Dodd City's Kennedy Chaney came up with seven digs in the three-set victory. (file photo)

Roger Fink of Tontitown in northwestern Arkansas landed this impressive 29-inch walleye while fishing with John Gerrard between Beaver town and Holiday Island on the White River/Beaver tailwater earlier last month.

While a lot of fishermen are focused on fishing in the north half of the state this week, the AGFC Fisheries Division points out that if you're looking for a fun float trip in far reaches of northwestern Arkansas, consider giving the Illinois River a try.

"Our weather is approaching a more seasonal outlook into next week," say the folks at Cotter Trout Dock. "Temperatures will drop about 10 degrees. Still a lot of sunshine after a (hopefully) rainy weekend and warm daytime temps."

While individual performances were impressive, the story of this match was what the Lady Eagles accomplished together.

Bow season is underway and because of a slim acorn crop across much of the state, corn feeders will probably provide the best hunting. This bobcat strolled past a bow stand over the weekend. (photo by Samuel Old)

Anna Coyote senior Juelz Carter (1) hurdles the defender to gain extra yardage. (photo by Lockard Koval/buzzphotos.com)

Plano Lady Wildcat junior libero Bella Osborn (4) with the dig. (photo by John Tyler/buzzphotos.com)

It was the District 21-1A opener Friday evening, but it felt more like the playoffs when the No. 16-ranked Dodd City Lady Hornets came buzzing into the Eagles' nest to take on the No. 8-ranked Ector Lady Eagles.

Cast out a big surface plug and hold on because something big is about to explode on the surface. This is fall topwater striper fishing on Lake Texoma.

The Ector Lady Eagles battled a very talented Grayson Christian team in a tough match-up.

Leonard and Gunter remain tied for the lead in District 10-3A with 5-1 records.

Anna sophomore Mya Shirley (4) dominated the front net with spikes like this one. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)

The Lady Hornets were competitive throughout the match, only losing the three sets by a combined 10 points. (file photo)

The Ector Lady Eagles came away with another strong three-set sweep, defeating Trinity Christian Academy 25-13, 25-18, 25-19. (file photo)

Leonard junior Avery Ross tips the ball over a defender. The Lady Tigers, ranked No. 21 in Class 3A, will travel to Pottsboro on Friday.

Samuel Old spraying some of his deer attractant he named “Up Close Juice” on a bush near where he plans to hunt. (photo courtesy Samuel Old)

Leonard and Gunter are tied for first place in District 10-3A with matching 4-1 records and Howe is a half-game back at 4-2.

"Walleye continue to be caught between Beaver town and Holiday Island," says guide Austin Kennedy (479-244-0039).

Anna Coyotes senior RB Juelz Carter (1) had another big night with this touchdown run. (photo by Lockard Koval/BuzzPhotos.com)