INDEPENDENTSports and School Danville triumphs; Highlanders tie it up with Van Buren
Nicky Boyette The Danville Littlejohns soccer teams came to town for conference matches Friday afternoon against both Eureka Springs squads. Coach Shreya Smith said despite aggressive midfield work by Kyla Boardman, the Lady Highlanders could not keep up with the Lady Littlejohns and lost 4–0. The boys were also left behind by the speedy, talented Danville offence. Nick Walker scored on a solo run for the home team and Keaton Boardman made some nifty saves tending goal, but overall Danville had its way, winning 7-1. Eureka traveled to Van Buren Monday to square off against the Van Buren
junior varsity teams. Coach Daniel Moose said the Lady Scots continue to improve. Taylor Little and Jenna Descoteaux barely missed scores, but Van Buren prevailed 5–0. The Highlanders held their own in a tightly-contested match. Dogged team defense kept things close, and Coach Ben Rodda especially noted the solid game by Jeremy Goodwin. Nick Walker of Eureka tied the game with a goal, and later Oscar Mendez tied the score again on what Coach Ben Rodda described as “a blistering drive” the Van Buren keeper could not hold. Final score was 2-2.
Big air – Ninth grader Mathew
McClung clears 8’6” to win the pole vault competition for Eureka Springs Junior High School in a track and field meet April 16. The meet included athletes from Mountainburg and Decatur. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
Prom night – Val Bailey and Kellie Crawford dance to a slow tune at the Eureka Springs High School Prom April 13. Schools all around the country engage in this springtime ritual before graduation. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
Fancy footwork – The Lady Scots’ Naomie Floyd turns a ball in midfield against Danville at Lake Leatherwood Park last Friday. Danville defeated the Lady Highlanders 4-0. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
Agile goalie – Highlander goal keeper Keaton Boardman makes a flying save against Danville at Lake Leatherwood Park Friday, April 12. Despite all efforts towards a win, the Highlanders lost 7-1, unable to stop a very fast, skilled Danville offense. Photo by David Frank Dempsey
Setting the stage for success – Clear Spring School student, Clare Roy,
has been selected to attend the 2013 Arkansas Governor’s School and has been accepted to the Drama Department. Clare, the daughter of Brett Roy of Memphis, Tenn., and Edwina Roy of Eureka Springs, is currently starring in the Holiday Island Actors’ Guild production of Lilly the Virtuous Seamstress. Selection for the six-week residential Governor’s School program is based on ability and interest and is highly competitive. The Arkansas state-funded school will take place at Hendrix College in Conway this year.
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