Ford High School Weekly Goes to State
Ford High School Weekly has all the action of the 6A and 5A Girls and Boys State Basketball Championships. Deion Imade reports from the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman as the best teams in the state battle for the right to be called a state champion. Catch the big plays and hear what the coaches and players have to...
Jones 3-Peats as 3A Girls Hoops Champ
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 in state history to win...
Peyton Hand Oklahoma’s First 4-Time Champion in Girls Wrestling
Choctaw's Peyton Hand became Oklahoma's first 4-time state champion in Girls Wrestling. When she began competing as a young child most of her opponents were boys. Now that Oklahoma girls have their own division, Peyton has taken full advantage with four championships and a commitment to Ottawa University. History is one of her favorite subjects. Peyton's championship excellence is...
Caddo Hoops Coach Leads Two Teams To Title Game
“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 in Caddo. Both were superb...
Sooner7 Dominant in Prep Redzone Sooner State Shootout
The Prep Redzone Sooner State Shootout drew 65 Seven on Seven football teams from the region surrounding Oklahoma to Broken Arrow's Nienhuis Park for two days of competition. 7 on 7 offers players the opportunity to improve their skills and get seen by college recruiters. Doug Rasmussen is the Program Director for Sooner7, an Oklahoma based group that has...
Hand is Oklahoma’s First-Ever 4-Time Girls Wrestling Champion
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 accomplishment set in. Hand broke...
Sophomore Marcayla Johnson Shines with Hornets
Sophomore Marcayla Johnson and the BTW Hornets are planning a playoff drive that could lead them to the State Tournament and a State Championship. Basketball is a game that suits her athletic ability. Combine that with lots of hard work and practice and it's no surprise that Marcayla has been under the eyes of recruiters since the seventh grade. ...
McNeil Leads Shawnee To Back-To-Back 5A Swim Titles
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 go away.” McNeil handled the nerves...
La’Mar Burks Documents the Legacy of BTW Athletics
La'Mar Burks grew up near Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School dreaming of becoming a Hornet. He was a member of BTW's 1973 state championship football team. Over the years his love for BTW Athletics led him on a multi-year odyssey to curate and document the outstanding athletic history of his alma mater. La'Mar Burks shares his knowledge and...
Elgin Claims First-Ever Dual State Championship
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 the title match. “A lot of...
