SPORTS >> New Falcons head man says, ‘No looking back’

By KELLY FENTONLeader sports editorThe message first-year head coach Rick Russell is preaching over at North Pulaski this summer is “No looking back.”Given that the Falcons have managed only five wins over the past six seasons — including just one last year — that mantra seems more than appropriate.Russell, Jacksonville High School’s long-time defensive coordinator, took over from Tony Bohannon […]

SPORTS >> Injury leaves James’ status up in the air

By TODD TRAUBLeader sportswriterCabot fullback Michael James may have to wait a little while to make his defensive debut.James suffered a shoulder injury on the Panthers’ first day of contact last week and was scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday afternoon.“They X-rayed it to make sure the collarbone wasn’t broke and it wasn’t,” Panthers coach Mike Malham said. “I don’t […]

SPORTS >> Young gunner

By JASON KINGLeader sportswriterHe’s still a few weeks away from his 16th birthday, but Beebe driver Dallas Everett is ready to run with the big boys.That’s how he will finish the 2009 racing season. Everett, who started the year in the E-mod division, will compete in the modified class at Beebe Speedway and other area tracks as the season winds […]

SPORTS >> Rhinos rout ’Cats

By KELLY FENTONLeader sports editorArkansas Rhinos offensive coordinator Oscar Malone didn’t have much offense to coordinate last Saturday in Osceola.Yes, the Rhinos scored nine touchdowns en route to a 62-24 rout of the Arkansas Wildcats, but they scored their first 27 points without running a play. Defense and special teams did all the damage early before the revamped Rhino offense […]