Tim Cooper
Sports Writer
Tim Cooper has been a member of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports department since October 1988 and began reporting on high school sports full time in 1993. Cooper, a native of Malvern, attended Henderson State
University and worked three years as a sports writer at the Paris News in Paris, Texas, from 1985 to 1988.
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Recent Stories by Tim Cooper
Looks may deceive, but Edie thriving as a setter
posted: 06/19/2013 4:08 a.m. Discuss
Aubrey Edie has often been mistaken for an outside hitter and, at the most opportune times, has played like a middle blocker.
BASEBALL ALL-STAR GAME: Two long balls enough for West
posted: 06/19/2013 4:05 a.m. Discuss
For two pitches, Bryan Ayers was just hoping to stay alive at the plate.
Pankey: Nursing eclipses softball
posted: 06/18/2013 3:32 a.m. Discuss
Erin Pankey has designs on becoming a nurse. Her demeanor, her coach says, makes her the ideal candidate to handle such a stressful profession.
Second thoughts
posted: 06/16/2013 4:07 a.m. Discuss
Super story has different ring to it now The Super Bowl ring is one of the greatest symbols of athletic triumph. NFL players have been known to break down when they finally fit that particular bit of jewelry on their fingers.
MR. BASEBALL TRENT FINLEY, HARDING ACADEMY: From fastballs to long balls
posted: 06/09/2013 2:43 a.m. Discuss
One pitch caused Harding Academy’s Trent Finley to change the way he approached baseball.
MISS SOFTBALL RACHEL BOX, WHITE HALL: Big swing, smashing results
posted: 06/09/2013 2:43 a.m. Discuss
Hitting seems to bring out the beast in Rachel Box.
Second thoughts
posted: 06/06/2013 2:39 a.m. Discuss
One more reason to hate bullies It may be the strangest way yet to win a state title.
CENTRAL ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR GAME: Bradshaw gets it right for West to earn split
posted: 06/04/2013 4:24 a.m. Discuss
Normally a center-fielder, Jacob Bradshaw made his mark in right field Monday night.
Second thoughts
posted: 06/02/2013 4 a.m. Discuss
Lucas finally gets his shot in the‘show’ Ed Lucas and his fellow New Orleans Zephyrs were running pregame wind sprints on Tuesday when they were summoned together by Manager Ron Hassey.
Showers postpone all-star prep game
posted: 05/31/2013 5:04 a.m. Discuss
The Central Arkansas High School All-Star Baseball game was washed out Thursday night.
