BY MELANIE BUCK –
The Mena Bearcat Soccer team made history when they brought home the Arkansas Class 4A State Runner-Up trophy last Saturday, May 20. Bearcat fans made the trek to Razorback Field at the University of Arkansas to cheer on the team who made it to the final dance for the first time in Mena’s school history.

Although, they brought home the Runner-Up trophy, their fans and school could not be more proud of the season they have had. Coach Bentley said, “These kids have earned everything they have gotten all year. We had a great mix of upperclassmen, foreign exchange students, and younger players who really meshed well together. We made it our goal to win the conference championship and we knew if we did that, the rest would take care of itself.”

Coach Bentley also explained how the support system of family and fans help boost the team and are always there to comfort them no matter what. “I especially want to thank my wife, Sarah. It is not easy being a coach’s wife, plus being busy with her own job and running our two kids around to their multiple activities. She does an awesome job. I know win or lose she is always there to support me 110%.”
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Jeri Pearson
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This isn’t the first time Mena has made it to the state championship in boys soccer. Coach Robert’s took them to the state championship game in 2009