
Corning Bobcat Jr. High Cheerleaders cheer on the Jr. Lady Cats
Corning Bobcat Jr. High Cheerleaders cheer on the Jr. Lady Cats

Corning Bobcat Jr. High Cheerleaders cheer on the Jr. Lady Cats
Basketball is an exciting sport with a global footprint. Proof of the global popularity of basketball is evident on both the collegiate and professional hardwoods. In fact, the National Basketball Association noted prior to the opening night of the 2024-25 season that league rosters featured 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents.
Many adults credit their time as young athletes with instilling a host of valuable lessons they’ve carried with them throughout their lives. Some point to notable losses during their playing careers as the time they learned to deal with adversity, while others may point to victories as teaching them that hard work pays off.
Jakob Cox poured in 25 points as the Senior Bobcats held off CRA for a 58-56 victory on Feb. 12. Cox led all scorers, with Seth Green adding 19 points in the win. Reid McMasters chipped in seven, while Haydon Cox and Peyton Cartwright contributed three and two points, respectively.
The Junior Boys Bobcat basketball team battled through adversity and emerged victorious in a hard-fought 48-45 overtime win against EPC on Tuesday night.

The Bobcats traveled to Jonesboro on Saturday to watch Arkansas State take on North Texas in a thrilling college basketball matchup. The Red Wolves secured the victory, giving the Bobcats an upclose look at high-level competition.
The Bobcats’ seventh-grade team came out on top against BIC on Jan. 24, securing a 29-24 victory, while the junior and senior boys’ teams fell short in their matchups.
The Bobcats had a mixed night on the court against Riverside on Jan. 27, with the junior boys securing a dominant win while the seventh-grade and senior boys teams fell short.
Squirrel mulligan anyone? The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is ready for a second shot at hosting the 2025 Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge Feb. 7-8.
