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Fort Smith Northside defends its home turf with win over Russellville
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (114+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Fort Smith Northside defends its home turf with win over Russellville FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies forged their most complete game of the season to close out nonconference action with a winning mark. Northside scored…...
UAFS announces athletics fundraiser
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (11+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette UAFS announces athletics fundraiser...
UAFS volleyball team goes 4-0 at Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (850+ words) The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith volleyball team capped a 4-0 weekend at the Kentucky Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday with a pair of wins to extend its winning streak to six matches in Owensboro, Ky. The Lions started the day…...
Unheralded Alma volleyball team has a vibe
1+ week, 2+ day ago (49+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Unheralded Alma volleyball team has a vibe The Alma Lady Airedales aren't ready to hop into the same ring with heavyweights Fayetteville, Conway, or Fort Smith Southside. But the team seems to understand when to turn on…...
Fort Smith Northside gets much-needed victory to start season, snaps 13-game losing streak
2+ week, 1+ day ago (773+ words) FORT SMITH -- After a 2025 football season of historic disappointment, Fort Smith Northside started the 2026 season with a much-needed win over its city rival. Thanks to a solid defensive effort and a big offensive play in the game's waning moments, the…...
Defense helps Northside down crosstown rival Southside in Battle of Rogers Avenue
2+ week, 2+ day ago (95+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Defense helps Northside down crosstown rival Southside in Battle of Rogers Avenue FORT SMITH -- Despite offensive struggles, the Fort Smith Northside defense kept finding ways to turn Fort Smith Southside back to end a pair of losing…...
Bentonville, Greenwood and Mansfield all highly ranked
2+ week, 6+ day ago (62+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette The Bentonville Tigers, Greenwood Bulldogs and Mansfield Tigers are expected to again finish the season at or near the top of their respective classifications. Greenwood is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A in the preseason Arkansas Sports Media poll…...
New era of Hackett volleyball begins
3+ week, 1+ day ago (73+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Class 2A, 3A, 4A volleyball preview New era of Hackett volleyball begins HACKETT -- Being the second volleyball coach in Hackett history is putting it mildly a dream job for Madison Fisher. She knows well and better than most there are…...
UAFS volleyball rallying behind???hold fast??? motto
3+ week, 1+ day ago (81+ words) UAFS volleyball rallying behind ‘hold fast’ motto River Valley Democrat-Gazette University of Arkansas at Fort Smith volleyball preview UAFS volleyball rallying behind ‘hold fast’ motto FORT SMITH -- Despite looking calm, cool and collected while making play after play last year…...
Fort Smith Northside volleyball eyes big season ahead of hosting 6A state tournament
3+ week, 1+ day ago (83+ words) River Valley Democrat-Gazette Class 5A-6A volleyball preview Fort Smith Northside volleyball eyes big season ahead of hosting 6A state tournament FORT SMITH -- Winning 60% more of its sets in the second half of 6A-West play last year, Fort Smith Northside's young volleyball team…...