Maumelle Planning Commission meets tonight
Maumelle Planning Commission meets tonight
Memorial Day is Monday; Weekend of Champions; High school all-state players named plus headlines and sports
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Meetings: The Maumelle Planning Commission will have its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The North Little Rock City Council will meet next Tuesday night at City Hall, one-day delayed due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Events: Memorial Day is Monday. Maumelle will again be having its annual event at Lake Willastein. For more details, click on the flier below. With Monday being a holiday, all city, county and state offices will be closed and trash and recycling will run one-day delayed next week in Maumelle and North Little Rock.
Planning Commission meets tonight
The monthly meeting of the Maumelle Planning Commission will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall.
The agenda, a light one, can be viewed by clicking here.
There’s one item of old business, a replat of Country Club of Arkansas Phase 15 and two items of new business:
A preliminary plat of Maumelle Valley Estates phases 20 and 21 that would add 57 single family lots.
A review of the Gateway Park site plan.
The meeting is open to the public and will also be streamed on the city's YouTube channel.
Maumelle loses to Valley View in 5A state baseball final
It wasn't the end Maumelle hoped for on Sunday.
In the final state championship of an extended weekend, the Hornets lost to Valley View, 5-0, as the Blazers claimed the 5A state title.
Valley View (31-2) didn't lose to an instate opponent this season and the Blazers were playing in their fourth consecutive state championship game, going 2-2 over the last four years.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Maumelle ended the year 19-12 and lost to Valley View for the second time this season.
The game, played at UCA's Bear Stadium, was televised by Arkansas PBS and it was a lively crowd despite the contest having been delayed from its original time slot on Friday night due to lightning in and around Conway.
Valley View, with five Division I signees and at least one player expected to go in MLB's amateur draft, dominated from the start and jumped out 1-0 at the end of the first inning, then added runs in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth inning to set the final margin.
Maumelle was only able to muster two hits against Valley View pitcher Lance Davis, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
The hits came from Maumelle's Alan Timmons and Charles Andrews.
Timmons, a senior, was named to the all-state tournament team for his efforts.
All-state baseball, softball and soccer players named
With the conclusion of the high school sports season, the AAA announced this week the all-state teams for baseball, softball and soccer.
North of the River schools Maumelle, Maumelle Charter, , CAC, 3A and North Little Rock all had athletes named in at least one sport.
The AAA also announced those named to the All-State tournament teams for the respective classifications. To check all those honored, click here.
North of the Rivers, honorees include, by sport and school, are:
Baseball
Caleb Cook , CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Webb Watson , CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Tag Andrews, Maumelle, 5A, All-state
Peyton Lee, Maumelle, 5A, All-state, All-state tournament
Blaize Ward, Maumelle, 5A, All-state,
Alan Timmons, Maumelle, 5A, All-state tournament
Jackson Estes, North Little Rock, 6A, All-state
Softball
Kayla Myers , CAC, 2A, All-state tournament
Peyton Hester, Maumele, 5A, All-state
Layla Ward, Maumele, 5A, All-state, All-state tournament
Aubrey Kimmons, North Little Rock, 6A, All-state
Londyn Dempster , North Little Rock, 6A, All-state tournament
Boys soccer
Avery Brimer, CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Aiden Turner, CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Colby Hughes, CAC, 3A, All-state
Max Pullen, CAC, 3A, All-state
Rhett Rabb, CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Roth Williamson, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state,
Dylan Ward, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state,
Christian McGill, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state tournament
Gage Pulliam, Maumelle, 5A, All-State
Vincent Rotich, North Little Rock, 6A, All-state, All-state tournament
Girl’s soccer
Piper Clements, CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Addison Barham, CAC, 3A, All-State
Macy Wong, CAC, 3A, All-state
Macy Wall, CAC, 3A, All-state tournament
Kate Tuxhorn, CAC, 3A, All-state, All-state tournament
Taylor Robinson, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state
Giuliana Atilana, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state
Barrett Welker, Maumelle Charter, 3A, All-state tournament
Kenzie Wall, Maumelle, 5A, All-State
Emma Brennan, Maumelle, 5A, All-State
Hallie Cook, Maumelle, 5A, All-State tournament
3A Baseball: Gosnell 6, CAC 2
CONWAY — Central Arkansas Christian had its chances on Saturday in the 3A state baseball championship game but there’s no joy in Mudville as the Mustangs lost, 6-2, to Gosnell.
The Mustangs season ended at 18-6, while Gosnell finished the year at 26-8.
After giving up four runs in the second inning, CAC was staring at a 5-0 deficit going into the bottom of the fourth and still hadn’t gotten a hit.
That changed. CAC loaded up the bases to start the inning, and then Caleb Cook scored a run but hit into a double play. Then, the bases were loaded up again after Grayson Willson walked. It didn’t matter as Lane Bourne’s flyout ended the inning.
