The Huntsville Eagles took part in a team football camp last week in Gentry, along with teams from Springdale, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove and other schools.

Several new coaches have been hired by the Huntsville School Districts, while some current coaches have been transferred to other sports teams.

When the 26th Madison County IPRA Rodeo takes place next weekend, one of the most popular events will be Mutton Bustin, where young boys and girls take their chances on the backs of sheep inside Sky High Arena. 

The 26th Annual Madison County IPRA Rodeo Week is scheduled to kick off on Monday with Kids Night at Sky High Arena atop Governors’ Hill.

The Huntsville High School golf teams began practice earlier this week for the 2023 season. Coach Justin Harris said team members will practice Monday through Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at Oak Ridge Golf Course.

The Huntsville Eagles football team returned to the practice field on Monday, following a three-week break from activities, including two weeks during the state’s “dead period,” during which coaches and athletes could not have contact.

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.

JASPER – Twenty-one applicants won permits to hunt elk on public land during two seasons this year. Winners were drawn during the Buffalo River Elk Festival, June 24, in Jasper.

Whack. Whack. Whack, whack, whack. Whack. Whack. Whack, whack, whack. That’s what it sounds like when a Cornhole match takes place. Bags filled with tiny resin pellets hit elevated boards that have a 6-inch hole at the top. The goal, of course, is to get the bag in the hole, either a direct shot or when the bag hits the board and slides into the hole.

Rodeo of the Ozarks this week The 78th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks is happening this week at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. Wednesday, June 21, will be Faith and Family Night. Thursday will …

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.

Mitchusson to host games The annual Chad Wolff Classic, involving more than 100 baseball teams, will take part this weekend, with numerous games taking place at Mitchusson Park in Huntsville. …

Three young football players from Huntsville took part in the annual Brandon Burlsworth camp in Harrison.

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.