Exceptions rule Fayetteville High alums well represented at FCC match-play championship

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

The first round of the Fayetteville Country Club match-play championship unfolded according to seeding, save several exceptions. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Rodeo Rounders take on vast array of responsibilities as rodeo ambassadors

BY HEATH ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

SPRINGDALE — The Rounders are more than just ladies on horseback exhibiting precision equestrian control. Each year the Rounders, a staple of the Rodeo of the Ozarks since 1995, are tasked with a vast array of responsibilities while promoting the Springdale rodeo, which is in its 65th year. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

VYPE magazine tabs Bentonville No. 1, FHS No. 4

Special to the Times

VYPE 2009 Arkansas Football Preview' coaches poll ranks the Bentonville Tigers No. 1 in the Class 7A with the Fayetteville Bulldogs coming in at No. 4. Between the Tigers and Bulldogs are Springdale Har-Ber at No. 2 and the Russellville Cyclones at No. 2. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Arvest advances in UALR Tourney

Northwest Arkansas Times

LITTLE ROCK — The Arvest Bulldogs are off to a 3-0 start In the UALR Showcase, posting a 10-5 victory over the Arkansas Express White and a 4-2 victory over Vilonia on Friday. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Matttiloi, Lavy stake victories in Junior Classic

Northwest Arkansas Times

JONESBORO — Two local golfers won the boys and girls divisions in the 41st Trusted Choice Big I Junior Classic state qualifier at Ridge Pointe Country Club July 1 and 2. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Correction

Rodeo of the Ozarks Mutton Bustin' competitor Kolton Reynolds' name was misspelled in the Friday edition of the Northwest Arkansas Times. - Saturday, July 4, 2009

Ride of their lives : Mutton Bustin' still staple of Rodeo of the Ozarks in 65th year

BY BRENT HARRISON Special to the Times

SPRINGDALE — The 65th edition of the Rodeo of the Ozarks running through Saturday at Parsons Stadium has nearly 500 professional competitors this year, but none of those hold more importance to many moms and dads in the stands. - Friday, July 3, 2009

Hooten's high on Har-Ber , Shiloh

Northwest Arkansas Times

SPRINGDALE — For the last 17 years, the Fourth of July weekend has meant nothing but work for Chad and Chris Hooten and the other employees of Hooten's Publishing. - Friday, July 3, 2009

Former Diamond Hog Richards inks contract with Marlins

UA Media Relations

Junior left-handed pitcher Stephen Richards has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins ending his threeyear stint with the Arkansas Razorback baseball team. - Friday, July 3, 2009

MY POINT EXACTLY : Push for popularity gathers momentum in MLB All-Star race

Heath Allen sports@nwarktimes.com

Popularity contests are never exact measures of aptitude. But ballots are what counts in Major League Baseball's All-Star proceedings, which take the players with the most votes and combine them with a few of the skipper's favorites. With less than two weeks remaining until MLB's 80th All-Star Game scheduled for St. Louis July 14, the teams are marketing their talent in hopes of selling more stuff with their name on it. More All-Stars equals more cash. So one could easily understand why teams fight so hard for space with only so many spots available. - Friday, July 3, 2009

Iowa prep standout Kelly joins UA track

UA Media Relations

Arkansas Razorback men's track and field head coach Chris Bucknam announced the addition of Alex Kelly for the 2009-10 season. Kelly joins nine others who have inked national letters of intent with the Hogs. - Friday, July 3, 2009

Rodeo drive : Old, new faces pepper rodeo's historic parade in 65th year

BY BRANDON MARCELLO Northwest Arkansas Times

SPRINGDALE — Jim Parker wore the bruise with a hint of pride. - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Lindsey treks to Tennessee to square off with national powers

BY HEATH ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

The Lindsey & Associates Dodgers are hoping to celebrate the Fourth of July with a ping. The Dodgers will tote their aluminum and leather to Columbia, Tenn., to face some of the country's most talented American Legion clubs. - Thursday, July 2, 2009