CAC scored another run in the bottom of the fifth and the lead was cut to, 5-2, and CAC had some hope.
Gosnell added another run in the top of the 7th inning before CAC got its last chance and the Mustangs delivered with bases loaded and no outs.
Jack Bingenheimer, CAC's designated hitter, hit the ball sharply to left field where it looked like it dropped between the Gosnell players, but the Pirates, playing some heads up baseball, fired the ball to second base. AFter some discussion between CAC coach Hayden Cruce, and some disagreement, the umpires ruled it had been caught and that the throw to second was good for a force out to make it a double play.
CAC's Mason Welsh was the Mustangs last hope and he struck out looking.
CAC left a total of 10 players on base in the loss.
Gosnell’s Trent Middleton was named the game’s Most Valuable Player and also got the win as the starting pitcher for the Pirates. CAC’s Caleb Cook took the loss.
Game sketch
Score: Gosnell 6, CAC 2
Key to the game: CAC gave up four errors in the game, with two in the second inning where Gosnell took a 4-0 lead and essentially put the game away.
Play of the game: While CAC had some runners, they were unable to get those Mustangs home as 10 were left on base.
MVP: Trent Middleton, Gosnell pitcher and infielder
For stats from the game, click aaa.statbroadcast.com
Scenes from State Championship Saturday.
Soccer roundup
3A boys championship: Green Forest 4, CAC 1
Conway — It was sunny and hot on Saturday afternoon for the 3A boys soccer championship at UCA’s Estes Stadium.
It wasn’t the outcome Central Arkansas Christian was looking for as Green Forest maintained its perfect season with a rousing, 4-1, win against the Mustangs.
Green Forest finished the year 19-0-1, while CAC drops to 15-4-2.
Green Forest’s Milton Ortiz was named the match’s Most Valuable Player, who had two goals for the Tigers
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3A girls championship: Episcopal Collegiate 6, CAC 0
Conway — It was a clean sheet for Episcopal Collegiate as they defeated CAC, 6-0, in the last soccer state championship match on Saturday afternoon.
Conference rivals, it was the third time the two schools played this season, with Episcopal claiming a 2-1 advantage.
Upcoming Travs games
At Corpus Christi, now through Sunday
Opponent – Amarillo
Tuesday, May 28, 6:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Rock N Roll Sushi
Wednesday, May 29, 6:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Rock N Roll Sushi
Thursday, May 30, 6:35 p.m.
$3 Thursday: Enjoy $3 Beer Garden Tickets and Concessions deals, including Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks, Cotton Candy, and a Select Canned Beer & Seltzer!
North Little Rock Night: Presented By North Little Rock Tourism
Friday, May 31, 7:05 p.m.
Fireworks Friday - Classical Remix | Presented By Conway Regional Health System
Saturday, June 1, 6:05 p.m.
Dizzy's Birthday Bash: Join us in celebrating everyone's favorite ballpark pup! (NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the grass Berm areas) | Presented By Raising Cane's
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game!
Collapsible Dog Bowl Giveaway: Presented By Raising Cane's | First 300 Dogs (one item per canine)
Sunday, June 2, 1:35 p.m.
Operation: Military Appreciation: Service Members get $3 off General Admission and Field Reserved tickets by presenting a Military ID (only available at DSP Box Office) | Presented By Mid-South Ford Dealers
Family Sunday: Get $2 General Admission tickets by presenting a physical or digital church bulletin (only available at DSP Box Office)
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game!
Opponent - Springfield
Tuesday, June 4, 6:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Rock N Roll Sushi
Wednesday, June 5, 6:35 p.m.
Dog Day: Human fans can get $3 Berm tickets by bringing their dog to the game (only available at DSP Box Office). NOTE: Dogs are only allowed in the Berm areas | Presented By Rock N Roll Sushi
Thursday, June 6, 6:35 p.m.
$3 Thursday: Enjoy $3 Beer Garden Tickets and Concessions deals, including Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks, Cotton Candy, and a Select Canned Beer & Seltzer!
Friday, June 7, 7:05 p.m.
Fireworks Friday - Kids' Movie Soundtracks | Presented By Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Saturday, June 8, 6:05 p.m.
Faith & Family Night: The perfect night for a church group outing! Pre-game speaker to be announced at a later date.
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game!
Sunday, June 9, 1:35 p.m.
Operation: Military Appreciation: Service Members get $3 off General Admission and Field Reserved tickets by presenting a Military ID (only available at DSP Box Office) | Presented By Mid-South Ford Dealers
Family Sunday: Get $2 General Admission tickets by presenting a physical or digital church bulletin (only available at DSP Box Office)
Kids Run the Bases: Kids 13 and under are invited to run the same basepaths the Travs run after the game!