Cole Sherman

Athletic Director, City of Stuttgart at Stuttgart Daily Leader

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Busy day for Stuttgart athletics: Junior Ricebird Relays and softball showdown

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

It was a busy afternoon for Stuttgart athletics on Monday as the school hosted the Junior Ricebird Relays at Ned Moseley Stadium and a nonconference softball game against Joe T. Robinson. Eight schools from across the region competed in the Junior Ricebird Relays. In the track meet, DeWitt won the junior girls’ team competition with 170 total points. Stuttgart finished second with 109 points, and Des Arc came in third with 102.5 points.
Ladybirds and Ricebirds dominate Trumann in bounce-back victories

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart softball earned a pivotal league win on Thursday night, upending Trumann on the road, 18-2. The victory came just two days after Stuttgart fell to Trumann at home, 24-7. “It was a crazy week,” said Stuttgart head coach Logan Prince. The win improves the Ladybirds’ overall record to 5-8 and their conference mark to 3-1. Stuttgart now steps out of league play for the next two games, hosting Baptist Prep on Friday afternoon and Joe T. Robinson on Monday.
Stuttgart begins search for new head basketball coach following Zarlingo’s resignation

1 week ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart is beginning the search for a new head basketball coach following the resignation of Josh Zarlingo this week. Zarlingo twice served as Lance Davis’s assistant. He first left for an opportunity at Mt. Vernon-Enola, where he coached for four seasons and led his teams to the state tournament each year. During his tenure there, Zarlingo reached the final four twice.
Stuttgart baseball stays perfect in conference; Ladybirds fall to Trumann

2 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Ricebird baseball improved to 3-0 in conference play with an 11-1 win over Trumann on Tuesday night in Stuttgart. The Birds now turn around and travel to Trumann on Thursday for the season’s second game against the Wildcats. J.D. Hertzog earned the start on the mound and delivered 5.0 strong innings, allowing just one hit. Hertzog struck out 15 batters while issuing only one walk. Of his 85 pitches, 56 were strikes—good for a 66 percent strike rate.
Ladybirds sweep Forrest City softball to open conference play

3 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart softball began conference play on Tuesday afternoon, traveling to Forrest City for a varsity doubleheader. The Ladybirds won both contests, improving their overall record to 4-7. Scoring 15 runs in the first inning, Stuttgart left little doubt as to which team would claim game one. The Ladybirds sent 20 batters to the plate in the top of the first inning that featured two inside-the-park home runs, two triples, and four doubles.
Stuttgart baseball sweeps Forrest City in conference opener

3 weeks ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart baseball hosted Forrest City on Tuesday afternoon in their first conference matchup of the 2025 season. The Birds improved their overall record to 8-4 with a sweep of the Mustangs, winning game one 19-0 and game two 21-2. Hayden Prine and Nathan Spoon neared perfection on the mound, retiring all but one Forrest City batter they faced. Daylyn Washington’s single in the second inning was the only blemish on Stuttgart’s pitching line.
Stuttgart baseball and JV earn wins over Mayflower; softball falls to Crossett in high-scoring battle

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Keaton Byers came two outs short of a complete game in Stuttgart’s 9-2 home win over Mayflower on Tuesday afternoon. The sophomore pitched 6.1 innings, allowing two earned runs while scattering six hits. He walked one batter and struck out four. J.D. Hertzog entered in the seventh inning to record the final two outs. Mayflower struck first, scoring in the top of the first inning, but Stuttgart responded with nine unanswered runs to take a 9-1 lead.
Ricebirds host full slate of baseball, softball, and track events

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Thursday night was a busy one for Stuttgart Ricebird athletics, as the district hosted baseball, softball, and track competitions on campus for the first time this season. Putting their new facilities to the test, Stuttgart baseball hosted Star City, while the softball team faced Warren. At the same time, the Ricebirds held a junior high and senior high track practice meet featuring five regional teams.
Stuttgart softball looks to rebound after loss to Star City

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

A tough start to the season continued for Stuttgart softball on Monday afternoon as the Ladybirds fell to Star City, 15-0. The Lady Bulldogs outhit Stuttgart 6-1, but it was the Ladybirds’ struggles on the mound and in the field that proved costly. Stuttgart issued nine walks and committed five defensive errors, contributing to Star City’s 15 runs. Stuttgart’s lone hit of the game came from senior Jada Hillman, whose second-inning single was also the team’s only baserunner.
Stuttgart baseball falls to Woodlawn

1 month ago | stuttgartdailyleader.com | Cole Sherman

Stuttgart baseball fell to 1-2 on the season after an 11-4 loss to Woodlawn on Tuesday afternoon. The Ricebirds’ pitching staff struggled, issuing a season-high 11 walks along with one hit batter, resulting in 12 free baserunners. Axton McCrae started on the mound for Stuttgart, pitching three innings and allowing three earned runs. He walked four and struck out two in a 57-pitch outing.