Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Local sports roundup
PREP BASKETBALL
BOYS
Fayetteville 77, Springfield (Mo.) Parkview 47
The Purple Bulldogs shook off an early deficit and outscored Parkview 43-19 in the second and third quarters combined to roll to the Arvest Classic title on Saturday in Springfield, Mo.
Collin Cooper poured in a team-high 32 points to earn tournament most valuable player honors for Fayetteville, which trailed 16-15 after a quarter. But the Purple’Dogs (4-1) outscored Parkview (3-1) 20-10 for a 35-26 halftime lead.
Cooper, a Central Arkansas commit, hit 11 of 14 free throws and scored 17 points in the second half to help Fayetteville pull away for the big win. Austin Garrett added 10 points for Fayetteville.
Parkview’s Tyem Freeman, a Missouri State signee, finished with a game-high 35 points. Pea Ridge 59, Lavaca 52
Nick Coble had 19 points as Pea Ridge won the Golden Arrow Classic championship Saturday with a win over the host team.
Carson Rhine added 12 points and Noah Peterson 11 for Pea Ridge, which improved its record to 7-1.
Kingston 64, Flippin 51
Kingston had four players finish in double figures Saturday as the Yellowjackets claimed third place in the Bev Stone Border Classic at Omaha.
Sam Parker had 20 points for Kingston, which outscored Flippin 13-7 in the fourth quarter to pull away. Gunnar Davis was next with 14 while Avery Weaver and William Clark added 11 apiece.
Devyn Payne led Flippin (10-8) with 14 points while Lance May and Jackson Baker chipped in 10 each.
Hackett 72, Lead Hill 43
Hackett had a strong start and a strong finish to knock off Lead Hill and claim fifth place in the Bev Stone Border Classic.
Avery Hester had 23 points for Hackett, which jumped out to a 19-2 lead and outscored Lead Hill 24-9 in the fourth quarter. Brady Hester added 15 and Dylan Kats 14 for the Hornets.
FS Northside 43, DeSoto, Texas 36
The Grizzlies closed play in the Arlington (Texas) Classic on a winning note, knocking off DeSoto, Texas Saturday.
Northside (4-2) got 15 points from Jaylin Williams and Javion Releford added 11.
GIRLS
Charleston 51, Dardanelle 25
A 17-3 run in the second quarter helped Charleston blow past Dardanelle and win the Logan County Bank Holiday Classic.
The Lady Tigers used the outburst to turn a 12-8 lead into a comfortable 29-11 halftime margin.
Alli Green had 17 points for Charleston (7-0), followed by Alexis Grandison with 10 and Payton Rucker with 9.
Omaha 54, Lead Hill 52
Omaha outscored Lead Hill 21-16 in the fourth quarter to come from behind and win the Bev Stone Border Classic championship game Saturday in Omaha.
Taylor Tucker had 25 points and was the only player in double figures for Omaha, which trailed 20-16 at halftime. Kaya Huebner led Lead Hill with 22 points while Kelsey Rogers added 16. Western Grove 62, Flippin 43
Four Western Grove players scored in double figures as the Lady Warriors outscored Flippin 30-14 in the second half and took third place in the Bev Stone Border Classic.
Hailey Woods had 19 for Western Grove, followed by Tru Cartwright 17, Desiree McClaine with 12 and Kayla Baker with 10. Emily Davenport led Flippin with 17.
Green Forest 38, Hackett 35
Green Forest outscored Hackett 11-8 in the fourth quarter and won the fifth-place game in the Bev Stone Border Classic.
