River Hardman News Today

HOT SPRINGS - The Lake Hamilton Invitational provided a stiff test for El Dorado as the cross country season nears the postseason and the big races. “It was a good day as far as our times were good. The competition was top of the line,” said El Dorado coach John Koonce. “It was really good to be able to race against the best. That’s definitely the best field El Dorado has raced in since I’ve been the coach.”

An El Dorado sophomore scored 47 points en route to a thrilling team title in the Class 5A state championship at Lake Hamiltons Wolf Stadium Thursday night.

PEARCY, Ark. -- Arkansas Highs boys set a few personal records, but were fractions of a second off in many events that could have turned the tide during Thursdays Class 5A State Track and Field Championships.

Just a junior, Lakesides Joseph Bariola illustrated time and time again this spring how dominant he can be on the track.

As Kessiah Bemis prepared to compete in the 800 meters, all she had on her mind was to break her personal best in that event.