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CADE SMITH would go 4 for 9 with four runs, 2 RBI, two walks with a double over the past three games.
Drew Central Pirates fall to Smackover Buckaroos at home
The Drew Central Pirates resumed their non conference schedule of the 2026 baseball season this past week with three contests. Hosting the Hampton Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 17, the Pirates … more
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PEYTON STRICKLAND was an All-State and 1st Team All-Conference selection for the Billies.
Monticello Billies and Lady Billies announce basketball postseason awards
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DARCY BARRY currently leads the Weevils in homeruns with eight and has four doubles.
Weevils sweep NWOSU Rangers
The Uiversity of Arkansas at Monticello picked up a nonconference mid-week extra innings victory on Tuesday night at home against Christian Brothers before heading out to Alva, Oklahoma on Friday, … more
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RHYSE GUTHRIE got her first start of the season on Friday night at home against Hampton. Guthrie would pitch the complete four-inning contest, allowing only one hit, three walks, and struck out four.
Lady Billies defeat Baptist Prep and Hampton to move to 4-0
The Monticello Lady Billies returned to action this past week with three games on the schedule; unfortunately, the Lady Billies would have to settle for two after their Tuesday, March 10, contest at … more
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AMARI LUCAS was selected as a 3A All-State player and 1st Team All-Conference.
Lady Pirates announce 2026 3A All-State, All-Conference awards
The Lady Pirates finished their season with a five-point, 49-44, loss in the first round of the 3A State Basketball Championship Tournament to eventual 3A State Champions, Manila. The Lady Pirates … more
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BRYCE LOUIS would get the start in the final game of the Weevils series against SWOSU. Louis would pitch five innings, allowing one run on three hits, walking one, and striking out five. Louis earned his first win of the season.
Weevils complete sweep over Southwestern Oklahoma State
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Weevils welcomed the Bulldogs from Southwestern Oklahoma State University for a three-game series with a Friday double-header and the final contest on … more
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BLAKE CHANDLER was selected as an All-State and All-Conference selection along with TRA’BENNETT FULLER. Chandler and Fuller each reached 1,000 points in their careers at Drew Central this season.
Pirates fall to Osceola in 3A State Tournament to end basketball season
The Drew Central Pirates basketball season came to an end on Wednesday, March 4, in the first round of the 3A State Basketball Championship Tournament. The Pirates entered the tournament as the … more
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HUNTER GRIFFIN got the start in Monday’s opening day baseball game at home. Griffin would get two innings of no-hit work, striking out all six batters he faced. Griffin would also go 2 for 3 with two runs scored and an RBI.
Pirates defeat Hermitage Hermits 11-1 in home baseball opener
The Drew Central Pirates opened the 2026 baseball season on Monday night with a home contest, hosting the Hermitage Hermits. Hunter Griffin would get the call to be the opening day pitcher for … more
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MACEY STELL has started the first two games for the Lady Billies pitching 14 innings allowing three runs with two earned, striking out 15 and walking five. ASHLEY HALES is currently batting .400 going 2 for 5 with two runs, 2 RBI, a homerun and a triple. KILEY LANE got her first homerun f the season against Stuttgart. Lane is currently batting .333 going 2 for 6 with a run scored and 3 RBI.
Lady Billies start 2026 season 2-0 after 6-2 win over Stuttgart
The Monticello Lady Billies have begun the 2026 softball season with a 2-0 record. The defending 8-4A Conference and 4A-4 Regional Champions began their season on Monday, March 2, travelling to … more
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Billies defeat Camden Fairview Cardinals 7-2 to improve to 4-1 on season
The Monticello Billies have improved their overall record to 4-1 after a 7-2 win on the road at Camden Fairview. The Billies defeated the Cardinals on Monday, March 2, at home to start the … more
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JON LUKE BROTHERTON was the opening day pitcher for the Billies on Monday evening. Brotherton would pitch three innings allowing three runs on two hits, walking four and striking out three in the win.
Billies Baseball opens season with win over Cardinals at home
The Monticello Billies opened the 2026 Billie Baseball campaign on Monday evening at Monticello, hosting the Camden Fairview Cardinals. Momnticello would send Jon Luke Brotherton to the mound … more
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AMARI LUCAS shoots for three against Genoa Central on Thursday night. Lucas would score 37 total points in the tournament.
Lady Pirates headed to 3A State Tournament as a two seed
The Drew Central Lady Pirates entered the 3A-4 Regional Tournament this past week as the third seed coming out of the 8-3A District Tournament and would leave the Regional Tournament as the second … more
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BLAKE CHANDLER goes up for two points against Centerpoint. Chandler would lead the Pirates in scoring in all three tournament games.
