Arkansas Tech baseball looks for its third consecutive conference sweep this weekend, as the Wonder Boys take on Ouachita in a three-game series in Arkadelphia, Ark. Play began on Friday, followed by a doubleheader today at noon.

After winning a pair of close outcomes on the first night of the NaturChem Invitational, host teams Lexington and River Bluff enjoyed comfortable margins of victory Friday. The host team Wildcats defeated Airport 12-7 as Dalton Landsowne and Cole Lemacks each had two hits and drove in two runs.

The New Rochelle Varsity Cheerleaders are Section 1 Champions! The team will be competing for the State Championship in Syracuse on March 4th, where last year they were runners up . The team also won the Westchester County Championships and were crowned Grand Champions on January 27th.

The Charlotte women’s tennis team has won seven of its last eight matches and looks to stay hot as it heads to Conway, South Carolina, to face Coastal Carolina at 11 a.m. Sunday. “We’ve been working extremely hard and the girls have done a great job,” said head coach .

Tara Thompson moves the ball for UAA in first-half action against Seattle Pacific on Friday in Lacey, Washington. The school-record winning streak and the quest for a third straight conference tournament title continued for the UAA women’s basketball team Friday.

LSU catcher Sahvanna Jaquish greets starting pitcher Carley Hoover before first pitch against McNeese, Saturday, February 10, 2017, at LSU’s Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. LSU catcher Sahvanna Jaquish greets starting pitcher Carley Hoover before first pitch against McNeese, Saturday, February 10, 2017, at LSU’s Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU catcher Sahvanna Jaquish greets starting pitcher Carley Hoover before first pitch against McNeese, Saturday, February 10, 2017, at LSU’s Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. LSU catcher Sahvanna Jaquish greets starting pitcher Carley Hoover before first pitch against McNeese, Saturday, February 10, 2017, at LSU’s Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La.

The University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team found itself in a familiar situation Friday night at Lawler Rink.

The University of New Hampshire men’s hockey team found itself in a familiar situation Friday night at Lawler Rink.

SNHU has received solid contributions from Merrimack’s Dimitri Floras, shown in action earlier this season.

SNHU has received solid contributions from Merrimack’s Dimitri Floras, shown in action earlier this season.

Ty Nichols made a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to play to five the Keene State College men’s basketball team a 69-66 victory over Amherst College in the NCAA Division III tournament’s first round Friday night at Ramapo College, Mahwah, N.J. Matt Ozzella led Keene State in scoring and rebounding .

Ty Nichols made a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to play to five the Keene State College men’s basketball team a 69-66 victory over Amherst College in the NCAA Division III tournament’s first round Friday night at Ramapo College, Mahwah, N.J. Matt Ozzella led Keene State in scoring and rebounding .

A man who pleaded guilty to setting his Candia home on fire after claiming that it was infested with bed bugs will have to pay restitution totaling nearly $180,000.

A man who pleaded guilty to setting his Candia home on fire after claiming that it was infested with bed bugs will have to pay restitution totaling nearly $180,000.

Jordan Tatum got the win in three innings of work and Elijah DeGuzman notched the save. Tatum fanned three and did not walk a batter.

To those who remember Hayward’s Mahershala Ali’s time on the basketball court, it’s fitting he won the Oscar for best supporting actor Sunday for his role in “Moonlight.” Ali, known then as Hershal Gilmore while helping Mt. Eden High reach the Division III state championship in 1990, was the ultimate team player.

To those who remember Hayward’s Mahershala Ali’s time on the basketball court, it’s fitting he won the Oscar for best supporting actor Sunday for his role in “Moonlight.” Ali, known then as Hershal Gilmore while helping Mt. Eden High reach the Division III state championship in 1990, was the ultimate team player.

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Attracting a strike can take an entomologist’s mind; deciphering the hatch and the weather, knowing insect life stages and finding the fly pattern to match, mimicking the movements with a flick of the rod tip. Even when everything is right, the fish still might not bite, possibly full from a previous feeding or spooked by something out of the angler’s control.

