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2008 Schedule

Date
H/A
Walnut Ridge
222
Opponent
141

W/L
Record Conf.

Sep. 5
A
Walnut Ridge
47
Cave City
36

W

1-0

Sep. 12
H
Walnut Ridge
51
Cedar Ridge
6

W

2-0

1-0

Sep. 19
A
Walnut Ridge
32
Cross County
41

L

2-1

1-1

Sep. 26
H
Walnut Ridge
20
McCrory
25

L

2-2

1-2

Oct. 3
A
Walnut Ridge
44
Salem
0

W

3-2

2-2

Oct. 10
H
Walnut Ridge
28
Marked Tree
33

L

3-3

2-3

Oct. 17

Walnut Ridge

OPEN

Oct. 24
A
Walnut Ridge

Rector

Oct. 31
H
Walnut Ridge

East Poinsett Co.

Nov. 6
A
Walnut Ridge Augusta

**2008 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	222	Opponent	141	W/L	Record	Conf.
Sep. 5	A	Walnut Ridge	47	Cave City	36	W	1-0
Sep. 12	H	Walnut Ridge	51	Cedar Ridge	6	W	2-0	1-0
Sep. 19	A	Walnut Ridge	32	Cross County	41	L	2-1	1-1
Sep. 26	H	Walnut Ridge	20	McCrory	25	L	2-2	1-2
Oct. 3	A	Walnut Ridge	44	Salem	0	W	3-2	2-2
Oct. 10	H	Walnut Ridge	28	Marked Tree	33	L	3-3	2-3
Oct. 17		Walnut Ridge		OPEN
Oct. 24	A	Walnut Ridge		Rector
Oct. 31	H	Walnut Ridge		East Poinsett Co.
Nov. 6	A	Walnut Ridge		Augusta

2007 Schedule

Date
H/A
Walnut Ridge
117
Opponent
333

W/L
Record Conf

Aug.31
H
Walnut Ridge
15
Hoxie
22

L

0-1

Sep. 7
A
Walnut Ridge
16
Piggott
38

L

0-2

Sep. 14

A
Walnut Ridge
0
East Poinsett Co.
20

L

0-3

Sep. 21
H
Walnut Ridge
6
Chaffee, MO
13

L

0-4

Sep. 28
A
Walnut Ridge
26
Rector
22

W

1-4

1-0

Oct. 5
H
Walnut Ridge
0
Cross County
36

L

1-5

1-1

Oct. 12
H
Walnut Ridge
27
McCrory
26

W

2-5

2-1

Oct. 19
A
Walnut Ridge
7
Augusta
46

L

2-6

2-2

Oct. 26
H
Walnut Ridge
8
Marked Tree
30

L

2-7

2-3

Nov. 2
H
Walnut Ridge
6
Carlisle
38

L

2-8

Nov. 9
A
Walnut Ridge
6
Woodlawn
42

L

2-9

**2007 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	117	Opponent	333	W/L	Record	Conf
Aug.31	H	Walnut Ridge	15	Hoxie	22	L	0-1
Sep. 7	A	Walnut Ridge	16	Piggott	38	L	0-2
Sep. 14	A	Walnut Ridge	0	East Poinsett Co.	20	L	0-3
Sep. 21	H	Walnut Ridge	6	Chaffee, MO	13	L	0-4
Sep. 28	A	Walnut Ridge	26	Rector	22	W	1-4	1-0
Oct. 5	H	Walnut Ridge	0	Cross County	36	L	1-5	1-1
Oct. 12	H	Walnut Ridge	27	McCrory	26	W	2-5	2-1
Oct. 19	A	Walnut Ridge	7	Augusta	46	L	2-6	2-2
Oct. 26	H	Walnut Ridge	8	Marked Tree	30	L	2-7	2-3
Nov. 2	H	Walnut Ridge	6	Carlisle	38	L	2-8
Nov. 9	A	Walnut Ridge	6	Woodlawn	42	L	2-9

2007 Archives

Walnut Ridge's Robert Rider (5) has open field ahead in his first game back from injury. The Bobcats lost the game to Chaffee, MO, 13-6. Photo by Robert Warden, Warden Photo. 09/21/07

Derek Medlock (15) grabs a pass for Walnut Ridge in the Bobcats' 13-6 loss to Chaffee, MO. Photo by Robert Warden, Warden Photo. 09/21/07

