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Junior Bruins Drop Both Games To Sheridan
12-1-11, Matt Riley '12, Sports Media
The junior boys' and girls' basketball teams hosted Sheridan in action Thursday night. Both teams lost by
wide margins, with the Lady Yellowjackets dropping the Lady Bruins 47-26, while the Sheridan boys defeated
PA, 37-19.
The girls looked to be in a defensive battle as the first quarter finished with the score tied, 4-4. However, Sheridan put together a flurry of points in outscoring the Lady Bruins 19-4 in the second quarter, and were unable to chip away at the lead in the second half. Joy Porter accounted for 15 of the 26 points for PA.
The junior boys were playing short-handed as they were without two starters. The boys also looked to be in for a battle as they trailed just 12-9 after the first quarter. The Bruins were never able to get their offense going after that as they scored just 3, 4, and 3 points in the remaining three quarters in the 37-19 loss. Levent Ozdemir led the team with 7 points. Will Hefley had 3, Carter Cole, Robert Ator, and Zack Fryxell each had 2, while Max Mennemeier added a free throw.
Both teams will be in action again on Monday as they host Watson Chapel. There will be 4 games beginning with 7th grade girls at 4:00, followed by 7th grade boys, junior girls, then the junior boys.
The girls looked to be in a defensive battle as the first quarter finished with the score tied, 4-4. However, Sheridan put together a flurry of points in outscoring the Lady Bruins 19-4 in the second quarter, and were unable to chip away at the lead in the second half. Joy Porter accounted for 15 of the 26 points for PA.
The junior boys were playing short-handed as they were without two starters. The boys also looked to be in for a battle as they trailed just 12-9 after the first quarter. The Bruins were never able to get their offense going after that as they scored just 3, 4, and 3 points in the remaining three quarters in the 37-19 loss. Levent Ozdemir led the team with 7 points. Will Hefley had 3, Carter Cole, Robert Ator, and Zack Fryxell each had 2, while Max Mennemeier added a free throw.
Both teams will be in action again on Monday as they host Watson Chapel. There will be 4 games beginning with 7th grade girls at 4:00, followed by 7th grade boys, junior girls, then the junior boys.
Swim Team: Bryant Meet Results
12-1-11
Pulaski Academy swim team competed in the Bryant Meet on Thursday, December 1. The boys finished in 4th place, while the girls finished in 7th
place. Emily Schievner finished 2nd in the 500 yard freestyle. The relay team of Brett McClain, Vikram Ghondalakar, Reid Bartholemew, and Jake
Rafferty finished 2nd in the 200 yard freestyle relay. Their next meet will be next Thursday, December 8, at UALR.
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Junior Teams Take 3 Of 4 From Watson Chapel
12-6-11 by Matt Riley '12, Sports Media
The Jr. High and 7th Grade boys' and girls' basketball teams played Watson Chapel at home on Monday. For the boys, Lawson Korita led the
Junior High team to a 51-40 victory with an impressive 25 points. Zack Fryxell also had a solid game, putting up 11 points.
The 7th grade boys' team tied the Wildcats at 22 early in the 4th quarter, but Watson Chapel pulled away to win 32-24. Trey Cox led the team, scoring three baskets outside the arc. Cox was aided by Cameron Blann with 6 points.
The girls' teams were both able to pull out strong wins last night. The junior high team won 38-25, with scoring spread evenly between players. Bailey Byrne, Taylor Colquitt, and Joy Porter each scored 14, 10, and 10 points, respectively.
The 7th grade girls' team won with authority, pulling out a final score of 32-6. Scoring was also spread evenly between several players. Watson Chapel was only allowed one basket in the second half.
The 7th grade boys' team tied the Wildcats at 22 early in the 4th quarter, but Watson Chapel pulled away to win 32-24. Trey Cox led the team, scoring three baskets outside the arc. Cox was aided by Cameron Blann with 6 points.
The girls' teams were both able to pull out strong wins last night. The junior high team won 38-25, with scoring spread evenly between players. Bailey Byrne, Taylor Colquitt, and Joy Porter each scored 14, 10, and 10 points, respectively.
The 7th grade girls' team won with authority, pulling out a final score of 32-6. Scoring was also spread evenly between several players. Watson Chapel was only allowed one basket in the second half.
Bruins Swat The Hornets
1-10-12 by Blair Peterson '12 and Alex Flemister '13, Sports Media
The Lady Bruins (14-5, 4-0) traveled to Maumelle (12-3, 3-1) high school on Tuesday, January 10th, to face the Lady Hornets. The Bruins were
prepared for a tough game from the tip, with Maumelle being known for their athletic offense and aggressive defense. The Bruins led from the
beginning of the game and kept the lead all game long. Although they held on to the lead, it was an extremely close game for a majority of the
time, with a 21-19 score going into half time and a 3-point lead after the 3rd quarter. The ladies pulled away in the 4th quarter, walking away with a
53-38 victory. The team was led by senior Breanna Harris with 25 points. She was followed by sophomore Mackie Kuhn with 11 points and junior
India Wilson with 10.
When talking to Coach Treadway, you can tell that he is very proud of the way the team has been playing so far this season. He said that leading scorers, Harris and Wilson, have really started to play well together. Wilson has become very comfortable on the court and her assists have given Harris very high numbers as far as stats go. Senior Deidre Cathey has also started off the season extremely well. Treadway said that she is constantly pulling down rebounds and recovering loose balls. Treadway strongly believes that she is not given enough credit for her hard work on the court.
