The Arkansas Diamonds 50+ team is headed to the the Senior Olympic basketball national tournament. This group of local women athletes has already racked up several wins. They have two gold medals from tournament competition, as well as three silvers and a bronze. This is 3-on-3 half-court play, with two 15-minutes halves. Since they placed […]
Benton Panthers have some great moments; See this week’s wrap
November 29, 2022 –vs Cabot Panthers Opening with the Cabot Panthers at home, the Benton basketball team had a full house to witness the first game of the season. Led by Sophomore, Terrion Burgess and his 34 points, the Panthers came up short against the Cabot Panthers 55-52. What made the difference for the Cabot […]
Play Wheelchair Basketball at the River Center Starting June 6th
Benton Parks and Recreation presents their Wheelchair Basketball Program. This program is a coed, inclusive recreation league where people with or without physical disabilities can experience the sport of Wheelchair Basketball. The purpose of this program is to begin bringing awareness to the need and fun of this sport to Central Arkansas. This Basketball League […]
Community Connections Hosts Adaptive Basketball at Bishop Park Tuesday Evenings – Apr 5-26
Community Connections will be hosting a basketball program at the Center at Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road, Bryant to help children learn the game as well as increase independence, confidence, focus, coordination, communication, and sportsmanship. Programs are scheduled from 5:30 – 6:30 pm on Tuesday nights throughout the month of April (Apr 5, 12, 19, […]
Watch high school basketball finals on Arkansas PBS March 10-12
If you can’t go to the game, you can still watch the high school b-ball finals on TV or online. Arkansas PBS will broadcast the 2022 1A-6A Centennial Bank state high school basketball finals live from the Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena beginning Thursday, March 10, in partnership with the Arkansas Activities Association. […]
Bryant Basketball Seniors to be honored Friday, February 25th vs Wampus Cats
The Bryant Hornets and Lady Hornets Basketball teams will honor their senior members at Bryant Hornet Arena on Friday Night, February 25, 2022. Both the Hornets and Lady hornets will take on conference foes, the Conway Wampus Cats. The Junior Varsity teams will open the night at 5:00 pm followed by Varsity Girls and Varsity […]
NBA Star Derek Fisher to Speak at Benton Chamber Banquet Mar 8th
The Benton Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Derek Fisher as the speaker at the annual banquet on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Derek Fisher is an NBA legend who played 18 seasons and is a 5-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is the current head coach of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. Derek […]
See the photo gallery of the 2021 Saline County Shootout between Benton & Bryant
The boys and girls basketball teams for the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets faced off in the Annual Saline County Shootout on Dec 14th at Hornet Stadium in Bryant. Both Hornets teams came out ahead – girls 51-47 and boys 63-56. Here are all the great shots:
Benton Junior Lady Panthers end 2021 season as champs with perfect record
The Benton Junior Lady Panthers finished their 2021 season Saturday, October 23rd with a 25-0 perfect record becoming the 2021 Conference Champions. Photo by Beth Burns: Back row left to right – Coach Suzanne Reggans, Addy Mae Seagraves, Parker Stearns, Belle Ventress, Evie Hendrix, Brooke Phillips, Abbie Kinard, Bella Lageman, Addie Burns, Kamlyn Flynn, Coach Brook […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser on April 17-18
Get ready for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser on April 17-18! Below are all the details you need to know: When: Friday April 17 & Saturday April 18 Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County Riverside Club located at 1810 Citizens Dr., Benton, AR 72015 […]