Hoxie-Walnut Ridge rivalry crosses lines
September 6, 2007

By David Wallace
Hootens.com

WALNUT RIDGE - Walnut Ridge coach Larry Treadway pulls no punches in describing play in Hoxie's Week-1, 22-15 win at Walnut Ridge, characterizing a blind-side hit on junior receiver Robert Rider (6-0, 160) as a "cheap shot." Hoxie senior linebacker Tyler Thompson (6-0, 200) peeled back to block after the Mustangs intercepted a Walnut Ridge pass. After lying motionless for a few anxious moments, Rider convulsed, witnesses said. An ambulance took him to a local hospital. He was then transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital. "Was it a clean hit? He didn't clip him. That's true," Treadway says. "A cheap hit is what I'm going to call it. It didn't have anything to do with the play."

Treadway says the block occurred on the 50 while Hoxie senior Alex Ward (5-10, 165) had run back the interception to the Walnut Ridge 20. Hoxie coach Tom Sears says Thompson hit Rider right next to the play. "What everybody's supposed to do on an interception is peel back and block," Sears says. "It's stuff you work on." Rider sustained a concussion. Despite a frightening scene on the field, Treadway says he'll only miss two games.

The two coaches disagree on just about every aspect of this game. Treadway says four of Hoxie's five penalties were unsportsmanlike conduct calls. Sears says one was a facemask call that was "just happens in a game."

Treadway made the decision to pull the plug on the series this summer, but episodes of poor sportsmanship continue. He says Hoxie fans used diesel fuel to burn a message with an obscenity and a number of horseshoes into the turf on the Monday before the game causing about $5,000 in damage.

Sears says it's just like things he's had to put up with. "They put Roundup on our field two years ago," he says of Walnut Ridge partisans. "Then this year, they spray-painted our field with paw prints and obscenities." Sears likens the shenanigans to what he witnessed with Paragould when he was student-teacher at Greene County Tech. Treadway says this rivalry has gone beyond the norm. He alleges someone from Hoxie ripped a dummy off his brand new blocking sled last year. "It cost me a thousand bucks to replace that," he says. "I'm not saying kids won't be kids, but apparently they're not held accountable at Hoxie."

Treadway says he took the high road by informing Sears of the series' impending end in the summer, instead of simply not renewing the contract later on. Sears says Treadway didn't tell him until he was busy with fall practice, and he's had to scramble to find a possible replacement. After the 2007-2008 school year, the two schools will stop playing in all sports except volleyball, which they compete in the same conference.

Reprinted by permission.

**2007 Archives**
Walnut Ridge's Robert Rider (5) has open field ahead in his first game back from injury. The Bobcats lost the game to Chaffee, MO, 13-6. Photo by Robert Warden, Warden Photo. 09/21/07
Derek Medlock (15) grabs a pass for Walnut Ridge in the Bobcats' 13-6 loss to Chaffee, MO. Photo by Robert Warden, Warden Photo. 09/21/07
Hoxie-Walnut Ridge rivalry crosses lines September 6, 2007 By David Wallace Hootens.com WALNUT RIDGE - Walnut Ridge coach Larry Treadway pulls no punches in describing play in Hoxie's Week-1, 22-15 win at Walnut Ridge, characterizing a blind-side hit on junior receiver Robert Rider (6-0, 160) as a "cheap shot." Hoxie senior linebacker Tyler Thompson (6-0, 200) peeled back to block after the Mustangs intercepted a Walnut Ridge pass. After lying motionless for a few anxious moments, Rider convulsed, witnesses said. An ambulance took him to a local hospital. He was then transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital. "Was it a clean hit? He didn't clip him. That's true," Treadway says. "A cheap hit is what I'm going to call it. It didn't have anything to do with the play." Treadway says the block occurred on the 50 while Hoxie senior Alex Ward (5-10, 165) had run back the interception to the Walnut Ridge 20. Hoxie coach Tom Sears says Thompson hit Rider right next to the play. "What everybody's supposed to do on an interception is peel back and block," Sears says. "It's stuff you work on." Rider sustained a concussion. Despite a frightening scene on the field, Treadway says he'll only miss two games. The two coaches disagree on just about every aspect of this game. Treadway says four of Hoxie's five penalties were unsportsmanlike conduct calls. Sears says one was a facemask call that was "just happens in a game." Treadway made the decision to pull the plug on the series this summer, but episodes of poor sportsmanship continue. He says Hoxie fans used diesel fuel to burn a message with an obscenity and a number of horseshoes into the turf on the Monday before the game causing about $5,000 in damage. Sears says it's just like things he's had to put up with. "They put Roundup on our field two years ago," he says of Walnut Ridge partisans. "Then this year, they spray-painted our field with paw prints and obscenities." Sears likens the shenanigans to what he witnessed with Paragould when he was student-teacher at Greene County Tech. Treadway says this rivalry has gone beyond the norm. He alleges someone from Hoxie ripped a dummy off his brand new blocking sled last year. "It cost me a thousand bucks to replace that," he says. "I'm not saying kids won't be kids, but apparently they're not held accountable at Hoxie." Treadway says he took the high road by informing Sears of the series' impending end in the summer, instead of simply not renewing the contract later on. Sears says Treadway didn't tell him until he was busy with fall practice, and he's had to scramble to find a possible replacement. After the 2007-2008 school year, the two schools will stop playing in all sports except volleyball, which they compete in the same conference. Reprinted by permission.

