Jalen Moore’s 20 points lead No. 21 OU past Alcorn State 94-78

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Moore scored 20 points to lead No. 21 Oklahoma past winless Alcorn State 94-78 on Saturday night. Freshman guards Jeremiah Fears and Dayton Forsythe each had 14 points and seven assists for the Sooners (9-0), who finished with five players in double figures. Omari Hamilton scored 16... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to easy win over Bulls, 114-95

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls’ home opener on Saturday.Jalen Williams added 24 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.Zach LaVine had 22 points and nine rebounds... Read More.
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Jeff Ray named to lead Maverick softbal

 Jeff Ray has been named the NOC Tonkawa Mavs Softball coach.   NOC Athletic Director Alan Foster announced the hiring on Tuesday.   Ray comes to NOC Tonkawa from Blackwell High School where he has been the head softball coach the past two years.  He also has been with Pryme Fastpitch beginning in 2020 where he was Managing Partner... Read More.
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Babenko, Koroleva lead Cowley to National Tennis Runner-up Finish

With freshman Arina Babenko and sophomore Mariia Koroleva capturing singles titles, the Cowley College women’s tennis team had its highest-ever national finish by placing second at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis National Championships held in Tyler, TX. Hillsborough College (FL) finished three points better than Cowley (46-43) as they claimed the national title. The... Read More.

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead to Ark City High School Suspension

A staff member at Arkansas City High School has been suspended because of sexual harassment allegations that are currently being investigated by the school district and Ark City Police.The school released a statement saying that the administration became aware of the allegations early yesterday and immediately called police.That employee has been suspended, with pay,... Read More.
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Local airport helps lead the way for crucial scientific meteorological research

From November 6 to 18, 2021, a series of uncrewed aerial system (UAS) test flights left the Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BKN) to test meteorological sampling instruments, designed to help make better weather forecasts.The flights, led by Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, will operate at low altitudes and low speed.As a result,... Read More.

Hermann To Lead Dalton State at NAIA Championship

Sydney Hermann, former Ponca City star and now in her sophomore season at Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia, will help her team compete this week at the NAIA National Championship.Due to the COVID-19 situation in Michigan, the event was moved to Rose Creek Golf Club in Edmond. The event will take place May... Read More.

Mavs take over lead in conference basketball race

 In a battle of conference leaders, the NOC Mavericks outlasted Murray State 65-55 Saturday afternoon at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.   The Lady Mavs lost a close one to Murray State 80-77.   With the win, the 10th ranked Mavs (15-1) improved to 10-1 in league play while Murray State (13-4) fell to 10-2.   Saturday's win also moved the... Read More.