On Friday January 13th, the Lady Bruins will make the long trip to Ashdown to face the Lady Panthers. Senior Maddie Lee said that Ashdown has the potential to be a very good game. The Lady Panthers already have some conference wins under their belt, so the Lady Bruins are expecting some good competition.
The Pulaski Academy Bruins (10-0, 4-0) streak continues with another victory over the Maumelle Hornets (10-7, 4-1) at Maumelle with a score of 66- 42. Both teams entered undefeated in conference play at 4-0. Brandon Brady led the charge early in the first quarter making four 3 pointers which really helped the Bruins gain momentum and pressured the Hornets early on. The two leading scorers for the Bruins were Brandon Brady with 23 points and Hunter Henry with 16 points.
Defensively, the Bruins dominated in controlling the Hornets offense by keeping their offensive possessions to a minimum. Coach Franks stated, "The lead at half time was accredited to the defense, they contributed a great deal in regards to preventing excessive offensive possessions and scores. Overall it was a good win against a good team."
The Bruins will be traveling to Ashdown on Friday, January 13th, and will be performing in Memphis at FedEx Forum on Monday, January 16th. Tickets can be purchased in the Bruin Sprit Store through Friday afternoon. Check back soon on more stories and updates about the Bruin Basketball team and their successes in future games.
When talking to Coach Treadway, you can tell that he is very proud of the way the team has been playing so far this season. He said that leading scorers, Harris and Wilson, have really started to play well together. Wilson has become very comfortable on the court and her assists have given Harris very high numbers as far as stats go. Senior Deidre Cathey has also started off the season extremely well. Treadway said that she is constantly pulling down rebounds and recovering loose balls. Treadway strongly believes that she is not given enough credit for her hard work on the court.
On Friday January 13th, the Lady Bruins will make the long trip to Ashdown to face the Lady Panthers. Senior Maddie Lee said that Ashdown has the potential to be a very good game. The Lady Panthers already have some conference wins under their belt, so the Lady Bruins are expecting some good competition.
The Pulaski Academy Bruins (10-0, 4-0) streak continues with another victory over the Maumelle Hornets (10-7, 4-1) at Maumelle with a score of 66- 42. Both teams entered undefeated in conference play at 4-0. Brandon Brady led the charge early in the first quarter making four 3 pointers which really helped the Bruins gain momentum and pressured the Hornets early on. The two leading scorers for the Bruins were Brandon Brady with 23 points and Hunter Henry with 16 points.
Defensively, the Bruins dominated in controlling the Hornets offense by keeping their offensive possessions to a minimum. Coach Franks stated, "The lead at half time was accredited to the defense, they contributed a great deal in regards to preventing excessive offensive possessions and scores. Overall it was a good win against a good team."
The Bruins will be traveling to Ashdown on Friday, January 13th, and will be performing in Memphis at FedEx Forum on Monday, January 16th. Tickets can be purchased in the Bruin Sprit Store through Friday afternoon. Check back soon on more stories and updates about the Bruin Basketball team and their successes in future games.
Bad Luck Doesn't Get Bruins On Friday The 13th
1-17-12
Bad luck on Friday the 13th did not strike the Bruins as they won both of their away games against Ashdown.
The Lady Bruins started off slow but began to push away on the back of seniors Breanna Harris, Jordan Hughes, and Scarlett McCracken and junior India Wilson. Harris had 15 and Wilson chipped in 11 in the 54-35 victory for the Bruins.
The boys' game went a little differently as they opened the game with a 20 point run and never looked back as they defeated the Panthers, 63-25. Hunter Henry led the Bruins in scoring with 20, Brandon Brady had 18, and Marcus Wallace added 12 in the Bruins' 3rd conference road victory, improving their record to 11-0, 5-0 in 4A-7 conference play.
The Lady Bruins started off slow but began to push away on the back of seniors Breanna Harris, Jordan Hughes, and Scarlett McCracken and junior India Wilson. Harris had 15 and Wilson chipped in 11 in the 54-35 victory for the Bruins.
The boys' game went a little differently as they opened the game with a 20 point run and never looked back as they defeated the Panthers, 63-25. Hunter Henry led the Bruins in scoring with 20, Brandon Brady had 18, and Marcus Wallace added 12 in the Bruins' 3rd conference road victory, improving their record to 11-0, 5-0 in 4A-7 conference play.
Lady Bruins Hold Off Scrappers, Bruins Dominate
1-20-12 by Blair Peterson '12, Sports Media
The Lady Bruins faced a very tough Nashville team in the Alex Hugg gymnasium last Friday night. They expected big things from the Lady
Scrappers, and both teams came out ready to compete. The Bruins led from the tip, up by 7 points at the end of the first quarter before increasing
their lead increased to 11 heading into halftime. The Scrappers would cut the lead to 5 by the end of the 3rd quarter and got as close as 2 before
PA would hit several free throws in the last few minutes of the game to finish with a 13-point (56-43) victory over the Nashville Lady Scrappers.
The Lady Bruins were led again by senior Breanna Harris with 29 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Looking back on the game, assistant coach Catherine Wood said that the Lady Bruins “knew that they would have to play very well against Nashville to pull off a win, knowing how athletic Nashville was going to be.” Wood says they “were a little on edge in the 4th quarter when their lead was cut down to only 2 points”, but the Bruins did what they do best and pulled off a big victory.
The Boys also defeated Nashville last adding another win to their record. The Bruins led the Scrappers the entire game, dominating both the offensive and defensive sides of the court. They were up 32-5 after just one quarter. Their lead had increased to 35 points going into halftime, before calling off the dogs in the 3rd quarter as they won by 36 points, 70-34.
