Maynard Basketball……
The Maynard Jr. Girls finished the year with a record of 16-15 overall and were eliminated in the semifinals of the District Tournament.
February 2022
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Senior Redskins Edge Westside Warriors 72-71
In a Friday night game played at the Warrior Dome at Westside High School Pocahontas Senior Boys Redskins beat Westside Warriors 72-71. Redskins started off strong leading 18-11 at the end of first quarter and 40 to 25 at the half. The second half was slugfest with Pocahontas leading 55-44 at end of third quarter. Westside, playing before a home crowd on senior night, outscored the Redskins 27-17 in the fourth quarter but Pocahontas held on to win 72-71.
Senior Redskins Come From Behind in 4th Quarter to Beat Truman Wildcats 52-49
In a Saturday afternoon game held at the Trumann Gymnasium in Trumann the Pocahontas Senior Boys Redskins won the game 52-49 by outscoring Trumann 19-5 in the last quarter. Trumann Wildcat’s started off strong leading 9-4 at the end of first quarter. The Redskins had a surge in the second quarter outscoring Trumann 15-12 with Trumann leading at half 21-19. The third quarter was all Trumann with the Wildcat outscoring the Redskins 23-14 and leading at end of quarter 44 to 33. In the fourth quarter the Redskins shook off the effects of the tough Friday night game at Westside and outscored Trumann 19-5 to win the game 52-49. Mason Baltz led the Redskins with 24 points-3 rebounds-4 assists, Justin DeJournett followed with 10 points-6 rebounds, Eli Baltz 8 points-6 rebounds, Bryce Mason 5 points -1 rebounds-5 assists, Harrison Carter 3 points-1 rebound-1 assist, Adam Perry with 2 points, and Will Mason with one rebound and one assist. Honeycutt led the Warriors with 14 points.
Junior Redskins End Season With Loss to Highland Junior Rebels in District Tournament 55-36
In a game played last Thursday night at the Trumann Gymnasium in the district tournament Highland Junior Rebels trounced the Pocahontas Junior Redskins 55-36. Highland started out with outstanding shooting to lead 19-10 at end of first quarter. Highland increased the lead at halftime to 38-18. Pocahontas outscored Highland 18-17 in the second half but could not overcome the large halftime lead. Final score was 55-36 with all players on both teams getting playing time in the last few minutes of the game
Sometimes a hug is all you need
Everyone and every calf needs a hug… Clay Vandergriff, son of Clayton and Karla Vandergriff, is loving on a new calf belonging to his uncle and aunt, Joe and Madisyn Vandergriff. .
What’s going on at the Humane Society
First, spring is just around the corner! RCHS wants to help as many people as possible with spay or neuter surgeries BEFORE the onset of unwanted puppies and kittens. Fixing your pet is best for the pet, for the owner, and for the community. RCHS has grant monies available specifically for spay-neuter assistance. Don’t delay! Applications are available on the RCHS Facebook page; “old fashioned” paper applications are available at either veterinary clinic in Pocahontas. Applicants must include proof of income. A modest copay is required, depending on income, and MAY be as low as $20. Who can pass up a deal like that?
From the archives …….. Stories from the past
1923 Town Incresases Population Census Enumerator E.T. Harrison completed the work of taking the census of the incorporated town of Pocahontas and his report shows that we have 2,154 people living within the incorporated limits of the town.
Did you know?
Presidents’ Day is one such event. Presidents’ Day was initially established to honor the nation’s first president, George Washington. In fact, according to the United States Government, Presidents’ Day is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code governing holidays for federal employees. Washington’s Birthday was celebrated on February 22.
Blast from the past… The Hamil Home
The photo above is the old residence of R.N. Hamil as it looked from 1885 until it was remodeled in 1913. Mr. Hamil built a one-story house on the site about 1870 and added the second story in 1885. In 1913 he brick-veneered the house and put in electricity, running water and heat. Mr. Hamil’s son, Dr. W.E. Hamil’s residence built in 1912, is just south of the old family home and is built on the exact site of the home of Ransom Bettis – atop the original Bettis Bluff. The Bettis burying ground was located between the two Hamil homes until the graves were moved to Masonic Cemetery. The Hamil yard is perhaps the oldest in Pocahontas, some of the trees having been on the lots as early as the 1830s.
Chef D’z Grab’n Go has ribbon cutting
Food so good it makes you use your scissors backwards…Many turned out to welcome Chef D and his crew to the Pocahontas Downtown area and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce. .