the Mena Bearcats for homecoming Friday at Dick Hayes Stadium.  The pre-game show begins at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path.

De Queen Leopard SR High Basketball Schedule 2023-2024

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 10/16

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

Thursday, October 19thThe De Queen Cubs travel to Hot Springs Lakeside at 7:00. Following an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show begins with Toney and Greg at 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, October 20thSeven 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.

…At 6:30, we go live to Leopard Stadium where De Queen hosts Hot Springs Lakeside at 7:00. Jay and Toney will have the play-by-play.

…Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Arkadelphia with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown battles the Badgers at 7:00.

…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Lions host the Gurdon Go Devils for Senior Night 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, October 21st – The Arkansas Razorbacks finally return to Fayetteville to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs 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 Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys at Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia at 1:00. Airtime with Rex Nelson and crew is set for 12 Noon on 102.1 The Good Path and on the KILX App.

Leopards Battle Gamely Before Falling to Camden Fairview 10/13

After Camden Fairview raced down the field to score two quick touchdowns to jump out to a 16-0 lead, the De Queen defense rose to the occasion before running out of gas late in a 40-0 loss to Camden Fairview during Homecoming Friday night. At one point, the De Queen defense stopped the Cardinals on five of their six offensive possessions. Camden Fairview led 22-0 going into the fourth quarter. The Leopards defense finally wore down and the Cardinals punched in three late touchdowns in the final six-plus minutes to make the score look more lopsided than the game really was. Jarod Munoz, our McDonalds Player of the Game, led the way with 11 tackles, including one tackle for loss, and two passes defended. Luke Pearce was credited with eight tackles and an interception. Jake Martin also had an interception for the Leopards. The De Queen offense moved the ball some but suffered four costly turnovers. Donovan Ester led the rushing with 52 yards on 13 carries, including a 47-yard run. Ulyces Coto added 33 yards on the ground. Lance Wise averaged 42 yards per punt on five kicks, including two inside the 20-yard line. The Leopards will host Hot Springs Lakeside Friday.

Ashdown Defeated by Nashville 52-26 10/13

The Ashdown Panthers went on the road to battle the Nashville Scrappers in a 7-4A Conference matchup Friday night, October 13th.  The Panthers came out on fire early on, and held a 14 to 3 lead midway through the second quarter.  However, after that, it was all Nashville as they scored the next 35 unanswered points which was too much for the Panthers to overcome as Nashville pulled away for the 52 to 26 victory.  The Scrappers recovered two onside kicks which quickly turned the tide.  The Scrappers had over 500 yards in total offense with 378 coming on the ground.  Tre Hopkins led the Scrappers with 174 yards rushing.  For the Panthers, Hayden Zeigler played an amazing game on offense, on defense, and in the punting game.  Wide receiver Braeden Walton had 7 catches for 119 yards.  Grayson Porter played his heart out on offense with 145 total yards and also was credited with several tackles on defense.  Landry Patrick, Caleb Blakenship and Nash Brown played well on defense.  Corner back Antonio McDuffie returned an pick six interception for a touchdown.  The schedule gets no easier for Ashdown, as the Panthers travel to Arkadelphia Friday to battle the Badgers.  The game can be heard on 102.1 the Good Path.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 10/13

Smackover doubled up Horatio 40-20

Dierks pounded Foreman 49-6
Murfreesboro slipped past Mount Ida 8-6
Malvern whipped Mena 57-14

In the 5A South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview beat Arkansas High 64-6

Hot Springs upended Magnolia 55-38
Hot Springs Lakeside handled Hope 38-21

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Idabel nipped Spiro 49-48

Cubs Fall to Camden Fairview 37-14 10/12

The De Queen junior high Cubs traveled to Camden Fairview Thursday night, October 12th, and dropped a 37-14 decision to the junior Cardinals in action heard live on #1 Country 92.1. The De Queen scores came in the second half. Keegan McCoy threw a halfback pass to Jordan Ladesma that covered 38 yards. In the final seconds of the contest, Draeden Bennett scored on a two-yard run. John Maturino threw a two-point conversion pass to Ladesma to wrap up the scoring. Bennett led the rushing charts with 68 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown. Ladesma, named our McDonalds Player of the Game, had three receptions for 83 yards, a touchdown catch, and a two-point conversion catch. Ladesma also had four tackles, including one tackle for loss, defensively. The Cubs will return to action on October 19th as they travel to Hot Springs Lakeside.