Junior Brandon Brady led all scorers with 19 points, followed by junior Hunter Henry with 15.
Both teams will be in action again on Tuesday, January 24, as they drive down the road to take on the Robinson Senators.
The Lady Bruins were led again by senior Breanna Harris with 29 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Looking back on the game, assistant coach Catherine Wood said that the Lady Bruins “knew that they would have to play very well against Nashville to pull off a win, knowing how athletic Nashville was going to be.” Wood says they “were a little on edge in the 4th quarter when their lead was cut down to only 2 points”, but the Bruins did what they do best and pulled off a big victory.
The Boys also defeated Nashville last adding another win to their record. The Bruins led the Scrappers the entire game, dominating both the offensive and defensive sides of the court. They were up 32-5 after just one quarter. Their lead had increased to 35 points going into halftime, before calling off the dogs in the 3rd quarter as they won by 36 points, 70-34.
Junior Brandon Brady led all scorers with 19 points, followed by junior Hunter Henry with 15.
Both teams will be in action again on Tuesday, January 24, as they drive down the road to take on the Robinson Senators.
Junior Bruins Sweep Red Devils
by Matt Riley '12 and Jalen Seals '13, edited by Daniel Vogel '13
Pulaski Academy hosted Jacksonville's junior high basketball teams Monday night in a River City Conference matchup. The Bruins made a clean
sweep as the 7th grade girls, junior high girls, and junior high boys all won.
The girls' team won 39-15 in last night's matchup against Jacksonville. The Bruins allowed no more than nine points in a half, and didn't even allow Jacksonville a point in the third quarter. Only one girl on the Jacksonville team scored more than one basket. This strong defensive effort helped the Bruins earn themselves an easy win. Joy Porter led the Bruins' offense with 14 points and was aided by Bailey Byrne, who had 10 points including two baskets from outside the arc.
The Bruins jumped out to a 9-4 lead in the first quarter over the Red Devils. PA would extend their lead to 19-12 to head into the locker room at the half. The defense for the Bruins held Jacksonville scoreless in the 3rd quarter as they built their lead to 28-12 en route to a 34-19 victory, avenging a 30-13 loss earlier in the season. Lawson Korita led all scorers with 10 points, Zach Fryxell added 8 points, Will Hefley had 5 points, Carter Cole nailed a 3-pointer, and Palmer Jones chipped in a bucket.
Both teams will be back in action Thursday, January 26 as they travel to Maumelle to take on the Hornets. The 7th grade girls will get the night started with a 4 p.m. start followed by the 7th grade boys, junior girls, then the junior boys.
The girls' team won 39-15 in last night's matchup against Jacksonville. The Bruins allowed no more than nine points in a half, and didn't even allow Jacksonville a point in the third quarter. Only one girl on the Jacksonville team scored more than one basket. This strong defensive effort helped the Bruins earn themselves an easy win. Joy Porter led the Bruins' offense with 14 points and was aided by Bailey Byrne, who had 10 points including two baskets from outside the arc.
The Bruins jumped out to a 9-4 lead in the first quarter over the Red Devils. PA would extend their lead to 19-12 to head into the locker room at the half. The defense for the Bruins held Jacksonville scoreless in the 3rd quarter as they built their lead to 28-12 en route to a 34-19 victory, avenging a 30-13 loss earlier in the season. Lawson Korita led all scorers with 10 points, Zach Fryxell added 8 points, Will Hefley had 5 points, Carter Cole nailed a 3-pointer, and Palmer Jones chipped in a bucket.
Both teams will be back in action Thursday, January 26 as they travel to Maumelle to take on the Hornets. The 7th grade girls will get the night started with a 4 p.m. start followed by the 7th grade boys, junior girls, then the junior boys.
Bruin Teams Quiet Senators
1-24-12 by Blair Peterson '12, Sports Media
The Bruin senior basketball teams traveled to Robinson High school Tuesday evening to face the Senators. The Bruins already defeated Robinson
earlier this season, but both the boys’ and girls’ teams have been playing better since the first matchup.
In the girls game, the first quarter was close, with the Lady Bruins leading only 11-8. Their lead increased by the time half rolled around, up 28-20. The Bruins increased their lead by 14 by the end of the third before winning going away, 58-34.
Senior Jordan Hughes and sophomore Mackie Kuhn had a combined 29 points, 21 of those points coming from beyond the arc. Head coach Rick Treadway said that the girls played a little “sluggish” but solidified their win after their 18-2 run at the end of the third quarter and into the 4th.
Looking to the end of the week, Treadway says that their game this Friday is huge. The Girls will go to Malvern to play the Lady Leopards. The Bruins are currently leading Malvern by one game in conference play, and a win against them would give them a 2 game cushion with just 5 games left to play.
The boys also faced the Robinson Senators that evening leaving the gym in a similar situation. They departed with a big win, adding to their undefeated conference record. The margin of victory was large, with the scoreboard favoring the Bruins 75-33.
The team was led by junior Brandon Brady with 25, several of those points coming from beyond the arc. He was followed by junior Hunter Henry with 15 points on the night.
The Bruins look to remain undefeated in conference play as they travel to Malvern on Friday.
In the girls game, the first quarter was close, with the Lady Bruins leading only 11-8. Their lead increased by the time half rolled around, up 28-20. The Bruins increased their lead by 14 by the end of the third before winning going away, 58-34.
Senior Jordan Hughes and sophomore Mackie Kuhn had a combined 29 points, 21 of those points coming from beyond the arc. Head coach Rick Treadway said that the girls played a little “sluggish” but solidified their win after their 18-2 run at the end of the third quarter and into the 4th.
