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Cameron Jourdan joined The Oklahoman in March 2019 to cover high school sports. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2018. He had an internship with The Oklahoman and Stillwater News Press. During his time at OSU, Cameron served in a variety of roles for the student newspaper, The O’Colly, including sports editor. Cameron says he was born in Lubbock, Texas, but calls Edmond home.
Departing athletic director Dewayne Hunter leaves Southmoore in good hands
MOORE — Not many people know Southmoore High School like Dewayne Hunter. He was the second person hired at the school after...
OSSAA board rejects association's plan with guidelines, high school activities to restart immediately
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors rejected the association's plan with guidelines Friday...
Gov. Kevin Stitt signs Riley Boatwright Act into law
Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt signed the Riley Boatwright Act into law Thursday.Named in memory of a Lexington middle school...
Oak Tree to host 2020 Girls Team Championship in June
High school girls golf is set to have a competitive return next month. Oak Tree is hosting the first Girls Team...
Tulsa Regent Prep's James Roller, Duncan's Gentry Cox to receive 2020 Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship
Tulsa Regent Prep's James Roller and Duncan's Gentry Cox are the recipients of the 2020 Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame Scholarship,...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: A look at OSSAA's 3-phase proposal to restart high school activities
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's plan to restart high school activities involves three phases.OSSAA...
Oklahoma Coaches Association cancels 2020 convention, All-State games
The Oklahoma Coaches Association's board of directors voted Wednesday to cancel the annual coaches clinic and All-State...
Oklahoma high school football: Aso Pogi leaving John Marshall after 1 season
Editor’s note: This story was updated Tuesday afternoon to reflect changesJohn Marshall will begin its search for its third...
OSSAA holding special board meeting Friday to discuss restarting high school sports
High school sports could soon restart in Oklahoma.In a letter to member schools Tuesday, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Faith 7 rosters announced, games canceled
The rosters for the annual Faith 7 Basketball Bowl games were announced Sunday. The Faith 7 Bowl is a yearly contest...
Oklahoma Coaches Association announces 2020 All-State golf rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday the 2020 All-State golf rosters.A site for the All-State golf tournament has...
The Oklahoman’s 2021 Super 30 initial rankings
The sports world may have come to a halt the past couple months, but recruiting never hibernated. The state’s best high school...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Norman North golfer Charlie Jackson was bound for record-breaking spring
Charlie Jackson, Norman North boys golf: Jackson started hot this spring and seemed bound to continue before the coronavirus...
Top high school golfers set to compete in Oak Tree Junior Classic
Competitive junior golf is close to returning in Oklahoma.Although the high school golf season was canceled before it fully got...
Former Jones football star Ty Hughes dies
Former Jones football star Ty Hughes died unexpectedly Monday. He was 22. Hughes earned a spot on The Oklahoman's 103rd...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Corky McMullen named next Midwest City coach
Daniel "Corky" McMullen's job is changing slightly next season, but he won't have to change schools.Last week, McMullen was...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Casady’s Sam Bass used extra time to continue training, improving
Sam Bass is improving. The senior distance runner at Casady hasn’t stopped running since the coronavirus pandemic started. With...
Carl Albert star Hunt commits to Arkansas
Javion Hunt made his college decision. The star running back at Carl Albert verbally committed to Arkansas on Saturday,...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Topgolf reopens Oklahoma City location with new safety guidelines
The sound of golf balls whizzing through the air increased as the afternoon wore on. For the first time in nearly two months,...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Southmoore K/P Cameron Little receives offer from Oklahoma State
One of the state's top specialists is beginning to receive national attention.Southmoore junior kicker/punter Cameron Little...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Edmond Memorial’s Mary McKey was shooting to break state hurdle record
Mary McKey, Edmond Memorial girls track: McKey had a legitimate shot at etching her name in the state track record books before...
Oklahoma Class 6A football: Meet Jacobe Johnson, Mustang’s two-sport freshman phenom who burst onto the football recruiting scene
MUSTANG — Dan Hammerschmidt was in awe. Oklahoma State’s safeties coach was scrolling through Twitter one day and came across a...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Beggs DB Kendal Daniels announces top 4 schools
Oklahoma's top football prospect in the 2021 class is nearing his decision.Beggs junior defensive back Kendal Daniels announced...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Carl Albert star Javion Hunt commits to Arkansas
Javion Hunt has made his college decision.The star running back at Carl Albert verbally committed to Arkansas on Saturday,...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Tulsa Washington DB Keuan Parker commits to Arkansas
Keuan Parker will stay close to come when he finishes his high school football career.The standout junior defensive back at...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Crossings Christian’s Craig Sanders paved his own path in golf, baseball
Craig Sanders, Crossings Christian golf and baseball: As if Sanders wasn’t a talented enough golfer, he was also one of the top...