Pirates advance to the 3A State Championship Tournament
The Drew Central Pirates have qualified for the 3A State Basketball Championship Tournament after a fourth place finish at the 3A-4 Regional Tournament held at Drew Central this past week. The … more
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PEYTON STRICKLAND led the Billies in scoring on Tuesday night against the Warren Lumberjacks with 18 points.
Billies win three straight contests ahead of 4A-4 Regional Tournament
The Monticello Billies finished the regular season this past week with three consecutive victories. On Monday, February 16, hosting the Crossett Eagles in a game that had to be rescheduled from … more
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ANNIYAH SMITH was honored on Tuesday night at the Billie Arena for the 2025-26 Billie Senior night before the Lady Billies took the court against the Warren Lady Lumberjacks. Smith would score six points in the contest.
Lady Billies secure second seed in 4A-4 Regional Tournament
The Monticello Lady Billies concluded the 2025-26 regular season this past week with a home  win over Crossett in a make up contest on Monday, a loss to Warren on Senior Night on Tuesday … more
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ELIJAH OLAYBAL went 3 for 5 with three runs and two RBI to open the series against Southern Nazarene on Friday. Olaybal currently has a .354 batting average with three home runs and 15 RBI.
Diamond Weevils begin GAC play with consecutive series sweeps
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevil Baseball team has gotten off to a good start to the 2026 Great American Conference season with consecutive sweeps. Beginning GAC play on … more
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Drew Central set to host 3A-4 Regional Tournament beginning Wednesday
The Drew Central School District is set to host the 3A-4 Regional Tournament beginning on Wednesday, February 26, and running through Saturday, February 28. The tournament will consist of eight … more
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JENA WARDEN connects for two points on the reverse layup. Warden would lead the Blossoms with 23 points.
Blossoms fall short 79-76 at home against Henderson State
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Blossoms would drop their eighth consecutive contest on Saturday afternoon at Steelman Fieldhouse hosting Henderson State University. The Blossoms last … more
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AMARI LUCAS scored seven points at home against Lakeside and led the Lady Pirates with 20 points at DeWitt to reach 1,000 points for her career at Drew Central.
Lady Pirates secure second place finish in 8-3A Conference standings 
The Drew Central Lady Pirates finished the 8-3A regular season with back-to-back wins to secure the season as the 8-3A Conference Runner-up. Hosting Lakeside on Tuesday night, it would be the … more
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TRA’BENNETT FULLER reached 1,000 points in his career at Drew Central, scoring eight points against Lakeside and 21 points at DeWitt.
Pirates defeat Lakeside to win 8-3A Conference Championship
The Drew Central Pirates would not only honor their senior Pirates and Lady Pirates on Tuesday night, but also avenge their only 8-3A Conference loss of the season securing the 8-3A Conference … more
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Weevils drop fourth consecutive contest with loss to Henderson State
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils fell in their fourth consecutive contest on Saturday with a 62-48 loss at home to Henderson State University. The Weevils entered the … more
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BLAKE CHANDLER goes up for two against Dumas on Tuesday night. Chandler would lead the Pirates in scoring against Dumas with 15 points and would follow with another 15 point performance on Friday night at McGehee.
Pirates lead 8-3A Conference heading into final week
The Drew Central Pirates remain at the top of the 8-3A Conference heading into the final games of the regular season.  The Pirates would begin the week with the Dumas Bobcats coming to the … more
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CHLOE ANDERSON goes up for two of her 16 points against Dumas on Tuesday night leading the Lady Pirates in scoring. Anderson would lead the Lady Pirates on Friday night against McGehee with 14 points in the 48-43 loss.
Drew Central Lady Pirates defeat Dumas at home, fall to McGehee
The Drew Central Lady Pirates took a step toward a top three finish in the 8-3A Conference standings this past week after a home victory over the Dumas Lady Bobcats at home on Tuesday night. … more
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PEYTON STRICKLAND led the Billies on Friday night with 27 points in the Billies 12-point win over the Hamburg Lions.
Billies, Lady Billies secure wins over Hamburg at Billie Arena
With two weeks remaining in the 8-4A Conference regular season, the Monticello Billies and Lady Billies are looking to make the 4A-4 Regional Tournament for the second consecutive year.  In … more
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GUNNER HALE
Hale, Lanehart commit to play college football
GUNNER HALE and ASHER LANEHART have signed letters to continue their football career’s after high school. Hale officially sign his commitment letter to become a Boll Weevil at the University of … more
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