Patterson pitches Sox past Mountain Home in State winners’ bracket final

Photos by Kevin Nagle The Mountain Home Lockeroom Senior American Legion baseball team came into the 2014 State Tournament with a reputation for heavy hitting and its first two games verified that reputation as they out-hit Jacksonville 9-3 and Texarkana 10-5. But, in the winners’ bracket final, Bryant Black Sox right-hander Blake Patterson shackled that […]

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2014 Senior American Legion State Tournament bracket update

Photo by Kevin Nagle 2014 SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION STATE TOURNAMENT At Bryant High School Field Saturday, July 26 Game 1 — Mountain Home Lockeroom (20-12) 9, Jacksonville Gwatney Chevrolet (9-11) 3 Game 2 — Jonesboro Ricemen (24-14-1) 10, Fort Smith Kerwins Sportsmen (29-2) 9 Game 3 — Texarkana Red River Federal Credit Union Razorbacks (28-10) […]

Bryant 13′s go 1-1 in marathon games at Regional Sunday

Photos courtesy of Crissy McEntire By Madison McEntire EAGLE PASS, Texas — The Bryant 13-year-old All Stars played two intense extra-inning games in the 2014 Babe Ruth Southwest Regional on Sunday, July 27. They lost a 7-6 heartbreaker to host Eagle Pass, which got a lucky break when a poor throw to first base stuck […]

Spurred by Holt and Dale, Sox rally past Jonesboro at Senior State

Photos by Kevin Nagle Dalton Holt hung in, Zach Jackson hung tough, Harrison Dale hung around and Jason Thompson didn’t as the Bryant Black Sox overcame a 6-3 deficit to advance to the winners’ bracket final of the 2014 Senior American Legion State Tournament with a 14-6 win over the Jonesboro Ricemen on Sunday night. […]

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Sox ease to victory in State opener; Mountain Home, Jonesboro, Texarkana win

Photos by Kevin Nagle More commonly considered is the pressure a full-court defense can create in basketball or a blitz on the quarterback in football; a rip-and-run style on the court and the pressure a deep threat puts on a secondary. But there is also pressure that can be applied in baseball. There’s the pressure […]

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Bryant 13′s roll in Regional opener, fueled by pre-game comment

Photos courtesy of Crissy McEntire By Madison McEntire EAGLE PASS, Texas — Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean once remarked “It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.” Before the game their opponent did the bragging, with the overheard comment: “This will be the quickest five-inning game we have played all year,” but they […]

Top eight teams gather in Bryant for 2014 Senior American Legion State Tournament

Photo by Kevin Nagle The Bryant Black Sox will host the 2014 Arkansas Senior American Legion State Tournament at Bryant High School Field starting Saturday morning, July 26. The Sox come into the tournament with a 37-4 record this season. They’ll open against North Little Rock at around 7:30 p.m. The tournament includes programs including […]

Ribbon-cutting: McGhee Insurance Agency

The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed McGhee Insurance Agency with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Those in attendance included, front row Rae Ann Fields of The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce,  Jerry Ponder of First Security Bank, Cherri Roberts of Renaissance Health & Wellness, Randy Allison of McGhee Insurance, Tom Bynum of Flowers and Home, […]

15th Taste of Bryant fast approaching

Courtesy of the Bryant Chamber of Commerce Go ahead, lick your lips. This year’s Taste of Bryant foods include “homemade delectable,” fruit crepes, waffles, barbecue, catfish, chicken, chicken salad, hush puppies, chili, southern style cheesy corn, prime rib, steak, ribs, lasagna, Boars Head meats and cheeses, Laura’s Lean meats, salads, pizza, wings, cheese dip and […]

Ribbon-cutting: Idestini Dev Studio

The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed Idestini Dev Studio with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. On hand for the event were, front row, Rae Ann Fields of The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce, Andy Garcia of Edward Jones, Ashley Copple of Civitan Services, Mike and Abby Sims of Idestini Dev Studio, Tyler Francis, Kathy Pannell […]