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Cougars Defeat Lady Panthers a Second Time

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:19:38 +0000

Cougars Defeat Lady Panthers a Second Time

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 20, 2012

Cougars / Panthers Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers, now 3-6, lost a second time to the Garland County Cougars in a final score of 68-29 on January 13, 2012. The Panthers originally went up against the Cougars on December 15th, 2011. The final score of that game was 48-18.

The Cougars attacked the Panthers in the first gaining a quick 7-point lead, 13-6, by period end. Their domination continued well into the second period, as they reached a point spread of 17-8 with 5:00 left before halftime. The Panthers fought hard to gain control of the scoreboard, tightening their defense, more than doubling their points at halftime, 26-18. Panther #32 Aubree Foshee was responsible for 10 of the 18 points.

With the Panthers trailing by only 8 points at the start of the third period the Cougars shut down the Panthers, wrecking shop to gain a 24-point lead, 48-24, at the start of the fourth. The Panthers were only able to add 11 points to their halftime score. Another 20 points would be added by the Cougars to finish the “Cat Fight,” 68-29.

High scorers for the Cougars included: #5 K. Reed, 18 points; #14 C. Sheer, 16 points; and #32 A. L. Nester, 14 points.

Panther #32 Aubree Foshee had 12 points game total.

Anita Kinley obtained the following statement from Tammy Scheer, Head Coach Garland County Cougars:

“We enjoyed hosting Hot Springs Christian School. We always appreciate the Hot Springs Y and the support the staff and members provide. It is just a great environment for both teams- full of high energy and excitement.”

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Girls Basketball Team includes: #10 Sam Gray, #12 Reagan Goodman, #14 Hayley Sullivan, #18 Susan Gray, #21 Katie Myers, #23 Laranda Braggs, #24 Hannah Myers, #32 Aubree Foshee, #35 Heather Wagley, and #45 Sarah Kinley.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Hot Springs Christian School Girls Basketball Team - ARCN File Photo. From Left to Right: #35 Heather Wagley, #18 Sam Gray, Emily Worth, #32 Aubree Foshee. Front Row From Left to Right: #23 Laranda Braggs, #21 Katie Myers, #24 Hannah Myers, #45 Sarah Kinley, #12 Reagan Goodman, and #10 Sam Gray. Not Pictured #14 Hayley Sullivan.

The Garland County Cougars include: #4 Nikki Scheer, #5 Karleigh Reed, #11 Josie Scheer, #14 Corey Scheer, #22 Mattie Nester, #25 Hannah Beck, and #32 Anna Lauren Nester.

Garland County Cougars - ARCN File Photo. From Left to Right Coach Tammy Scheer, #4 Nikki Scheer, #22 Mattie Nester, #32 Anna Lauren Nester, #5 Karleigh Reed, #25 Hannah Beck, #14 Corey Scheer, #11 Josie Scheer, and Assistant Coach Rhonda Echols

Anita Kinley Arkansas Conservative News Network (ARCN)

Anita Kinley is an assistant editor / photojournalist for the Arkansas Conservative News Network (ARCN). She is based in Hot Springs, AR. For questions or comments about this story, please e-mail Anita at akinley@arconservativenews.net.

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Panthers Upset Conquerors

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:34:39 +0000

Panthers Upset Conquerors

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 20, 2012

Conquerors / Panthers Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Boys Basketball Team advanced to 2-5 after they upset Calvary Christian School Conquerors (4-5) on January 10, 2011. The Conquerors, representing Calvary Christian School from Camden, AR., lost by 1 point: 43-42 in a high intensity match-up.

During the first period, both teams dominated the court in a tit-for-tat run. The Panthers lead never advanced more than a single point over the Conquerors jumping from 5-4, 6-5 during the middle of the first. With :27 left on the buzzer, the Conquerors took a three point lead over the Panthers; 13-10.