Ashley Farrar scored all 11 of the Lady Tigers’ points in the fourth quarter and finished with 25. Taylor Glass led Hackett with 12 points, including a 10-of-13 outing from the free-throw line. First National Bank of NWA
Great 8 Girls Basketball Classic All-Tournament Team
Jersey Wolfenbarger, Tracey Bershers, Sara Bershers, Fort Smith Northside; Madi Braden, Katie Mayes, Ozark, Mo.; London Hatch, Rogers High; Pam Seiler, Rogers Heritage; Chloe Price, Siloam Springs; Natalie Basham, Camdenton, Mo. Madeline Hayes, Webb City, Mo.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Women
UAFS 75, Southwest Baptist 62
UAFS scored 29 points in the first quarter, building a 14-point lead, and it was all Lady Lions the rest of way at the Stubblefield Center.
It was the second-consecutive win for the Lady Lions (3-6), who on Wednesday night beat Northeastern State 75-62 to begin the fourgame home stand.
Every player scored for UAFS, which led 50-28 at halftime, and five players scored in double-figures – senior guard Daijah Brown (17 points), senior guard Mariah Green (16 points), junior guard Alexsis Brown (13 points), sophomore guard Dachelle Terry (11 points) and senior forward Ellie Lehne (10 points).
Three Bearcats scored in double-figures – junior forward Zahria White (16 points), senior guard Morgan Henderson (15 points) and sophomore forward Sydney Bandy (10 points). White had a team-high six rebounds.
BOWLING
Springdale Bowling Center
High Scores for week ending Dec. 1
MONDAY NIGHT ALLEY CATS Misfit 4: Mattie Roles 192-179-245 (616); Splits & Giggles: Jeff Sanford 216; Bowling Hogs: Manuel Rossetti 207, Norm Dennis 210; Spare Wars: Steve Morrison 212; Vital Capacities: Mike Fincher 214; Misfits: Jon Robinson 219; Bowlwildered: Wes Price 203-202-215 (620); JP Robinson 258-214 (659).
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Bowling Angels: Donna Tito 192 (529), Linda Papczynski 212 (527).
TUESDAY NIGHT GO GETTERS WAC Sharpening & Services: Christina Hall 182.
THURSDAY NITE USBC Bowl Diddlies: Red Self 206-224 (623); 4 Gals and a Guy: Susan Stewart 180; Here for the Beer: Allison Eagle 206 (532); Put Your Thumb In It: Eric Kienholz 200, Jeremy Doss 225; Whatever: Charlie Murphy 213, Kevin Taylor 203, Skyler Taylor 205-216-205 (626), Mike Taylor 214-234-210 (658), Matt Taylor 200-208; Becca’s Boys: Coy England 244-214 (651); Gen X Crew: Ron Kubitscheck 204, Wes Price 255-235 (680), Lonnie Taylor 222-218-202 (642); Splits Happens: Neigel Moss 203, Bridgette Fenton 226 (536); Good and Plenty: Crystal Sparks 184-191 (540), JP Robinson 261 (607), Eddie Sparks 201-205, Sandy Burson 222; 5 Guys Trying: Chris Walton 203-211; Spare Parts: Ken Clark 204, Danny Forkner 204-201; HOLOF: Jerry Eagle 205223-200 (628), Stan Forrester 205-225 (620); Eggstasea: Lance Henderson 231, Hunter Boelte 234-267-235 (736); We’re Trying: Chrissy Burke 191-204 (566); Drunken T-Rex: Cheyenne Bright 179, Johnny Doshier 210; The Goonies: Cory Sullivan 211, Samuel Blythe 253 (642); Poor Joe: Linda Papczynski 177 (507).
FRIDAY NIGHT MIXED Split Personalities: Jimmy Keith 218; Hammer Down: Crystal Arena 193, Terry Stark 230; Splits and Giggles: Scott Lister 224; Dilly Dilly: Jon Robinson 210; 3 Pins and a Gutter: Steve Kennicott 235-225 (623).
SATURDAY JUNIORS Strikers: Conner Dickson 112; Striker Boys: Isaac Eddy 181 (529), Daniel Breeding 201, Jason Burns 211 (515).
SATURDAY PREP/BANTAMS Ghost Busters: Rayden Henderson 107; No Boys But Keagan: Teagan Matthews 69, Gabriella Trobaugh 163.