Looking to the end of the week, Treadway says that their game this Friday is huge. The Girls will go to Malvern to play the Lady Leopards. The Bruins are currently leading Malvern by one game in conference play, and a win against them would give them a 2 game cushion with just 5 games left to play.
The boys also faced the Robinson Senators that evening leaving the gym in a similar situation. They departed with a big win, adding to their undefeated conference record. The margin of victory was large, with the scoreboard favoring the Bruins 75-33.
The team was led by junior Brandon Brady with 25, several of those points coming from beyond the arc. He was followed by junior Hunter Henry with 15 points on the night.
The Bruins look to remain undefeated in conference play as they travel to Malvern on Friday.
Lady Bruins Win Nail Biter, Bruins Jump On Leopards
1-27-12 by Blair Peterson '12, Sports Media
Both PA basketball teams traveled to Malvern this past Friday evening to face the Malvern Leopards. Both teams walked away with wins, furthering
their high placement in the upcoming tournament.
The Lady Bruins pulled off a thrilling win after 32 minutes of action packed play. The girls were prepared for the Lady Leopards to come out with fire, and they were more than ready to react. The Bruins had a small lead after the first quarter, up by only 3. By the time half rolled around, their lead had increased to 6 points and the girls led 24-18. The game remained close in the second half, with the Bruins still leading by 6 heading into the 4th quarter. The final quarter went back and forth, with Malvern cutting the Bruin’s lead to only a few points in the final minutes of play. The Bruins sank some key free throws to hold on to the lead and walk away with a one-point victory, 46-45. The Lady Bruins were led by Senior Breanna Harris with 12 points on the night.
Coach Treadway said that it was huge win for the Lady Bruins in a crazy environment. “They had to battle through several tough situations” said Treadway, who also said that their final free throws were key.
Other key players were seniors Jordan Hughes and Deidre Cathey, who had stellar defensive performances. Sophomore Mackie Kuhn and freshman Alex Otwell also gave the Bruins a big spark coming off the bench. Treadway was proud of the way that the girls kept their composure throughout the game due to the skill they faced from Malvern.
The Lady Bruins pulled off a thrilling win after 32 minutes of action packed play. The girls were prepared for the Lady Leopards to come out with fire, and they were more than ready to react. The Bruins had a small lead after the first quarter, up by only 3. By the time half rolled around, their lead had increased to 6 points and the girls led 24-18. The game remained close in the second half, with the Bruins still leading by 6 heading into the 4th quarter. The final quarter went back and forth, with Malvern cutting the Bruin’s lead to only a few points in the final minutes of play. The Bruins sank some key free throws to hold on to the lead and walk away with a one-point victory, 46-45. The Lady Bruins were led by Senior Breanna Harris with 12 points on the night.
Coach Treadway said that it was huge win for the Lady Bruins in a crazy environment. “They had to battle through several tough situations” said Treadway, who also said that their final free throws were key.
Other key players were seniors Jordan Hughes and Deidre Cathey, who had stellar defensive performances. Sophomore Mackie Kuhn and freshman Alex Otwell also gave the Bruins a big spark coming off the bench. Treadway was proud of the way that the girls kept their composure throughout the game due to the skill they faced from Malvern.
Schienvar Leads Bruin Swim Team In IM Meet
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Emily Schienvar finished first in the 100 yard Backstroke at the swim meet on
Thursday, January 12. The Bruins were participating in a meet with Mount St. Mary’s
and Catholic at UALR. Points were not kept in this meet.
Also participating in the backstroke for the Bruins were Sarah Wood, Brett McClain,
Merritt Osment, Grayson Greer and Tony Chacko. Leading the Bruins in the Butterfly was Jake Rafferty in 4th place. Others in the Fly were Taylor Carr, Julie O’Hara, Nadia Safar, andAnna Claire Atkins.
Leading the Bruins in the Breaststroke was Reid Bartholomew in 5th place. Others in the Breaststroke were Emily Watkins, Ally Rafferty, Isaure Ajarrista, Ashley Elliott, Vikram Gondhalekar, Brok Stafford, Chris Faulkner, and John Miers.
The next Swim meet will be at UALR on Saturday, February 4th beginning at 2 p.m. The Bruin swim teams are coached by Kirby Norwood.
Also participating in the backstroke for the Bruins were Sarah Wood, Brett McClain,
Merritt Osment, Grayson Greer and Tony Chacko. Leading the Bruins in the Butterfly was Jake Rafferty in 4th place. Others in the Fly were Taylor Carr, Julie O’Hara, Nadia Safar, andAnna Claire Atkins.
Leading the Bruins in the Breaststroke was Reid Bartholomew in 5th place. Others in the Breaststroke were Emily Watkins, Ally Rafferty, Isaure Ajarrista, Ashley Elliott, Vikram Gondhalekar, Brok Stafford, Chris Faulkner, and John Miers.
The next Swim meet will be at UALR on Saturday, February 4th beginning at 2 p.m. The Bruin swim teams are coached by Kirby Norwood.
Senior Teams Bring Home Thursday Night Victories
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Both the senior teams traveled to Nashville Thursday night and returned home still
unscathed in conference action. The boys jumped out to a 42-12 halftime lead behind
Dusty Hannahs’ 18 first half points. Sophomore guard Chase Snider would come in and
rain down the three-pointers as he hit 8 of 11 from behind the arc and added two
free-throws for 26 second half points. Snider scored 26 of the Bruins’ final 33 points,
including the last 12 points of the game as the Bruins finished with an 83-33 win.
