SPORTS >> Seniors relish swan song

By JASON KING Leader sportswriter Cabot coach Becky Steward had no problem going with what she had against Van Buren in the 7A-Central Conference finale at Conrade Field Monday. A senior-laden Lady Panthers team demolished the Pointerettes in a 15-5, run-ruled victory that lasted six innings. But Steward will not have quite as much to go with when the Lady […]

SPORTS >> Pointers frustrate Panthers with sweep

By JASON KING Leader sportswriter Tyler Spoon and Dylan Reese teamed up to give Cabot fits on Friday’s senior night doubleheader at Conrade Field. Spoon, Van Buren’s senior ace and Arkansas signee, threw a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory in Game 1 and Reese capped it off with a complete game in the nightcap as Van Buren completed the sweep […]

SPORTS >> Derby injury ends Archarcharch’s career

By TODD TRAUB Leader sports editor It was a disappointing Kentucky Derby for the locally-owned Archarcharch. But the colt is going to at least have a comfortable retirement. Archarcharch, the Arkansas Derby winner, suffered a fracture to his left front leg during the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday and finished 15th in the 19-horse […]

SPORTS >> Race notebook full of history

By JASON KING Leader sports writer Arkansas Derby winners have fared better in more recent runnings of the Kentucky Derby. Archarcharch’s disappointing 15th place finish on Saturday aside, nine winners of Oaklawn Park’s crown-jewel event have gone on to finish in the money at Churchill Downs since the Arkansas Derby began in 1936. Smarty Jones, the 2004 Arkansas Derby winner, […]