February 27, 2008 Edition

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Black Rock's Jordan Fore moves the ball as she is guarded by Mount Vernon-Enola's Nora Stout during the finals of the regional tournament at Mount Vernon. With 15 points, Fore led the Lady Zebras, as they captured the title with a 55-39 victory. More photos can be seen at www.searcysports.com.
Submitted Photo ~ Diana Cantey

Lady Zebras are regional champs
The Black Rock Lady Zebras added another trophy to their post-season hardware collection by claiming the championship of the 1A Region 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday at Mount Vernon.
Black Rock will now compete in the 1A State Tournament, which will be held at North Arkansas College in Harrison. The Lady Zebras are scheduled to play Nevada County tonight at 7.
Just as in the district tournament, the Lady Zebras had to face the host team in the finals and once again they were up to the challenge, defeating the Mount Vernon-Enola Lady Warhawks 55-39 in the title game.
Mount Vernon-Enola grabbed an 18-15 lead to close the first half. Black Rock overtook the Lady Warhawks in the third period and led 32-28 heading into the final period. Black Rock dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the home team 23-11 to capture the title.
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Lady Cats are regional runners-up

On Jan. 24, Walnut Ridge senior center Rachel Looney signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Williams Baptist College.
Meanwhile, on that same afternoon, in Monette, Buffalo Island Central star Jessica Shepard was also signing a letter of intent to play for Williams.
The two future teammates crossed paths in the championship game of the 2A North Regional Tournament Saturday night at Cherry Valley. Shepard's BIC Lady Mustangs got the best of Looney's Lady Bobcats 47-33 to claim the title. continued ...

Lady Mustangs finish
fourth in regionals
The Hoxie Lady Mustangs faced the East Poinsett County Lady Warriors in the third-place game of the 3A Region 3 Basketball Tournament on Monday at Marmaduke. Both teams had clinched berths in the 3A State Tournament with wins in the first round and this game was to determine seeding for the state tournament. continued ...

Mustangs season ends
with loss in tournament

The Hoxie Mustangs' season came to an unexpected end last Wednesday with a first-round loss in the 3A Region 3 Basketball Tournament at Marmaduke. The Mustangs, regular season and district tournament champions of 3A-3, were upset by the Flippin Bobcats, the fourth-place team from 3A-1 East, 48-44. continued ...

BR senior boys' season
ends with regionals loss
The Black Rock Zebras traveled to Mount Vernon to take on the Concord Pirates in the first round of the 1A Region 3 Basketball Tournament on Wednesday. continued ...

Hillcrest girls
fall to Riverside

The Hillcrest Lady Screamin' Eagles faced off against Riverside's Lady Rebels in the first round of the 2A North Regional Basketball Tournament on Feb. 20 at Cherry Valley. continued ...

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February 27, 2008 Edition

Lady Zebras are regional champs

Lady Cats are regional runners-up

Lady Mustangs finish fourth in regionals

Mustangs season ends with loss in tournament

BR senior boys' season ends with regionals loss

Hillcrest girls fall to Riverside

Lady Mustangs finish
fourth in regionals

Mustangs season ends
with loss in tournament

BR senior boys' season
ends with regionals loss

Hillcrest girls
fall to Riverside