El Dorado, Little Rock Catholic to meet in 6A East clash
Will El Dorado’s open date before the league opener result in rust or rest? The Wildcats will find out Friday when they open 6A East action at War Memorial Sta…
Stories by Tony Burns
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Cross country Cats put time off to good use
El Dorado’s cross country program is in the middle of its longest break of the season. The teams competed well in the Lakeside Invitational last Tuesday and wi…
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Trojans set sights on district golf title
Parkers Chapel’s boys have enjoyed golf success this season. The Trojans hope that carries over into the postseason as they travel to Diamondhead in Hot Spring…
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Junction City to compete for golf title
Junction City’s girls will take aim at the championship of the district tournament Thursday at Diamondhead in Hot Springs. The Lady Trojans have shown consiste…
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Wildcats hope to contend in 5A South tourney
El Dorado has subtly put together a solid boys’ golf lineup 1-through-6. Will that be enough to hang with top-heavy programs from Benton and Hot Springs Lakesi…
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Low numbers key for Lady Cats in tourney
The 5A South Golf Tournament tees off Tuesday morning at the Pine Bluff Country Club. For El Dorado girls’ coach Chris Ezell, he’s never had an easier time sel…
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El Dorado to run at Lakeside
As of Saturday night, the Hot Springs Lakeside Invitational had 27 teams signed up for Tuesday’s cross country meet with registrations still open. El Dorado wi…
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Wildcats look forward to bye week
El Dorado welcomes an open date after going 2-1 in non-conference action. The Wildcats won at Texarkana 42-20 on Friday and won’t play again until they go to L…
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Competition makes area players stronger
A pair of Union County tennis heavyweights slugged it out on the court Tuesday at Parkers Chapel. The Lady Trojans’ Tatum Watson handed Smackover’s Taylor Dard…
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West Side connection strong at net
West Side Christian got off to a slow start this volleyball season, dropping its first two matches. The Lady Warriors then won five straight before falling at …
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Wildcats turn in a lights out performance
Playing a football game on Friday, the 13th can be a bit disconcerting. When that same game doesn’t end until Saturday, the 14th, well, that’s a real horror st…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado hits road to face Texarkana
El Dorado and Texarkana used to be one of the better football rivalries in South Arkansas. It seems crazy to think the two schools would go six years without p…
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Subscriber ExclusiveRobbins dancing up a storm on tennis court
El Dorado senior Sara Robbins said the first time she picked up a tennis racquet was about two years ago. The lefty is currently competing as the No. 2 singles…
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Golfers must adjust to playing 18 holes
Junction City’s girls have been successful this golf season. All of their success, however, has come in 9-hole matches. The conference tournament, which will b…
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Wildcats' defense starts fast against Cardinals
El Dorado’s defense pitched a shutout for most of the first half on Friday in a 35-34 victory over Camden Fairview. Fairview tied the game at 14-14 at the half…
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El Dorado coach relieved after close win
El Dorado head coach Chris Hill admitted he was more relieved than celebratory at the end of the Wildcats’ 35-34 win over Camden Fairview Friday at Memorial St…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWildcats hold on to beat Fairview
El Dorado held a 14-point lead with 4:36 left in the fourth quarter but needed a blocked PAT to hold on for a 35-34 victory over Camden Fairview Friday at Memo…
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado set to take on Camden Fairview
Last year the El Dorado-Camden Fairview rivalry added a chapter when the Wildcats won 21-20 in a game that went down to the final seconds. The next chapter wil…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBig week ahead for Lady Wildcats
El Dorado volleyball has a big week, beginning on Tuesday with a non-conference rematch against Little Rock Southwest. The Lady Wildcats will open league play …
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PC cross country coach logging double duty
It’s one thing for athletes to compete in two sports at once. Parkers Chapel’s Julie Battisto is coaching two fall sports this season, serving as the tennis an…
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Smackover building foundation for cross country
Smackover will not field a senior high cross country team this season. Coach Allie Banks hopes to lay a solid foundation for the program at the junior high lev…
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El Dorado defense plays well in loss
Trailing 21-14 late in the fourth quarter Friday against Little Rock Christian, El Dorado quarterback Cannon Jacobs lofted a pass into the end zone to Paxton S…
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Numbers add up for El Dorado cross country
Cross country is a numbers game. Numbers as in the race time for the individual runners and also the number of competitors in the race. El Dorado coach John…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLittle Rock Christian holds off El Dorado 21-14
There’s no category for moral victories but El Dorado’s 21-14 loss to Little Rock Christian Friday at Memorial Stadium revealed some positives for the Wildcats.
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Subscriber ExclusiveEl Dorado set to take on Little Rock Christian
No more dress rehearsals. When El Dorado takes the field at Memorial Stadium on Friday against Little Rock Christian, this one will count.
