Senator Coleman Brings Stakeholders Together for Sports Betting Study

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, hosted the Oklahoma Legislature’s first-ever interim study on sports betting on Thursday. Senator Coleman hosted the study in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee, which he chairs, to bring stakeholders to the table to discuss reaching a consensus on a framework for legalized sports betting in Oklahoma. “Oklahomans... Read More.

Oklahoma lawmaker wants to further sports betting conversation with interim study

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Sports betting is something the Oklahoma legislature has not been able to get across the finish line for the past couple of years. However, one lawmaker is looking to keep the conversation going before next session. State Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City) is a fan of sports betting and wants to see... Read More.

Senate Committee Advances Three Sports Betting Bills, Including Thunder-Specific Proposal

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The OKC Thunder have entered the chat regarding legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma. State senators in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee approved three sports betting bills in Oklahoma on Thursday, including one directly related to the NBA team. "To me, this is the best bet I've seen," said Chair of the Committee... Read More.
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Safety in Sports Campaign

Sept. 1 kicked off the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association’s annual Safety in Sports Campaign. This campaign demonstrates why safety in athletics begins with having an athletic trainer. Kylee Jackson, athletic trainer for Ponca City High School, is a member of the campaign’s PR Committee and will be highlighting the school’s program during a social media... Read More.

NOC sports teams in NJCAA playoffs

Four Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa sports programs begin post season play this week.   NOC Softball is in Muskogee for the NJCAA Region 2 Softball Tournament on Thursday.  The Mavs (27-26) face Eastern at 11 a.m. in their first game in the double elimination tournament.   Mavs’ Baseball is in Enid for the NJCAA Region 2 play-in... Read More.
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Registration open for T-Ball and Cheerleading for Tonkawa Youth Sports

T-Ball and Cheerleading registrations are now open for Tonkawa Youth Sports. Registration continues until Wednesday, Aug. 19. The fee is $30 per registered individual. T-ball games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights during the month of September. Cheerleading will perform at TYS home football games on Saturday mornings at Tonkawa High School football field. Just click... Read More.

NJCAA delays sports seasons until Jan. 2021, NOC included

As per an NJCAA decision on Monday, Northern Oklahoma College and two-year institutions across the country are delaying athletic seasons until the spring semester.   All teams will prepare for their seasons during the fall semester.    Men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball competition will begin Jan. 22, 2021.    Men’s and women’s soccer will begin competition April... Read More.
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Deadlines approaching to register for sports camps in Ponca City

Ponca City youth summer sports camp deadlines are approaching. You can see flyers for the camps posted below. Tennis Camp with Coach Larimer begins June 15th. Volleyball Camp with Coach Hinterreiter begins June 22nd. Basketball Camp with Coach Fincher begins July 20th. You can also visit the Ponca City RecPlex for registration. To... Read More.

Ponca City Wildcats Spring Sports Bash

The Ponca City Public School District would like to invite everyone to attend the Spring Sports Bash. Come out and meet the athletes, get excited about the upcoming spring sports season, and support the students and coaches for their hard work. Make plans now to attend the Wildcat Spring Bash! GO WILDCATS!!! The Wildcat Spring... Read More.