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Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Logan Whaley
One Izard County student excelled as an athlete and a student this school year, making it far in the state tournament in two sports and as a part of the school’s Quiz Bowl team.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Monae Stevens
Blytheville School Board ordered administration to investigate the girls’ high school basketball program after accusations of inequities.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
He roamed the Mustang sidelines for over 20 seasons. Lofton led Forrest City to 5A State Championships in 2014 and 2016.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
Melbourne’s Eric Teague is the Girls Coach of the Year. He guided the Lady Bearkatz to a 31-1 record and their 3rd straight state title.
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Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Scott McDonald - Russellville Courier
Jonesboro tops both polls in 5A. Melbourne is the #1 team in the Overall Girls Poll.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2021 at 12:39 AM CDT
|By Matthew Schwartz
The Hurricane beat Maumelle 58-56, the Lady Hurricane beat West Memphis 47-39 to win their 3rd state title in the last 6 years
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Matthew Schwartz
Kenley McCarn had 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists as the Lady Bearkatz won 55-34.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 11:29 PM CDT
|By Scott McDonald - Russellville Courier
The Longhorns and Lady Rebels surged in the 2nd half.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
The Lady Pioneers and Cougars won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
We'll have two all NEA matchups in the state finals: Jonesboro vs. West Memphis and Melbourne vs. Salem.
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Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
Melbourne is hosting 2A.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2021 at 11:48 AM CDT
|By Chris Hudgison
Jonesboro, Batesville, Earle, and Izard County are this week's nominees.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2021 at 1:28 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
She set the new AAA record for most points in a girls basketball state tournament game (five players a team).
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Longhorns & Lady Yellowjackets won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2021 at 2:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Jonesboro, Harding Academy, Viola, Marmaduke, Melbourne, & Mountain View are nominees.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2021 at 12:49 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Road to Hot Springs runs through Blytheville, Manila, Rector, Melbourne, and Izard County. We'll update this page with scores, matchups, and highlights.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Redskins & Lady Patriots won a fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 9:55 PM CST
|By Logan Whaley
With postseason basketball around the corner, the Arkansas Activities Association announced an update to COVID-19 guidelines Monday.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 6:40 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
She played for Arkansas in the 1998 Women's Final Four and had success as a high school coach. Now she's in her first season as an official.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 12:14 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Newport, Pocahontas, Brookland, & Marion are this week's nominees.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 at 1:02 PM CST
|By Monae Stevens
The Arkansas Activities Association announced in a short press release Friday afternoon that the regional basketball tournaments in the state will follow the same COVID-19 directives as previously issued by the Arkansas Department of Health.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 11:47 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Our Game of the Night features a traditional football power having a milestone season in boys basketball. 13-3 Newport hosts 21-9 Pangburn in the 3A-2 Semifinals.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Derek Walter - Arkansas Activities Association
All the games will be streamed on the new AAA app and on the new AAA broadcast website.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Conference tournaments continued Thursday all over the Natural State. District tournaments also continued in Missouri.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
District tournaments continued Tuesday in Arkansas and in Missouri.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The 4A-3 Tournament tipped off Monday plus we had some marquee non-conference matchups.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2021 at 5:05 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
They’re allowing conferences to finish their regular seasons and tournaments.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 4:11 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The 4A-3 Tournament is delayed until at least Thursday. The 2A-2 Tournament has been canceled.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 4:04 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Golden Eagles & Lady Bearkatz won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2021 at 9:50 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Valley View, Greene County Tech, Melbourne, & Walnut Ridge are this week's nominees.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 10:11 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Valley View swept rival Westside at home Tuesday night.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 9:45 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Bearkatz & Lady Rams won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2021 at 10:23 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Blytheville, Melbourne, Nettleton, & Paragould are this week's nominees.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 11:47 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Blytheville improved to 22-2 and clinched the 4A-3 title. The Chickasaws beat Southside in the Game of the Night.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 8:25 PM CST
|By Logan Whaley
The Lady Mustangs basketball team has just seven players on their roster. Combine that with COVID-19, it would be easy to understand if a team like Hoxie struggled this year. But the Lady Mustangs continue to succeed.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Ridgefield Christian and Melbourne picked up home victories.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 11:20 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
5A East play resumed with several doubleheaders.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 4:12 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Bulldogs & Lady Pioneers won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Brookland girls beat Westside 57-40 for their 9th straight victory. They’re 14-4 overall, 12-0 in 4A-3 play.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 2:12 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Westside, Ridgefield Christian, & Tuckerman are on the boys ballot. Walnut Ridge, Hoxie, & Batesville are on the girls ballot.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2021 at 12:15 PM CST
|By Logan Whaley
Scott Brown has been coaching for over 20 years. He says each year he gets to coach is great, but it’s especially true right now as he’s coaching his three daughters.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 11:33 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Earle beat Buffalo Island Central 78-67 in the Game of the Night to stay perfect in 2A-3 play.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Hoxie stayed perfect in 3A-3 play. The Lady Mustangs beat Walnut Ridge to move to 17-1 overall.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 10:56 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
He collected an rebound and rifled a full court laser to beat the 3rd quarter buzzer.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Jonesboro remained perfect in 5A East play. The Hurricane routed Paragould for their 7th straight win
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
The Wildcats & Lady Bearkatz won the fan vote on the kait8.com Sports page.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 10:43 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Bailey Augustine banked home a shot from 3/4 court at the buzzer. Walnut Ridge girls stay perfect in 3A-3 play with a road win at Manila.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 2:08 PM CST
|By Scott McDonald - Courier News
Jonesboro is #7 overall in boys. Batesville & Melbourne are in the top 5 in girls.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Jonesboro, Brookland, Trumann, & Melbourne are this week's nominees. The polls close Tuesday at 4:00pm.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 at 11:18 PM CST
|By Chris Hudgison
Osceola beat Rivercrest 87-84 in our Game of the Night. The Seminoles improve to 11-2 overall & 10-0 in 3A-3 play.