By halftime, Panther #4 Jacolbi (photographed left above) had already scored 12 points of the teams’ 10 point lead, 26-16, over the Conquerors. What the Panthers had begun in the second period continued well into the third as they dominated the scoreboard, widening their point gain to a 14 lead with :45 left on the buzzer; 39-25. Conqueror #21 T. Dickensheets (photographed below top left) would settle the third period score with a 3-point shot; 39-28.

A ‘déjà vu effect’ spread into the game late in the fourth period. The same ‘tit for tat’ run seen in the first resurfaced with 3:25 left in the ballgame. The Panthers lead had dropped to 3; 41-38. At 2:00 the Conquerors would score another 2-point basket, closing the gap to 41-40. With 1:08 on the buzzer, the Panthers received a technical foul. Conqueror #21 T. Dickensheets was good on both free throws. With the Conquerors now up by 1, 42-41, a deafening roar went up from the crowd as the Conquerors received a foul with :6 left on the buzzer. Panther #23 Phillip Chapman shot the final two winning free throws of the game, as the Panthers took a final score of 43-42.

Anita Kinley had the opportunity to speak with the head coach of the Conquerors, Tim Avant immediately following the game. He gave the following statement to ARCN concering the Panthers upset:

“Any loss is a upset. We had a chance at the end to win. We didn’t execute like we should have. It was just a tough loss. We are going to bounce back and keep going.”

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Boys Basketball Team includes: #1 Ryan Perdue, #3 Marquis Pondexter, #5 Shaun Hampton, #15 Jonathan Yarbrough, #20 Ben Slate, #21 Luke Lusher, #22 Jonah Kinley, and #23 Phillip Chapman.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Boys Basketball Team Front - ARCN File Photo. Row From Left to Right: #20 Ben Slate, #15 Jonathan Yarbrough Back Row From Left to Right: #3 Marquis Pondexter, #21 Luke Lusher, #23 Phillip Chapman, #1 Ryan Perdue, #22 Jonah Kinley, and #5 Shaun Hampton

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Lady Panthers Dominate Conquerors

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:00:16 +0000

Lady Panthers Dominate Conquerors

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 20, 2012

Conquerors/ Panthers Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers, now 3-5 at game end, pulled out a 59-24 victory over the Calvary Christian Conquerors on January 10, 2011. The Conquerors represent Calvary Christian School in Camden, AR.

The Lady Panthers started off hard and fast in the first period, quickly gaining a 12-point lead, 14-2, effectively shutting down the Conquerors for the entire period. The Panthers would roll into the second with 22-2 on the scoreboard.

While the Lady Panthers had prevented their opponent from scoring more than 2 points early in the game, the Conquerors fought back during the second period. The Conquerors nailed 7 points within the first two minutes of the second period, rapidly gaining another 5. While the Conquerors had scored 12 points, they could not effectively contain the Panthers who were now up by 17 points, 29-12, with :21 left before halftime. Panther #32 Aubree Foshee smoked the court scoring 18 of their 29 point score.

The Lady Panthers returned after halftime in a wild frenzy, continuing to dominate the scoreboard as they scored another 22 points by period end, 51-12. While the Panthers once again shut down the Conquerors, they tried to recover in the fourth period but were unsuccessful. The Panthers would take the 59-24 win. Conqueror #20 B. Davis scored 19 of the 24 points.

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

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Panthers Win Both Games Against Indian Springs

Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:44:03 +0000

Panthers Win Both Games Against Indian Springs

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 20, 2012

Hot Springs Christian School Girls Basketball Team - ARCN File Photo. From Left to Right: #35 Heather Wagley, #18 Sam Gray, #14 Emily Worth, #32 Aubree Foshee. Front Row From Left to Right: #23 Laranda Braggs, #21 Katie Myers, #24 Hannah Myers, #45 Sarah Kinley, #12 Reagan Goodman, and #10 Sam Gray. Not Pictures #14 Hayley Sullivan.

Image courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

BRYANT, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams went up against teams from Indian Springs Baptist Church winning both match-ups on January 7, 2011.

