Pete Perkins
Stories by Pete
Twisters facing desperate foe
posted: 05/02/2009 3:37 a.m.
This won't be as easy as it looks, Arkansas Coach Chris Siegfried said.
CLASS 5A STATE SOFTBALL: Early escape fuels Greenbrier
posted: 05/02/2009 3:36 a.m.
The turning point came early.
Second thoughts
posted: 05/01/2009 3:29 a.m.
Bonus didn't last too long back in 1957 Hank Aaron was at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., for the opening of his exhibit Saturday and spoke about his World Series bonus from 1957.
Twisters report
posted: 05/01/2009 2:52 a.m.
Veteran receiver returns Arena Football 2 veteran wide receiver Robert Kilow signed with the Arkansas Twisters on Wednesday.
SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR: CAC guard won't wilt under stress
posted: 04/24/2009 1:32 a.m.
A stress fracture wasn't enough to keep Gracie Frizzell off the floor.
Arkansas Twisters report
posted: 04/24/2009 1:31 a.m.
Arkansas Twisters Coach Chris Siegfried said responsibility for the Twisters' 61-60 loss to the Tennessee Valley Vipers at North Little Rock's Alltel Arena on Saturday resides nowhere in particular, but rather everywhere.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/23/2009 2:52 a.m.
500 HRs just isn't what it used to be Gary Sheffield became the 25th major league player to hit 500 career home runs when his home run helped the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR: Play just one of many for Mickelson
posted: 04/23/2009 2:36 a.m.
It took more than one play for Jonesboro Westside's Hunter Mickelson to become the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette boys basketball Sophomore of the Year, but one play stands out.
Twisters, hurricane part of life for ex-Razorback
posted: 04/18/2009 4:22 a.m.
Lawrence Richardson knows all about the thrill of winning football games and the agony of having his hometown devastated by a hurricane.
Win Willy falls short this time
posted: 04/12/2009 2:26 a.m.
Win Willy's connections were disappointed, but not discouraged.
Siegfried reaches out, finds talented WR
posted: 04/11/2009 1:46 a.m.
All it took was a fullback and a phone call.
Twisters report
posted: 04/10/2009 3:29 a.m.
Siegfried respects Dorados Score comparisons make the Arkansas Twisters look like the favorites in Saturday's game against the Rio Grande Dorados at North Little Rock's Alltel Arena.
Miscues cost former Razorback in second-round defeat
posted: 04/09/2009 3:03 a.m.
It was a simple shot, typically easy for Matt Roberts. He knew if he made it, he would tie the score, play on and hope for a third set.
Twisters wary of 0-1 Dusters
posted: 04/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
The Amarillo Dusters look better than their opening score indicates, Arkansas Twisters Coach Chris Siegfried said.
Twisters report
posted: 04/03/2009 3:16 a.m.
Arkansas Twisters wide receiver Steve Bergeski got a good start toward the kind of season he'd like to have.
Second thoughts
posted: 04/02/2009 2:37 a.m.
Obama has little to say on 'football' President Barack Obama said he's taken enough flak for making his NCAA college basketball selections, so he said he's not about to wade into European soccer - or, as he correctly called it in London, "football."
Twisters rally late, win season opener
posted: 03/29/2009 2:14 a.m.
Two big plays came late, but just in time for the Arkansas Twisters.
Athleticism reason Siegfried touts 'D'
posted: 03/28/2009 1:55 a.m.
Arkansas Twisters Coach Chris Siegfried said he might have to rely more heavily on defense as his young offense adjusts to the smaller, indoor fields of Arena Football 2.
Twisters lineman recalls fateful day
posted: 03/27/2009 1:58 a.m.
Vinnie Olson said it seems odd how minor details stand out from the day last summer when his father died.
Twisters prepare to open with new receiving corps
posted: 03/26/2009 2:05 a.m.
Arkansas Twisters Coach Chris Siegfried knows it will be difficult to replace his receivers from last season, but sounds confident he has a handful of players who might.
Twisters' Siegfried feels good about QBs
posted: 03/22/2009 1:50 a.m.
The Arkansas Twisters more than managed with one quarterback last season.
Breaking 5 hours bigger deal than you can imagine
posted: 03/16/2009 4 a.m.
It seemed possible, but just barely.
CLASS 1A GIRLS: Scranton's band of five prevails
posted: 03/15/2009 2:13 a.m.
Scranton did not need substitutes for success.
CLASS 7A GIRLS: Fantastic Fayetteville
posted: 03/15/2009 2:10 a.m.
Free throws made the difference.
Tragedy's aftermath sobering
posted: 03/14/2009 4:35 a.m.
Adam Nickel completed the sixth Little Rock Marathon on March 2, 2008, in 3 hours, 2 minutes, 26 seconds. He raised an arm, collapsed and was pronounced dead at UAMS Medical Center at 11:59 a.m., less than an hour later.