The Lady Lancers will play in the 4A state finals Saturday after defeating Cedar Rapids Xavier, 58-49. Freshman Grace Boffeli lead the team with 17 points, senior Karli Rucker finished with 14 points. KWQC’s Gabriella Rusk recaps the game. Watch highlights and reaction in your video player.

Defending champion Cheyenne Knight went bogey-free upon her return to the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate on Friday, while Alabama teammate Kristen Gillman blistered Long Cove Club’s front nine for matching 3-under-par 68s that left them part of a four-way tie for the individual lead. Not surprisingly, the Crimson Tide also grabbed the team lead as Lauren Stephenson – a onetime Clemson standout – also finished among the 14 golfers who shot par or better.

… to North Korea. It is hard to imagine a more improbable guest at West Point than the tattooed, body-pierced, bad-boy sports celebrity, but the irrepressible Rodman has a way of wriggling himself into unlikely situations. This out-of-control …

Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen has had a fantastic week. On Monday, MSU announced Mullen signed a four-year contract extension with the school, then, on Thursday, Mullen led his team onto the practice fields at the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex to start this year’s spring practice.

Perris Auto Speedway will host a Sprint Car tripleheader Saturday night, the opening event of its 22nd consecutive season. The annual Sokola Shootout, featuring USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, is the main event while the PAS Young Guns and Senior Sprints Cars also will compete.

Semi Ojeleye scored 26 points with a perfect night from the field and No. 14 SMU clinched at least a share of the American Athletic Conference title with a 93-70 victory over Tulsa on Thursday night.

Hansbrough was acquired by the Mad Ants yesterday via waivers. overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2009 NBA Draft.

McIlwain was considered a centerpiece prospect for coach Will Muschamp’s young program when he arrived on campus in January 2016. But after falling behind quarterback Jake Bentley last season, McIlwain said on Twitter that he will transfer.

LSU’s pitcher Caleb Gilbert throws the ball during the baseball game between UNO Privateers and LSU Tigers at Maestri Field at Privateer Park in New Orleans, Tuesday February 21, 2017. LSU’s pitcher Caleb Gilbert throws the ball during the baseball game between UNO Privateers and LSU Tigers at Maestri Field at Privateer Park in New Orleans, Tuesday February 21, 2017.

LSU left fielder Beau Jordan celebrates after doubling into right field against Army in the fifth inning, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La. LSU left fielder Beau Jordan celebrates after doubling into right field against Army in the fifth inning, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at LSU’s Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La.

In this May 26, 2016, file photo, an empty school reader board stands in front of the only school building in Dietrich, Idaho. The small community is struggling with the national attention brought by reports that a disabled black football player was raped by his white high school teammates.

The Buena Vista High School Girl’s Basketball Team qualified for the State Tournament regional play round in a non-traditional manner when they ended up number 30 in the final RPI rankings. After losing in the pig-tail round of the district tourney and watching as the other teams played out the final rounds of the tournament they ended up a ahead of several of the other teams in the rankings.

Baylor suspends DB Travon Blanchard after protective order issued Blanchard was accused by a woman of multiple acts of violence against her, a report says. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2mClaF0 The school said that on Feb. 7, after it was notified about the issue, it began the student-conduct process and suspended Blanchard from all team activities pending an investigation.

Bethel High School’s Gabriella Mendonca flips a pass during the Class M girls basketball game against Tolland High School, played at Bethel. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017 Bethel High School’s Gabriella Mendonca flips a pass during the Class M girls basketball game against Tolland High School, played at Bethel.

Jasmine Blankenship of Wyoming East drives to the bucket against Oak Hill in last Monday’s Region 3, Section 1 game at Clear Fork. Westside scored the first eight points of the third period, including four from Hannah Toler, to go up by 49-7.

Kansas head coach Bill Self hugs his senior son Tyler Self during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Kansas defeated Oklahoma 73-63.

Mississippi State sophomore forward Aric Holman talks about the mood of the team during this six-game skid and what the team needs to improve on tonight against South Carolina.