7-on-7 tournament benefits Booster Club program

The start of school is just around the corner, and one sure herald of the upcoming semester is the lacing up of cleats, the clicking of helmet straps and the smells of hot dogs at Panther Stadium.

A 7-on-7 football tournament was held this past weekend for area youth teams to prepare for the upcoming season. Teams played in either the sixthgrade division or the fourth- and fifth-grade division.

Springdale won the sixth-grade tournament, while Shiloh Christian’s fifth-graders won the fourth- and fifth-grade tournament.

All proceeds were donated to the Siloam Springs Booster Club. Last year, the event raised about $4,000. The event raised $2,600 this year with a smaller field of teams.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader Dillion Caulkins took to the air to fight for a pass during a fourth- and fifth-grade game.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader Aidan Gayler celebrated with his teammates after making a big catch in a fourth- and fifth-grade game.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader Siloam Springs hosted a 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday to get kids in the area ready for the upcoming football season. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Siloam Springs Booster Club.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader Quarterback Dane Marlatt tossed a pass during a fourthand fifth-grade game at the 7-on-7 tournament this weekend.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader Siloam Springs’ sixth-grade team made a big stop by intercepting an extra point attempt in the end zone.

Michael Burchfiel/Herald-Leader A Siloam Springs player turned downfield after catching a short pass during a sixth-grade game.