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Athletes Unlimited Softball League opens with high hopes and support from MLB and USA Softball

Sunday, June 8 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Athletes Unlimited Softball League made its debut after a year of buildup and a recent collaboration with Major League Baseball.The Bandits beat the Talons 3-1 in the first game on Saturday in Rosemont, Illinois. The Volts played the Blaze in Wichita, Kansas later in... Read More.

Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry is No. 1 pick in Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft

Sunday, May 4 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer(AP) — Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry was the overall No. 1 pick in the 12-player Athletes Unlimited Softball draft on Saturday.The Volts, one of four teams in the new league that will begin play on June 7th, chose the Louisiana-Lafayette transfer. Landry has an 18-3 record and a 1.97... Read More.

4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, and much more. During... Read More.

Brown, McLean named NOC Maverick Student Athletes of the Week

Tuesday, February 2 by Lyman James

Mia Brown and Dylan McLean have been chosen as the NOC Maverick and Lady Maverick Basketball Student Athletes of the Week. Brown is a sophomore from Mustang, Oklahoma while McLean is a freshman from Brooklyn, New York. Brown had 14 points, eight rebounds and four steals against Labette last Friday night while McLean... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa athletes earn 3.29 GPA for academic year

Monday, June 15 by Lyman James

Athletes at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa earned a 3.29 Grade Point Average for the 2019-20 academic year. Athletic Director Jeremy Hise recently announced the academic achievement for NOC Tonkawa athletes. Overall, six athletic programs earned at least a 3.00 GPA. “A 3.29 is an impressive GPA,” Hise said. “It is hard to predict where... Read More.

Several Ponca City High School Athletes Named to Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams

Wednesday, May 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City Wildcat Soccer players have collected several individual honors for both girls and boys. The following student athletes have been named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Teams: Claire Roche, Andrea Rojas, Caid Glowacki, and Casan Terrazas. All State Girls SoccerClair Roche is the Senior Co-Captain for the Po-Hi Ladycat Soccer team. Clair has... Read More.

PCPS Athletes Baylee Fincher and Ryley Beard Selected to OGBCA State teams

Thursday, April 23 by Lyman James

Baylee Fincher, Senior at Ponca City High School was recently selected to the 2020 Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association (OGBCA) All State team. Baylee averaged 15.7 points per game and 6.2 rebounds as a senior and scored 1334 points in her career as a Lady Cat. She was also selected to the VYPE Top 100... Read More.

Bailey, King named NOC Student Athletes of the Week

Monday, March 2 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College basketball players Demaree King and Caitlyn Bailey were named Student Athletes of the Week for March 2. Bailey is a freshman from Luther while King is a sophomore from Tulsa. For the week, Bailey averaged 11 points, four assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game, she shot 57 percent from the... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Hosts Signing for Two Po-Hi Wildcat Senior Athletes

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School athletes Eli Wohl, son of Rod and Samantha Wohl, signed today with Cowley College in Arkansas City to play baseball. Po-Hi Senior Luke Seals, son of Blake and Debbie Seals, signed with Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina to play basketball. Both boys have been active in Po-Hi Athletics throughout... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Athletes earn 3.31 GPA for fall semester

Friday, January 3 by Lyman James

TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma College Maverick athletes earned a 3.31 GPA for the fall semester, according to NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise. NOC Tonkawa sports include men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, cheer, softball, and baseball. The highest GPA was earned by women’s soccer with a 3.56 while baseball earned a 3.54. ... Read More.