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Central Arkansas

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Central Arkansas across Baseball, Football, Soccer.

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Ashour Peera Takes the reins at Gainesville High, eyes long‑term player development

Ashour Peera, a former University of Florida staffer, has been appointed head coach of the Gainesville High School football program, bringing more than twenty years of coaching experience to a team that has posted an 8‑32 record over the past four seasons. He defines success as a combination of on‑field progress, academic achievement and the ability to navigate the modern recruiting landscape, including NIL opportunities and the transfer portal. Having followed coach Billy Napier from Louisiana‑Lafayette to Gainesville in 2022, Peera draws on a network that includes former players such as Dalvin Cook, Ian Scott and Reggie Bush, and he plans to leverage that knowledge to rebuild the program from the ground up. The new coach emphasizes patience and process, acknowledging that the work will take time but insisting that the ultimate payoff will be seen in players’ college readiness and future opportunities.

Jun 24, 2026

Arkansas Baseball Prepares for 2027 Overhaul

Arkansas baseball faces a pivotal roster shift as five transfers join while key starters loom large in potential departures, prompting a focus on pitching depth and positional replacements for the 2027 season.

Jun 12, 2026

Caroline Giroux Leads Maize South to Regional Crown Despite Division I Commitment

Caroline Giroux, a senior defender for Maize South, elected to finish her high school soccer season while holding a Division I scholarship to Central Arkansas. Her presence has helped the Mavericks post a 14-3 record and reach the Class 5A regional championship game, where they aim to extend a five‑year title streak.

May 21, 2026