High School Sports

CLASS 2A: Harris’ big bat, strong arm lift Parkers Chapel

By Tim Cooper (Contact) (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

PINE BLUFF — Shane Harris is having a tournament to remember. » Read story.

CLASS 3A: Harding Academy makes good use of space

By Amanda Pruitt (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

SEARCY — Gurdon Coach John Pace hoped his team’s pitching would be enough to hold off Harding Academy, but his defense couldn’t close the gaps Saturday at Harding University’s Jerry Moore Field. » Read story.

CLASS 6A: Texarkana hangs on with Warner’s heads-up play

by matthew koewler texarkana gazette (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

TEXARKANA — Texarkana pitcher Matt Warner picked off a pinch-runner for the final out, preserving the Razorbacks’ 3-2 victory over El Dorado in the Class 6A state tournament Saturday. » Read story.

CLASS 7A: Rockets solve riddle of slow breaking pitches

By Doug Crise (Contact) (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Little Rock Catholic finally figured it out. » Read story.

CLASS 3A: Elkins remains perfect against 3A foes

By Griffin Coop (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

PINE BLUFF — Elkins scored six early runs and held on for a 6-2 victory over Horatio in a Class 3A quarterfinal game Saturday at Regional Park. » Read story.

CLASS 7A: Long layoff, 1-hour delay unable to faze Fayetteville

By Pete Perkins (Contact) (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

RUSSELLVILLE — Fayetteville was able to shake off enough of the rust from an eight-day break, and a one-hour rain delay, to piece together a 3-0 victory over Cabot in the quarterfinals of the Class 7A state softball tournament at Arkansas Tech on Saturday. » Read story.

CLASS 5A Freshman’s third hit biggest for Airedalettes

By Scott McDonald (Sunday, May 11, 2008)

HARRISON — Alma freshman right fielder Hannah Brown reached base all three times she batted Saturday, but none was bigger than the last one. » Read story.

CLASS 2A: Resilient Indians send Hermits home early

By Tim Cooper (Contact) (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

PINE BLUFF — The Poyen Indians came from behind twice Friday afternoon to edge the Hermitage Hermits 6-5 in the opening round of the Class 2A state tournament at Taylor Field. » Read story.

CLASS 7A: Bentonville watches early, strikes late

By Doug Crise (Contact) (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

It’s not a stretch to say the Bentonville Tigers prefer their opponents do the work. » Read story.

High school baseball state tournaments

(Saturday, May 10, 2008)

CLASS 7A At Burns Park (North Little Rock) FRIDAY’S GAMES Game 1 Van Buren 11, Bryant 5. Game 2 Rogers 6, Pine Bluff 2, 4 p.m. Game 3 FS Southside 6, Cabot 5, 6:30 p.m. Game 4 Bentonville 7, Conway 4, 6:30 p.m. » Read story.

CLASS 3A: Lincoln piles up 10 to win 10th consecutive

by heath allen northwest arkansas times (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

SEARCY — Lincoln took advantage of 11 errors to extend its winning streak to 10 games Friday with a 10-5 victory over Cotter in the first round of the Class 3A state tournament at Jerry Moore Field on the Harding University campus. » Read story.

CLASS 4A: Four-run first lifts CAC

benton county daily record (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

JONESBORO — Central Arkansas Christian jumped on Gravette with four runs in the first inning Friday and the Mustangs went on to defeat the Lions 5-1 in the first round of the Class 4A state tournament. » Read story.

7A SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT: Russellville shows no quit

By Pete Perkins (Contact) (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville Coach Harley Sisson got what he expected. » Read story.

3A SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT: Elkins pitcher helps herself at plate

By Griffin Coop (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

PINE BLUFF — Amber Caywood struck out nine batters and drove in a pair of runs Friday to lead defending state champion Elkins to a 9-1 victory over Corning in the first round of the Class 3A state tournament Friday at Regional Park. » Read story.

5A SOFTBALL STATE TOURNMENT: Harrison slips past Beebe

By Scott McDonald (Saturday, May 10, 2008)

HARRISON — After a three-year absence from the postseason, the Harrison Lady Goblins want more than just a taste of the state tournament. » Read story.

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