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Fastbreak Friday Night
Basketball
Fast Break Friday Night (2/15)
Melbourne beat Riverside in the our Game of the Night. The Lady Bearkatz sweep the 2A-3 regular season and conference titles.
By
Chris Hudgison
More Region 8 HS standouts sign to play college sports
Batesville girls run away from Highland to advance to 4A3 title game
By
Matthew Schwartz
Izard County & Brookland are the Hot Shots of the Week (Feb. 4th - 8th)
The Cougars & Lady Bearcats won the kait8.com fan vote.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 12, 2019 at 11:16 PM
District Tournament roundup (2/12)
4A-3 host Pocahontas clinched a regional spot with a win over Southside.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 12, 2019 at 10:06 PM
District Tournament Roundup (2/11)
2A-6 host Marked Tree moved to 18-3 with a win over KIPP Delta.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 11, 2019 at 11:00 PM
NEA alums in college hoops (2/9)
Shaun Doss was perfect from the field Saturday in a UAPB victory.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 10, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Feb. 4th - 8th)
Valley View, Izard County, Brookland, and Tuckerman are this week's nominees.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 9, 2019 at 10:57 PM
Fast Break Friday Night (2/8) - Watch highlights
Valley View beat Bay 71-57 in our Game of the Night.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 8, 2019 at 11:39 PM
Fastbreak Friday Night Video
Fast Break Friday Night: Melbourne beats Riverside in 2A-3 Girls Championship
Fast Break Friday Night: Jonesboro boys beat Searcy on Senior Night
Fast Break Friday Night: Jonesboro girls beat Searcy on Senior Night
Fast Break Friday Night: Marion boys beat Greene County Tech for 13th straight win
Fast Break Friday Night: West Memphis boys get road win at Paragould
Fast Break Friday Night: Marion girls edge Greene County Tech
Continued Coverage
Tuesday HS hoops roundup (2/5)
Valley View upset rival Westside, meaning the Warriors and Blytheville share the 4A-3 title.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 5, 2019 at 11:19 PM
Brookland & Nettleton are Hot Shots of the Week (Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st)
The Bearcats & Lady Raiders won the kait8.com vote.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 5, 2019 at 11:02 PM
Trumann girls roll past Walnut Ridge for 3A3 win
Trumann beats Walnut Ridge 63-43 in 3A3 play on Monday night.
By
Matthew Schwartz
Published February 4, 2019 at 10:44 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st)
Brookland, Mammoth Spring, Jonesboro, & Nettleton are in the mix.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 2, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Fast Break Friday Night (2/1)
Mammoth Spring knocked off Ridgefield Christian 58-53 in the Game of the Night
By
Chris Hudgison
Published February 1, 2019 at 11:26 PM
Thursday HS hoops roundup (1/31)
Ridgefield Christian won their 14th straight game and a share of the 1A-3 title.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM
Tuesday HS hoops roundup (1/29)
Thompson hit the game winner as Brookland beat Westside.
By
Chris Hudgison
January 29
January 29
Trumann & Hoxie are Hot Shots of the Week
The Wildcats & Lady Mustangs won the fan vote.
By
Chris Hudgison
January 29
January 29
Fast Break Overtime: Brookland & Marked Tree
The Bearcats and Indians had a pair of slams in Friday victories.
By
Chris Hudgison
January 29
January 29
Nettleton junior Elauna Eaton named Downtown Tip-Off Club Girls Player of the Week
She dropped 21 points in wins over Jonesboro & Searcy.
