Sports

Annual fishing rodeo planned

The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.
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Friday night lights return to Rector this week

Rector Cougar Football Senior High team showed off their new white and Cougar blue uniforms purchased by the RHS Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday evening at the opening season pep rally. All Cougar teams were introduced from the pee wee Cougars to junior high Cougars to the senior high Cougar squad. In addition, the Cougar marching band took individual salutes as did the cheerleaders. The pee wee cheerleaders performed two cheers and the junior-senior high combined squads filled the gym floor and led the crowd in several Cougar favorite chants. Coach David Hendrix acknowledged the crowd.
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Piggott holds community pep rally

The Piggott High School gym hosted the community pep rally on Friday, Aug. 8 with a large crowd of parents, relatives, friends and community members as well as athletes, coaches and school personnel on hand.
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Rector standout Sain named to RHSSHOF

Former Blackcat standout athlete Gregg Sain, Rector High School class of 1982, has been named to the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2023. Sain will be inducted at the annual RHSSHOF luncheon on Saturday, Sept.
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Annual fishing rodeo set Sept. 9 in Piggott

The City of Piggott Parks and Recreation and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is set to host the 2023 annual family fishing rodeo at Heritage Park. This year’s rodeo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event is open to those 15 and under. Organizers note only one pole may be used for each competitor, and there is a three fish limit. Arkansas fishing licenses are required for adults.
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RHSSHOF golf tournament slated

The annual Rector High School Hall of Fame golf tournament is set for Friday, Sept. 1 at the Kennett Country Club. Those wanting additional information on the golf tournament may contact Michelle Haley at 870240-5064 or Michael Lindsey at 870-240-3257.
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Ron Kemp to be inducted into RHSSHOF

Ron Kemp has been named to the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2023. He is well known for his contributions to the community and to the community’s athletic programs.
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Rector standout Glaub named to RHSSHOF

Former Blackcat standout athlete Ted Glaub, Rector High School class of 1966, has been named to the Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2023. He will be inducted at the annual RHSSHOF luncheon on Saturday, Sept.
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