Stories by Tanner Spearman

Comets score late touchdown to overtake Bulldogs LITTLE ROCK -- It took 3½ hours to decide a winner Friday night in a thriller in south Little Rock.Mills defeated White Hall 31-27 with a touchdown in the final seconds.Mills (5-0, 3-0 in 5A-Ce... September 23, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Ringo tosses TD in last seconds of win It took three and a half hours to decide a winner Friday night in a thriller in south Little Rock.Mills University Studies defeated White Hall 31-27 with a touchdown in the final seconds.Mills (5-0, 3... September 23, 2023

UAPB falls short in SWAC opener HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A late flurry of offense Thursday night saw the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff come up just short in its first SWAC game of the year.Alabama A&M defeated UAPB 31-24 ... September 22, 2023

Sheridan plays host to Jacksonville as both teams seek first season win Sheridan returns home tonight seeking its first win of the season.The Yellowjackets will host Jacksonville at 7 p.m. in a matchup of winless teams.Sheridan (0-3, 0-2 in 6A East) fell 49-21 last week a... September 22, 2023

UAPB, Alabama A&M face off tonight Two groups of talented running backs will face off tonight on national television.The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff opens Southwestern Athletic Conference play at Alabama A&M at 6:30 p.m. o... September 21, 2023

White Hall looks for 4th win at Mills The biggest game in the 5A-Central Conference this week features two schools 30 miles apart looking to stay perfect in conference play.White Hall will travel up Interstate 530 Friday night to face Mil... September 21, 2023

Watson Chapel to face Robinson Watson Chapel started last week's game well despite being a big underdog, and the Wildcats will need more of that Friday.Joe T. Robinson, the reigning 5A-Central Conference champion, will host Wat... September 21, 2023

Bulldogs sweep Cats for second home win White Hall cruised to a comfortable home volleyball win Tuesday night.The Lady Bulldogs swept El Dorado 25-17, 25-14, 25-11 for their second straight home win.White Hall (4-7, 3-3 in 5A-South) beat Ho... September 20, 2023

UAPB faces conference opener after short week After winning its first game of the season, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff only got about three hours to celebrate.The Golden Lions had to quickly turn their attention to Thursday night'... September 19, 2023

Backups lead UAPB to 21-20 win Backups stepped up to lead the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to victory in a tight game Saturday.UAPB was missing some starters in its 21-20 win against Miles College at Simmons Bank Field, but... September 18, 2023

Late defensive push lifts Golden Lions PINE BLUFF -- Defense carried the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to a dramatic victory in its home opener Saturday afternoon.The Golden Lions slipped past upset-minded Miles College 21-20 at Sim... September 17, 2023

Late defensive plays lift UAPB past Miles College, 21-20 Defense carried the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to a dramatic victory in its home opener Saturday evening.The Golden Lions slipped past upset-minded Miles College 21-20 at Simmons Bank Field ... September 16, 2023

UAPB faces Miles College Simmons Bank Field will host its first football game of the season today as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seeks its first win.UAPB will face Miles College at 4 p.m. in Alonzo Hampton's ... September 16, 2023

Watson Chapel starts well in loss to Mills Throughout the first half Friday night, Watson Chapel went toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the 5A-Central Conference.The Wildcats lost their home opener 35-0 to Mills University Studies, but ... September 16, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Wildcats squander solid 1st-half effort Throughout the first half Friday night, Watson Chapel went toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the 5A-Central Conference.The Wildcats lost their home opener 35-0 to Mills, but it didn't look ... September 16, 2023

SEARK hosts 1st baseball scrimmage Southeast Arkansas College made school history Thursday night by hosting a fall baseball scrimmage for the first time.SEARK defeated Arkansas Baptist College 8-1 at Taylor Field in Pine Bluff as the S... September 15, 2023

UAPB, Bozeman sign extension on contract The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and head men's basketball Coach Solomon Bozeman have agreed to a three-year contract extension.Athletic director Chris Robinson said he and Bozeman are con... September 15, 2023

