OKLAHOMA CITY - Dale came into the 2A State Tournament with something to prove. The Pirates had won three-straight state titles, but they lost a generational talent when Dayton Forsythe graduated and headed to the University of Oklahoma.
HENNESSEY – Caleb Hawkins poured in 22 points to spark the fourth-ranked North Rock Creek Cougars to a 55-43 triumph over eighth-ranked Oklahoma Christian School Friday for a Class 4A Area Championship. Only five players scored for NRC, but four of them reached double figures.
ADA - Bethel won a tough game against Atoka 70-55 Thursday and Coach Tara Satterfield was far from surprised. “Atoka is physical, and they'll get after you,” Satterfield said.
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Shawnee High School recently hosted the Wolf Extravaganza, an event designed to introduce 8th graders from across the community to the many opportunities available at SHS. During the school day, 300 8th-grade students from local schools visited the high school, where they heard from representatives about various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Denton Forsythe went on his customary scoring rampage and Trayden Chambers was a force on the inside as the top-ranked Dale Pirates thumped Fairland 76-51 Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Tournament at Jim Norick Arena. Forsythe fired in 38 points as 23 came in the first half.
OKLAHOMA CITY - After parts of the U.S. changed to Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to stay focused behind the wheel.
Fines are hefty for speeding offenses in construction zones, yet many drivers offer ignore reduced speed limits. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office has announced its deputies, along with other law enforcement officers in the county, will be providing an increased law enforcement presence in the U.S 177 construction zone, which is expected to continue through summer 2026.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Bible Academy Lady Trojans uncorked eight huge 3-pointers while shooting 55.9% from the field in upsetting the top-ranked Dale Lady Pirates 58-47 Friday in the semifinals of the Class 2A State Tournament at Jim Norick Arena. From the 2:27 mark of the first quarter and on, OBA led the game as Dale struggled to hit shots (37.8% for the game) and managed just three treys (3-of-15 for 20%).
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four Dale players scored in double figures as the top-ranked Pirates cruised past Cashion 74-55 Thursday morning in the opening round of the Class 2A State Tournament at Jim Norick Arena. Denton Forsythe fired in a game-high 23 points while sinking three treys to spark Dale.