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MHS’s Brunson, Thornton Sign Letters to Play College Football

Joe Burgess — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:55:36 +0000

Monticello Billies graduating seniors Troy Brunson and Edwin Thornton signed national letters of intent to play college football, Wednesday morning.

Brunson, a center and linebacker, signed to play with UAM next season.

Thornton, an offensive and defensive back, will play for Arkansas Tech.

Congratulation to both athletes for all that they’ve meant to the Billies.

Lady Billies Win Holiday Tournament

Joe Burgess — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:05:59 +0000

The Lady Billies won the Holiday Tournament at UAM, this week.

The Sr. Billies (guys) earned a spot in the Championship game, but came in second place to Marion.

Congratulation to both teams!!

38. MJHS Football, Fighting Champions

Mandy Moss — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:30:25 +0000

The Monticello Junior Billies had a fantastic football season in 2011. Named the Southeast Junior High Football Conference Champs, the Billies were praised by the community and the school board.

Not all news made by the Jr. High Billies was so well received. At the end of a heated game against Hamburg, the traditional handshake turned quickly into a brawl on the field. The fight included parents, players, and coaches.

The Monticello School District gave 3 of its players 5 days of In School Suspension over the incident. Hamburg players were reportedly given no consequences by their district.

Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen is still looking over the case file, and has not yet decided if charges will be filed.

Billies Trophy Photo

Joe Burgess — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:21:05 +0000

This photo, submitted by a MLive reader, shows the Monticello Billies celebrating their victories over the Drew Cetral Pirates, Saturday.

Monticello won all 3 games against Drew Central in the local rivalry:
Jr. Billies 41 - Jr. Pirates 26
Lady Billies 55 - Lady Billies 46
Billies 67 - Pirates 53

Jr. Billies Recognized by School Board

Mandy Moss — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:34:54 +0000

During Tuesday night’s regular school board meeting, the Board took the time to formally recognize the Jr. Billies football team for their great season. On behalf of the team, players Sadaeys Miller and Dallas Blagg accepted an award for becoming the 2011 Southeast Junior High Football Conference Champs.

Superintendent Bobby Harper praised the coaches saying, “We are very forunate to have the kind of people we have coaching our kids.”

“I’m proud of them [players], I’m proud of our coaches, and I’m proud of our kids.” – Bobby Harper

Billies Friday Photos

Joe Burgess — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:40:34 +0000

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Yellow Jackets 28-6 Over Billies, Final
Nov. 11, 2011

In the first half, the Monticello Billies had 2 offensive drives worthy of mentioning, and a possession that turned the ball over on the first play from scrimmage.

Wynne had 41 offensive plays in the first half, compared to 17 for Monticello.

Wynne scored it’s first touchdown with 3:21 to play in the 1st quarter to begin the scoring.

The billies only score came on an impressive return in the 1st half.

The 3rd quarter brought a turnover from both teams, but no scores.

Early in the 4th quarter, the Billies have just gotten an interception and a 17 yard play, to start a drive to a possible scoring drive that didn’t materialize.

The Yellow Jackets scored one more time in the final quarter to end the scoring.

The Billies finished the year with a 7-3-1 record, and another run into the 5A state playoffs.

Congratulation Billies. It’s been a great year.

MES Cheerleaders at Billies Game Halftime Show – VIDEO

Joe Burgess — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:26:31 +0000

MHS Cheer Halftime Show – VIDEO

Joe Burgess — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:25:07 +0000

MHS Band Halftime Show – VIDEO

Joe Burgess — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:24:55 +0000

Monticello Defeats Sylvan Hills 26 – 14

AJ Huffman — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:20:19 +0000

KHBM's Player of the Game, Cole Connelly, starting an 11 yard run for a 1st down on the Billies second scoring drive.

The Monticello Billies defeated the Sylvan Hills Bears 26 to 14 Friday Night at Hyatt Field. Both teams looked good as the first three quarters where back and forth with each team scoring a pair of touch downs.

But Monticello pulled away late in the fourth quarter to win this conference battle. The Billies travel to Crossett next week to take on the Eagles.