Hannahs would end the night with 22 points and Brandon Brady scored 10.
The girls had a little tougher time with the Scrappers as Nashville actually took a one-point lead in the third quarter. The Lady Bruins would bounce back without the aid of senior point guard, Jordan Hughes, as she had to leave in the third with an ankle injury. PA would get 16 points from Scarlett McCracken and India Wilson as they went on to defeat the Lady Scrappers, 58-49.
Both teams are back in action tonight for homecoming as they host the DeQueen Leopards beginning at 6:00.
The girls had a little tougher time with the Scrappers as Nashville actually took a one-point lead in the third quarter. The Lady Bruins would bounce back without the aid of senior point guard, Jordan Hughes, as she had to leave in the third with an ankle injury. PA would get 16 points from Scarlett McCracken and India Wilson as they went on to defeat the Lady Scrappers, 58-49.
Both teams are back in action tonight for homecoming as they host the DeQueen Leopards beginning at 6:00.
Junior Bruins To Play In Conference Tournament
The Bruins wrapped up their regular season with a non-conference win at North Pulaski on Thursday. The Bruins finished fourth in conference with a record of 6-4 and a final record of 8-7. The Bruins were not expected to do well this season, but have exceeded expectations according to head coach Brad Wood as he is pleased with the progress they have made heading into the conference tournament on Saturday. Lawson Korita and Will Hefley were the seasons leading scorers. Coach Wood says that Will Hefley likely set a record for most 3-pointers in a game with an outstanding 9 threes made by him.
The Bruins play in the district tournament this Saturday at Watson Chapel at 1:30, and the Bruins will be facing the host team in the first round. The Bruins defeated Watson chapel the first time 50-41. Coach Wood said “It will be tough to beat them twice especially being at their gym. He also stated that “We should match up well against them. We just have to beat the press and make our shots, and if we do that, we will win the game.” If the Bruins win, they will have to face the top seeded Maumelle Hornets (10-0) in the semifinals on Thursday.
The junior high girls are also in action this Saturday as they earned the third seed in the River City Conference Tournament with a 7-2 record in conference play and a 9-4 record overall. They will face Central Arkansas Christian at 3 p.m. at Watson Chapel. The junior girls have played CAC twice this season and were able to come out with a victory in both games. Coach Catherine Wood has been impressed with the girls play throughout the season and stated that they have fulfilled her expectations this year. Coach Wood has also been impressed by the play of her 8th graders, who have had to step up with just two 9th grade girls on the roster. The junior high girls look to build on their 9-4 overall and 7-2 conference record this Saturday in the conference tournament.
The Bruins wrapped up their regular season with a non-conference win at North Pulaski on Thursday. The Bruins finished fourth in conference with a record of 6-4 and a final record of 8-7. The Bruins were not expected to do well this season, but have exceeded expectations according to head coach Brad Wood as he is pleased with the progress they have made heading into the conference tournament on Saturday. Lawson Korita and Will Hefley were the seasons leading scorers. Coach Wood says that Will Hefley likely set a record for most 3-pointers in a game with an outstanding 9 threes made by him.
The Bruins play in the district tournament this Saturday at Watson Chapel at 1:30, and the Bruins will be facing the host team in the first round. The Bruins defeated Watson chapel the first time 50-41. Coach Wood said “It will be tough to beat them twice especially being at their gym. He also stated that “We should match up well against them. We just have to beat the press and make our shots, and if we do that, we will win the game.” If the Bruins win, they will have to face the top seeded Maumelle Hornets (10-0) in the semifinals on Thursday.
The junior high girls are also in action this Saturday as they earned the third seed in the River City Conference Tournament with a 7-2 record in conference play and a 9-4 record overall. They will face Central Arkansas Christian at 3 p.m. at Watson Chapel. The junior girls have played CAC twice this season and were able to come out with a victory in both games. Coach Catherine Wood has been impressed with the girls play throughout the season and stated that they have fulfilled her expectations this year. Coach Wood has also been impressed by the play of her 8th graders, who have had to step up with just two 9th grade girls on the roster. The junior high girls look to build on their 9-4 overall and 7-2 conference record this Saturday in the conference tournament.
PA Sweeps Maumelle To Build Conference Leads
2-2-12 by Blair Peterson '12, Sports Media
Both Bruins basketball teams added another win to their records after the games against Maumelle on Tuesday evening. The Bruins have just 3
conference games remaining both teams should seal the top seed in the district tournament with a win in any of those three games.
The Lady Bruins faced the Lady Hornets, and both teams came out and played with high intensity. Throughout the first half, the score remained very close. Although the Bruins lead the whole game, Maumelle had cut it to 3 points just before half. The girls came out with more fire in the second half, pulling away and sealing a 68-41 victory.
The Lady Bruins were led by Senior Jordan Hughes with 15 points, all via the three-pointer, followed by senior Breanna Harris with 14 points. The Lady Bruins are preparing to travel to Nashville this Thursday, then host DeQueen this Friday night for Homecoming.
The boys team followed in the footsteps of the Lady Bruins, with a big win over the Maumelle Hornets. The boys jumped to a 20-10 lead, but Maumelle cut it to 22-18 early in the 2nd quarter before the Bruins began to pull away for an 11-point halftime lead en route to a 72-55 victory.
The Bruins were led by Senior Dusty Hannahs with 20 points. Hannahs has just recently recovered from a broken wrist, and has made a very impressive comeback. He was followed by junior Brandon Brady with 16 points, several of those points coming from beyond the arc.