**2006 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	269	Opponent	335	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 1	A	Walnut Ridge	42	Hoxie	42	T	0-0-1
Sep. 8	H	Walnut Ridge	39	Piggott	42	L	0-1-1
Sep. 15	H	Walnut Ridge	50	East Poinsett Co.	42	W	1-1-1
Sep. 22	-	Walnut Ridge		OPEN
Sep. 29	H	Walnut Ridge	31	Rector	8	W	2-1-1	1-0
Oct. 6	A	Walnut Ridge	22	Cross County	39	L	2-2-1	1-1
Oct. 13	A	Walnut Ridge	39	McCrory	12	W	3-2-1	2-1
Oct. 20	H	Walnut Ridge	0	Augusta	12	L	3-3-1	2-2
Oct. 27	A	Walnut Ridge	6	Marked Tree	36	L	3-4-1	2-3
Nov. 3	A	Walnut Ridge	26	Carlisle	51	L	3-5-1
Nov.10	A	Walnut Ridge	14	Earle	51	L	3-6-1

2005 Schedule

Date
H/A
Walnut Ridge
170
Opponent
201

W/L
Record Conf

Sep. 2
H
Walnut Ridge
8
Hoxie
31

L

0-1

Sep. 9
A
Walnut Ridge
12
Piggott
6

W

1-1

1-0

Sep. 16

A
Walnut Ridge
20
Gillett
20

T

1-1-1

Sep. 23
A
Walnut Ridge
26
Earle
32

L

1-2-1

1-1

Sep. 30
H
Walnut Ridge
26
East Poinsett Co.
40

L

1-3-1

1-2

Oct. 7
A
Walnut Ridge
38
Salem
21

W

2-3-1

2-2

Oct. 14
H
Walnut Ridge
0
Marked Tree
30

L

2-4-1

2-3

Oct. 21
A
Walnut Ridge
40
Rector
6

W

3-4-1

3-3

Oct. 28
H
Walnut Ridge
0
Cross County
13

L fft.

3-5-1

3-4

Nov. 4
UAPB
Walnut Ridge
0
Smackover
2

L fft.

3-6-1

**2005 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	170	Opponent	201	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 2	H	Walnut Ridge	8	Hoxie	31	L	0-1
Sep. 9	A	Walnut Ridge	12	Piggott	6	W	1-1	1-0
Sep. 16	A	Walnut Ridge	20	Gillett	20	T	1-1-1
Sep. 23	A	Walnut Ridge	26	Earle	32	L	1-2-1	1-1
Sep. 30	H	Walnut Ridge	26	East Poinsett Co.	40	L	1-3-1	1-2
Oct. 7	A	Walnut Ridge	38	Salem	21	W	2-3-1	2-2
Oct. 14	H	Walnut Ridge	0	Marked Tree	30	L	2-4-1	2-3
Oct. 21	A	Walnut Ridge	40	Rector	6	W	3-4-1	3-3
Oct. 28	H	Walnut Ridge	0	Cross County	13	L fft.	3-5-1	3-4
Nov. 4	UAPB	Walnut Ridge	0	Smackover	2	L fft.	3-6-1

