Get ready for an action-packed weekend of high school sports, with several Saline County teams in the mix. The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) 2026 Centennial Bank State Championships for baseball, softball, and soccer are set to take place this weekend in Hot Springs. Whether you are heading to the stands or tracking the local teams, […]
Abuse victim, now 17, tells some of her testimony against Tim’s Tavern owner
UPDATE DEC 9, 2025 (afternoon) One of the victims in the State of Arkansas vs Tim Steppach case has come forward to tell some of her story. Now that Steppach has been convicted of 3 counts of “Endangerment of the Welfare of a Minor in the 2nd Degree,” Alexy Torres, tells some of her testimony. […]
Celebrate Benton & Bryant teams both winning 2025 State Championship; Event April 8th
Come celebrate our two Saline County teams that each won in their conference in the 2025 AAA Arkansas Centennial Bank State Basketball Tournament. The Night of Champions is a time to celebrate together as a community after the Benton Panthers won the 5A Championship, and the Bryant Hornets won the 6A Championship. These two amazing […]
Two Saline County teams headed to State basketball championships Mar 14 & 15
If you weren’t watching the high school basketball state championship this week, you missed two Saline County teams – Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets – each powering through opponents to position themselves for the State Championship games in their respective conferences. 🏀 See the scores, brackets, game times & tickets below. 👇 BOYS 🏀 6A […]
Registration now open for several Spring Ball programs in Benton
It’s time to start registering for Spring Ball for 2025 – Youth Softball, Blastball, and Miracle League. Benton Parks and Recreation has announced several opportunities to get in the game. See the descriptions below for various programs. Scroll down for info and registration links… Don’t forget we have big changes this year for youth softball. […]
[Soccer] Bryant edges Conway for 6A Central Crown
The Lady Hornets captured their second conference championship over the past four seasons on Friday with a thrilling 2-1 win at Conway. Bryant (19-3-2) took an early lead after a goal from junior Jennifer Vivar. Team captain Lily Miller, one of nine seniors, scored the game-winning goal with less than 2 minutes left. Vivar paces […]
[Soccer] Built for more, Bryant Lady Hornets want back on top
Bryant (9-9-3 in 2023) reached the playoffs last spring for the second time under Coach Olivia Organ, falling to Bentonville West with 6 seconds left in the second overtime. The Lady Hornets struck first with a goal from Kaylee Fluger in the second half. Bentonville West scored with 59 seconds left in regulation to force […]
ACA Knights lance the competition in cheer and basketball
Several teams at Arkansas Christian Academy in Bryant, Arkansas are excelling in their athletic efforts. The cheer and basketball teams are pictured below at their competitions in January 2023. Arkansas Christian Academy’s Junior Varsity cheer squad (below) participated in the Heartland Christian Athletic Association (HCAA) State Cheer and Pom Championship in Broken Arrow, OK on […]
[Soccer] Lady Hornets hungry, confident after rebuilding year
Tradition-rich Bryant missed the playoffs last spring for the first time since 2005. The Lady Hornets reached the state championship game five times in six seasons from 2014 to 2019, winning it all in 2015 and 2019. Bryant (4-12-1 in 2022) started 10 underclassmen a year ago, including seven sophomores. A youthful squad began to […]
Jack answers the 5 Questions for what led Lady Panthers Volleyball to become 5A State Champs
Jack Woolbright asks 5 questions before the Lady Panthers volleyball team competes in the 5A South State Finals, beginning October 25th. He’ll answer the questions afterward. The Panthers will face the Sylvan Hills Lady Bears in their first game. See the Postgame Answers below in maroon. 1. Can the Lady Panthers play consistently through […]