Benton VS Bryant

Dick Van Dyke to Perform in Hot Springs

shaun — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:26:14 +0000

Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix will be performing on July 10th at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The show will be benefiting the American Cancer Society.

This is the only show that Dick has performed outside of California, so it is a huge opportunity for people in Arkansas to be able to see him. Jerry Van Dyke will be there that night as well.

Wrestling Match: Benton vs Bryant

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:43:39 +0000

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.

Saline County Razorback Fish Fry

Shane Broadway — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:13:05 +0000

Annual Fish Fry

March 15, 2010

Featuring Head Football Coach Bobby Petrino

Adult Hogs $15.00

Kids Six and under Free

Dinner Served 5p.m. – 7p.m. Benton High School Cafeteria

Speaker 7 p.m. Benton High School Auditorium

Door Prizes – Silent Auction – Raffle

There will be a live auction of a framed team picture of the 1964 National Championship team signed by Coach Frank Broyles and an actual piece of turf from Frank Broyles Field at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and a plaque commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the Razorbacks. This piece is a limited edition – one of twenty five.

There will also be a silent auction of framed prints of Razorback and Dallas Cowboy memorabilia.

A raffle of $2.00 each will be sold at the fish fry for 2 season football tickets to the Little Rock Football games. There will be two drawings (two winners) for the tickets.

Tickets can be purchased at Summit Bank, Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce, Sport Shop in Benton, Denton’s Trotline in Benton and Yoakum & Lovell CPA’s of Benton.

Questions or media needs for that night let me know. Shane Broadway 501-944-2382.

Lady Panther Softball Field and Video Board

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:40:10 +0000

Check out this video about the Lady Panther softball field and video board.

Advertise nearly 20 times per game to a captive audience. Call Bradley Lattin at 501.590.0490. The most unique advertising opportunity in Benton Public Schools!

Video produced by YourAdTeam in Benton, Arkansas.

Arkansas High School All-Stars

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:30 +0000

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.

Benton and Bryant Homes For Sale

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:09:55 +0000

There are twenty towns you can choose for your family’s new home. One invests in its schools, has a focus on inquiry, AP courses and community, while the others are muddling through, arguing about their future.

Which one commands a higher premium for its houses?

Where would you rather live?

Benton High School Cheerleaders Win Nationals

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:55:45 +0000

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.

The 7th Annual Summit Bank Spa City Shootout

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:10:11 +0000

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

2009 Salt Bowl Shootout Split

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:15:29 +0000

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.

Benton Gets Flood Warning System

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:44:36 +0000

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.