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The Marion softball program has a rich tradition and history of excellent players over the past 30 years, but it is very possible that the most productive player from Marion will ...

The Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band closed its season by finishing fourth in the 6A State Marching Contest and notching a First Division (Superior) rating for a school-record f...

In an intriguing non-conference tilt between a pair of state runners-up from a season ago, it was Little Rock Central making the final play on Tuesday night at Fidelity Bank Aren...

In their bid to return to the state tournament, Marion head girls basketball coach Shunda Johnson didn’t duck anyone in her 2026-2027 non-conference schedule. That brought Class ...

It is almost time for basketball season in Marion, and you’ll be able to watch more Patriot basketball than ever in 2026-2027 on the Marion Patriots Activities Network (MPAN). As ...

For most of the first quarter, last Friday night against mighty Benton, Marion hung around with one of the state’s top programs. The Patriots scored first on an electrifying touc...

Marion head football coach Claude Johnson remembers the exact moment when he thought his first group of seniors was going to be memorable. “We were out there competing, and guys ...

Four Marion Patriot volleyball players earned postseason awards after helping their team to a 24-4 overall record in 2026, including a share of the 5A East conference title, the N...

FARMINGTON --- There will be a new Class 5A state volleyball champion in 2026. The Marion Patriots topped Texarkana in three sets (25-16, 25-9, 25-9) in the opening round of the ...

The Marion Patriots likely need to win out to make the playoffs, and that challenge begins this week at Searcy. Searcy opened the season No. 2 in the Class 6A rankings and rose a...

The Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band was named Reserve Grand Champion at the Eastern Shore Classic in Daphne, Ala., on Saturday, posting a season-high score of 96.01 in competit...

Marion Junior High School is proud to recognize 11 students from its 8th and 9th Grade Choirs for their outstanding achievements at the 2026 All-Region Choir auditions. Nine stude...

Pundits across the state were likely unsure what to make of the 2026 Marion volleyball team. After all, Marion had just graduated six seniors who all played major roles on the Pa...

Homecoming is Friday night in Marion, and the Patriots have a prime opportunity for a statement win. The challenge will be immense as Sheridan invades Southern Bancorp Stadium aft...

MARION AND PARAGOULD --- Following a loss in late September at Valley View, the Marion volleyball team knew that they likely had to win out to even salvage a share of the 2026 5A ...

JONESBORO --- For the first half here last Friday night, the Marion Patriots looked like a team ready to seize its playoff destiny. Marion led 14-7 late in the second period in a ...

The Marion Patriot Pride Marching Band turned in a dominating performance Saturday, sweeping all class and division awards en route to a Grand Championship at the Paragould Marchi...

Marion first-year head coach Claude Johnson has been adamant that his team was on the verge of an offensive breakout. Last Friday night, his prediction came to life. Johnson’s P...

Marion has one of the better home-court advantages in the state of Arkansas for volleyball, whether the Patriots play at 3M Transit Arena or at Fidelity Bank Arena. To win the 5A...

Marion first-year head coach Claude Johnson used one word more than any other in his postgame media availability on Friday night. Resiliency. And why not? After losing their fi...