The Lady Bruins faced the Lady Hornets, and both teams came out and played with high intensity. Throughout the first half, the score remained very close. Although the Bruins lead the whole game, Maumelle had cut it to 3 points just before half. The girls came out with more fire in the second half, pulling away and sealing a 68-41 victory.
The Lady Bruins were led by Senior Jordan Hughes with 15 points, all via the three-pointer, followed by senior Breanna Harris with 14 points. The Lady Bruins are preparing to travel to Nashville this Thursday, then host DeQueen this Friday night for Homecoming.
The boys team followed in the footsteps of the Lady Bruins, with a big win over the Maumelle Hornets. The boys jumped to a 20-10 lead, but Maumelle cut it to 22-18 early in the 2nd quarter before the Bruins began to pull away for an 11-point halftime lead en route to a 72-55 victory.
The Bruins were led by Senior Dusty Hannahs with 20 points. Hannahs has just recently recovered from a broken wrist, and has made a very impressive comeback. He was followed by junior Brandon Brady with 16 points, several of those points coming from beyond the arc.
Bruins And Lady Bruins Finish Up Perfect In Conference
2-10-12 by Andrew Ransom ’15 and Dixon Land ’12, Sports Media
Both senior girls and boys picked up two wins this week hosting Ashdown for senior
night on Tuesday and traveling to Bauxite on Thursday. This completes conference
play with a 14-0 record for both teams.
The Pulaski Academy girls won their game on Tuesday night 75-21 against Ashdown before defeating Bauxite on Thursday, 57-49.
Coach Treadway stated that Bauxite was the much more difficult team. He also said “It’s not that we played bad, they just played really good.”
The Senior High girls are going into the tournament next week as first seed and will be playing Thursday night in Malvern. Coach Treadway also said about the Tournament “we lose and we pack up and I don’t think our girls are quite ready to pack up.”
The Pulaski Academy girls won their game on Tuesday night 75-21 against Ashdown before defeating Bauxite on Thursday, 57-49.
Coach Treadway stated that Bauxite was the much more difficult team. He also said “It’s not that we played bad, they just played really good.”
The Senior High girls are going into the tournament next week as first seed and will be playing Thursday night in Malvern. Coach Treadway also said about the Tournament “we lose and we pack up and I don’t think our girls are quite ready to pack up.”
The senior boys defeated both Ashdown and Bauxite by double digits. The Bruins are 20-1 this season, losing only to Briarcrest Christian Academy in Memphis. In
state, the Bruins are 20-0, with their biggest wins over Sylvan Hills, Beebe, and Harding Academy.
Tuesday, the Bruins took down Ashdown 86-50. Dusty Hannahs led the team in scoring with 16 points. The Bruins led 49-24 at halftime when Coach Franks put in the reserves. Last night, the Bruins took on Bauxite and led by 35 at halftime. They won 76-42.
This next Thursday, the Bruins will start the Conference tournament with the top seed in the tournament. The games will be held at Malvern High School. “We have to keep playing well from the outside, “ said Coach Roger Franks, “Brandon [Brady] and Dusty [Hannahs] have to continue to make those 3 point shots as consistently as they are now.”
Another important aspect to Coach Franks’ technique going into the Conference tournament is his preparation. “We’ve beaten each of these teams twice and they’re going to try something new. We have to prepare for anything and everything.”
Tuesday, the Bruins took down Ashdown 86-50. Dusty Hannahs led the team in scoring with 16 points. The Bruins led 49-24 at halftime when Coach Franks put in the reserves. Last night, the Bruins took on Bauxite and led by 35 at halftime. They won 76-42.
This next Thursday, the Bruins will start the Conference tournament with the top seed in the tournament. The games will be held at Malvern High School. “We have to keep playing well from the outside, “ said Coach Roger Franks, “Brandon [Brady] and Dusty [Hannahs] have to continue to make those 3 point shots as consistently as they are now.”
Another important aspect to Coach Franks’ technique going into the Conference tournament is his preparation. “We’ve beaten each of these teams twice and they’re going to try something new. We have to prepare for anything and everything.”
Jr. Girls, 7th Girls Advance To Conference Tournament Finals
2-10-12 by L.J. Wallace ’13 and Colin Castleberry ’14, Sports Media
On Thursday, February 9th, junior high high girls managed to run away with a close win over Maumelle, 45-42, in the district tournament
semifinals. It was a close game all the way through the fourth, but were able to pull it out, getting some key scoring from Katherine Wellons with
10 points and Taylor Colquitt with 9 points. Coach Catherine Wood says that was good game Friday, but looking to improve for Saturdays
Championship game against Watson Chapel. The game will be at 12:30 on Watson Chapel’s home floor.
The 7th grade girls basketball team was also in semifinal action Thursday in the 8th grade tournament at White Hall. They defeated Sheridan, 35-28, off of a strong team effort. Morgan Brady led the team in scoring with 12 points, while Annie Berry and Brooke Wiggins both with 6 points. The team plays in the championship on Saturday against Robinson at Watson Chapel beginning at 11:00.
The 7th grade girls basketball team was also in semifinal action Thursday in the 8th grade tournament at White Hall. They defeated Sheridan, 35-28, off of a strong team effort. Morgan Brady led the team in scoring with 12 points, while Annie Berry and Brooke Wiggins both with 6 points. The team plays in the championship on Saturday against Robinson at Watson Chapel beginning at 11:00.
