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"BILLIE BALLGAME” The University of Arkansas at Monticello had a packed house for the Weevils and Champion College on Thursday in front of Monticello Elementary and Intermediate School students at Steelman Fieldhouse.
Basketball Weevils get first win of season “Billie Ballgame” 
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils notched their first win of the season on the hardwood with a 66-60 win over the visiting Champion Christian College on Thursday in a special day … more
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DEMILON BROWN, the sixth year senior, finishes his career at UAM at the top of the record books in rushing touchdowns and yards per carry and second in career rushing yards. Brown also finishes with 7,343 passing yards (4th) and 53 passing touchdowns.
Weevils fall to SAU in “Battle of the Timberlands” to end season
The 2024 Football Season came to an end on Saturday for the UAM Boll Weevils in the annual “Battle of the Timberlands” game against Southern Arkansas University. Celebrating the 2024 … more
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PARKER BOWMAN celebrates after his touchdown reception to give the Billies the final lead of the contest in the 35-28 win.
Billies secure second seed with 35-28 win over DeWitt Friday
There was a lot at stake for the Monticello Billies and the DeWitt Dragons coming into Friday’s final regular season showdown. With both teams coming into the contest with DeWitt coming … more
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LOGAN PEACOCK was one of the leading defensive players Friday against the Bobcats. Peacock celebrates after recovering a fumble to half a Dumas drive.
Pirates football season comes to an end with 16-7 loss to Dumas
The Drew Central Pirates football season came to an end on Friday night after a home loss to the Dumas Bobcats. Having to defeat the Bobcats to have an outside shot at the 3A State Football … more
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Weevils to play final game of the season this Saturday at 2 pm
The UAM Boll Weevils needed to achieve a road win this past Saturday, traveling to Bethany, Oklahoma to face the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm in hopes to keep a shot at a six win season and a … more
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ANTHONY DANSBY led the Weevils in receiving yards with one reception for 63 yards. It was the longest reception of any UAM receiver in the contest and the longest pass on the day for Buddy Taylor.
Weevils second half comeback downs Oklahoma Baptist 24-20
The University of Arkansas at Monticello returned to Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Bowl Stadium on Saturday to host Oklahoma Baptist University for a 2 pm kickoff to honor America’s … more
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ISSAC JACKSON returns for the 2024-25 season as the current leading scorer for the Weevils with 984 career points at UAM.
Weevils, Blossoms set to begin 2024-25 Basketball season on the road
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils and Blossoms are set to get the 2024-25 Basketball season started this weekend on the road. Chad Tapp will begin his fourth season at the helm … more
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Monticello, Drew Central wrap up the football regular season in home game this week
The Monticello Billies and the Drew Central Pirates will wrap up their regular season football schedules this week with each team’s contest having playoff implications. For the Drew … more
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JAYDEN RHODES would have one reception for three yards but would have four carries for 45 yards and a touchdown.
Billies dominate Eagles 48-7 to set up showdown with DeWitt
The Monticello Billies took care of business on Friday night against the Crossett Eagles in a dominant, 48-7, win over the Eagles to set up a significant showdown on Friday night in the Billies final … more
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BAILEY CHAPMAN was honored as the 2024 Drew Central Pirate Homecoming Queen on Friday night. Chapman was escorted on the field by her father, Jason Chapman, along with Slade Berryman and Gabby Goad.
Pirates comeback to defeat Barton Bears 27-21 for Homecoming
The Drew Central Pirates returned home to Mike Pennington Stadium on the campus of Drew Central High School on Friday night to celebrate their 2024 Homecoming. Before kickoff against the Barton … more
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DEMILON BROWN went 9 for 15 for 102 yards and an interception. Brown also ran for 30 yards.
Weevils fall on the road in Arkadelphia to Henderson State
The University of Arkansas at Monticello took to the road on Saturday to face Great American Conference opponent, the Henderson State Reddies, in Arkadelphia. Coming into the contest, the … more
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7th Grade Pirates finish season with 24-14 win over Patriots
THE DREW CENTRAL 7TH GRADE PIRATES completed an undefeated season for the second consecutive season. The 7th Grade Pirates and Junior Pirates season came to an end on Tuesday night against … more
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JACE CRUCE would finish the contest with two touchdown passes against Rison going 4 for 9 for 85 yards and two touchdowns.
Rison Junior Wildcats comeback to defeat Junior Pirates 24-18
The Drew Central Junior Pirates welcomed the Rison Junior Wildcats to Mike Pennington Stadium on Thursday, October 17, for a Junior 8-3A Conference matchup. Rison would win the coin toss and … more
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TYVIANCE WORMLEY returns a fumble for a 48 yard touchdown against Rison on Friday.