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 10/9

Wednesday, October 11thCatch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s Alabama matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, October 12thThe De Queen Cubs travel to Camden Fairview at 7:00. Following an 8th grade game at 5:30, the pregame show begins with Toney Stowers and Jay Bunyard at 6:45 on your #1 Country 92.1.

Friday, October 13thSeven 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.

…At 6:30, we go live to Leopard Stadium where De Queen hosts Camden Fairview for homecoming at 7:00. Jay and Toney will have the play-by-play.

…Meanwhile, 102.1 The Good Path and the KILX App go live to Nashville with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown battles the Nashville Scrappers at 7:00.

…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Horatio with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Lions host the Smackover Buckaroos 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, October 14thThe Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Tuscaloosa to battle Alabama 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 travel to Searcy to battle the Harding University Bison 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.

De Queen Drops 39-0 Decision at Hot Springs 10/6

Turnovers, big plays, and kicking game mistakes continue to plague the Leopards as De Queen fell at Hot Springs 39-0 Friday night. The Trojans took advantage and raced to a 39-0 halftime lead. The Leopards defense behind our McDonalds Co-Players of the Game, Sophomores Kyle Williamson and Darion Henderson, posted a couple of terrific second half goal line stands to hold the Trojans out of the end zone . Henderson finished with seven tackles. Williamson recorded six stops including two tackles for loss. The Leopards struggled to get their offense untracked. Ulyces Coto rushed for 37 yards, while Donovan Ester added 32 yards on the ground. De Queen hosts Camden Fairview for homecoming Friday night.

Ashdown Falls to Malvern 38-8 10/6

The Ashdown Panthers played host to the defending Class 4A state champs, the Malvern Leopards, Friday evening, October 6th, at Dick Hayes Stadium.  The Leopards came in ready with their All-State Duo of running back Jalen Dupree and wide receiver Dyelon Carradine who between them had 23 touchdowns and accumulated over 2300 yards of offense combined.  The Panthers held the Leopards and forced a punt on the first drive which brought great hope and enthusiasm for the home crowd.  The Panthers fought hard, but Ashdown had two touchdowns called back on penalties and five turnovers were too much to overcome as Ashdown fell 38 to 8.  Dupree and Carradine were as good as advertised.  Dupree had 193 yards rushing and four touchdowns while Caradine had nine receptions and a touchdown.  For Ashdown, Ty Marks had two receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown while quarterback Grayson Porter contributed 151 yards in total offense.  On defense, Nash Brown, Tremell Williams, Caleb Blakenship and Ty Marks played well.  The Panthers travel to Nashville to take on their archrival Scrappers on Friday with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 10/6:

Mufreesboro defeated Horatio 54-6

Poyen pounded Foreman 52-13
Mineral Springs rolled past Dierks 42-6
Nashville whipped Mena 46-14

In the 5A South Conference:

Little Rock Parkview hammered Hope 56-6

Camden Fairview upended Magnolia 40-14
Hot Springs Lakeside edged Arkansas High 34-31 

And in Southeast Oklahoma:

Salisaw outlasted Broken Bow 24-13

Idabel handled Heavener 35-13Spiro turned back Valliant 27-6

Legacy Academy Launches Inaugural Cross Country Program

Legacy Academy kicked off its very first Cross Country meet at the Tom Stuthard Stampede in Acorn on 9/12. Seventeen athletes competed in the junior and senior races, representing the school proudly in its first ever competitive cross country action. In their next two events, the teams have continued to get faster, fitter and stronger – the future is bright for the Warriors’ cross country program!

Just four days later the Legacy Warriors went to Trinity Christian to participate in the Taylor Wade Invitational. The growth that the athletes showed was commendable; it was a very tough race for all, especially for the junior high teams, whose trail was 2.17 miles, much further than the standard race distance of 1.5 miles. The Junior Girls also had to run their race twice due to a race error. With all the odds stacked against Legacy’s teams – facing larger, more mature XC programs – they still showed major personal gains!

In their third ever meet, the Buck Fever Showcase in Mena, AR, every single Warrior runner improved his or her time in the hot fall sunshine around a tough and hilly course. Oaklee Lofton finished 5th out of 49 competitors in the Senior Girls 5,000m event with a PR of 24:20. With almost all of Legacy’s runners improving their times and their paces, the team is getting stronger and stronger as it gets ready for the state meet on October 27.

