Piggott Times: Sports

Senior team earns spot in regional tournament (07/24/08)
Northeast Arkansas will once-again this year be represented in the regional senior Little League tournament, after the local team claimed the state title Monday night at Blytheville...

Young tennis star shines bright (07/24/08)
The Trim Gym Bouncing Aces tennis team from Jonesboro finished fourth in the eight-and-under state tournament recently at North Little Rock's Burn's Park. Team member Emilee Seegraves of Piggott, daughter of Heather and Paul Seegraves, won four matches to help the cause...

Junior league squad had strong year (07/17/08)
The Piggott Mohawk junior league baseball team saw their season end this past weekend, as the squad came up just short of advancing in postseason play. The squad, which was coached by Billy Joe Seal and Tim Gunn, finished with an overall record of 21-9, were conference champs and finished as the runner-up in the NEA area tournament...

Piggott team wins Malden scramble (07/03/08)
Piggott-area teams finished strong in the 25th annual Tammy Wynette Three Man Scramble at the Malden Country Club, and the Hank Watson Municipal Golf Course, as a total of 72 teams took part in the popular event...

Former teammate remembers Hanna's spirit, dedication (06/26/08)
Last Saturday a large crowd gathered at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church to remember Jimmy Hanna. The 1970 PHS grad succumbed to cancer earlier this month at the age of 55 at a hospice center in Texas. Members of his graduating class, his family and former teammates gathered to remember Hanna, as he was eulogized by long-time friend Joe Cole...

PHS basketball programs get new head coaches (06/11/08)
Following action by the Piggott School Board Monday night Josh Robins will be taking over the boys basketball program at PHS, while his former assistant Natalie Striklin will guide the girls program in 2008-09...

Hooten's picks Tribe to finish sixth in re-aligned conference (06/11/08)
The annual Hooten's picks are out, and the Piggott Mohawks have been tabbed to finish sixth out of the eight teams in 3A-3 this year. The Hoxie Mustangs have been picked to take the top spot, followed by new members Earle (which moves up for 2A) and Rivercrest (which moves down from 4A) then Harrisburg, Corning, Piggott, Cave City and Manila...

Area players attend tennis clinic (05/21/08)
Several Piggott residents attended a Cliff Richey tennis clinic at Allen Park in Jonesboro on May17, accompanied by PHS tennis coach Paul Seegraves. Richey was named the MVP of the Davis Cup National Team in 1970, and was the World Points Champion that same year. He is also the author of the instructional book, "Set Up, Break Down"...

Boy Scout tourney a success (05/21/08)
The 15th Annual Boy Scout Classic Golf Tournament was held at the Paragould Country Club on May 15. A total of 72 golfers participated in the event sponsored by corporate sponsors, Focus Bank and Ritter Communications, and 96 hole sponsors. Hole prizes were donated by another 15 businesses. ...

Football schedules released (05/14/08)
The 2008 Piggott Mohawk football schedules have been released, and both will feature some new opponents and a much tougher line-up. The senior boys kick things off with their season opener on Friday, Sept. 5 as they host the Valley View Blazers, while the junior boys will open the following Thursday, Sept. 11 as they visit the Corning Bobcats in a non-conference game...

Junior high track team claims district title (05/14/08)
The Piggott Junior boy's track team won their district tournament at Jonesboro High School last week, as they edged past Corning 178 to 168. Despite their lack of experience the outstanding athleticism of the Piggott participants propelled them to a number of wins...

Tribe splits at district (04/30/08)
When first-year head coach Shawn Hearn took over the reins of the Piggott Mohawk baseball team this spring he had great expectations, and a bunch of talented kids anxious to play ball. But the on-again-off-again season that just ended was not what any of them had in mind...

Mohawk baseball (04/23/08)
The Piggott Mohawk baseball squad split a pair of games last Tuesday at Hoxie, had a game rained-out on Saturday and fell to Manila at home Monday afternoon. The Tribe was scheduled to host the Harrisburg Hornets in conference action Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting, and were to close out the regular season with a makeup game at home Wednesday against Brookland. ...

Over the lines (04/19/08)
Tuesday afternoon's Lady Mohawk softball game at Independence Park was a time of mixed emotions for this reporter. The weather was raw and the north wind had a bite, plus the Lady Mohawks blew a late game lead and ended up getting swept by Harrisburg. But on the bright side, former Lady Mohawk Erica Rickman was on hand and in the Piggott dugout...

Lady Mohawks fall to Brookland (04/02/08)
Last spring the Piggott Lady Mohawks saw their season end in the first round of the district tournament at Brookland at the hands of the upstart Lady Bearcats. Last Thursday the Mohawks hosted the Brookland squad at Independence Park and fell 5-0. The Tribe hung with the Bearcats in the early going, and trailed just 2-0 going into the final inning. ...

Tribe still unbeaten on season (03/19/08)
The Piggott Mohawk baseball squad remains undefeated on the season, following an 18-5 thrashing of Ridgefield Christian last Thursday afternoon. The bad news is that a half-dozen other games have already fell victim to the weather this season, and the coming week isn't looking very promising...

Area hoops stars come together in support of Erica Rickman (03/19/08)
It was a game for the ages, but sadly only several dozen spectators were on hand to witness. It was a game that any basketball fan would have loved, and the two teams combined for over 200 points. It was a great game, and it was for a good cause. But, having been there in person all I can say is; man what a game it was!...

Over the lines (03/12/08)
The Rickman fundraiser is at hand. Attention all hoops fans, and anyone looking to do a solid good deed. This Saturday, March 15 the old PHS gym will come to life with the special fundraiser for a very special person. Most fans of Mohawk sports know the story of former standout athlete Erica Rickman, and her battle with an inoperable brain tumor. ...

Tribe pounds Tigers in season opener (03/05/08)
If the first game under new head coach Shawn Hearn is any indication, the Piggott Mohawks are looking very strong for the coming baseball season. The Tribe kicked-off the 2008 campaign with a 13-1 win over the Maynard Tigers last Thursday afternoon at Independence Park. The contest featured five strong innings on the mound from senior Brice Swann, who also ended the game with a three-run walk-off homer...

Basketball fundraiser (03/05/08)
A basketball skills fundraiser has been planned for Saturday, March 15 at the old Piggott High School gym with the proceeds going toward the medical bills of Erica Rickman. Activities are scheduled to get underway at 9 a.m. with registration, and will be going on throughout the day. The highlight of the event will be held at 7 p.m. that evening with a basketball game between the Piggott and Rector "All-Stars"...

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