DALLAS, TX – December 29, 2009, the Benton High School Cheerleader squad was named the National Cheerleaders Association National High School Champions for their division
By a 0.65 point margin, the 20-member team beat out Coppell High School of Coppell, Texas in overall point judging, said coach Karen Hilborn.
Members of the squad are: Brynne Simmons, Co-Capt. Carly Glover, Co-Capt. Livi Meadors, Co-Capt. Laura Cooper, Co-Capt. Bailey Mustain, Capt. Katie Mills, Kaylee Wingerter, Lindi Viner, Manager Hillary Quinn, Mallory Croft, Stephanie Qandah, Lauren Goines, Jenny Belz, Jacie Gregory, Jessica Simmons, Holly Mills, Kaitlyn Nalley, Cori Dobbins, Keeleigh O’Neal, Jenny Chilton, and Carley Creel.
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.
Holding the scissors, Benton Mayor Rick Holland, cuts the ribbon unveiling a new flood warning system at the Saline River off King Road.
From left, Benton Community Development Jim Towe, Warning Coordinator and meteorologist for National Weather Service John Robinson, Benton Utilities employee Jerry Andrews, Mayor Rick Holland, Benton Director of Communications and IT John Fontenot, Benton Director of Community and Economic Development Lamont Cornwell, Benton Fire Chief Ben Blankenship and USGS Hydrologist Bob Blanchard.
Salt Bowl Shootout Press Conference with Gary James providing the details along with Benton Panther Coach Chris Nail, Lady Panther Coach Jerry Chumley, Bryant Hornets Coach Ron Marvel, and Lady Hornets Coach Blake Condley.
Debbie Broadway talks about her fight with MS and how much it means to her personally that the Salt Bowl Shootout is teaming up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to raise money and awareness about MS.
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:
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.
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.
