Lyon announces Class of 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
J.T. Baker (’00), David Higgs (’87), Nathan Read (’02), Norris Weintz (’06), and the 1982-83, 1983-84 men’s basketball teams will be inducted into the 2020 Lyon College Athletic Hall of Fame
This year, Lyon College will welcome four new members -- J.T. Baker (’00), David...
First Community Bank donates to BHS athletics after Pioneer Classic
Pictured, from left to right: Kelly Rush, Chris Milum, and Dave King
Chris Milum, vice president of commercial lending at First Community Bank, presented a donation to Batesville High School Athletic Department coaches, Kelly Rush and Dave King.
First Community Bank was the presenting sponsor of...
Scots fall in final seconds on Senior Day as team salutes Gomez
Oklahoma Panhandle State scored the game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds left in the game
The Lyon College football team took a 24-21 lead over Oklahoma Panhandle State with just under three minutes left in the game but the Aggies would go on to score the...
Cave City Easter Run scheduled for Saturday
The Cave City Easter Run is this Saturday, April 3. The event puts participants on the very challenging gravel hills of Flat Rock Road. There will be a 1/2 marathon, 10k, and 5k.
All races start and finish at the Cave City Park at 9...
Lyon’s Wilber qualifies for NAIA Cross Country Championship
Clare Wilber (pictured above) is the first Scot to qualify for the NAIA Cross Country Championship since 1994
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lyon College women’s cross country freshman Clare Wilber will compete at the NAIA Cross Country Championships on Apr. 9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,...
First Community Bank to sponsor 2021 Pioneer Classic
According to a recent media release, Batesville Pioneer athletics recently announced First Community Bank will again be the presenting sponsor for the 2021 Pioneer Classic baseball tournament, starting with the 1A – 4A division on March 26 and 27, and the 5A – 7A...
Lyon women’s basketball falls to Westmont in NAIA Round of 16
The Lyon College women’s basketball team’s season ended in the NAIA National Championship Round of 16 with a 66-60 loss to Westmont College
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The No. 15-seeded Lyon College women’s basketball team nearly pulled off an upset against No. 2-seed Westmont College...
Mountain View Lady Yellowjackets end their season Saturday at Clinton versus Valley Springs
Report and photo by Kevin Johnson
The Mountain View Lady Yellowjackets season ended, Saturday morning, in the Class 3A State Quarterfinals with a 36-35 loss to the Valley Springs Lady Tigers.
Both offenses struggled to get any momentum going in the first half with Valley Springs...
Both Southside Southerner teams end their season this week at the State Tournament in Morrilton
Report by Chris Vines
A banner season for Southside senior girls and senior boys basketball teams came to an end in the state tournament at Morrilton this week.
It was the first time both teams had qualified for the state tournament in the same season.
The senior...
Melbourne Lady Bearkatz march-on in 2A State Tournament action after a Friday morning victory
Report by Blake Smith
The Melbourne Lady Bearkatz took to the hardwood Friday morning in the second round of the state tournament, facing the Mansfield Lady Tigers.
The Lady Katz pressure defense forced six turnovers and shot well from the perimeter to get out to...
Lady Pioneers win a slugfest in Round One of the 5A State Tournament
Report by Wes Gwaltney
When tournament season rolls around, you never know what is going to happen and the first-round matchup for the Lady Pioneers lived up to that metaphor.
Coming in as the two seed from the East, the first-round draw would give the Lady...