By
Chris Hudgison
January 29
January 29
Monday HS basketball roundup (1/28)
Sloan-Hendrix & Walnut Ridge advanced in the Lawrence County Tournament.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 28, 2019 at 10:54 PM
Fast Break Overtime: Ridgefield Christian & NEACHE
The Warriors and Eagles hit buzzer beaters from past half court.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 28, 2019 at 9:57 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Jan. 21st - 25th)
Jonesboro, Trumann, Hoxie, & Highland are this week's nominees.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 27, 2019 at 12:16 AM
Fast Break Friday Night (1/25) - highlights & scores
Marion beat Jonesboro 66-54 in the Game of the Night to stay perfect in the 5A East.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 24, 2019 at 11:48 PM
Thursday HS hoops roundup (1/24)
Hoxie and Riverside girls won conference matchups.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 24, 2019 at 11:18 PM
Westside standout Avery Felts commits to Arkansas State
One of the best players in the Natural State is staying in-state.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 23, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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By
Region 8 Newsdesk
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By
Region 8 Newsdesk
Tickets now on sale for PBA Jonesboro Open
Sister dances for donations in Wish-a-Thon
By
Region 8 Newsdesk
Fast Break Friday Night (2/15)
By
Chris Hudgison
Tuesday HS hoops roundup (1/22)
Marcedus Leech dropped 38 points as Jonesboro beat Nettleton 76-61.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 22, 2019 at 11:12 PM
Manila & Greene County Tech are Hot Shots of the Week (Jan. 14th-19th)
They won the fan vote on kait8.com.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 22, 2019 at 11:02 PM
Felts & Felkins combine for 49 as Westside beats Blytheville
The Warriors beat Blytheville 71-60 Monday night in Mississippi County.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 21, 2019 at 10:55 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Jan. 14th-18th)
Manila, Marked Tree, Batesville, and Greene County Tech are nominees.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 21, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Fast Break Friday Night - 1/18
Manila dominated our Game of the Night, the Lions beat Osceola 65-35 to move to 17-4.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 18, 2019 at 11:30 PM
Batesville girls beat Westside to move to 18-2
The Lady Pioneers won 65-25 Thursday night.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 17, 2019 at 10:54 PM
Two Region 8 standouts & an A-State signee are McDonald’s All-American nominees
The final roster will be revealed January 24th.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 17, 2019 at 12:10 AM
Fast Break Overtime: Sloan-Hendrix
Bryson Vance gets triple twine from 75 feet for the Greyhounds.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 16, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Fast Break Overtime: Nettleton
Kevin Fulton’s floater beat West Memphis.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 16, 2019 at 6:51 PM
Tuesday high school basketball roundup (1/15)
Watch highlights of West Memphis/Jonesboro, Nettleton/Paragould (DH), and Earle/Marked Tree (DH)
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 15, 2019 at 11:23 PM
Tuckerman & Riverside are Hot Shots of the Week (Jan. 7th-12th)
The Bulldogs and Lady Rebels won a fan vote on kait8.com
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 15, 2019 at 11:12 PM
Batesville girls best Pocahontas to remain perfect in conference play
Girls high school basketball scoreboard 01-14
By
Matthew Schwartz
Published January 14, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Tuckerman boys beat Rivercrest for Kell Classic title
Tuckerman defeats Rivercrest to capture Kell Classic title.
By
Matthew Schwartz
Published January 12, 2019 at 11:27 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Jan. 7th - 12th)
Westside, Tuckerman, Paragould, & Riverside are this week's nominees
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 12, 2019 at 11:08 PM
Fast Break Friday Night - 1/11
Highlights, scores, & more
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 11, 2019 at 11:36 PM
Region 8 schools will host 2019 state & regional tournaments
Osceola & Izard County will host state basketball tournaments. Southside will host state baseball, softball, and soccer.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 10, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Fast Break Overtime: Mammoth Spring
The Bears hit a buzzer beater to beat Hillcrest.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 9, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Marion basketball makes SportsCenter Top 10
Makyi Boyce, Detrick Reeves, and Timothy Ceasar combined for an unreal slam.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 9, 2019 at 10:17 AM
Tuesday high school basketball roundup (1/8)
Watch highlights of 6 games in the 5A East
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 8, 2019 at 11:31 PM
Fast Break Overtime - Rector
Ellie Ford hit a buzzer beater as the Lady Cougars beat Sloan-Hendrix.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 8, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Ridgefield Christian & Pocahontas are Hot Shots of the Week (Jan. 3rd-5th)
The winners are voted on by you on kait8.com
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 8, 2019 at 9:58 PM
Kell Classic continues Monday night
The 33rd annual George Kell Hall of Fame Classic continued on Monday night.
By
Matthew Schwartz
Published January 7, 2019 at 11:29 PM
Westside boys get by Valley View in thriller
Westside beats 78-77 at home on Monday night.
