Sportswriter Brian Tyl, a native of Redwater, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in English and a minor in interdisciplinary studies. Brian worked in retail in Texarkana, Texas, before joining the Texarkana Gazette in 2014. Brian has won a state award for writing and editing.
Lady Leopards roll past Lady Hawks, 61-32, in rivalry game
Liberty-Eylau outscored Pleasant Grove in all four quarters and won, 61-32, in a cross-town rivalry, District 15-4A girls varsity basketball game at Hawk Gym on Monday.
Jan. 12 2021 @ 11:21pm
Heartbreaker | Lady Hawks fall to Pittsburg, 57-56
A last-second shot just fell short for Pleasant Grove, and Pittsburg edged the Lady Hawks, 57-56, in a girls varsity District 15-4A basketball game on Friday at Hawk Gym.
Jan. 8 2021 @ 11:53pm
Lady Hawks fall to Paris in district opener
Pleasant Grove had 36 turnovers and fell to Paris, 61-44, in a varsity girls District 15-4A opener on Tuesday at Hawk Gym.
Jan. 5 2021 @ 10:19pm
Arkansas High boys take 91-61 win over Pleasant Grove
Arkansas High outscored Pleasant Grove, 61-26, in the middle quarters and went on to a 91-61 victory in a varsity boys basketball game at Hawk Gym on Monday.
Jan. 4 2021 @ 10:08pm
Second and third quarters lift Carthage over Texas High, 56-52
Carthage outscored Texas High, 33-25, in the middle quarters to defeat the Tigers, 56-52, in a boys varsity basketball game at the Tiger Center on Thursday.
Dec. 31 2020 @ 11:59pm
Hawks dominate with four All-District superlatives
Pleasant Grove and Gilmer each racked up four, All-District 8-4A superlative football selections. Liberty-Eylau had one superlative.
Dec. 23 2020 @ 10:29pm
Brahmas dominate 10-3A All-District team superlatives
Paul Pewitt led the way with six superlatives on the 2020 10-3A, All-District football team.
Dec. 10 2020 @ 8:44pm
Lady Lions earn four, 14-3A All-District superlatives
New Boston racked up the most superlatives on the 2020 14-3A, All-District volleyball team with four selections.
Dec. 10 2020 @ 8:43pm
Sulphur Springs leads 15-5A All-District team with 4 superlatives
Sulphur Springs led the way with four superlatives on the 15-5A All-District volleyball team.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 11:21pm
Turning up the pressure | Turnovers dog Lady Hawks in 73-30 loss to the Tigers
Pleasant Grove turned the ball over 29 times, while Mount Pleasant had 13 in the Lady Hawks' 73-30 loss in a girls varsity basketball game at Hawk Gym on Tuesday.
Dec. 9 2020 @ 12:10am
Nashville defeated by Warren, 48-40, in playoff clash
Nashville exited the football playoffs at home on Friday night.
Dec. 5 2020 @ 1:01am
Scrappers clash with Lumberjacks in playoff tilt
A trip to the Class 4A state semifinals is on the line as Nashville tangles with Warren in the Arkansas high school football state playoffs.
Dec. 3 2020 @ 9:59pm
New Boston runs past PG, 56-38
New Boston built a sustainable lead and finished with a 56-38 victory over Pleasant Grove in a girls varsity basketball game at Hawk Gym on Tuesday.
Dec. 1 2020 @ 10:56pm
Hawks fall to Caddo Mills, 35-31, in barn-burner playoff clash
Pleasant Grove's playoff journey ended on Friday.
Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:54am
Hawks face Caddo Mills in toughest test of playoff season
If Pleasant Grove is to keep the postseason alive, it will have to do something that no team has done.
Nov. 26 2020 @ 10:34pm
Hawks defense stifles Community, 42-0
Pleasant Grove hit new heights on Saturday.
Nov. 21 2020 @ 10:34pm
Hornets fall to Yellowjackets in 3A football playoff game
Hooks exited the playoff stage on Friday.
Nov. 20 2020 @ 11:42pm
Pleasant Grove clashes today with Community in area playoff
Pleasant Grove looks to extend its playoff journey as it faces Nevada Community in a Region II-4A, Division II area round football playoff game.
Nov. 20 2020 @ 11:41pm
Mustangs fall to West Rusk, 52-28, in playoff game
West Rusk took no prisoners as it rolled past Hughes Springs.
Nov. 19 2020 @ 10:21pm
Redwater's Davis signs with UALR
Redwater standout athlete Preston Davis signed his letter of intent to play baseball for the University of Arkansas-Little Rock on Wednesday.
Nov. 17 2020 @ 9:46pm