2005 Archives

Hoxie running back Drew Tillman (3) looks for a hole in the Mustangs' 31-8 victory over Walnut Ridge. Photo courtesy of Ashley George, Creative Touch Photography 09/02/05

Walnut Ridge receiver Cory Evans (13) catches a pass in the Bobcats' 31-8 loss to Hoxie. Photo courtesy of Ashley George, Creative Touch Photography 09/02/05

Bobcats give Blazers rude welcome to high school football
August 23, 2005

By David Grim
NEARsports.com

JONESBORO - The Valley View Blazers fielded a high school football team for the first time ever Tuesday night in a scrimmage at Arkansas State University. Unfortunately for the Blazers, the outcome was not quite what they had hoped for as their young junior varsity squad was upended by the Walnut Ridge Bobcats, 44-0.

The scoring started immediately for the Bobcats, who went winless last season with a record of 0-8. Walnut Ridge started its opening drive from midfield and went 50 yards in just five plays. Matt Brown capped the drive with an eight-yard touchdown run. Seth Chamblee caught the two-point conversion pass from Ryan Weir, and the Bobcats were on the board, 8-0, with 7:53 remaining in the opening quarter.

The Blazers were forced to punt on their first possession, but a mishandled snap gave the ball to Walnut Ridge on the Valley View two-yard line. Brown promptly turned the mistake into six more points for the Bobcats with 6:16 left in the first quarter. The conversion try failed, and Walnut Ridge led 14-0.

Brown was everywhere for the Bobcats, recovering a Blazer fumble on the Valley View 16 to set up the next Walnut Ridge touchdown. Three plays later, with 4:37 still on the clock in the opening stanza, Logan Morse ran in from the five-yard line. On the two-point try, Cory Sellers fell on a Bobcat fumble in the end zone to secure the two points and give Walnut Ridge a 22-0 lead.

Adam Hufstedler (12) folows the blocking of teammate Andrew Gean (64) in Walnut Ridge's 44-0 preseason victory over Valley View. Photo courtesy of Ric Keefer, Keefer's Photography 08/23/05

On the first play of the second quarter, Weir helped the Bobcats capitalize on another Blazer fumble and ran in from six yards out on a quarterback keeper. A five-yard motion penalty put the two-point try on the eight-yard line, but it was no problem for Adam Hustedler who made the score 30-0.

The Bobcats found the end-zone one more time before intermission. Morse scored on an 11 yard scamper with 1:05 left in the half, and Weir found Chamblee for another two points to set the halftime score at 38-0.

The second half began with the "mercy rule" in effect. Valley View finally began to move the ball, starting its opening possession on its own 35 and driving 30 yards before being stopped on fourth and six from the Bobcat 35.

The Bobcats scored their final touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. Tyler Meadors sprinted in from 29 yards out to set the final score.

Valley View's Austin Byrd looks for yardage in the Blazers' 44-0 preseason defeat to Walnut Ridge. Photo courtesy of Ric Keefer, Keefer's Photography 08/23/05

The Blazers threatened to score late in the game. Valley View began its final possession on its own 25 yard line and drove 46 yards in 10 plays. The drive ended when Cory Evans intercepted an errant Blazer pass to preserve the shutout.

"This was a good conditioner for us," said Walnut Ridge first-year head coach Larry Treadway. "It gave us at good look at our kids. Now we'll go back and condition some more and try and get better."

Walnut Ridge will open its season on Friday, September 2, at home against its neighbor and rival, the Hoxie Mustangs. Valley View will host the newly formed Batesville Southside Southerners on Monday. Both teams are playing a full season of junior varsity football before beginning varsity play next season.

