Author Archives: Alex Abrams

Fayetteville Girls Basketball Makes Virtual Tournament

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Alex Abrams

Fayetteville’s girls basketball team earned its second Class 7A state championship in three years earlier this month. But theoretically the Lady Bulldogs can still earn a national championship. Granted, the national title is unofficial and it all comes down to math. According to a press release: “Gannett’s HighSchoolSports.net and USA TODAY will kick off the annual ‘Massey Virtual National Championship’ … Read More

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Ellis, Wallace Named To Prestigious ESPN All-American Team

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Alex Abrams

Is it ever too early to talk about high school football, especially when recruiting is involved? Judging by what I’m about to write, the answer is no. ESPN recently released its 2010 ESPN RISE Sophomore All-American team, and two players from Northwest Arkansas — Fayetteville safety Brooks Ellis and Bentonville running back Tearris Wallace — were named to the first … Read More

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Farmington Attempts To Rebound From District Loss

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Alex Abrams

There is only so much space in the sports section, so sometimes things don’t make it. Case it point: Farmington coach Beau Thompson gave me his take on how last week’s surprising loss to Shiloh Christian in the finals of the 4A-1 Conference tournament will affect his team moving forward in the postseason. It was Farmington’s first loss since Dec. … Read More

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