Sports

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Piggott Lady Mohawks swung into action last Tuesday, Aug. 8, as they hosted the Corning Lady Bobcats in their preseason game with all four teams in action.

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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