'We’ve got a chance to do something special': Jason Sexton found right opportunity to lead Shawnee football program
SHAWNEE — Jason Sexton is moving closer to home. Sexton’s name is well known across the Oklahoma high school football coaching...
High school boys basketball: Ada's Jaxson Robinson enrolling early at Texas A&M, reclassifying to 2020
Jaxson Robinson's high school career is finished.The star guard at Ada announced Wednesday morning he was going to reclassify...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Guthrie golfer duo of Luke Morgan, Bo Robbins were shooting for more records
GUTHRIE — Ric Meshew knew he had something special. Guthrie’s golf coach could tell the first day he saw Luke Morgan and Bo...
Oklahoma Coaches Association preparing to cancel annual convention, All-State competitions
The Oklahoma Coaches Association is close to canceling its biggest events. The annual clinic and All-State competitions, set to...
High school boys basketball: McGuinness hires Jake Brown as next head coach
McGuinness has hired its next boys basketball coach.Jake Brown, who has spent the past two seasons at Bluejacket coaching boys...
Oklahoma Coaches Association preparing to cancel annual convention, All-State competitions
The Oklahoma Coaches Association is close to canceling its biggest events.The annual clinic and All-State competitions, set to...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: In letter to schools, OSSAA executive director David Jackson discusses summer reopening plans
David Jackson wants to be patient.The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's executive director sent a letter to...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Tulsa Booker T. Washington’s Bryce Thompson proved he was the state’s best
TULSA — Bryce Thompson was on a mission. He has been since he stepped onto the basketball court. The Tulsa Booker T....
The Oklahoman's Super 5 boys basketball 2020: A look at past winners
SUPER 5 ROSTERS 2019: Micah Thomas, Putnam City North; Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall; Kalib Boone, Tulsa Memorial; Keylan...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Heritage Hall’s Trey Alexander flourished in new role
Trey Alexander was hard to miss. The standout junior on Heritage Hall’s basketball team became more of a headache for opponents...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Putnam West’s Rondel Walker surpassed even highest expectations
Rondel Walker is accustomed to dealing with pressure. The standout senior at Putnam West is used to playing on the biggest...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Southmoore’s Sam Godwin made most of move to SaberCats
MOORE — A change of scenery was good for Sam Godwin. Southmoore’s standout senior forward had spent the first two seasons of...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Kingfisher’s Bijan Cortes emerged as a star
KINGFISHER — When Bijan Cortes was running unguarded toward the rim, it was best to not get in his way. The junior guard at...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 Super 5 and All-State boys basketball teams
The Oklahoman’s Super 5 roster First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts. Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall — 6-5 — F — Jr....
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2020 Super 5 boys basketball first team
Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall Height: 6-foot-5 Position: Forward Class: Junior The story: Alexander continued his improvement...
Super 5 boys basketball 2020: Del City’s Lenny Hatchett guided Eagles to verge of greatness
DEL CITY — Lenny Hatchett wanted to leave no doubt. Hatchett, the coach of Del City’s boys basketball team, remembered the...
Outlook 2020: Priscilla Meadows-Norwood offers opportunities for youth
Name: Priscilla Meadows-Norwood, 52, owner/founder of Saving our Youth — Midnight Basketball. Highlights: Meadows-Norwood works...
NFL Draft: OSU's A.J. Green goes undrafted, eyes free-agent deal
A painful week didn’t get any better for Oklahoma State cornerback A.J. Green. With his NFL Draft stock slipping since his slow...
NFL Draft: Washington Redskins select former Muskogee DB Kamren Curl in seventh round
Former Muskogee star Kamren Curl is heading to the nation's capital.
The Oklahoman’s 2020 Big All-City boys basketball roster
Big All-City First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts. Christian Cook, Midwest City — 6-2 — G — Sr. — 18 Sam Godwin,...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2020 Big All-City boys basketball first team
Christian Cook, Midwest City Height: 6-foot-2 Position: Guard Class: Senior The story: As far as dynamic guards go, look no...
Big All-City boys basketball 2020: Putnam West’s Rondel Walker positioned Patriots to success after early adversity
Rondel Walker didn’t get frustrated. Putnam West’s boys basketball team was facing multiple nationally ranked opponents during...
The Oklahoman’s 2020 Little All-City boys basketball roster
Little All-City First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts. Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall — 6-5 — F — Jr. — 26.6 Bijan...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2020 Little All-City first team
Player of the Year Trey Alexander, Heritage Hall Height: 6-foot-5 Position: Forward Class: Junior The story: Alexander...