PA Wrestling Performs Well At CAC Meet
2-7-12
The Pulaski Academy Wrestling team had a wrestling meet on Friday at CAC. The wrestling teams included in this meet were Pulaski Academy,
Beebe, Bismark, and CAC. The Pulaski Academy wrestlers included Maas Ahmad, Hunter Paddie, Byrce Griffin, Christian Ingram, Brandon
Leding, Belee McNeil, Will Sewell, and Keilan Patterson. Brandon Leding won his matches against Bismark and CAC, Will Sewell pinned the
heavyweight from Bismark in 1 min 32 seconds for the first win of his young career, and McNeil defeated his counterpart from CAC. The state
tournament is up next with Brandon Leding and Will James will represent Pulaski Academy with the 4th seed in each of their respective weight
classes.
Bruins Start Season 8-0, Conf. Play Resumes Friday
1-4-12 by Alex Flemister '13, Sports Media
With basketball season in full swing, Head Coach Roger Franks along with Assistant
Coach Brad Wood lead the Bruins with a 8-0 record as they continue to strive for a
perfect season. Coach Franks feels that this group of men set standards above the
average team. "They persistently represent the team and school well in academics and
leadership throughout the community," stated Franks.
At the beginning of the season, a major portion of the team united after the Bruins defeated Malvern for the 2011 4A Football State Championship. Seniors Jeremy Brady and Jack Snider, junior Hunter Henry and sophomores Tristan Fowler, Chase Snider, and Tyler Colquitt all took part in the Bruins' victory on Saturday, December 10. This group only had three complete days to prepare for the season while other schools across the state had weeks if not months. This shows the ability and work ethic from both players and coaches in their ability to strive for perfection. Coach Franks stated, "We were limited on time, but these guys aren't your average high school students, they strive for the best."
At the beginning of the season, a major portion of the team united after the Bruins defeated Malvern for the 2011 4A Football State Championship. Seniors Jeremy Brady and Jack Snider, junior Hunter Henry and sophomores Tristan Fowler, Chase Snider, and Tyler Colquitt all took part in the Bruins' victory on Saturday, December 10. This group only had three complete days to prepare for the season while other schools across the state had weeks if not months. This shows the ability and work ethic from both players and coaches in their ability to strive for perfection. Coach Franks stated, "We were limited on time, but these guys aren't your average high school students, they strive for the best."
On Saturday December 17th, the Bruins took on Sylvan Hills with a victory of 82-72. Senior Dusty Hannahs, who has committed to Texas Tech, was the leading
scorer of the game with 43 points. Sylvan Hills player Archie Goodwin, who signed with Kentucky and is the number one prospect in the state, seemed to have no
affect on Bruins, who were able to shut down Goodwin in the first half. Junior Brandon Brady plays many key roles in the success of the Bruins. Coach Franks
says, "Brandon has really stepped into position, he is a key player and makes plays."
Last weekend the Bruins traveled to Beebe for the First Security Tournament and beat Beebe in the finals, 50-41. Although the Bruins came out victorious, Hannahs was injured during play and sat out for the remainder of the game. Test results have shown a fractured right wrist, so Hannahs will be out four to six weeks.
On Tuesday night, the Bruins defeated Batesville, 62-29, playing without Hannahs and returning All-State power forward, Hunter Henry. The Bruins started three sophomores, a junior, and a senior.
PA are on the road towards a great season and need the PA community to continue to support their goal. Coach Franks stated, "We couldn't do it without our fans and especially our student section. We probably have the best one in the state. If they don't get you fired up, I don't know who will. They truly help out a great deal."
Please check back for more updates on Bruin Basketball and other Bruin sports through the PA website and PA's new athletic website at www.pabruinsports.com.
Last weekend the Bruins traveled to Beebe for the First Security Tournament and beat Beebe in the finals, 50-41. Although the Bruins came out victorious, Hannahs was injured during play and sat out for the remainder of the game. Test results have shown a fractured right wrist, so Hannahs will be out four to six weeks.
On Tuesday night, the Bruins defeated Batesville, 62-29, playing without Hannahs and returning All-State power forward, Hunter Henry. The Bruins started three sophomores, a junior, and a senior.
PA are on the road towards a great season and need the PA community to continue to support their goal. Coach Franks stated, "We couldn't do it without our fans and especially our student section. We probably have the best one in the state. If they don't get you fired up, I don't know who will. They truly help out a great deal."
Please check back for more updates on Bruin Basketball and other Bruin sports through the PA website and PA's new athletic website at www.pabruinsports.com.
2012 Wrestling Preview
1-13-12
The 2012 wrestling is getting off to a good start. They faced North Little Rock and Glen Rose at Glen Rose on Thursday, January 5th. The Bruins
has some young talent this year with lots of potential. Will James, Tyler Moore, Maaz Ahmad, Hunter Paddie, Bryce Griffin, Be'lee McNeil,
Christian Ingram, and Brandon Leding are your wrestlers this year.
Will James, who is in 285 pound weight class, placed third last year in the state finals pinned both of his opponents. Tyler Moore, who placed 4th in state last year in the 113 pound weight class, and Hunter Paddie, also pinned both of their opponents. First year wrestler Be'lee McNeil pinned all three of his opponents while first year wrestlers Bryce Griffin and Christian Ingram both one match.
Coach Bruce Dickey is working hard to promote wrestling at Pulaski Academy. Although he needs current high school wrestlers to fill out his weight classes, he is working in the PE classes in the middle school to promote wrestling at a young age in hopes to build a love for wrestling that will in turn make Pulaski Academy a force in the state in high school wrestling.
Will James, who is in 285 pound weight class, placed third last year in the state finals pinned both of his opponents. Tyler Moore, who placed 4th in state last year in the 113 pound weight class, and Hunter Paddie, also pinned both of their opponents. First year wrestler Be'lee McNeil pinned all three of his opponents while first year wrestlers Bryce Griffin and Christian Ingram both one match.
