James W. Lemley  (2010)

​Van Buren HS, College of the Ozarks, FS Southside

Athletic Awards:

• 1955 All State Football – Van Buren HS
• 1957 All District Baseball – Van Buren HS
• 1958 2nd team all conference football – College of the Ozarks
• 4 year letterman in football – Van Buren HS
• 3 year letterman in baseball – Van Buren HS
• 2 year letterman in basketball - Van Buren HS
• 2 year letterman in track - Van Buren

HS Coaching Career:

• 1961-62 Siloam Springs, AR
• 1962-68 Smackover, AR
• 1968-70 Mountain Grove, MO
• 1970-72 Texarkana, AR
• 1972-73 St. Anne’s (Fort Smith, AR)
• 1974-2003 Fort Smith Southside Total 41 years

Track & Field State Championships:

• 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 – Girls – Assistant Coach
• 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 – Girls – Head Coach
• 1996, 1998 – Girls Indoor – Head Coach Total 12

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Track & Field Conference Championships:

• Won 14 of 15 conference meets 1982-1986