Rison Wildcats get 56-13 win over the Drew Central Pirates Friday night
The Drew Central Pirates travelled to Rison on Friday night to play spoiler and upset the undefeated Rison Wildcats on their Homecoming night. The Pirates would come into the contest with one … more
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DEMILON BROWN led the Weevils with 204 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Brown was 5 for 14 with 25 yards passing on the day.
Weevils snap four game skid with 24-13 win over Arkansas Tech
The UAM Boll Weevils came into Saturday’s contest looking to snap a four game losing streak against one of their longest football opponents in games that date back to 1920. The Weevils … more
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CURT PRESTON, Monitcello School Board President, crowns KATIE STANDLEY as her dad Clayton Standley escorts her as the 2024 Monticello Billies Homecoming Queen in the hOmecoming ceremony held before the Billies kicked off against Star City for their Homecoming contest at Hyatt Field on Friday night.
Billies defeat Star City 22-7 to celebrate 2024 Homecoming
Coming off their first conference loss of the season a week ago to the 8-4A Conference leading Warren Lumberjacks in a close contest, the Monticello Billies turned their attention to the Star City … more
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ABRIELLE JORDAN recorded 11 kills, eight blocks, and two aces against Northwestern Oklahoma on Thursday.
Blossoms drop two in conference contests in Oklahoma
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossom Volleyball team took to the road this past week for a pair of Great American Conference contests in Oklahoma. Coming off two home conference … more
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PRECIOUS R THOMAS is escorted by her father Damian Thomas at UAM’s 100th Homecoming Celebration where Thomas was crowned as Homecoming Queen before the Weevils took the field to face Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Saturday.
Southeastern Oklahoma State shuts out Weevils on Homecoming
The University of Arkansas at Monticello came into Saturday’s contest looking to bounce back from three consecutive losses as the Weevils would host Southeastern Oklahoma State University for … more
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JOSEPH ACCELUS breaks free for the Billies first touchdown of the contest. Accelus touchdown came on a 38 yard run. Accelus had 13 carries for 67 yards and three catches for 23 yards.
Lumberjacks get 4th Quarter comeback to take win over Billies
For the second consecutive year, the Monticello Billies would have to travel to Warren for the Union Bank Saline River Shootout. Both Warren and Monticello would enter the contest with a 1-0 … more
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Weevils fall in third consecutive game with 42-17 loss at East Central
The University of Arkansas at MOnticello travelled to Ada, Oklahoma on Saturday to face the East Central Tigers for their fifth Great American Conference contest of the season. The Weevils … more
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ZAYLEN GASTON halted the Junior Lumberjacks first drive of the contest with an interception and a 10-yard return.
Junior Lumberjacks comeback to defeat Junior Billies 20-14
The Monticello Junior Billies kicked off the Warren rivalry week by hosting the Warren Junior Lumberjacks on Thursday night at Hyatt Field. Monticello would win the opening coin toss but would … more
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BLOSSOMS get ready to begin their match with Harding University on Saturday.
Harding University defeats UAM Blossoms Volleyball 3 sets to
The UAM Blossom Volleyball team dropped their fifth Great American Conference contests on Saturday with a 3-1 loss to Harding University. Harding would take the opening set 25-16 and would go to … more
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JOSEPH ACCELUS rushed for over 100 yards to open conference play against Hamburg. Accelus had 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Billies hold off Lions 35-32 to open 8-4A Conference play
The Monticello Billies opened the 2024 8-4A Conference season on Friday night at Hyatt Field, hosting the undefeated Hamburg Lions. Hamburg came into the contest with an overall 3-0 record … more
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KY’UN JACOBS had a career day against the McGehee Junior Pirates. Jacobs rushed for 184 yards on seven carries, scoring three touchdowns.
Junior Pirates fall at home to McGehee Junior Owls 36-26
The Drew Central Junior Pirates  would play host to the Junior Owls of McGehee on Thursday night.  After cheering the 7th Grade Pirates to victory over the 7th Grade Owls, the Junior … more
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DEMILON BROWN passed for 213 yards going 21 of 27 with two touchdowns.
Weevils defeated by #16 Ouachita Baptist on the road 49-14
The University of Arkansas at Monticello travelled to Arkadelphia this past week to face their second nationally ranked opponent in consecutive weeks, facing the #16 Ouachita Baptist University … more
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