coach Archives - Ponca City Now

Mavs men’s wrestling coach accepts position at Northeastern State University

Tuesday, March 3 by Ponca City Now

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Wrestling Coach Bryan Kenney has accepted a position as the head women’s coach at Northeastern State University. Kenney helped restart the men’s program in 2024. “I want to thank everyone at Northern Oklahoma College and the town of Tonkawa,” Kenney said. “These past two years have been a huge blessing. Moving from... Read More.

North Texas players follow Coach Morris to OSU

Saturday, January 17 by The Associated Press

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer (AP) — Oklahoma State is hoping it can bounce back from a 1-11 season by bringing in plenty of guys from a North Texas team that went 12-2. More than a dozen players followed new Cowboys coach Eric Morris from North Texas. Drew Mestemaker threw for an FBS-leading 4,379 yards this... Read More.

Baylor spoils OSU’s first game without fired coach Gundy

Sunday, September 28 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Sawyer Robertson passed for 393 yards and four touchdowns, and Baylor ruined Oklahoma State's first game without Mike Gundy as head coach in more than 20 years with a 45-27 victory on Saturday. Robertson threw each of his touchdown passes to a different player and also... Read More.

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Mike Gundy out as Oklahoma State head coach after 20 full seasons

Tuesday, September 23 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma State University and longtime head football coach Mike Gundy have agreed to part ways after 20 full seasons, source confirmed to News On 6's John Holcomb. For the first time in two decades, the Cowboys are searching for a new head coach. OSU officials decided to move on from Gundy... Read More.

Thunder players coach YMCA athletes for Love’s Youth Media Day

Monday, September 15 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — The 2025 NBA World Champions gave back to their local community on Saturday, when the Oklahoma City Thunder teamed up with Love's Travel Stops to welcome 40 youth YMCA athletes to participate in their official Youth Media Day. The event saw Thunder players Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer coach the young... Read More.

Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season

Wednesday, July 30 by AP

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist has considered him cured, so he plans to coach this season. Dr. Janet Kukreja, director of urologic oncology at the CU Cancer Center/UCHealth University of Colorado hospital,... Read More.

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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries

Saturday, July 26 by The Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries on Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he "felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms.” “The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” the Kansas athletic department said in... Read More.

Former Ponca City coach hits 17 holes-in-one and golfs nearly every day at 83

Thursday, July 17 by News 9

PONCA CITY, Okla. - His name is Dan McGregor, but to the residents in Ponca City, he is simply known as Coach. “I coached for 44 years. I coached wrestling, and football, and golf, and tennis and track, and basketball,” said coach turned golfer Dan McGregor. Now retired and 83 years young.... Read More.

OSBE suspends former Choctaw choir teacher’s license, delays discussion on former Ringling football coach

Thursday, May 22 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY - The future of several teachers' licenses lies in the hands of the State Board of Education. Two of those teachers face serious allegations outside the classroom, including sex crimes and abusive behavior. Samuel Melton is the former Choctaw choir teacher charged with several child sex crimes. Investigators said he admitted to school administrators... Read More.

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Joe Jolly Named to Coach NOC Enid Lady Jets Soccer

Friday, March 28 by Ponca City Now

Joe Jolly has been named as the NOC Enid Lady Jets soccer coach. NOC Athletic Director Alan Foster announced the hiring this week. Jolly comes to NOC Enid from Arizona Christian University in Glendale, Arizona, where he was associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s soccer program. “I am very excited to become the next... Read More.

Bedlam Football in the Spring? Oklahoma State Coach Mike Gundy Suggests Scrimmage Against Sooners

Thursday, March 27 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - One of the biggest college football topics in 2025 has been the future of spring football. Several college football programs have canceled their traditional spring games for the 2025 season, citing various reasons such as stadium renovations, player development priorities, and concerns over transfer portal tampering. Notably, 19 Power Four programs have opted... Read More.

New Po-Hi Stepper Coach Named

Monday, March 10 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr has been named the new Po-Hi Stepper Coach, pending approval from the board of education. Katie will replace longtime coach Kristin Smith, who is retiring. “I am so excited that Katie Parr will be taking over the team for me. She is going to do an outstanding job and will carry on the... Read More.