Stories from Wednesday, October 19, 2016

NEOMA AYERS FROST, resident of Green Forest, Arkansas was born November 4, 1921 in Head Community-Green Forest, Arkansas, daughter of Gentry and Nellie (Rhea) Ayers. She departed this life Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the age of 94 years...

BERRYVILLE -- Some three-set victories aren't as routine as they seem. This was the case Thursday night when Berryville defeated Pea Ridge 25-20, 28-26, 25-16 on senior night. With Berryville facing a 19-24 deficit in the second set, an Allie Ashford block kept the Lady Bobcats alive. ...

Things went from bad to worse Friday for the Green Forest Tigers. Tailback Rhett Powell and tight end Michael Blach each woke up with strep throat and were unable to play. Powell also plays strong safety and Blach plays free safety. Defensive lineman Jesus Fernandezdelara III was also out with a dislocated finger. The Tigers made adjustments, but went on to lose at Mountain View, 43-0...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers won at Alpena 25-22, 25-17, 25-19 on Thursday to get plenty of momentum heading into the 3A North district tournament that started on Monday. Audrey Dickinson set the tone early in the first set with three kills. Sloane Coffey added five digs and Cheyannn Eagleson had three. ...

BERRYVILLE -- It's difficult to say that one play can cost a team the game in a 33-14 loss, but one play might have been that significant for the Berryville Bobcats in their loss to Gravette on Friday night. With Berryville leading 6-3 with 3:02 remaining in the second quarter, the Bobcats faced a fourth and six at their own 47. ...

Youth and inexperience can lead to poor results for a high school basketball team, but Eureka Springs basketball coach Brian Rambo isn't looking at it that way. The Highlanders made it to the state tournament a year ago, but lose four starters, including all-state player Reggie Sanchez. The one returning starter is JM Gregg...

On Tuesday Oct. 11, the Green Forest Tigers competed at the Bomber Invite in Mountain Home. Harrison won the boys race with 40 points, while Green Forest finished second with 57. Green Forest won the girls race with 39 points. Individual results are as follows:...

The Berryville Bobcats have four games remaining in the regular season, and need at least two victories to reach the state playoffs. With two of those final four opponents coming off deep runs in last season's playoffs, the Bobcats have their work cut out for them...

The Green Forest Lady Tigers enjoyed making things interesting in last year's 3A North district tournament, coming back from an 0-2 deficit to defeat Valley Springs and advance to the state tournament. This season's district tournament doesn't start until next week, but Green Forest dug out of an 0-2 hole again on Monday to win 16-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-6, 15-13 at Fred Grim Gym. The opponent? Valley Springs...

Friday's game between Mountain View and Green Forest could come down to size versus speed. The Yellowjackets have three linemen who weigh more than 295 pounds. Senior Matthew Broyles weighs in at 395. Green Forest's heaviest player, Alex Herrera, weighs 230 pounds...

BERRYVILLE -- The Berryville Lady Bobcat volleyball team got another conference win on Tuesday when the Lady Bobcats defeated Eureka Springs 25-12, 25-9, 25-8. "It was a good win for us," Berryville coach Kristin Whetham said. "It gives us confidence going into the final game of the year."...