The Lady Panthers win, 45-39, ranks them 3-5 in season play. This was the boys’ first season win, 46-42, ranking them 1-5.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Panthers Lose to Falcons by Tight Margin

Staff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:40:47 +0000

Panthers Lose to Falcons by Tight Margin

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 10, 2012

Panthers / Falcons Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers, now 0-5 at game end, lost by a tight margin of 13 points in a final score of 63-50. The match-up between the Panthers and the Faulkner County Falcons was played on December 15, 2011.

The Panthers are well acquainted with the high intensity court dominance of the Falcons, losing a second time in season play. On November 15th, the Panthers played the Falcons in Conway, AR for a final score of 65-44.

As if anticipating the brutality of Falcons #35 Carter Mayo and #22 Trent Wolf, the Panther boys held their opponents to a new set of standards. Mayo was observed wrecking shop on November 15th, filling up the scoreboard with 21 of the Falcons’ 65 winning points. With that in mind, the Panthers kept their opponents in a tit-for-tat run: middle of the first quarter: 7-9; start of the second 9-9.

At halftime, the Falcons had emerged to take a 4 point lead; 25-21. #35 Mayo with 12 points, followed by #22 Wolf for 8, in the first half were slowly shutting down the Panthers; But not without Panthers screams. Panther #21 Luke Lusher nailed 15 of the Panthers’ 21 points at halftime.

By the end of the third quarter, the Falcons were up by as few as 6 points; 40-34. Panther #1 Ryan Purdue nailed 7 points in the third quarter.

The Falcons broke the Panthers hold during the final quarter, advancing to 44-34 by the middle of the fourth. The entire team put the hurt on the Panthers, scoring an additional 20 points for a final score of 63-50.

The Falcon County Falcons Boys Basketball Team. Front Row From Left to Right: Michael Mayo (Assistant Coach), Mark Barker, Phil Baker, Grant Ragland, Carter Mayo, Isaac Stanton, Coach Joey Mayo. Back Row From Left to Right: Hadan Phillips, Trent Wolf, Caleb Lawrence, and Seth Bryan.

Anita Kinley spoke with Falcons’ Coach Joey Mayo (front row far right) concerning the game and their win over the Panthers:

“It was little rough, a bit more rough than what we are used to playing, but the guys game through. They stepped up at some point and finally decided that they wanted to play. We began to move the ball on offense …. began to play a little bit better defense …. got some rebounds ….blocked out some guys. This made it easier for us not to let them (Panthers) get two or three chances at the basket.

The Panthers played much better. I don’t know if it’s the same team. They gave us a great game tonight. The coach seems to be doing a great job with the guys. They played great, hard defense. They can penetrate and shoot. #5 on their team is obviously one of their better first players; When he got the ball, we were afraid.”

Shaun Hampton - ARCN File Photo

Panther #5 Shaun Hampton was a high scorer during the game, with 16 overall points.

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

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Lady Panthers 2-5 after Loss to Falcons

Staff — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:40:08 +0000

Lady Panthers 2-5 after Loss to Falcons

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published January 10, 2012

Panthers / Falcons Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers fell to 2-5 after a 43-22 loss to the Faulkner County Falcons on December 15, 2011.

This is the second time that the Lady Panthers have lost to the Falcons in season play. The Panthers played the Falcons on November 15th. The final score of that game was 34-22.

The Falcons tore through the Lady Panthers during the first half, taking a halftime score of 29-13. Early in the first quarter, the Falcons were leading by 8 points; 16-8. By the middle of the second, the Falcons had increased their lead by 13; 29-13. Falcon #5 S. Hammett was responsible for 11 of the 29 points.

By the end of the third quarter, the Falcons continued to dominate the scoreboard 40-19. The final 3 point basket for the Panthers was made by #35 Heather Wagley. The Falcons locked up the Panthers for the remainder of the game, preventing any additional scoring to take a 43-22 win.

