The Huntsville Lady Eagles will begin summer volleyball practice on Monday, following the state’s “dead period,” when coaches and athletes could have no communication and the athletes could not use school facilities.
Audrey Willingham, athletic trainer for the Huntsville School District, was told two weeks ago that Northwest Health had decided to drop its program providing trainers.
Huntsville Eagles football coach Eric Henderson said he’s using the state’s “dead period” to get his housing situation finalized and preparing for when players return on July 10.
Huntsville Lady Eagles head basketball coach Greg McCone listens to assistant coach Maci Campbell, in red, as she talks with the team.
The Huntsville Eagles won the Washington County Civic League (WCCL) of Northwest Arkansas baseball 14 and under bracket championship.
Stetson Swarthout of the Huntsville A’s Black team, swings at a pitch during the Chad Wolff Classic.
The Huntsville High Eagles wrapped up spring football practice last week and will report back on July 10 for the start of summer practice.
Former Huntsville High Eagles Kolton Reynolds and Tucker Bradley are playing baseball this summer on teams filled with college players and prospects from throughout the Midwest.
McCollough is retiring after more than 25 years with the district, as a coach and athletic director.
As was expected, Huntsville last week was moved up to Class 5A for football in the 2024-26 cycle.
Huntsville’s new head football coach had his first practice with the Eagles last Thursday and told the players exactly what they could expect this summer and during the upcoming season.
The Eagles, top photo, are the 2023 Madison County Youth Baseball Coach Pitch Champions.
Huntsville High baseball coach Greg Harris met up over the weekend with former Eagle Luke Eaton just prior to the Division II Junior College World Series in Enid, Okla. Eaton, a freshman pitcher, and the South Arkansas College Stars opened the World Series with a 10-0 win over Frederick, then beat Lansing 11-1.
The Huntsville School District extended an offer for the athletic director’s position, but Superintendent Jonathan Warren said “since the board is the entity that hires,” he would not confirm who the position was offered to until he sends out the school board meeting packet on Wednesday afternoon.
Huntsville quarterback Dax Wiggins, top, pitches the ball to a running back during a scrimmage on Monday.
Huntsville senior Amos Mayes was named to the Arkansas Activities Association’s Class 4A All-State baseball team.
Elly Harriman is the first second-generation winner of the Terry Gilliam Scholarship, which goes to the top Huntsville student-athlete each year. Her mother Casey won the award in 1999.
Huntsville High School graduate Kolton Reynolds rounds third base during the Region 16 Tournament title game Saturday in Joplin.
Huntsville Eagles football coach Matt Williams said his team has gotten faster and stronger thanks to changes in the off-season weightlifting program.
Matt Williams, head football coach at Huntsville since 2019, resigned his position last Thursday.