By
Matthew Schwartz
Published January 7, 2019 at 11:19 PM
Vote for the Hot Shot of the Week (Jan. 3rd-5th)
Marion, Ridgefield Christian, Nettleton, and Pocahontas are this week's nominees.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 6, 2019 at 11:45 AM
Fast Break Friday Night - 1/4/19
Marion knocked off West Memphis 64-52 in our Game of the Night.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 5, 2019 at 12:20 AM
Fast Break Feature - Tuckerman boys off to great start
The Bulldogs are 19-2 this season and NEA Tournament champions.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published January 4, 2019 at 11:52 PM
72nd NEA Tournament Central
We’ll update this page with scores and highlights.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 28, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Jonesboro beats Jacksonville in Arkansas Pride Holiday Classic
Marcedus Leech put away a 63-54 victory with a Hurricane throwdown.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 21, 2018 at 11:41 PM
Tuesday HS hoops: Westside beats Southside, Nettleton routs Gosnell
The Warriors moved to 10-1 on the season.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 18, 2018 at 11:25 PM
Fenimore delivers buzzer beater as Brookland sweeps Valley View in twinbill
The Bearcats won 35-33, the Lady Bearcats 49-37.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 14, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Jonesboro falls, West Memphis wins in John Stanton Classic
Chris Moore was 2 blocks shy of a triple double on Friday.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 14, 2018 at 10:57 PM
72nd NEA Tournament tips off Saturday
There will be three divisions and two guaranteed games for every team in the field.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 14, 2018 at 9:12 PM
Thursday HS hoops roundup: Jonesboro girls beat Batesville
The reigning state champs beat the 8-1 Lady Pioneers.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 13, 2018 at 10:10 PM
Southside boys and Mountain View girls three-peat as Lyon College Tournament champs
The Southerners and Lady Yellowjackets continue their dominance in the tourney.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 12, 2018 at 11:24 PM
Tuesday hoops roundup: GCT moves to 7-0, Manila, Rivercrest, & Rector win
Zane Butler dropped 27 pts in a 56-45 victory.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 11, 2018 at 11:03 PM
High school coach accused of computer child pornography
A Northeast Arkansas high school coach is in police custody, accused of computer child pornography charges.
By
Region 8 Newsdesk
Published December 11, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Wintry weather affects Saturday HS hoops
The Natural State Hoopfest & First National Bank Shootout are canceled.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 8, 2018 at 11:12 AM
Jonesboro & Marmaduke pick up Friday victories
The Hurricane tipped off the Natural State Hoopfest while the Greyhounds won on the road.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 7, 2018 at 11:34 PM
Nettleton & Paragould advance to First National Bank Shootout title game
The Lady Raiders beat GCT, while the Lady Rams knocked off Batesville.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 7, 2018 at 11:33 PM
Four Region 8 teams advance in First National Bank Shootout
Host Paragould advanced, Nettleton & Batesville remained perfect on the season.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 6, 2018 at 11:03 PM
Brackets & seeding revealed for 72nd NEA Tournament
The tourney tips off December 15th.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 5, 2018 at 1:08 PM
Westside boys beat Blytheville in 4A-3 opener
The Warriors are off to a 6-1 start.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 4, 2018 at 11:07 PM
Valley View boys beat Batesville in 4A-3 opener
The Blazers win their 4th straight game.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 4, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Hurricane Classic: Jonesboro falls in finals, Felts drops 48 for Westside
The Hurricane fell to North Little Rock, while Felts' effort was enough in a Warrior win.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published December 1, 2018 at 11:46 PM
Jonesboro advances to the Hurricane Classic title game
The Hurricane beat Bryant 69-58. JHS will face North Little Rock on Saturday.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 30, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Tuckerman boys & Pocahontas girls win WBU Tournament titles
The Bulldogs won comfortably while the Lady Redskins had a overtime thriller.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 30, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Jonesboro & Nettleton win on opening day of Hurricane Classic
The Hurricane & Raiders advance to the semifinals.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 29, 2018 at 11:23 PM
Barnburners highlight quarterfinal Wednesday at WBU Tournament
Rector & Bay hit three pointers in the final seconds to advance.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 28, 2018 at 11:20 PM
Nettleton girls surge in 2nd half to beat Brookland
The Lady Raiders won 67-37.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 27, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Heidi Robinson drops 32 pts as Marmaduke girls advance to WBU semifinals
The freshman fueled the Lady Greyhounds to a 70-29 victory.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 27, 2018 at 11:00 PM
Forrest City gallops in 4th to beat Earle at Rumble on the Ridge
The Mustangs used a 14-2 run over the final 3:51 to win 74-56.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 22, 2018 at 11:17 PM
Greene County Tech sweeps Valley View in Tuesday twinbill
The Eagles & Lady Eagles picked up road victories.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 20, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Mountain View girls edge Hoxie
The Lady Yellowjackets beat the Lady Mustangs 62-61.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 20, 2018 at 11:06 PM
Honda of Jonesboro Invitational tips off
Thursday action featured Brookland winning in 2OT plus Kansas signee Issac McBride.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 15, 2018 at 10:33 PM
Marcedus Leech continues comeback story by signing with Iowa State
The Jonesboro forward has battled back from a broken leg suffered in summer 2017.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 15, 2018 at 5:50 PM
GCT boys beat Marmaduke in season opener
The Eagles won 60-40 on Tuesday.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 13, 2018 at 10:19 PM
Marked Tree boys beat Bay in season opener
Brennan Honeycutt had 29 pts in a 70-54 victory.
By
Chris Hudgison
Published November 13, 2018 at 10:12 PM
House fire rallies support from area schools
House fire rallies support from area schools
By
Destiny Quinn
Published November 1, 2018 at 1:44 AM
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