High scorers for the Falcons included: #5 S. Hammett, 15 points; #3 L. Pharr, 8 points; and #31 V. Gerholz, 7 points.

High scorers for the Lady Panthers included: #32 Aubree Foshee, 6 points; #35 Heather Wagley, 5 points; and #12 Reagan Goodman 4 points.

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

The Hot Springs Christian School Panthers Girls Basketball Team includes: #10 Sam Gray, #12 Reagan Goodman, #14 Emily Worth, #18 Susan Gray, #21 Katie Myers, #23 Laranda Braggs, #24 Hannah Myers, #32 Aubree Foshee, #35 Heather Wagley, and #45 Sarah Kinley.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Panthers Wounded Twice by Warriors

Staff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:10:48 +0000

Panthers Wounded Twice by Warriors

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published December 27, 2011

Panthers / Warriors Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Boys Basketball Team (0-4) faced a second wound by the Saline County Warriors in a final score of 80-51 on December 13, 2011.

The Panthers initially lost to the Warriors during their season opener in Little Rock, AR on November 11th. The final score of that game was 75-43.

The Warriors returned to brutally dominate the Panthers with a quick rush of 8 points at the start of the 1st quarter. With a score of 8-2, the Warriors locked up the Panthers preventing them from scoring more than 2 points until the end of the first quarter. With less than 2 minutes on the buzzer, the Panthers hustled an additional 5 points, however the Warriors had already advanced to 19.

By halftime, the Warriors were wrecking shop against the Panthers 44-20. Warriors #4 Billson, #20 Higginbotham, and #22 Cordell were responsible for filling up the scoreboard with 32 of the 44 points.

A sense of déjà vu became evident at the end of the third quarter as the Warriors pushed boundaries to capture a familiar near 30 point lead 55-28. In an competitive intense match-up the harder the Panthers rolled, the harder they were locked down.

Near the middle of the 4th quarter, with 3:25 left on the clock, Panthers closed in on the Warriors 43-62. Determined to keep their 30 lead, the Warriors blazed ahead scoring an additional 18 points to capture a final score of 80-51. Warriors #4 Billson and #20 Higginbotham were observed in a high-five gesture as the buzzer ran out.

Anita Kinley caught up with Brad Daniel, Athletic Director for the Saline County Christian Homeschool Group after the game. Daniel is the coach of the 18 and under senior girls, in addition to the 14 and under junior high boys’ team. Gerry Billson, Head Coach, Saline County Warriors is the coach for the 14 and up Boys Team. However he could not attend the game, resulting in Daniel serving as acting coach for the game.

“I thought the game started out strong and fast. We went to a different defense and they adjusted right away. I liked the way they played. We had great ball movement tonight …. for a change. They worked good. We made our shots. We made our outside shots. #4 Cody Billson made 7 three’s tonight. He set his record. Good defense by Hot Springs and good shooting all around by both teams.”

Anita Kinley spoke with #4 Cody Billson (photographed below) immediately following the Warriors win over the Panthers. Billson commented on scoring 7 three’s, breaking his previous game record:

“My team got me open. They set a lot of screens for me, got me open. I was feeling good coming in because I have been working out alot lately. It was nice.”

Billson is a 16-year-old junior homeschool student. He plays shooting guard, starting in all games. His plans after graduation include attending college to pursue a business degree.

Cody Billson

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

High scorers for the Panthers included: #5 Shaun Hampton 14 points and #3 Marquis Pondexter 12 points.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Lady Panthers Fall to Saline County Warriors

Staff — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:01:47 +0000

Lady Panthers Fall to Saline County Warriors

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published December 27, 2011

Panthers / Warriors Game Action

HOT SPRINGS, AR - The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers (2-3) were defeated by the Saline County Warriors Girls Basketball Team in a final score of 60-37 on December 13, 2011.

This is the second time that the Lady Panthers have lost to the Warriors in season play. The Panthers played the Warriors in their season opener in Little Rock, AR on November 11th. The final score of that game was 49-22.

