Despite tons of adversity, these young men gave Arp, America lots to be proud of in the 2025-26 season. Through their perseverance and resiliency, they managed to take the Arp High School boys basketball program back to the playoffs for a third consecutive year. Nine of our players including every starter and four underclassmen achieved on-court all-district honors. In addition, eleven of our guys handled their business in exemplary fashion in the classroom to earn academic all-district distinction.
Wrapping up his first season in Arp, head coach Conner Weeks stated, "This group of young men are absolutely incredible in more ways than I can express."
With a strong foundation in place, very fun times could be store for those returning, while wonderful opportunities lie ahead for those graduating.
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4 REGIONAL MEDALISTS🏅, IRON TIGER🐅🏋️♂️ BOYS PLACE TENTH IN REGION.
📺WATCH📺: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1659011045111588
Competing against a very tough field, but in their own gym, and in front of the home fans, the six Arp High School boy powerlifters that qualified for regionals put up mighty strong numbers Friday and managed a top ten finish as a team out of 26 schools that participated in the THSPA Region 3 Div. 3 event.
Johnny Wright, Soph. - 132 lb. weight class - 3rd place🥉 (11 lbs. away from qualifying for state, personal best in squat at 380 lbs., and dead lift at 355 lbs.)
Drake Arnold, Jr. - 132 lb. weight class - 7th place (personal best in dead lift at 340 lbs.)
Colby Slaymaker, Jr. - 165 lb. weight class - 6th place (personal best in bench press at 320 lbs.)
Eli Ladd, Sr. - 220 lb. weight class - 5th place🏅 (personal best in dead lift at 450 lbs.)
Chris Jenkins, Sr. - 275 lb. weight class - 3rd place🥉 (personal best in squat at 605 lbs.)
Quinton Hines, Sr. - 308 lb. weight class - 3rd place🥉 (personal best in dead lift at 525 lbs.)
Award photos courtesy of Macy Makes Memories (Arp H.S. alum Macy Maxwell).
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7-MILE RIVALRY x2🐅🥎🔥
Arp H.S. Lady Tigers are back in action Friday evening as we host Troup at 5:00 PM (Varsity Only)
BLACK OUT!
Be loud & bring the energy! Come out & support!
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Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2026-27 Arp Jr. High cheer team!
Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2026-27 Arp H.S. varsity cheer team!
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With a tremendous performance last Wednesday at Pine Tree High School in Longview, all of our ladies finished no lower than fifth in their respective weight classes, and several hit personal bests.
Senior Presley Johnson 3-peated as regional champ, and was named "Best Overall Lifter Light Platform," "Best Squat Light Platform," "Best Bench Press Light Platform."
How they fared individually:
Bentley Gradick, Fr. - 4th place🥉
Presley Johnson, Sr. - 1st place🥇 - State qualifier, 3rd straight year.
Lillie Haskins, Sr. - 2nd place🥈 - State qualifier, 2nd straight year.
Isabella Reagh, Sr. - 4th place🥉
Ryleigh Wehring, Fr. - 5th place🥉
De'Asia Green, Sr. - 5th place🥉
Aquira Hines, Jr. - 2nd place🥈 - State qualifier, 2nd straight year.
LaKayla Dewberry, Sr. - 3rd place🥉 - State qualifier, 2nd straight year.
Kinley Schminkey, Soph. - 5th place🥉
Alice Smith, Sr. - 2nd place🥈 - State qualifier.
The THSWPA 3A small school state meet is Thursday March 19 at 8:00am at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.
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Even though as a team, we were unable to advance to the bi-district round, let's congratulate and thank all of our student actors, crew members, and sponsor Mrs. Nancy Spain for their efforts, and preparation to represent Arp, America.
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#ALL1N #2GETHER #7MileRivalry
Let's wish them the best of luck👍.
Back row (L-R): Jacob Merritt, Wesley Baker, Jared Bryant, Jesse Thompson, David Montoya, Elisha Williams.
Middle row (L-R): Colin Deck, Landry Langley, Lizzie Lee, Brylee Crawford, Lily Nichols, Gabby Eckels.
Front row (L-R): Ava Hammerbacher, McKenzie Miller, Karleigh Osborn, Alissa Martin, Anaya Lacy, Kennedy Richter, Porsha Tatum, Ryleigh Wehring, Emma Hammerbacher.
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7-MILE RIVALRY! 🐅🥎🔥
The Lady Tigers are back in action Tuesday as we visit Troup at 6:00 PM (Varsity Only).
Maroon out!
Bring the energy! Come out and support!
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It is very important that you attend one of the two sessions.
Questions: juliea@arpisd.org
100 STRIKEOUTS! 💯🥎
During Thursday night’s game against Marshall at the Elysian Fields tournament, senior Lacy Fletcher reached the 100 strikeout mark on the season. She sits at 103 K's so far in 2026, including 30 strikeouts looking. This marks the second consecutive year, that Lacy has struck out 100 batters or more.
A huge milestone for the Lady Tigers' senior!
Back in action Friday at Elysian Fields:
12:45 PM vs. Elysian Fields.
4:30 PM vs. Harmony.
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Varsity is near the Louisiana border at EF, while JV is at New Summerfield.
Varsity schedule at Elysian Fields Brandon Goyne Memorial Softball Classic:
Thursday Feb. 26:
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Kilgore.
7:00pm - Arp (V) vs. Marshall.
Friday Feb. 27:
12:45pm - Arp (V) vs. Elysian Fields.
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Harmony.
Saturday Feb. 28:
12:45pm - Arp (V) vs. Pleasant Grove.
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Queen City.
JV schedule at New Summerfield tourney:
Thursday Feb. 26:
11:30am - Arp (JV) vs. Garrison.
Friday Feb. 27:
8:30am - Arp (JV) vs. New Summerfield.
1:00pm - Arp (JV) vs. Carlisle.
Saturday Feb. 28:
10:00am - Arp (JV) vs. West Rusk.
11:30am - Arp (JV) vs. Winona.
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Our ladies improve to 10-3-2 so far on the young season, but also 1-0 in District 16-3A action.
Both varsity and JV will go to tournaments beginning Thursday. Varsity plays at Elysian Fields, while JV heads to New Summerfield.
Varsity schedule at EF:
Thursday Feb. 26:
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Kilgore.
7:00pm - Arp (V) vs. Marshall.
Friday Feb. 27:
12:45pm - Arp (V) vs. Elysian Fields.
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Harmony.
Saturday Feb. 28:
12:45pm - Arp (V) vs. Pleasant Grove.
4:30pm - Arp (V) vs. Queen City.
JV schedule at New Summerfield:
Thursday Feb. 26:
11:30am - Arp (JV) vs. Garrison.
Friday Feb. 27:
8:30am - Arp (JV) vs. New Summerfield.
1:00pm - Arp (JV) vs. Carlisle.
Saturday Feb. 28:
10:00am - Arp (JV) vs. West Rusk.
11:30am - Arp (JV) vs. Winona.
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Remember you MUST buy your tickets🎟️ online at https://bit.ly/4b0Nk6F
Arp is the visiting team.
If you can't make it in person, you can listen📻 to it LIVE at https://edgewoodbulldogradio.mixlr.com/events/4875030
But we need you there in maroon & white showing your #TPND.
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