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Skipper’s 20 lead Oral Roberts over NAIA-member Texas A&M-Texarkana 92-54

Tuesday, December 31 by Ponca City Now

By The Associated PressTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jackson Skipper had 20 points in Oral Roberts’ 92-54 win against NAIA-member Texas A&M-Texarkana on Monday night.Skipper went 7 of 10 from the field (6 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Golden Eagles (4-9). Issac McBride scored 15 points and added seven assists. Carlos Rosario went... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points to lead Thunder past Rockets 111-96 and into NBA Cup Final

Sunday, December 15 by Ponca City Now

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance to the NBA Cup championship.The Thunder take a five-game winning streak into Tuesday night’s final... Read More.

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

Sunday, December 8 by Ponca City Now

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.

Morton, Brooks lead Texas Tech to a 56-48 win, keep OSU winless in Big 12 play

Saturday, November 23 by Ponca City Now

By HALLIE HART Associated PressSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Behren Morton and Tahj Brooks each accounted for four touchdowns while Jacob Rodriguez made two key defensive plays to secure Texas Tech’s 56-48 victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday.The Red Raiders (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) bounced back from their previous loss to Colorado, while Oklahoma State... Read More.

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

Sunday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

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.

Legas throws for 5 TDs to lead Tulsa to thrilling 46-45 comeback win over UTSA

Sunday, October 27 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Cooper Legas threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns, and Tulsa overcame a four touchdown deficit at halftime to beat UTSA 46-45 on Saturday.Legas led an eight-play, 92-yard drive that lasted 1:01 and ended with 1:01 left after completing a 4-yard touchdown to Kamdyn Benjamin, his third receiving touchdown of... Read More.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to 102-87 win over Nuggets in season opener

Saturday, October 26 by Ponca City Now

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports WriterDENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Chet Holmgren added 25 as part of a stellar all-around performance, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.Holmgren proved to be a handful on both ends of the... Read More.

Jeff Ray named to lead Maverick softbal

Tuesday, August 6 by News Director

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.

Babenko, Koroleva lead Cowley to National Tennis Runner-up Finish

Wednesday, May 10 by Lyman James

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

Friday, December 16 by Lyman James

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.