Stories from Thursday, January 21, 2016

Trumann police are taking the time to connect with the community. During the past couple weeks, Trumann School Resource Officer Melissa Duran has been bringing officers and firefighters to Cedar Park Elementary to play glow bowling with the kids. "I want the kids to see the police department in a positive light," Duran said...

EPC (10-5, 7-2 2A-3) jumped out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back as they down conference rival Marked Tree 37-23 this last Thursday night in Lepanto. Kayla Reel opened the scoring with a steal and layup, Tileyah Ward hit one of two free throws and Bre Ward got a steal and layup to make it 5-0 EPC. ...

EPC (14-5, 8-1 2A-3) had three players score in double figures as the Lady Warriors took a 61-24 conference with from Marked Tree this past Thursday in Lepanto. Jaleigha Garrett, who finished with a game high 17 points, opened the scoring with a three-pointer from the right wing and followed with a jumper in the lane giving EPC an early 5-0 lead. ...

Marked Tree (10-3, 9-2 2A-3) outscored EPC (8-3, 8-2) in the third quarter breaking a half time tie on their way to a 37-31 win over the Junior Warriors this past Friday night in Lepanto. The first quarter was a low scoring affair as the team combined for a total of five points. ...

Marked Tree (14-4, 9-2 2A-3) was trailing 50-49 with 33 left before LaQuentin Miles scored eight points in a 13 second span propelling the Indians to a 57-51 win over conference rival EPC (12-7, 7-3) this past Friday in Lepanto. EPC got back to back baskets from Keyon Dorsey and J'Sebian Brown to start the game taking an early 4-0 lead. ...

The ASU Red Wolves and Lady Red Wolves were both winners this past Monday in Sun Belt action at the Convocation Center.

Harrisburg volleyball coach Chastan Carpino and EPC cheer coach Payton Weathers have been named as assistant coaches in their various sports for the upcoming all-star events. Carpino will be an assistant for head coach Margie McGee of Valley View of the East team as they take on the West team Wednesday, June 22 at the Farris Center on the campus of UCA at 7:00 pm...

Trumann lost a 4A-3 conference contest to 49-46 Gosnell this past Thursday in Gosnell. Kevonte Andrews led Trumann with 14 points as Connor Haag tossed in 10 points. The Junior Wildcats fell to the Junior Pirates 48-43. Harrisburg (13-6, 5-2 4A-3) got 14 points and 10 rebounds from Jessica Webb as the Lady Hornets beat Highland 59-37 this past Thursday. Kylie DeVries and Keely Edwards each scored 12 points. The Junior Lady Hornets lost their game 38-26...