Paul Boyd

Bella Vista

Sports Reporter at Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

An award-winning sportswriter for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, fan of real country music and the Atlanta Braves.

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Articles

Canzoneri plays big role in Rogers’ state title run

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

What a difference a year makes for Joseph Canzoneri. The 6-foot, 185-pound right-hander went from a bit player for Rogers last season to a conference starter that helped the Mounties win the Class 6A state championship. For his performance, Canzoneri was named the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Player of the Year. He didn't get the start in the championship game, but stepped in after the Mounties fell behind 3-0 early and gave his team the chance to rally.
Melson leads alma mater to second state title

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

The Rogers graduate led the Mounties to their second Class 6A state...
Freshman Van Hilsen grows up for Wildcats

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

Springdale Har-Ber baseball Coach Dustin Helmkamp was looking for Blaine Van Hilsen to contribute in some fashion for his Wildcats...
Amarillo rolls over Northwest Arkansas

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

SOD POODLES 10, NATURALS 2Christian Cerda went 4-for-5 with a home runs and 3 RBI to lead Amarillo to a big win over Northwest Arkansas on Saturday night in Arvest Ballpark. Amarillo jumped to a 5-0 lead after three innings keyed by Cerda's two-run double against Naturals starter Ben Kudrna (1-5). Jonatan Bernal (1-0) pitched five scoreless innings to pick up the win for Amarillo (31-37). He allowed just two hits, struck out four and walked two. No Natural had more than one hit.
Early home runs doom Northwest Arkansas

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

SOD POODLES 7, NATURALS 1Lead-off man Manuel Pena hit a pair of home runs and drove in three runs to lead Amarillo past Northwest Arkansas on Friday evening in Arvest Ballpark. Pena led off the game with a solo shot in the top of the first and added a two-run home run in the second off Naturals starter Steven Zobac (0-1) as the Sod Poodles grabbed a 5-0 lead after three innings. Ivan Melendes added three hits with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Sod Poodles (30-37).
Heritage baseball coach accept Jenks job

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

Rogers Heritage baseball coach Brian Walker will enjoy a bit of a homecoming as he was hired for the same position at Jenks, Okla., on Wednesday. Walker won't be far from his alma mater of Tulsa Union. He played at Arkansas and was drafted by the then-Anaheim Angels. Walker spent four years in the Angels' minor league system and went as high as the Triple-A level. He then went into coaching, serving as an assistant at Arkansas and Wichita State before taking over as head coach at Heritage.
Local sports briefs

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

Hookfin replaces Delk as Rogers athletic directorRogers Public Schools didn't have to look far to replace Rogers site athletic director Ronnie Delk, who left for a job at Bentonville. Hookfin replaces Delk, who was hired as the athletic director for the Bentonville campus, on Tuesday evening. Steve Hookfin, who is in his fourth year as an assistant principal at Rogers, is looking forward to the new venture.
Martin serving as spark plug for Naturals’ offense

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

SPRINGDALE -- Rudy Martin is back in familiar territory, and he's looking to make the most of it.
McMahan, Christenberry hired to lead Rogers High basketball

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

ROGERS -- The one thing Jason McMahan and Jodie Christenberry have in common is an outstanding basketball resume, but they...
Cross’s grand slam leads Naturals past Wichita

3 weeks ago | nwaonline.com | Paul Boyd

NATURALS 6, WIND SURGE 4Gavin Cross went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and 5 RBI to help the Naturals snap a two-game skid with a win over Wichita on Saturday evening at Arvest Ballpark. It was an RBI-single by Cross that gave Northwest Arkansas (28-28) a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. But Wichita scored three times in the sixth on a two-run single by Kala'i Rosario. Rosario later scored on a wild pitch by Naturals reliever Caden Monke for a 3-1 Wichita lead.