Coach Bruce Dickey is working hard to promote wrestling at Pulaski Academy. Although he needs current high school wrestlers to fill out his weight classes, he is working in the PE classes in the middle school to promote wrestling at a young age in hopes to build a love for wrestling that will in turn make Pulaski Academy a force in the state in high school wrestling.
Lady Bruins Increase Winning Streak To 7 Games
1-4-12 by Blair Peterson '12, Sports Media
While many students and faculty were on break for Christmas, the Pulaski Academy girls' basketball team was hard at work. After defeated CAC
and Malvern the last two days of the semester, the Lady Bruins defeated Robinson the following Monday, won the Beebe tournament, then
defeated Batesville on Tuesday, their first day back from the break.
On December 21st, the Bruins faced Robinson at home. They defeated Robinson with ease by a final score of 50-19. The team was led by junior India Wilson with 13 points followed by senior Breanna Harris with 10 points.
After Christmas, the Lady Bruins headed to Beebe for a competitive tournament. In the first round, the ladies faced another 4A team in the Brookland Bearcats. The Bruins dominated the competition, winning the game 64-31. The team was led by Harris with 28 total points.
The Lady Bruins continued on to the second round where they faced Sacred Heart. They expected tough competition from the Sacred Heart squad who were 3A state champions 2 years ago, and runner up last year. The Bruins won the game 47-40, and although the score seemed close, PA led the entire game. Leading scorers for the game were Harris with 16 points and Wilson with 14.
The Bruins would face the defending 3A state champions, England, in the championship game. The Lady Lions have 2 senior starters who are committed to play for the University of Central Arkansas. The Bruins controlled most of the game, pulling away with a 63-45 victory and the tournament title. Wilson dominated the stat sheets with 29 total points, and 21 in the second half alone.
On Tuesday, January 3, the Lady Bruins downed Batesville, 66-41. This was their last game before they resume conference play at De Queen on Friday. In reference to that trip, Coach Rick Treadway says that "Any time we go on the road, we have a target on our back, so we've got to be ready."
After beginning the season 3-5, they have reeled off 7 straight victories. "The girls are really starting to come around…playing better as a team...gotten better defensively…starting to learn their roles," Treadway said. "The unity on the team is really good. They are very unselfish, and they don't care who gets the credit. They really are a good bunch of kids, and they are working hard…hopefully for the same goal."
On December 21st, the Bruins faced Robinson at home. They defeated Robinson with ease by a final score of 50-19. The team was led by junior India Wilson with 13 points followed by senior Breanna Harris with 10 points.
After Christmas, the Lady Bruins headed to Beebe for a competitive tournament. In the first round, the ladies faced another 4A team in the Brookland Bearcats. The Bruins dominated the competition, winning the game 64-31. The team was led by Harris with 28 total points.
The Lady Bruins continued on to the second round where they faced Sacred Heart. They expected tough competition from the Sacred Heart squad who were 3A state champions 2 years ago, and runner up last year. The Bruins won the game 47-40, and although the score seemed close, PA led the entire game. Leading scorers for the game were Harris with 16 points and Wilson with 14.
The Bruins would face the defending 3A state champions, England, in the championship game. The Lady Lions have 2 senior starters who are committed to play for the University of Central Arkansas. The Bruins controlled most of the game, pulling away with a 63-45 victory and the tournament title. Wilson dominated the stat sheets with 29 total points, and 21 in the second half alone.
On Tuesday, January 3, the Lady Bruins downed Batesville, 66-41. This was their last game before they resume conference play at De Queen on Friday. In reference to that trip, Coach Rick Treadway says that "Any time we go on the road, we have a target on our back, so we've got to be ready."
After beginning the season 3-5, they have reeled off 7 straight victories. "The girls are really starting to come around…playing better as a team...gotten better defensively…starting to learn their roles," Treadway said. "The unity on the team is really good. They are very unselfish, and they don't care who gets the credit. They really are a good bunch of kids, and they are working hard…hopefully for the same goal."
Boys Basketball Opens Season Against CAC
12-15-11
While the football team was finishing off an undefeated state championship, the boys basketball season was postponed until tonight when they
host CAC. The Lady Bruins (3-5) will take on the Lady Mustangs beginning at 5:00 in the Alex Hugg Gymnasium with the Bruins to follow at
approximately 6:30.
The Bruins are led by senior shooting Dusty Hannahs, a Texas Tech signee, and junior power forward Hunter Henry, a division one football prospect. Sophomores Marcus Wallace and Sean Corrothers will share the point guard duties, and junior Brandon Brady will round out the 4-guard lineup. Sophomore Tyler Colquitt and senior Jeremy Brady will help out in the paint, while senior Jack Snider will provide quality minutes at guard. Other players include junior Jalen Seals and sophomores Tristan Fowler, Jack Plageman, and Chase Snider.
Watch tonight's game live online at http://247pabruins.com.
The Bruins are led by senior shooting Dusty Hannahs, a Texas Tech signee, and junior power forward Hunter Henry, a division one football prospect. Sophomores Marcus Wallace and Sean Corrothers will share the point guard duties, and junior Brandon Brady will round out the 4-guard lineup. Sophomore Tyler Colquitt and senior Jeremy Brady will help out in the paint, while senior Jack Snider will provide quality minutes at guard. Other players include junior Jalen Seals and sophomores Tristan Fowler, Jack Plageman, and Chase Snider.
Watch tonight's game live online at http://247pabruins.com.