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Three Rose State women’s soccer players from Kay County selected for Regional All-Tournament team

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

The Rose State College women's soccer team had four athletes selected to the Regional All-Tournament team.Out of the four, this includes Emily Elliot, a sophomore midfielder from Newkirk, and two midfielders from Ponca City - Shaila Klinger and Kiersten Crowder. Elliot scored a goal in the semifinals and tallied an assist in the championship... Read More.

Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce extends state of emergency in Stillwater

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The following is a press release from the city of Stillwater. (STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA / April 10, 2020) – Mayor Will Joyce issued a proclamation today extending the state of emergency in Stillwater for COVID-19 until April 30 at 11:59 p.m.The April 10 proclamation extends previous federal, state and local proclamations concerning the shelter-in-place order; closing... Read More.

State Superintendent Hofmeister proposes schools to not re-open

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister proposed on Monday that all schools in the state will not reopen for the rest of the school year due to the spread of COVID-19. This includes area schools across northern Oklahoma. Rather than returning to class, Oklahoma students are expected to continue distance learning until the end of... Read More.

State Board Decides On No School Until April 6

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The State Board of Education announced Monday plans to close all schools statewide until at least April 6 in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19. This includes area schools across northern Oklahoma. Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott said all PCPS activities, practices, and events have been suspended effective immediately. PCPS... Read More.

NOC Lady Mavs softball sweeps Rose State in Region 2 opener

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The NOC Mavs swept Rose State Thursday afternoon 9-4 and 3-1. NOC (6-16) is now 2-2 in conference play. In Game 1, lead-off hitter Margaret Landes hit two solo home runs and Chloe Jameson hit a three run home run for the Mavs. Aylin Nunez had three hits while Madison Kettler added two. Jenna... Read More.

OSSAA Postponing State Basketball Tournament

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The OSSAA is POSTPONING the State Basketball Tournament. At this time they have not determined a make-up time. We will keep you informed of the latest decisions as they become available.

PCPS Lady Wildcats Basketball in State Finals Tournament March 12 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Lady Wildcats Basketball team will be playing Deer Creek Edmond in the State Finals Tournament on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. If the Cats win, they will play on Friday at noon in the same location. JOIN US IN TULSA AS... Read More.

Ponca City Lady Cats Heading To State

Monday, March 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Lady Cats Basketball Team will make the trip to Tulsa this weekend for the Class 6A State Tournament after picking up a 68-64 win over #3 Booker T. Washington in the Area Tournament on Saturday in Owasso.Senior Guard Baylee Fincher tallied up 24 points for the Lady Cats as #15 Ponca... Read More.

Kay County Wrestlers Compete At State Tournament

Monday, March 2 by Lyman James

Several wrestlers from high schools in Kay County participated in the Oklahoma High School State Wrestling Tournament in Oklahoma City. Schools represented include Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk and Ponca City.Blackwell found out who their 90th State Champion was when Aiden Odell won his class. Other results for Blackwell include Mikey Riley finishing 2nd place, Christian... Read More.

Po-Hi Swim Team Competes Well in State Championship

Friday, February 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Swim team competed this past weekend at the State Championships in Jenks. In the 6A team standings the boys finished 9th and girls finished 13th. In addition, Ponca City swimmers also collected several accolades in individual events (results below). “We have not done this well at the State Meet in... Read More.