There was a hometown feel to the Hendrix College football program that Van Buren's Andy Reed knew he wanted to be part of.

Reed will continue his football career at Hendrix next fall.

"Hendrix drew me in because of the close-knit feel they have in their program," he said. "If you aren't a familiar face, all players and coaches come up and shake your hand."

The Warriors have a rich history of Fort Smith area players. Five former players from Northside, Southside, Alma, Mountainburg and Sallisaw started as seniors at Hendrix last fall.