Bobcats win 1st place in FNB Tournament
The Corning Bobcats defeated the Van Buren Bulldogs by a score of 67-55 on Saturday evening, January 20 to claim the 2024 First Nationa Bank Championship. .
January 2024
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The Lowe Down
There is a detective story by Lemony Snicket called, “Who Could That Be at This Hour?” and in the book is a character called Dashiell Qwerty who is quoted as saying, “They say in every library there is a book that can answer the question that burns like a fire in the mind.” My immediate thought, “But what if that book is banned from your library?” Americans should be trusted to make their own decisions about what they and their children read. There I said it.
Sr. High Quiz Bowl Team earns hardware
The CHS Quiz Bowl team came away from the Senior High Quiz Bowl held on Thursday, January 25 in Walnut Ridge at the Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative with a 4th place trophy. The CHS Quiz Bowl team faced some tough competition against some strong teams from Paragould, Westside and Greene County Tech. Pictured with their trophy are: Caleb Smith, Lane Vaughn, Kylee Skidmore, Wyatt Murray, Mac Lunsford and Caia Gipson
Green named FNB Player of the Game in Semi-Finals
Seth Green’s performance in the semi-final game against Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Tournament earned his recognition as Player of the Game. Green scored a career high of 21 points that helped to boost the Bobcats past CRA and onto the finals.
Karr named FNB Player of the Game in Semi-Finals
Lady Bobcat Katie Karr’s performance during the semi-final game vs. Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Semi-Final game earned her the title of Player of the Game. Karr scored 10 points to help advance the Lady Bobcats into the Finals against Maynard.
McMasters named Player of the Game in FNB Tournament
Reid McMasters earned Player of the Game for his performance in the Corning vs. Ridgefield Christian game in the First National Bank Tournament on Saturday, January 20. McMasters scored 23 points and was instrumental in the Corning JV victory over Ridgefield; 61-48.
Corning players named to FNB All -Tournament Team
The following Corning players were named to the First National Bank All-Tournament Team: Lady Bobcats - Olivia Compton, Presley Martin, Katie Karr and Kenlie Watson. Bobcats - Seth Green, Luke Blanchard, Jayce Couch and Roman Davis.
Corning teams beat CRA to advance to FNB Tournament Finals
Corning Boys and Girls Basketball Teams advanced to the Finals of the First National Bank Tournament by defeating Crowley’s Ridge College in the Semi-Finals on Saturday, January 20. The Lady Bobcats defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 63-28 to advance to the First National Bank Finals to face the Maynard Lady Tigers.
Lady Bobcats take 2nd Place in FNB Tournament
The Lady Bobcats faced Maynard in the Finals of the First National Bank Tournament on Saturday, January 20 after defeating CRA in the Semi-Finals. Corning lost to the Lady Tigers by a score of 55-48.
FNB Tournament Finals Player of the Game
Jayce Couch was named First National Bank Finals Player of the Game for his performance in the Bobcat’s finals victory over Van Buren. Couch scored 31 points.