FHS' Shirey eyeing large turnout, talent at 2009 fast-pitch academy

BY BRANDON MARCELLO Northwest Arkansas Times

In addition to a large turnout, one thing stood out to Fayetteville High's softball coach at the school's first fast-pitch academy last July. - Thursday, July 2, 2009

West Fork holds on to win Babe Ruth title

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

SPRINGDALE — West Fork staved off a Gentry rally Wednesday night at the Tyson Sports Complex to capture the Northwest Arkansas Senior Babe Ruth Championship with a 5-4 win. - Thursday, July 2, 2009

Hogs continue to play from coast to coast

UA Media Relations

- ball season ended a little more than a week ago and after a very short break 14 members of the 2009 squad packed their bags and headed to teams from coast to coast to participate in various summer baseball leagues. - Thursday, July 2, 2009

HOG CALLS : Battle's dismissal shakes up depth at linebacker

Nate Allen sports@nwarktimes.com

They won't have an official practice until August, but already it seems Razorback incoming freshmen linebackers Austin Moss of Rockwall, Texas and Terrell Williams of Tulsa's Union High have received battlefield promotions. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

RODEO OF THE OZARKS : Nearly 500 contestants strapped in for event

BY TERRY J. WOOD Northwest Arkansas Times

SPRINGDALE — It's not summer without the Fourth of July, and it's not the Fourth of July in Springdale without the Rodeo of the Ozarks. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Purple power : Purple teams prevail on All-Star night

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

Fayetteville Youth Baseball held its own version of the Mid-Summer Classic Tuesday night, culminating the season with a series of all-star games at Walker Park. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Purple squads sweep 9-, 10-year-old FYB all-star games

BY HEATH ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

Purple was in at Walker Park. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

National Football Foundation honors Berna, Petrino

Northwest Arkansas Times

Former Fayetteville Bulldogs Colby Berna and Bobby Petrino Jr. were recently among 45 scholar-athletes honored by the Arkansas Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. - Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Lindsey double gives top-seeded Dodgers win over Red Sox team

BY HEATH ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

A double spelled trouble for the upset-minded Red Sox. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Bulldogs rough up Cubs for 8-year-old title

BY BRENT HARRISON Special to the Times

The Bulldogs wasted little time in asserting themselves in the 8-year-old title game at Walker Park in a 21-1, mercy-rule win over the Cubs. An early season lesson convinced the Bulldogs a quick start was the way to go. The lesson was dully noted as they sent 10 men to the plate in a nine run first. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

SEC, Arkansas looking to shake off sub-par seasons

BY NATE ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then fleeting absence must make the heart go bonkers. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

FCC hosts junior golf tour

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

The Northwest Arkansas PGA Junior Tour swung through Fayetteville Country Club Monday, the penultimate stop before the state tournament July 15-16 at Greystone Country Club in Cabot and Burns Park in Little Rock. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Petrino dismisses Battle after 2nd arrest

BY NATE ALLEN Northwest Arkansas Times

University of Arkansas sophomore linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the Razorbacks' football team, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced Monday. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sports Briefs

GOLF TOURNEY The ninth annual Brian Leigh Osburn "Fellowship of Friends Foundation" Golf Tournament will be held today at Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club in Fayetteville. A $10,000 hole-in-one prize, with 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee $250 per team, four person scramble. Call (870) 480-6135 or (479) 632-1292. - Tuesday, June 30, 2009

HOG CALLS : Road to the Final Four sometimes the dirtiest

Nate Allen sports@nwarktimes.com

Not all high school basketball coaches are saints. Not all AAU basketball coaches are sinners. - Monday, June 29, 2009

Paradise found : Faucett's lead holds up on final day of PVAC Invitational

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

Cooler temperatures prevailed Sunday at Paradise Valley Athletic Club, but nary a red number could be found during the second round of the ASGA-designated PVAC Invitational. - Monday, June 29, 2009

Local adult softball league set to begin

BY DAVID SHOWERS Northwest Arkansas Times

Competition or recreation. The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Adult Softball League has both. - Monday, June 29, 2009