Anita Kinley spoke with Brad Daniel, Athletic Director for the Saline County Christian Homeschool Group concerning their victory over the Panthers on December 13th. Daniel is the coach of the 18 and under senior girls, in addition to the 14 and under junior high boys’ team.

“Tonight’s game was our first game in about three and a half weeks. We were a little rusty but they got their feet under them a little bit, started playing a little better. #22 Jerusha Gulledge set her record, she had 6 three’s tonight. That looked really good on the court. She was moving the ball. I was very impressed with the Hot Springs team. I can tell they have gotten more aggressive since the last time we played them. It was a fun game tonight.”

With 1:30 left in the 1st quarter, the Warriors already had a 3 point lead over the Panthers, 13-10. The Warriors continued to roll through the first half, with a halftime score of 35-21. Warrior #22 Jerusha Gulledge was responsible for 19 of those points.

Panthers / Warriors Game Action

The Lady Panthers fought hard to gain control of the scoreboard, but continued to be driven back as the point spread continue to widen in the 3rd and 4th quarters. At the end of the 3rd the Warriors had taken an 18 point lead over the Lady Panthers 48-29, to finish with a final score of 60-37.

High scorers for the Warriors were #22 Jerusha Gulledge who dominated the scoreboard with 34 of the winning points, followed by #1 Alicia Atchley 6 points, and #15 Mikala Steiner 6 points.

Anita Kinley had the opportunity to speak with Gulledge (photographed below) about breaking a personal record, scoring 6 three point’s during the game held at Oaklawn Church of God Gym:

“I was really excited about it. It was kind of a competition between another friend of mine. It was very exciting for me.”

Gulledge is a 17-year-old senior homeschool student. Her playing experience with the Warriors includes 5-6 years as a shooting guard, starting in all games. When asked what her plans are after graduation she responded:

“I want to go to college on a basketball scholarship if possible. I have considered not graduating and taking classes at a local college so that I can play basketball for the warriors for one more season. But if I get offered a scholarship then I will graduate.”

Jerusha Gulledge

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

High scorers for the Lady Panthers included: #32 Aubree Foshee 20 points, #24 Hannah Myers 8 points.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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Count Your Blessings This Holiday Season

Staff — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:00:07 +0000

Count Your Blessings This Holiday Season

Post by Anita Kinley, ARCN Assistant Editor / Photojournalist

Hanukkah Menorah

Christmas Snowflakes and Angels in Rockefeller Center

“Remember … throughout the year, be thankful for what you have …

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep … You are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish some place … You are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness … You are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation … You are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death … You are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If your parents are still alive and still married … You are very rare, even in the United States.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful … You are blessed, because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can hold someone’s hand, hug them, or even touch them on the shoulder … You are blessed because you can offer healing touch.

If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing that someone was thinking of your, and furthermore … You are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read at all.

Remeber … throughout the year, be thankful for what you have been blessed with …”

- Author Unknown

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas from ARCN

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Lady Panthers Roll Out Second Win Against Indian Springs

Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:06:05 +0000

Lady Panthers Roll Out Second Win Against Indian Springs

Article and Photos by Anita Kinley

Published December 15, 2011

Image Courtesy of Hot Springs Christian School

BRYANT, AR – The Hot Springs Christian School Lady Panthers defeated Indian Springs on December 9, 2011 at the Indian Springs Baptist Church Gym. This is the second win of the season for the Panthers who have advanced to 2-3 at game end.

The Panthers rolled out a close win over Indian Springs, 30-28. The match-up threatened to go into overtime with a score of 28-28 with :30 left on the buzzer. Panther #4 Haley Sullivan was reponsible for scoring the final 2 point basket that secured the Panthers’ win.

High scorers for the Panthers included: #12 Regan Goodman, 6 points; #14 Emily Worth, 8 points; and #32 Aubree Foshee, 6 points.

For more information about Hot Springs Christian School and the Panthers visit the following link:

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