The first ever wrestling match between rivals Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets is set for February 13th at the Benton Arena.

Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 AM and the meet will begin at 10:00 am.

This is a great sport that is in its infant stages in Arkansas.  The first Benton-Bryant meet would be a great way for people in this area to find out more about the sport.

Annual Fish Fry

Several athletes from Benton High School and Bryant High School have been selected to Arkansas High School All-Star Game squads.  The games are played on the campus of the University of Arkansas Fayetteville in June.

Spots for the East football squad were earned by Bryant running back Chris Rycraw and offensive lineman Kaleb Burns.  Rycraw broke the single-season and career-rushing records at Bryant High School.

The West volleyball squad will feature two Benton volleyball players, Ty Lindberg and Sam Comet.  The Lady Panthers won the state championship under coach Brandy Chumley, who earned a spot as assistant coach on the West squad.

Benton cheerleaders Carly Glover and Katie Mills join coach Karen Hilborn on the West cheer squad. The Benton High School Cheerleader squad was recently named the National Cheerleaders Association National High School Champions for their division.

MacKenzie Cole and Cara Prichard will represent Bryant High School on the East dance team.  Benton High School is represented by Hannah Eddington and Jordan Fletcher on the West dance team.

This year’s Summit Bank Spa City Shootout at Summit Arena in Hot Springs will feature a format of 16 high school basketball teams competing in a round-robin tournament.

Come support your favorite teams!

10:00am – Girls – Mt. St. Mary vs. Benton
11:30pm – Boys – Benton vs. Bryant
1:00pm – Girls – Hot Springs vs. CAC
2:30pm – Boys – Hot Springs vs. Oak Grove
4:00pm – Girls – Lakeside vs. Mt Pine
5:30pm – Boys – Lakeside vs. CAC
7:00pm – Girls – Lake Hamilton vs. Bryant
8:30pm – Boys – Lake Hamilton vs. Mt Pine

The Panthers extended their lead to 52-41 late in the fourth quarter to win the annual Salt Bowl Shootout at UALR’s Jack Stephens Center on Friday night as both teams wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule.

The Lady Hornets improved to 9-0 on the season with a 70-56 win over their rivals in the annual Salt Bowl Shootout at UALR’s Stephens Center on Friday night.

See more photos from the 2009 Salt Bowl Shootout on the photo album page.

Click to download the December 12th 3 Point Shooting Contest Entry Form

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To be eligible for the half time shooting contest during the Salt Bowl Shootout at the Stephen’s Center on December 18th, each school will hold a 3 point shooting contest on December 12th.  The winner from each gym will be one of the 4 contestants to compete for the vehicle.

Who can enter?

If you do not currently play on a junior high or senior high school basketball team, you can enter this contest! No matter where you live!

Get more information and an entry form for the 3 point shooting contest at all Big Red Locations or download an entry form here:

Click to download the 3 Point Shooting Contest Entry Form

Click to download the December 12th 3 Point Shooting Contest Entry Form

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SALINE COUNTY, AR – Everyone across the state has heard of the Salt Bowl where Bryant and Benton compete with each other in the largest high school football game in the state.

This year on December 18th at 7:00 PM, Bryant and Benton will compete in the largest high school basketball game in the state. The event is so big that it will be held in the Stephen’s Center at UALR.

Gates will open at 5:30 PM and tip off for the girls game will be at 7:00 PM followed by the boy’s game. Both school’s Choirs and Bands will be there to provide Christmas music before and at half time of the game. Santa Claus will be there to take pictures with the youngsters.

At half time of both games 2 people will have an opportunity to shoot for a vehicle that will be sponsored by Everett’s!

To be eligible for the half time shooting contest each school will hold a 3 point shooting contest on December 12th.  The winner from each gym will be one of the 4 contestants to compete for the vehicle.  Who can enter?  If you do not currently play on a junior high or senior high school basketball team, you can enter this contest!

Everyone can pick up more information and an entry form for the 3 point shooting contest at all Big Red Locations or download an entry form at www.bentonVSbryant.com.

Click to download the 3 Point Shooting Contest Entry Form

There are only 5000 tickets available for this game. Tickets will be sold in advance at all Big Red Locations for $5 each. They will also be sold through the Athletic Director’s offices. The tickets  will go on sale on Dec. 10, 2009.

Also this year both schools have teamed up with National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help bring awareness.

On Wednesday Dec. 9th at 11:30am in the Legends Room of the UALR Jack Stephens Center there will be a press conference and lunch to annouce the 2009 Salt Bowl Shootout.  The basketball games (boys and girls) between the Benton Panthers and Bryant Hornets will be held at the Stephens Center on the campus of UALR.

Coaches and players from Benton and Bryant will be on hand to talk about the game and details of the game and events surrounding it will be released.

Lunch will be provided to media and guests courtesy of Gary James with Coca-Cola.

SERIES: Benton leads 24-12-1 since 1974

2009, Bryant 38, Benton 7 – Salt Bowl 10

2008, Bryant 36, Benton 12 – Salt Bowl 9

2007, Bryant 25, Benton 7 – Salt Bowl 8

2006, Bryant 20, Benton 7 – Salt Bowl 7

2005, Benton 35, Bryant 28 – playoffs

2005, Benton 14, Bryant 7 – Salt Bowl 6

2004, Bryant 10, Benton 2 – Salt Bowl 5

2003, Bryant 34, Benton 34 – Salt Bowl 4

2002, Bryant 16, Benton 13 – Salt Bowl 3

2001, Bryant 28, Benton 23 – Salt Bowl 2

2000, Bryant 44, Benton 17 – Salt Bowl 1

1999, Bryant 42, Benton 7

1998, Benton 17, Bryant 14

1997, Benton 14, Bryant 10

1996, Benton 14, Bryant 0

1995, Benton 12, Bryant 7

1994, Benton 35, Bryant 12

1993, Benton 48, Bryant 14

1992, Benton 32, Bryant 7

1991, Benton 10, Bryant 0

1990, Benton 36, Bryant 0

1989, Benton 21, Bryant 0

1988, Benton 21, Bryant 7

1987, Benton 35, Bryant 7

1986, Benton 12, Bryant 0

1985, Bryant 14, Benton 7

1984, Bryant 32, Benton 17

1983, Benton 29, Bryant 20

1982, Benton 30, Bryant 10

1981, Benton 17, Bryant 0

1980, Benton 28, Bryant 7

1979, Benton 21, Bryant 0

1978, Bryant 3, Benton 0

1977, Benton 42, Bryant 0

1976, Benton 28, Bryant 7

1975, Benton 10, Bryant 0

1974, Benton 28, Bryant 0