Since this is a brand-new program, the focus has been on the fundamentals and getting the foundation right, not just for this year but for the years to come. When a new program of any kind is birthed at Legacy, it is done with intentionality and purpose. The Bible speaks of the importance of stewarding our bodies and doing everything as though working for the Lord. These are the foundations on which Legacy is striving to build its program. All the coaches, athletes and parents are extremely excited to see the growth in the athletes throughout the Cross Country season.

Legacy Academy is a private Christian school in Lockesburg, AR, committed to pursuing excellence in all its endeavors and training its students to do the same. Its athletics programs are a great way to further build character in its students, to teach them the value of a team, and to teach them the importance of being a selfless, team-minded member. All students are encouraged to participate in Athletics, where the focus is not solely on winning but on every student having a great experience, building relationships, having fun, and developing important life skills.

Tom Stuthard Stampede Race Results

Junior Girls – There were a total of 146 athletes in the 1.5-mile race.

Reagan Ogé

Libbie Bartek 

A’Niyah Pryor 

Vivian Garner 

Jocelyn Ciesneros 

Junior Boys – 160 athletes competed in the 1.5-mile race. 

6th – Justise Burton

Rowan Weber 

Silas Lofton

Lane Thornton

Manny Toledano

Chris Real

The overall team score was 13th out of 14 teams.

Senior Girls – 78 athletes competed in the 3.3-mile race.

15th – Oaklee Lofton

Maddie Lowery

Senior Boys – 118 athletes competed in the 3.3-mile race 

Everrette Martz 

James Bartek

Gabe Cox 

Cameron Ogé

Taylor Wade Invitational Race Results

Junior Girls – 78 athletes competed in the 2.2-mile race.

Libbie Bartek

Reagan Oge 

Vivian Garner 

Jocelyn Cisneros

Overall team score in the race was 13th out of 15 teams.

Junior Boys – 86 athletes competed in the 2.17-mile race.

6th – Justise Burton

Rowan Weber 

Silas Lofton

Lane Thornton

Manny Toledano

Overall team score was 6th out of 15 teams. 

Senior Girls – 83 athletes competed in the 3.3-mile race.

6th – Oaklee Lofton

Maddie Lowrey

Senior Boys – 93 athletes competed in the 3.3-mile race.

Everrette Martz

Jude Gallagher

James Bartek

Gabe Cox

Hot Springs Rallies to Defeat Cubs 22-16 10/5

The De Queen junior high Cubs raced to a 16-0 lead before leading rusher Luis Sotelo left the game with an injury suffered while making a tackle on defense. Then, Hot Springs rallied for a 22-16 victory Thursday night at Leopard Stadium as heard live on your #1 Country 92.1.

Sotelo rushed for 130 yards and both De Queen touchdowns on 16 carries before leaving the game. Afterwards, Sotelo was spotted on the Cubs sidelines standing up. So hopefully, the injury won’t cost him and the team significant lost playing time.

Nathan Martinez, named our McDonalds Player of the Game, anchored the Cubs defense with six unassisted tackles.

The Cubs return to action next Thursday night at Camden Fairview.

De Queen Jr High Cross Country Teams 7-4A Meet   10/3

Both Junior High Cross Country Teams won the 7-4A Conference Meet on Monday, October 3rd, in Nashville.

Jr. Girls

De Queen 16
Hope 57
Nashville 65
Ellie Perez 1st
Tabatha Rodriguez 2nd
Sierra Wilson 4th
Sherlyn Hernandez  5th
Yamilet Lopez 7th
Jr Boys
De Queen 29
Magnolia 51
Hope 76
Nashville 84
Ashdown 133
Erik Hernandez 2nd
Yahir Ramirez 4th
Nathan Martinez 8th
Joshua Dominguez 9th
Alex Sebastian 10th

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 10/2

Wednesday, October 4thCatch the one-hour “Sam Pittman Live” at 7:00 as the Hogs head football coach previews Saturday’s Ole Miss matchup on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller – #1 Country 92.1.

Thursday, October 5thThe De Queen Cubs host Hot Springs 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.

Friday, October 6thSeven 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.

…At 6:30, we go live to Hot Springs where the De Queen Leopards battle the Hot Springs Trojans 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 Dick Hays Stadium with Jim Cross and Darrell Coker as Ashdown hosts Malvern at 7:00.

