Fayetteville High School has named a new head football coach. In 2006, Sports Illustrated ranked Fayetteville High School in the nation's Top 20 High School Athletic Programs,[9] stating: "Located across the street from the University of Arkansas, this school has won a state-best 24 titles in 10 sports since 1996. News Sports Weekender Lifestyle USA TODAY Opinion Obituaries E-Edition Legals Subscribe Scores, photos, stories: Here's a look at Week 3 of high school football across the 910 The school recently underwent massive rebuilding and expansion with designs by architect Marlon Blackwell. The current building, built adjacent to the University of Arkansas and just off of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, is also located on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, as indicated by two roadside signs—one of them a government sign, the other a sign erected by the University. Fayetteville High School is a public high school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Gray’s Creek 24, Terry Sanford 21, MORE:910Preps high school football Week 2 preview: Terry Sanford-Gray’s Creek in key Patriot clash, Jack Britt has 2 games postponed and more, The Tigers showed some promising signs in their season-opening loss to Cleveland with quarterback Cedavion Wimbley stepping in and showing off his playmaking ability and running back Raheem Baldwin rushing for 100 yards. ", Former Fayetteville Superintendent Bobby New said "We stand behind our administrators and believe they acted appropriately. Coventry 80, Ravenna 74Alliance 49, Carrollton 44Amherst Steele 51, N. Ridgeville 46Anna 41, Jackson Center 39Antwer The Fayetteville Bulldogs traveled to Conway to kick off the 2020 football season on August 28. Some students had set up a Facebook group titled "Every One Hates Billy Wolfe" calling on them to attack him at school. Buchtel 88, Akr. They also perform with the band during halftime and in competitions. Visit 40/29 News today. Students complete regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for students to receive college credit. BoysAkr. Smith 30, Westover 16, After putting up a goose egg in their opening game at Overhills, I expect the Colts to bounce back with a heavy dose of running back Corey Barr against the Eagles, who had their opening game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Eight years later, they would duplicate the feat, defeating Har-Ber 28-7 again to claim their fourth state championship. Only certified teachers, or persons who will hold certification by August 2021, are eligible to attend; registration by March 26 is required. But George Small’s group gave Pinecrest a scare in the opening week, so I’m rolling with Hoke County to leave Fayetteville with a close win. Fayetteville has also won four state championships in indoor track, which is not a recognized sport in the state.". The school was also the first school in Arkansas to voluntarily desegregate when, on September 11, 1954, African American students first attended the high school. [5] In 2006, Connotations was placed in the NSPA's Hall of Fame for receiving the highest rating that NSPA awards in its critique service twelve times in the schools' recent history[6], In 1994, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded Connotations the CSPA's Scholastic Gold Circle Awards for its Overall Design, Cover Design (Two or More Colors), Title and Contents Page, and Typography. 10 hrs ago; Fayetteville High School basketball players earning season and tournament honors include (from left) Brayden Hockett, All District, All Region and All Tournament MVP; Marquese Nance, All District and All Tournament; Tyeus Layne, All Tournament; and Isaiah Thomison, … Tate Tuten,17, died as a result of he wreck. The Fayetteville High School Marching Bulldog Band is under the direction of Barry Harper. The Cavaliers came out on top 88-74. The school is administered by the Fayetteville Public Schools system, formerly headed by Paul Hewitt, who retired on June 30, 2016 and was replaced by Dr. Matthew Wendt. High School . On December 1, 2012, Fayetteville defeated Bentonville again in the 7A state championship game, 31-20, to become the first school in the 7A era to repeat as state champions. Caden Davis, a senior quarterback at Reynolds High School, has decided to play football at Fayetteville State. In 2006, Fayetteville High School was named the 413th best high school in the nation according to the Newsweek magazine's Top 1200 US Schools [1]. The Bears’ stadium has a capacity of 3,376, which means 1,012 people will be allowed to watch games on Celebration Drive in this shortened season. The school recently underwent massive rebuilding … In July 2018, Dr. Wendt was replaced as superintendent of schools by Dr. John L Colbert. But local teams won’t begin practicing on Monday. On March 24, 2008, the New York Times ran an article accusing the administration and teachers of ignoring violence and bullying against Billy Wolfe, a sophomore who attended Fayetteville High School. Due to COVID-19 protocols and a holiday, Cumberland County and the Sandhills 4-A Conference have shifted their high school football schedules ahead … A high school football game in Arkansas ended with a game-winning field goal, but it shouldn’t have. Get the latest Fayetteville high school football news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results, athletes info, and more at al.com. $39 for One Year. Davis made the announcement via social media on Saturday night. [3], In 2005, Connotations, the school's literary magazine, received a Superior award from the National Council of Teachers of English's Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. Fayetteville High School Return to Playoffs Friday By Carl Prather | November 5, 2020 at 6:28 PM CST - Updated November 5 at 11:01 PM HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - It was heartbreaking for the Tigers of Fayetteville not reaching the playoffs in 2019. Watch this highlight video of the Fayetteville (TN) football team in its game South Pittsburg High School on Dec 4, 2020