Wildcats host Mills at home After three straight road games to start the season, Watson Chapel is set to come home.The Wildcats host Mills in their home opener at 7 tonight. Watson Chapel (0-3, 0-1) is coming off a 60-8 defeat a... September 15, 2023

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS: Sheridan to face West Memphis; Warren, Star City to face off Sheridan heads to the bank of the Mississippi River tonight for the first of two trips to Crittenden County this fall.The Yellowjackets will face West Memphis at 7 p.m. in their first 6A-East Conferen... September 15, 2023

Zebras head north for early critical matchup As conference play enters its second week in the 5A-Central Conference, Pine Bluff will travel north for a critical early matchup.The Zebras will face Vilonia on the road at 7 p.m. Friday. Pine Bluff ... September 14, 2023

White Hall Bulldogs set for first road test White Hall has had the luxury of staying home since pre-season camp began, but it is finally time to start loading the buses.The Bulldogs travel to Beebe for their first road football game of the seas... September 14, 2023

Lady Jackets handed first loss by Lakeside SHERIDAN – After a perfect start to volleyball season, Sheridan hit its first speed bump Tuesday night.Hot Springs Lakeside defeated the Lady Jackets 3-1 in Sheridan, handing them their first lo... September 13, 2023

UAPB redshirt gets national attention University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff redshirt freshman running back Johness Davis received conference and national recognition this week.Davis was named the FedEx Ground FCS National Freshman Player o... September 13, 2023

UAPB getting ready for home opener with Miles After a pair of trips to neighboring states to begin the season, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is set for its first home game of the season.The Golden Lion football team will host Miles Col... September 12, 2023

UAPB offense showed potential at end MEMPHIS -- The comeback wasn't meant to be Saturday night, but the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offense showed its potential at the end.UAPB fell 24-14 to Tennessee State in the Southern H... September 11, 2023

Golden Lions’ comeback falls short vs. Tigers MEMPHIS -- With under a minute to play Saturday night, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seemed on the precipice of a fourth-quarter comeback.Instead, a blocked field goal returned for a touchd... September 10, 2023

Tennessee State foils comeback for Arkansas-Pine Bluff MEMPHIS — With under a minute to play Saturday night, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff seemed on the precipice of a tremendous fourth-quarter comeback.Instead, a blocked field goal retur... September 9, 2023

Zebras open conference with a win Pine Bluff High School left no doubt Friday night.The Zebras defeated crosstown rival Watson Chapel 60-8 at home in each team's conference opener.Pine Bluff (2-1 overall, 1-0 5A Central) quarterba... September 9, 2023

Golden Lions to battle Tigers in Classic debut Memphis will be rocking tonight as two regional Historically Black Colleges and Universities foes face off in the 34th annual Southern Heritage Classic.The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will fa... September 9, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: Holcomb leads rout of Wildcats Pine Bluff High School left no doubt Friday night.The Zebras defeated crosstown rival Watson Chapel 60-8 at home in each team's conference opener.Pine Bluff (2-1 overall, 1-0 5A Central) quarterba... September 9, 2023

Zebras, Wildcats seek city supremacy Pine Bluff's two remaining high schools will battle for city supremacy tonight.Pine Bluff High School will host crosstown rival Watson Chapel at Jordan Stadium at 7 p.m. in each school's 5A-Ce... September 8, 2023

League test next up for ’Jackets Sheridan returns to action night after an open week.The Yellowjackets will host Searcy at 7 p.m. in their home opener. It is also the 6A-East conference opener for both teams.Sheridan (0-1) dropped it... September 8, 2023

Lady Lions tamed by Trojans in 2nd home soccer match A hectic first-half sequence and a second-half goal fest decided Thursday night’s in-state soccer battle in Pine Bluff.UAPB fell 4-0 to Little Rock in its second home match of the year.UAPB coac... September 8, 2023

