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Young fighters shine at Showdown in Sugatown

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

The Showdown in Sugatown took place over the weekend as youth and novice boxers from multiple states gathered in Stuttgart for the event, hosted by Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns Boxing Club and sanctioned by USA Boxing. Saturday’s card featured ten bouts, with competitors ranging from the Pee Wee Male Novice Division to an Elite Male bout. “A lot of work went into this summer’s event,” said Stuttgart Gloves Not Guns volunteer Paul Colvin.
Three Stuttgart students attend Space Academy Expedition 36

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Three Stuttgart Junior High students recently returned from Space Academy Expedition 36, held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Space Camp Expedition 36 lasted from June 1 through June 6. Katy Smith, Hayden Beckwith, and Mason Brawley were selected to participate in the prestigious program through the GEAR UP initiative (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs).
Stuttgart athletics announces 2025-2026 coaching assignments

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart athletics announced the 2025-2026 coaching assignments on Tuesday afternoon. While there are few changes across the board, a few new faces arrive as part of the overall program, and some coaches have changed assignments. The Birds have new boys’ basketball coaches in senior high and junior high, as well as changes to the junior high and senior high cheer programs. In addition, Stuttgart brings in volleyball coaches for the first time this season.
Stuttgart hosts summer basketball team camp

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart basketball wasted little time putting Ricebird Arena to use this summer, hosting an on-campus team camp Wednesday that brought six schools from around the region to the Grand Prairie. In addition to Stuttgart, Bradford, Palestine-Wheatley, Rose Bud, Monticello, and Star City participated in the event. The Stuttgart senior boys played three games during the day, winning two. Stuttgart dropped their first game to Star City, 43-34, before bouncing back with a 39-31 win over Monticello.
Stuttgart impresses with 5-1 record at Panther 7-on-7 tournament

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

There is hope that Ricebird fans have much to look forward to this fall following Stuttgart’s strong showing at the Panther 7-on-7 tournament in Benton on Tuesday. In six games, Stuttgart finished with a 5-1 record. The team’s only loss came in the semifinals, where they fell to Clinton, 47-41, in triple overtime. A total of 18 teams competed in this year’s tournament, the 12th annual Panther 7-on-7 event.
Stuttgart volleyball begins inaugural season today

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart’s inaugural volleyball season gets underway this afternoon when the junior high and senior high teams hold their first official practices. Head Coach Hannah Work says she is excited and ready to see her teams take the floor. “I was surprised at how much raw talent came to try out,” said Work.
Stuttgart skips American Legion baseball season, extends high school schedule instead

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart is not fielding an American Legion Baseball team for the first time in decades, according to Stuttgart Ricebird Head Baseball Coach Dontrell Brown. The reason comes down to simple logistics and travel concerns. “There’s just not enough teams in this part of the state playing legion ball to make a schedule,” said Brown.
Stuttgart’s season ends in state tournament loss to Morrilton

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart’s baseball season came to an end Thursday afternoon with a 16-2 loss to Morrilton in the first round of the 4A state tournament, hosted by Monticello. The Devil Dogs outhit Stuttgart 13-5 in the game. Morrilton did not strike out against Ricebird pitching, while Stuttgart committed three defensive errors. Morrilton scored in all four of their offensive innings, plating four runs in the first, two in the second, six in the third, and four in the fourth.
Hannah Work named head coach of Stuttgart’s inaugural volleyball program; information meeting planned for Monday evening

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

On Tuesday night, Stuttgart hired Hannah Work to lead the school’s first-year volleyball program. Work has been part of the faculty at Meekins Middle School in Stuttgart since January, where she teaches 5th-grade English. She graduated from Central Baptist College (CBC) in December 2024 with a degree in Secondary Education, emphasizing English/Language Arts.
Razorback Roadshow brings spirit and leadership to Stuttgart

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

The Razorback Roadshow stopped in Stuttgart on Wednesday afternoon, bringing University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor of Athletics Hunter Yurachek, the Razorback Spirit Squad, Pep Band, mascot Tusk, and Coach Matt Zimmerman for a 90-minute event held at Open Season Sports Bar and Restaurant. The stop was part of a four-day, eight-town tour across the state.