…And finally, AM 1390/FM 104.5 go live to Murfreesboro with Phillip Fields and Conner Cowen as the Horatio Lions take on the Rattlers 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, October 7thThe Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Oxford to battle Ole Miss 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 travel to Ada, Oklahoma to battle the East Central University Tigers 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.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 09/29

Fouke defeated Horatio 34-7

Murfreesboro rolled past Dierks 30-6
Mineral Springs blanked Lafayette County 70-0
Arkadelphia whipped Mena 51-7
In the 5A South Conference:
Hot Springs hammered Hope 53-13
Camden Fairview upended Arkansas High 28-8
Magnolia slipped past Hot Springs Lakeside 28-21 
And in Southeast Oklahoma:
Fort Gibson edged Broken Bow 30-27

Idabel shut out Valliant 42-0 

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 27thCatch 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 29thThe 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 30thThe 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

The Hope Bobcats came out motivated for their homecoming and scored touchdowns on their first seven offensive possessions of the night to pull away from the De Queen Leopards 49-7 Friday night in the 5A South Conference opener. Senior fullback Gareth Quintero was named our McDonalds Player of the Game, with a team-leading 69 rushing yards on only eight carries. A 32-yard run by Quintero in the third quarter set up De Queen’s only score of the night on a two-yard run by Jonathan Bahena.  Ulyces Coto had another outstanding game. Coto led the tackle charts with 12. Sophomore Jake Martin had the best game of his high school career with eight stops. The Leopards return home to host the defending state champs and top-ranked Little Rock Parkview Thursday night at 7:00 during Rotary Night at Leopard Stadium. The first 100 Leopard fans through the gate get free admission, compliments of the De Queen Rotary Club.

Other High School Football Scores from Friday 09/22

 Lafayette County outlasted Dierks 16-12Mineral Springs hammered Foreman 48-6Murfreesboro dropped Poyen 30-16Arkadelphia destroyed Nashville 44-6In the 5A South Conference:Parkview pounded Hot Springs 54-7 ThursdayHot Springs Lakeside defeated Camden Fairview 34-20 ThursdayArkansas High turned back Magnolia 28-7And in Southeast Oklahoma:Broken Bow slipped past Madill 28-21Idabel rolled over Hugo 47-6Heavener handled Valliant 37-14

Sports Broadcast Schedule Week of 9/18

Tuesday, September 19THThe 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 20thCatch 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 22ndSeven 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 23rdThe 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

Conway Christian slipped past Dierks 16-14
Fouke whipped Foreman 61-12
Mineral Springs hammered Bearden 49-6
Murfreesboro shut out Gurdon 40-0
Mena rolled past Riverview 45-21
Nashville outlasted Charleston 26-21
In the 5A South Conference:
Prescott nipped Hope in overtime 41-38
Little Rock Parkview pounded North Little Rock 52-14
Hot Springs edged Little Rock Southwest 26-25

Wynne blanked Magnolia 35-0

Horatio Lions SX Race Results

Horatio Lions XC competed in the Tom Stuthard Stampede this Tuesday. Paige Williamson was 6th out of 146 runners in the JH Girls Race and Aiden Kean was 18th out of 189 runners in the JH Boys Race. Results from the meet can be seen here at this link below.

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 13thCatch 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 14thThe 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 15thSeven 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 16thThe 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

The Ashdown Panthers played host to the Hope Bobcats Friday night, September 8th, at Dick Hays stadium.  The Panthers had won the previous seven contests between the two schools. However, the much-improved Bobcats turned the tables on the Panthers and left Ashdown with a 14 to 12 victory.  Ashdown scored first on a 17-yard run by Ty Marks. However, the all-important extra point was missed.  Hope scored a touchdown in the second quarter and successfully kicked their extra point to lead by one point at the half 7-6. Hope scored on a 16-yard pass from Tyler Patterson to Isaac Love to take a 14 to 6 lead in the second half.  Ashdown scored with six minutes left in the game on a 2-yard run by Grayson Porter. However, the 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, so the Panthers trailed by two, and that ended up being the final score 14-12 Hope.  On offense, Quarterback Grayson Porter came off the bench and tried to will the Panthers to a victory.  Porter had 63 yards rushing.  Braeden Walton led the team with three receptions.  On defense, Nash Brown, Darnell Williams, Caleb Blakenship and Landry Patrick played well.  The Panthers host Idabel Friday at Dick Hays Stadium at 7:00 with the pre-game show beginning at 6:30 on 102.1 the Good Path.

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 6thCatch 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 8thSeven 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 9thThe 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 30thCatch 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 31stThe 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 1stSeven 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 2ndThe 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 24thThe 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 25thSeven 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.

Cossatot River Schools 2023-2024 Basketball Schedule

Click the following link to view the Cossatot River Schools 2023-2024 basketball schedule.