Protecting the ball is paramount for White Hall against Maumelle Ball security will be key for White Hall this week as the Bulldogs open 5A-Central Conference play.White Hall hosts Maumelle at 7 p.m. Friday in each team’s conference opener. White Hall (1-1) i... September 7, 2023

UAPB makes Southern Heritage Classic debut Saturday Memphis has become a traditional site for HBCU football over the past 33 years, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is set to finally play its part there.The Golden Lions will make the trip f... September 6, 2023

UAPB sweeps UAM on volleyball court Southeast Arkansas’ two collegiate volleyball teams met Tuesday night in Pine Bluff, each looking for its first win of the season.The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff swept the University of... September 6, 2023

Late touchdown clinches victory for Warren in White Hall matchup A last-second touchdown decided a close game between southeast Arkansas schools Friday night in White Hall.Warren slipped past the Bulldogs 34-27 after a late game-winning touchdown by junior Antonio ... September 2, 2023

Strong start critical for White Hall A good start could be critical tonight when White Hall and Warren go head-to-head.Bulldog Stadium in White Hall will host the two southeast Arkansas foes for a non-conference affair at 7 p.m.White Hal... September 1, 2023

42 unanswered points power Tulsa to win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions TULSA — One quarter into Thursday night’s season opener, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football team was leading a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent thanks to its defense.The p... August 31, 2023

UAPB, Tulsa coaches meet in debuts Football season has arrived, and the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff is set to face a tough first opponent.UAPB will open the 2023 football season on the road tonight against the University of Tuls... August 31, 2023

Zebras, Tigers seek bounce back with game at LR Central High Arkansas' two most historic high school football teams look to bounce back on Friday in Little Rock.Pine Bluff will play its second-straight road game to start the season when it heads north to fa... August 31, 2023

White Hall wins 5A-South volleyball opener After dropping a tightly contested first set, White Hall took control for an important first win.The Lady Bulldog volleyball team won its 5A-South Conference opener and first home game Tuesday night, ... August 30, 2023

WOMEN’S SOCCER: UAPB drops home opener A pair of headers spoiled the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's first home game of the year.The UAPB soccer team fell 2-0 Sunday to the University of North Alabama at Pumphrey Soccer Complex.... August 28, 2023

Adams resigns as first SEARK baseball coach Southeast Arkansas College’s inaugural baseball coach has resigned.Steven Ray Adams Jr. stepped down over the weekend. SEARK has named top assistant Toby Cornejo the new head coach.Athletic dire... August 26, 2023

UAPB soccer team suffers first loss An early lead didn’t last Thursday night in Norman, Okla.The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the young season, 8-1, at the University of... August 26, 2023

PREP FOOTBALL: White Hall overcomes adversity during victory WHITE HALL -- An early deficit was quickly forgotten Friday night as White Hall cruised to victory in its season opener.The Bulldogs defeated Sheridan 43-19 at Bulldog Stadium in their first game sinc... August 26, 2023

White Hall rallies for big rivalry win, 43-19 over Sheridan An early deficit was quickly forgotten Friday night as White Hall cruised to victory in its season opener.The Bulldogs defeated rival Sheridan 43-19 at Bulldog Stadium in their first game since the de... August 26, 2023

Rivals White Hall, Sheridan to face off This year’s Battle of Highway 270 will feature a mix of old and new as two longtime rivals kick off the 2023 football season.White Hall will host Sheridan at 8 tonight at Bulldog Stadium.Bulldog... August 25, 2023

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS: Warren, Stuttgart gear up for clash Warren (11-2 in 2022) opens the 2023 football season at home against Stuttgart (9-3 in 2022) in a matchup of southeast Arkansas giants. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 tonight.The Lumberjacks and Ricebirds... August 25, 2023

Zebras season to open in away game Pine Bluff hopes to finish the 2023 season atop Arkansas high school football, but it will begin the year out of state.The Zebras will travel to Grenada (Miss.) High School on Friday for a 7 p.m. kick... August 24, 2023