Mena Bearcat heads ball into opponent at a recent soccer game. (Photo by Tom White, www.twhitephoto.com)

NORTH LITTLE ROCK - After completing a record breaking regular season with 13 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, and winning the Class 4A Region 2 Championship with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, the MHS Bearcat Soccer team traveled to Burns Park in North Little Rock to compete in the first round of the Class 4A State Soccer Tournament on Saturday, April 26.

As the first seed from AAAA Region II, the Bearcats were paired against the Region II four seed, Southside of Batesville. The Cats won their first game by a score of 3-0 and advanced to the second round where they faced Episcopal Collegiate of Little Rock on Monday, April 28.


May 8, 2008, 07:12


Mena Ladykittens compete in district meet

Mena-The Mena Ladykittens finished 4th in the 7 AAAA district track meet held at Mena High School on Tuesday, April 29. Track Coach Josh Ward stated, “I was incredibly proud of the outstanding effort our girls gave. They competed hard and had great attitudes all season.”

Ciara Bissell placed in three individual events. Bissell took third in the 1600 meter race, third in the 800 meter race, and seventh in the 300 meter hurdles. Brittany Moon placed fourth in the 400 meter dash, ninth in the 200 meter dash, eigth in the triple jump, and fifth in the high jump.

Madison Ralls finished fifth in the 1600 meter race and seventh in the 800 meter race. Ward stated, “I am incredibly proud of this team.”

The Ladykittens placed second in the 4x800 meter relay, third in the 4x400 meter relay, and fourth in the 4x100 meter relay.
May 8, 2008, 07:21


Bearcat baseball final stats for 2008

Cody Barton, Tyler Hurst, Daniel Wood have run out onto the field as a Bearcat for the last time. (Photo by Elizabeth Horn)

Mena-The Mena Bearcats, despite the torrential rains and unlikely snowfalls, managed to complete their season with impressive batting percentages.

Three-quarters of the way through the 2008 season Mena had as many cancelations as they had games they had played. The majority of the non-conference schedule was scratched and teams from the region scraped to complete their conference schedule.


May 8, 2008, 07:17


Competition blown away by Acorn Tigers during district track meet

ACORN - Coach David Willsey led his Tigers to an impressive win during the 4-A District Track Meet in Acorn on Wednesday, April 30.

The Tigers eclipsed Delight by 159 points while qualifying for the state tournament in over 20 events. Acorn has also qualified in the 100, 200, 400, 1600, and 3200 meter runs.

Willsey and his Tigers will be in search of their second title in track in two years. The State Tournament will be held in Acorn on May 13th. Willsey stated, “This is the first time in history a Class A school has hosted the State Track Meet.”

The Lady Tigers were the District Runner-up to Delight. The Lady Tigers qualified for the State Tournament in the 3200 relay, 400, 800, and 1600 meter runs.

During the District Tournament the Acorn Jr. Girls finished 3rd, the Jr. Boys finished 2nd.
May 8, 2008, 07:16