Sean Moran

Del City’s Brandon Garrison capped off an incredible senior season Tuesday night by participating in the 2023 McDonald’s All-American game in Houston. The 6-9 center, representing the West squad, scored 10 points and added rebounds, two steals and a block in 20 minutes of action. The West came up just short, losing 109-106. “I thought he...

When high school athletes go on Spring Break, coaches are typically concerned how sharp they’ll be when they return from having a week off. For Edmond Memorial soccer coach Jake Hemphill, it was a pleasant, but expected result. “To be honest, it was absolutely incredible,” said Hemphill about his team’s first practice after returning from...

When it comes to girls basketball at Jones, it’s probably safe to say that three was the team’s lucky number this season. The third-seeded Lady Longhorns captured the Class 3A title last week in Oklahoma City by beating top-seeded Washington, 39-33, to give the school its third straight state championship. Jones is just the 10th school...

“The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.” That memorable line from the popular 1970s sports program ABC’s Wide World of Sports perfectly describes Caddo basketball coach Kolby Johnson’s experience last week at the Class A state tournament in Oklahoma City. Johnson has the unique opportunity of coaching both the boys and girls basketball teams...

As the final seconds elapsed and the buzzer sounded at the 2023 Oklahoma State High School Wrestling Championships, Choctaw senior Peyton Hand was overcome with a wave of emotions. First, there was the exhilaration of victory as she let out a yell. Then, after the official raised her arm in triumph, the magnitude of her...

Shawnee senior Piper McNeil admits she gets more nervous competing at her school swim meets than big club meets. “I definitely get more nervous, and I don’t really know why,” admitted McNeil. “I get quiet, and I keep to myself. I just try to stick to my routine. Once I dive in, all the nerves...

It took a little time, but the dedication and hard work finally paid off for the Elgin Owls last week when they claimed their first-ever Dual State wrestling championship. The Owls plowed through the 5A bracket, knocking off Pryor, 48-18, in the quarterfinals, defending champion Collinsville, 48-21, in the semifinals, and second-ranked Coweta, 40-27, in...

Over the past 102 years, Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa has built an impressive tradition of athletic excellence. That tradition is on full display with the recent release of the documentary, “Booker T. Washington Boys Basketball: A Legacy of Champions.” The film was made available for viewing recently at a free screening at...

Interest and participation in amateur wrestling is at an all-time high in Oklahoma. Look no further than the expected turnout for this weekend’s 48th annual Oklahoma State Junior High Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City. Tournament officials estimate nearly 2,600 competitors will converge on “The Big House” (Jim Norick Arena) at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds to...

Second place was something happening too often to the El Reno Lady Indians’ liking. They finished second at the Shawnee Invitational last year and lost in the 5A state championship game to McAlester. Additional second-place finishes this season in early-season tournaments only added to their frustration. The Lady Indians finally broke through last week, however,...