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Lightning halts El Dorado golf, tennis
Golfers were willing to negotiate with the rain but lightning proved to be a deal breaker Thursday at Mystic Creek. El Dorado’s home match against Benton, Foun…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWildcats hope to be special in kicking game
During last week’s benefit game against North Little Rock, El Dorado’s kicking game wasn’t live. There was no blocking, returning or tackling. On Friday agains…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWildcats' Gilmore ready for double duty
Every season has been an adventure for senior AJ Gilmore. He moved from cornerback to safety last season, registering 54 tackles and four interceptions. This y…
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Wildcats, Trojans off to solid starts
El Dorado’s boys golf team has already tested itself with five 18-hole tournaments on five different courses. Early on, the Wildcats have showcased their depth…
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El Dorado plays North Little Rock in scrimmage
Josiah Moore’s interception and return set up Jeremiah Warren’s 3-yard touchdown run with 5:25 left which gave El Dorado a 20-14 lead. The Wildcats held it unt…
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El Dorado to host North Little Rock
El Dorado will host North Little Rock in a benefit football game to kick off the season Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. The 7A Charging Wildca…
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Taylor tops West Side in volleyball opener
West Side Christian opened its volleyball season Tuesday against Taylor at the Warrior Center. The Lady Tigers, who went 21-7 last year and advanced to the 1A …
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Friday's scrimmage should answer question for Cats' defense
Football coaches have gotten wiser over the years. Instead of beating up their players in preseason practices, coaches have taken out a lot of the bumps and br…
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Lumsey set at linebacker for Wildcats
El Dorado head coach Chris Hill didn’t mince words when asked about junior linebacker Jakori Lumsey. “If he’s not the best linebacker in the league, I don’t…
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Lady Warriors to open volleyball season
West Side Christian will tip off its volleyball season Tuesday with a home matchup against Taylor. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. with junior varsity followed by t…
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El Dorado volleyball to host Purple-White
El Dorado will unveil its 2024 volleyball team on Tuesday with the Purple-White Games, which start at 5 p.m. at Wildcat Arena. The varsity season opener will b…
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Injuries leave Darden with chip on her shoulder
Smackover’s Taylor Darden accomplished a lot athletically last year. She won her second straight 3A 8 tennis singles championship and was a member of the Lady …
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New coach to lead PC tennis
Parkers Chapel will enter the tennis season as the reigning 2A state champion in both girls and boys. The Lady Trojans have won five state titles in a row, all…
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Bechtelheimer returns to coaching after 29 years
Russ Bechtelheimer coached his last football game at El Dorado in 1995. Thursday at Lake Hamilton, Coach Bech will return to the coaching ranks, this time as E…
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Area golfers start season strong
The golf season teed off last week with the Simmons Bank Wildcat Invitational at the Lions Club. El Dorado’s girls posted their first victory of the season on …
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West Side volleyball hampered by floor damage
The Summer Olympics aren’t the only exciting races going on right now. West Side Christian is scheduled to open its volleyball season on Aug. 20 against Taylor…
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Parkers Chapel to open golf season
Parkers Chapel’s golf program returns three starters from a boys’ team that finished fifth in Class 2A last season and one girl from the Lady Trojans’ state ru…
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Fountain Lake sweeps Simmons Bank Wildcat Invitational
Fountain Lake nipped Magnolia by two shots Monday to win the 29th annual Simmons Bank Wildcat Invitational, hosted by the Lion’s Club. The Cobras shot 310 foll…
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Experienced Wildcats ready for golf season
El Dorado will return four of its top seven golfers when it tees off the season Monday at the Simmons Bank Wildcat Invitational. Coach Chris Ezell believes the…
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El Dorado to host golf tournament
El Dorado will break the seal on the 2024-25 high school athletic season on Monday when it hosts the 29th annual Simmons Bank Wildcat Invitational at the Lions…
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Lady Bucks compete at UALR
Smackover’s senior girls attended a basketball team camp at UALR recently under Coach Allie Banks. The camp was the second of the summer for the Lady Bucks.
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Lady Cats conclude summer camp schedule
El Dorado’s girls closed out their summer basketball camp season recently, competing in Morrilton. The Lady Wildcats played Russellville, McGehee, Mount St. Ma…
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El Dorado concludes productive week
El Dorado concluded its football week Friday afternoon with picture day for the players at Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats went through practice earlier in the …
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Junction City to open golf season
Junction City will tee off its high school golf season next week with both boys and girls scheduled for action. The Lady Dragons, coached by Shelby Ward, have …
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Bulldogs ready to get to work
Strong coach Jason Porter had 21 senior high athletes report for football practice on Monday. The Bulldogs have been going through off-season workouts for the …
