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April 27 - May 3, 2026
Trojans place four on All-OVC teams
DALTON, GA. – Little Rock women’s golf continues to set the standard in the Ohio Valley Conference, placing four student-athletes on the All-OVC teams, highlighted by three First Team selections, the league announced Saturday.
The Trojans’ quartet of honorees—junior Eleonore Aernouts and sophomores Iara Martin and Elvira Flodstrom on the All-OVC First Team, along with sophomore Cloé Poizac on the Second Team and All-Newcomer Team - underscore the program’s depth and consistency heading into the conference championship.
Little Rock was one of just two programs to place three players on the All-OVC First Team, reinforcing its position as a conference contender.
“This is a reflection of the work this group has put in all year,” head coach Jenna Birch said. «They›ve competed at a really high level against strong fields, and it›s great to see them recognized by the conference coaches. I›m really proud of how they›ve represented Little Rock.»
Aernouts, a junior from Elancourt, France, has been the Trojans’ steady leader all season, leading the OVC in stroke average and posting multiple top finishes.
“I’m really honored,” Aernouts said. “It means a lot to be recognized by the coaches, especially with how strong our conference is. But for me, it’s about what we can do as a team this week. That’s the focus.”
Martin, a sophomore from Mar del Plata, Argentina, earned her first All-OVC First Team selection after a consistent season in the Trojans’ lineup.
“It’s special to be recognized, but it comes from what we do as a team every day,” Martin said. “We push each other in practice, and that’s why we’ve had success. I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
Flodstrom, a sophomore from Linköping, Sweden, also earned First Team honors as one of the league’s top performers.
“I’m really grateful,” Flodstrom said. “This team has helped me so much, and we’ve built a lot of confidence together. We’re all focused on finishing strong at the championship.”
Poizac rounded out Little Rock’s honorees, earning Second Team All-OVC recognition and a spot on the All-Newcomer Team after making an immediate impact.
“It’s been a great experience so far,” Poizac said. “I’ve learned a lot from my teammates and coaches. This recognition is nice, but we’re focused on competing this weekend and trying to win.”
“Our depth has been a strength all year,” Birch said. “We’ve had different players step up at different times, and that’s what you need this time of year. We’re confident in our group.”
Flag retirement ceremony April 30 at Catholic High
Catholic High School for Boys is proud to announce a formal flag retirement ceremony on Thursday, April 30, in collaboration with Arkansas Flag and Banner, Double Tree Farm and Veterinary Clinic, and Roller Funeral Homes who donated the Monument that marks the site. The event offers community members a meaningful way to retire worn American, Arkansas, and Armed Services flags with dignity and respect.
The school’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) unit will lead the ceremony at 7:00 pm on the Chapel grounds of Double Tree Farm in Ferndale (19500 Burlingame Road). The program will follow traditional protocols to ensure each flag is retired with the honor it deserves.
Flags may be dropped off for retirement at the following locations:
• Catholic High School for Boys – 6300 Father Tribou Street
Accepted during school hours in the Front Office or JROTC Office. A 24/7 drop box is also located at the southeast corner of the building, behind the JROTC sign and flagpole, across from the athletic field gate.
• Double Tree Veterinary Clinic – 2606 Ferndale Cutoff Road
Collection available during clinic hours.
• Arkansas Flag and Banner – 800 West 9th Street
A 15% discount on a new flag is offered with each drop-off. Discount coupons are available at all locations.
Community members are encouraged to fold flags properly before drop-off. Instructions can be found at: flagandbanner.com/flags/how_to_fold_american_flag.asp.
The flag retirement ceremony reflects Catholic High School’s long-standing commitment to honoring service and upholding the significance of our nation’s symbols. That commitment has guided the school’s Marine Corps JROTC program since its founding in 1967 and continues to shape its mission today. Organizers intend for the event to become a semi-annual tradition, with a second ceremony planned this fall ahead of Veterans Day.
