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Paragould’s Edwards breaks Arkansas records at 5A State Track & Field Championships, several Region 8 teams bring home gold
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould junior Starlyn Edwards broke Arkansas state records in the 1600m and the 3200m to highlight Region 8 teams in the 5A State Track and Field Championships at Russellville High School. Edwards placed first in the girls’ 1600 meters, posting a 5:03.12 time to break a...
Hundreds of Red Wolves strut caps and gowns across the big stage
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The arena was packed with thousands of spectators filling the stands. The Arkansas State Class of 2024 graduated at the First National Bank Arena on Saturday, May 4. Two commencements took place, the first at 10 a.m. and another at 2:30 p.m. Approximately 2,500 Red Wolves graduated, according to a news release.
Bates hits game-winner for Michigan Panthers to highlight Red Wolves & Razorback alums in week 6 of the UFL
DETROIT, Mich. (KAIT) - A former Razorback continues to make headlines in the UFL. Jake Bates connected with his third field goal from over 60 yards and connected with his second game-winner of the season as Michigan beat Arlington 28-27 at Ford Field Sunday afternoon. Bates, who started his career...
Softball Recap: Bradlynn S can't quite lead Brookland-Cayce over Battery Creek
Brookland-Cayce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Battery Creek Dolphins. Brookland-Cayce saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bradlynn S, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
James Madison Baseball splits first two games with Arkansas State
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison baseball split the first two games of its series with Arkansas State on Saturday, winning the resumption of Friday’s suspended game 9-4 and dropping game two by a score of 8-1 at Veterans Memorial Park. JMU moved to 27-19 overall and...
Williams Baptist softball falls to Cottey in AMC Championship
The Williams Baptist softball team fell to Cottey College 3-2 Saturday afternoon in the American Midwest Conference Softball Tournament Championship game at Antimi Softball Complex on the campus of Columbia College. The Lady Eagles needed to defeat the Comets twice on Saturday to claim the AMC Tournament title and nearly...
TRANSFER PORTAL: Arkansas State Adds Two Players To Roster
After entering the transfer portal for a second time in his career, quarterback Timmy Mcclain has committed to play for the Sun Belt's Arkansas State Red Wolves. In seven appearances this past season for the UCF Knights, Mcclain threw for 1,065 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Prior to his...
Bowlers unite to raise ALS awareness
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A community came together Sunday to remember an old friend and raise awareness of the disease that took his. The 2nd Annual David Emerson ALS Awareness Tournament was held May 5 at Hijinx, 3102 Shelby Dr. in Jonesboro. Two dozen teams of four battled it out...
Arkansas State women's basketball lands CSU Bakersfield senior Shaunae Brown
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Destinee Rogers continues to dip into the transfer portal, landing Cal State Bakersfield guard Shaunae Brown Sunday afternoon. Brown, the Toronto, Canada native, will be a sixth-year senior and will have one season left of eligibility. She entered the portal last week, citing recent coaching changes. Head coach Greg McCall’s contract was not renewed after the Roadrunners finished 8-21. Former Arkansas State assistant coach Ari Wideman was named the new CSU Bakersfield head coach on May 3.
Soccer Game Recap: Paragould Comes Up Short
Paragould was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 4-1 to the Batesville Pioneers. Paragould was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 4-0. Their goal came courtesy...
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