The ample brown trout bite has proven that late winter is a great time to visit the White River, and the rainbows aren’t ignoring the bait either.

The Dodd City Lady Hornets earned the right to take another step deeper into the playoffs with a 10-point win over the Perrin-Whitt Lady Pirates in the area round.

McKinney Lion Saulo Moreno (10) with a midfield kick. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)

Guide Jon Conklin at Beaver Lake noted walleye action beginning as the water temperature there hit 50 degrees.

Although abundant in some Arkansas waters, walleye, sauger and saugeye never have enjoyed the popularity given to them in northern or western states. However, many northern transplants find great sport in pursuing walleye in lakes such as Greers Ferry and Lake Catherine.

More than 5,000 students representing nearly 200 schools are expected to participate this year in both the Bullseye and 3D archery disciplines.

An exciting season of playoff basketball for the Leonard Lady Tigers came to an end Tuesday night in an 18-point loss to Commerce in bi-district action at Greenville High School.

The 24/7 on-water recreational boat towing service with more than 330 locations across the country has come to Bois D’Arc Lake. Mike Tucker and Chris Gumm, who opened nearby TowBoatUS Lake Texoma in 2009, have opened their second location, TowBoatUS Bois D’Arc Lake, in time for the lake’s strong fall fishing and waterfowl hunting season. TowBoatUS provides professional on-water towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services to recreational boaters.

Lady Dawgs freshman Jada Square (#13) shoots for 2 points during a hard-fought game against Texas High. Square also hit the game winner. (photo by Buzz Cory of BuzzPhotos.com)

Addison Weeks, Gracyn Shindler and Kayleigh McBrayer combined to score 48 points to propel the Dodd City Lady Hornets to a 21-point win over Sulphur Bluff in bi-district action Monday night at Rivercrest High School.

Donny Rice shows off one of many blue catfish caught last week on noodles (jug lines) while fishing in Donny’s lake. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir, located just north of Abilene, is back on the board with its second Legacy Class ShareLunker while Toledo Bend returned to the Toyota ShareLunker stage for the third consecutive collection season.

McKinney Lionette Deveny Cazar (5) with a midfield steal against a Lady Wildcat. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)

Lions pitcher Hank Valek fires the ball for the first pitch at the last scrimmage before the season opener at Al Alford Field in McKinney, Texas on Friday, February 13, 2026. (photos by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com)

Leonard sophomore Avery Ross put up 10 points in a playoff-clinching win over Blue Ridge.

Bulldogs senior pitcher Austin Sayman pitches against Highland Park at McKinney North High School's Jim Gatewood Field on Friday, February 13, 2026. (photo by Buzz Cory/BuzzPhotos.com)

Dodd City and Sulphur Bluff will take the court Monday, February 16 at Rivercrest High School, with tip-off set fir 6:00 p.m.

Leonard junior Riley Brown puts up a shot. Brown was a force in the paint on both ends of the court.

Dodd City junior Kayleigh McBrayer drives for a layup during a win over Ector.

The Leonard Lady Tigers and the Blue Ridge Lady Tigers split in district play and now the two teams will take the court in Bonham on Thursday for a play-in game to decide the final playoff berth out of District 11-3A.