Churchgoers supply support
posted: 03/14/2009 2:42 a.m.
There is nothing easy about running a marathon, and nothing easy about attempts to make it easier. Still, Little Rock Marathon officials and individuals and groups along the 26-mile, 385-yard course try.
High School Basketball Tournaments: Superlative siblings
posted: 03/03/2009 5:02 a.m.
It took one practice for Jordan and Ky Madden to get noticed.
6A-EAST GIRLS: West Memphis claims 6 A-East
posted: 02/28/2009 1:32 a.m.
West Memphis used big shots and stops to pull out its third consecutive conference championship.
6A-EAST BOYS: Impatient Patriots hang on
posted: 02/28/2009 1:31 a.m.
Little Rock Parkview stayed patient just long enough.
5A-SOUTHEAST BOYS: Lions get extra preparation, share of 5A-Southeast title
posted: 02/27/2009 3:32 a.m.
Little Rock McClellan Coach Chris Threatt said his team got exactly what it wanted, a victory and more.
7A-CENTRAL GIRLS: Lady 'Cats win, earn spot in state
posted: 02/25/2009 1:55 a.m.
The state tournament started for Conway and Mount St. Mary on Tuesday night, and Conway advanced.
7A-CENTRAL BOYS: Bryles hits big basket for NLR
posted: 02/21/2009 3:38 a.m.
A sophomore came through, just as his coach expected.
7A CENTRAL GIRLS: NLR defense keeps Bryant under wraps
posted: 02/21/2009 3:32 a.m.
Bryant missed a lot of shots, but it was more than just cold shooting to blame for its loss.
5A-SOUTHEAST BOYS: Falcons keep Lions at bay, lead conference
posted: 02/18/2009 2:06 a.m.
Practice under pressure is what these teams needed, North Pulaski Coach Raymond Cooper said. They got it Tuesday night.
Team can picture school's second state title
posted: 02/15/2009 1:48 a.m.
Mount Vernon-Enola High School has won one state championship. It came in baseball in 1995. A poster-size photograph of that team is framed in the Mount Vernon-Enola High School gymnasium, a metal building painted light blue and built 25 years ago on the rolling hills of eastern Faulkner County, 28 miles northeast of Conway.
7A-CENTRAL BOYS: Catholic erases early 14-0 deficit
posted: 02/14/2009 3:37 a.m.
Little Rock Catholic came from way back to win.
Biggest reward part of event's lure
posted: 02/13/2009 2:54 a.m.
Now it's even bigger. Runner's World magazine reported in 2004 that the Little Rock Marathon provided the "world's largest marathon finisher medal." The 2009 version was introduced by Little Rock Marathon executive directors Geneva Hampton and Gina Pharis on Thursday, and it is the largest ever produced for the race. The seventh annual Little Rock Marathon is scheduled for March 15.
Second thoughts
posted: 02/12/2009 5:05 a.m.
Williams at peace in France Tennis star Serena Williams has found something in France she enjoys: Anonymity.
6A-EAST BOYS: Jacksonville calm at line, finishes Parkview
posted: 02/11/2009 1:46 a.m.
Jacksonville Coach Victor Joyner said his team made up for a lack of patience with a surplus of poise.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame: Bobby Richardson The right track
posted: 02/09/2009 4:56 a.m.
Eighth in a series of articles profiling individuals who will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame this year. The hall of fame banquet will be held Friday at Alltel Arena in North Little Rock.
Lady Eagles soar to top of Class 5A
posted: 02/08/2009 5:24 a.m.
Vilonia Lady Eagles Coach Alvin Riley knew this team had an edge.
7A-CENTRAL GIRLS: Strong start by Cabot thwarts Mount St. Mary
posted: 02/07/2009 1:53 a.m.
Cabot's dominant first quarter was too much for Mount St. Mary to overcome.
7A-CENTRAL BOYS: Nichols' fast start big boost to NLR
posted: 02/04/2009 3:28 a.m.
North Little Rock got a burst of points early, followed by enough defense to make it stand.
Brown's Lady Bulldogs build tradition
posted: 02/01/2009 3:15 a.m.
Becky Brown watched Star City long enough to suspect a recipe for success was established there, that the ingredients were in place.
7A-CENTRAL BOYS: Central thrashes Bryant
posted: 01/31/2009 1:50 a.m.
Little Rock Central Coach Oliver Fitzpatrick said after a recent loss that he gave too many minutes to players who "don't play to win." After Central's 67-39 victory over Bryant at Tiger Gymnasium on Friday night, Fitzpatrick said he would no longer.
7A-CENTRAL GIRLS: Morris, Bryant slip by Central
posted: 01/31/2009 1:48 a.m.
Bryant's free throws and Alana Morris were too much for Little Rock Central.
Second thoughts
posted: 01/29/2009 5:03 a.m.
Gruden OK, but Sapp not getting sappy Former Tampa Bay defensive lineman Warren Sapp thinks coaches get too much credit.