2004 Schedule

Date
H/A
Walnut Ridge
40
Opponent
318
W/L Record Conf

Sep. 3
A
Walnut Ridge
0
Hoxie
38

L

0-1

Sep. 10
H
Walnut Ridge
7
Piggott
25

L

0-2

0-1

Sep. 17

H
Walnut Ridge
13
Gillett
46

L

0-3

Sep. 24
H
Walnut Ridge
6
Earle
12

L

0-4

0-2

Oct. 1
A
Walnut Ridge
0
East Poinsett Co.
55

L

0-5

0-3

Oct. 8
H
Walnut Ridge
2
Salem
41

L

0-6

0-4

Oct. 15
A
Walnut Ridge
6
Marked Tree
48

L

0-7

0-5

Oct. 22

Walnut Ridge

OPEN

Oct. 29
A
Walnut Ridge
6
Cross County
53

L

0-8

0-6

Nov. 5

Walnut Ridge

OPEN

**2004 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	40	Opponent	318	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 3	A	Walnut Ridge	0	Hoxie	38	L	0-1
Sep. 10	H	Walnut Ridge	7	Piggott	25	L	0-2	0-1
Sep. 17	H	Walnut Ridge	13	Gillett	46	L	0-3
Sep. 24	H	Walnut Ridge	6	Earle	12	L	0-4	0-2
Oct. 1	A	Walnut Ridge	0	East Poinsett Co.	55	L	0-5	0-3
Oct. 8	H	Walnut Ridge	2	Salem	41	L	0-6	0-4
Oct. 15	A	Walnut Ridge	6	Marked Tree	48	L	0-7	0-5
Oct. 22		Walnut Ridge		OPEN
Oct. 29	A	Walnut Ridge	6	Cross County	53	L	0-8	0-6
Nov. 5		Walnut Ridge		OPEN

2003 Schedule

Date
H/A
Walnut Ridge
217
Opponent
271
W/L Record Conf

Sep. 5
H
Walnut Ridge
12
Hoxie
40

L

0-1

Sep. 12
H
Walnut Ridge
13
Hughes
39

L

0-2

0-1

Sep. 19
H
Walnut Ridge
43
Turrell
18

W

1-2

1-1

Sep. 26
A
Walnut Ridge
13
Earle
54

L

1-3

1-2

Oct. 3
H
Walnut Ridge
8
Palestine-Wheatley
39

L

1-4

1-3

Oct. 10
A
Walnut Ridge
6
Salem
12

L

1-5

1-4

Oct. 17
H
Walnut Ridge
29
Marked Tree
15

W

2-5

2-4

Oct. 24
A
Walnut Ridge
36
Rector
0

W

3-5

3-4

Oct. 31
H
Walnut Ridge
9
Cross County
36

L

3-6

3-5

Nov. 7
A
Walnut Ridge
48
Parkin
18

W

4-6

4-5

**2003 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Walnut Ridge	217	Opponent	271	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 5	H	Walnut Ridge	12	Hoxie	40	L	0-1
Sep. 12	H	Walnut Ridge	13	Hughes	39	L	0-2	0-1
Sep. 19	H	Walnut Ridge	43	Turrell	18	W	1-2	1-1
Sep. 26	A	Walnut Ridge	13	Earle	54	L	1-3	1-2
Oct. 3	H	Walnut Ridge	8	Palestine-Wheatley	39	L	1-4	1-3
Oct. 10	A	Walnut Ridge	6	Salem	12	L	1-5	1-4
Oct. 17	H	Walnut Ridge	29	Marked Tree	15	W	2-5	2-4
Oct. 24	A	Walnut Ridge	36	Rector	0	W	3-5	3-4
Oct. 31	H	Walnut Ridge	9	Cross County	36	L	3-6	3-5
Nov. 7	A	Walnut Ridge	48	Parkin	18	W	4-6	4-5

**2002 Results**
Date	Walnut Ridge	259	Opponent	261	W/L	Record	Conference
Sep. 6	Walnut Ridge	14	Hoxie	28	L	0-1	0-0
Sep. 13	Walnut Ridge	14	Hughes	59	L	0-2	0-1
Sep. 20	Walnut Ridge	47	Turrell	28	W	1-2	1-1
Sep. 27	Walnut Ridge	0	Earle	40	L	1-3	1-2
Oct. 4	Walnut Ridge	14	Palestine-Wheatley	22	L	1-4	1-3
Oct. 11	Walnut Ridge	16	Salem	19	L	1-5	1-4
Oct. 18	Walnut Ridge	21	Marked Tree	45	L	1-6	1-5
Oct. 25	Walnut Ridge	45	Rector	0	W	2-6	2-5
Nov. 1	Walnut Ridge	28	Cross County	14	W	3-6	3-5
Nov. 7	Walnut Ridge	60	Parkin	6	W	4-6	4-5