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Cross country teams from Huntsville, St. Paul and Kingston schools participated in the Huntsville Eagles Invitational on Oct. 16.

Basketball season for the Kingston Yellowjackets kicked off on Oct. 13 with Blue and Gold games.

Huntsville’s fifth-grade pee wee football team recently honored their teammate’s mom, Amanda Cousins, with specially-ordered Hope for Amanda arm sleeves.

Huntsville High School Senior Evan Moore learned an Albert Einstein quote in sixth grade that stuck with him. 

The second half looked a lot different - and better - than the first half of Friday night’s football conference battle between the Huntsville Eagles and the Lincoln Wolves. Both teams incurred more than their fair share of penalties in the first and second quarters, but the Eagles returned to the field after halftime a changed team – energized, inspired and ready to fight. Unfortunately, despite a touchdown scored by Kouper Shepherd in the game’s final 42 seconds, the Eagles were unable to overcome a 29 point deficit, falling 63-34.

The Eagles will face the Lincoln Wolves tonight at Eagle Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

The Huntsville High School cross country team participated in the Springdale Schools Invitational on Oct. 7 and the Prairie Grove Invitational on Oct. 9.

Kingston’s cross country team participated in the Springdale Invitational meet on Oct. 7. The varsity girls finished second in the 1-4A Division. Four girls medaled in the 5K: Callie Edgmon, …

St. Paul will celebrate the start of the 2023 basketball season with its annual Blue and White games on Thursday, with the junior high girls starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by the junior high boys.

Kingston High School will celebrate the start of the 2023 basketball season with its annual Blue and Gold game Friday beginning with the junior girls at 5 p.m. followed by the junior boys at 5:30 p.m.

Huntsville High School senior Kouper Shepherd brings positivity to the field and court. Playing as a wide receiver for the Huntsville Eagles football team and forward and guard for the Huntsville Eagles basketball team, sports keep him busy. In his free time, you can find him hanging out with family and friends. 

The Elkins Elks blasted the Berryville Bobcats Friday night, 62-7, elevating their overall record to 6-0 and their 4A-1 record to 3-0, taking first place in conference standings. Berryville dropped to 2-4 overall, 0-3 in conference and eighth in the standings. The Elks will play Green Forest at home on Oct. 13. Green Forest has a record of 2-5.

The Huntsville Eagles fell to the Gravette Lions, 55-14, Friday  night in front of its 2023 Homecoming audience. As has been the case in almost every contest so far this season, Huntsville constantly turned the ball over on downs or was forced to punt as drives failed to live up to their potential.

It’s Homecoming! The Huntsville Eagles will take on the Gravette Lions tonight at Eagle Stadium.

Injuries prevented the Huntsville Eagles cross country teams from making much of an impact at the annual Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville on Sept. 30.

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Huntsville’s varsity girls volleyball team lost their home conference match against Shiloh Christian High School, 0-3.

A competitive and persistent spirit keeps Huntsville High School Senior Malia Buchanan at the top of her volleyball game. Standing just under six feet tall, her height aids in her playing middle backer, setter, and outside hitter for the Lady Eagles volleyball team.

The Kingston girls’ golf team placed fourth at the Girls State Tournament at West Side Greers Ferry on Sept. 26.

The Huntsville Eagles never found their footing or the end zone Friday night, suffering a 63-0 loss to the Elkins Elks. The Eagles are now 0-2 in 4A Region 1 and 0-5 overall. With the victory, Elkins boosted its conference record to 2-0 and is 5-0 overall. Elkins now trails only first-place Gentry in conference standings, with Huntsville falling to eighth place.

The Huntsville Eagles (0-4, 0-1) take on the Elkins Elks (4-0, 1-0) tonight at John Bunch Memorial Field in Elkins with kickoff set for 7 p.m.

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