Little All-City boys basketball 2020: Heritage Hall’s Trey Alexander came through on his promise
Trey Alexander didn’t have time to be upset. Heritage Hall’s boys basketball team had fallen to Kingfisher in the championship...
High school football: Pawhuska QB Bryce Drummond, son of The Pioneer Woman, commits to North Texas
One of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 class has made his college decision.
OSSAA: Board approves addition of girls wrestling division at state championships
Oklahoma will crown state champions in girls wrestling beginning next season. The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities...
OSSAA: Playoff ticket prices increasing next school year
Ticket prices for Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association playoff events are going up starting next school year.The...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Sam Bass left his mark on McGuinness athletics
Sam Bass, McGuinness baseball: Bass was set to have another standout season before it was canceled because of the coronavirus...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Blanchard's Bryce Madron was shooting for another state title to cap stellar career
Bryce Madron, Blanchard baseball: Madron's senior season was bound to be another stellar one before it was canceled because of...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Luther's Raychel Stanfield one of top basketball players in school history
Raychel Stanfield, Luther girls basketball: Stanfield had one of the top careers in Luther girls basketball history. She...
High school boys basketball: Scott Raper stepping down as McGuinness coach
One of the top boys basketball programs in the state is searching for a new coach.McGuinness coach Scott Raper announced...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Putnam City's Bobby Wood was shooting for multiple golds and records
Bobby Wood, Putnam City boys track: Wood was primed to win multiple gold medals this spring before track season was canceled....
High school football: Stillwater DB Tevin Williams III commits to Baylor
Tevin Williams III has made his college decision.The junior defensive back at Stillwater committed to Baylor on Wednesday, he...
High school football: Beggs DB Kendal Daniels releases top 12 schools
Kendal Daniels is closer to making his college decision.The junior defensive back at Beggs announced Tuesday his top 12 schools...
High school football: Harrah hires Chris Bliek as new head coach
Harrah didn't have to look far to find its new football coach.Chris Bliek, who spent last season as a Panthers assistant coach,...
High school football: Tulsa Washington DB Keuan Parker announces top 6 schools
Keuan Parker is narrowing his focus.The junior defensive back at Tulsa Booker T. Washington announced Monday the top six...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Stillwater golfer Eric Schuessler was a teacher, student of game
Eric Schuessler, Stillwater boys golf: Schuessler was primed for a big spring season as the Pioneers' No. 1 bag before the...
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Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander named 2019-20 Greater Metro Athletic Conference boys Most Valuable Player
Trey Alexander continues to pile up awards.Heritage Hall's star junior was tabbed Most Valuable Player of the Greater Metro...
High school football: Carl Albert junior RB Javion Hunt announces top 8 schools
Javion Hunt is nearing a decision.The junior running back at Carl Albert announced his top eight schools Sunday night,...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Cashion's Madelyn McCabe was shooting for more records
Madelyn McCabe, Cashion girls track: McCabe had no shortage of success when it came to track and field, and that was bound to...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Deer Creek's Emily Tincher
Emily Tincher, Deer Creek girls soccer: Tincher was in the midst of a fantastic final season on the pitch before it was wiped...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Choctaw basketball senior Mackenzie Crusoe wanted back on top
Mackenzie Crusoe Choctaw girls basketball: A state champion during her freshman season, Crusoe had her final chance to chase...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: OCS golfer Jaxon Dowell aimed for third state title before coronavirus pandemic
Jaxon Dowell, Oklahoma Christian School boys golf: A two-time state champion and back-to-back All-City prep golfer of the year,...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Heritage Hall ace Landry Kyle leads by example in all aspects
Landry Kyle, Heritage Hall baseball: Kyle was set to end his senior year as Heritage Hall's ace and shortstop when he wasn't...
High school boys basketball: Dewayne Bradley leaving Midwest City after 12 seasons for Noble
One of the top boys basketball programs in Class 6A will have a new coach next season.Dewayne Bradley, who spent the past 12...
High school football: Former OU, NFL star Dominique Franks hired as DB coach at Owasso
Dominique Franks is headed back to Owasso.The former OU and NFL defensive back was announced Friday as the Rams' defensive...
High school football: Edmond Santa Fe's Collin Oliver names top 8 schools
Collin Oliver named his top eight schools Friday.The junior defensive end and outside linebacker at Edmond Santa Fe narrowed...
Southmoore's Jordan Thompson named 2019-20 Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference boys basketball Player of the Year
Southmoore star senior guard Jordan Thompson was named the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Player of the Year, it was...
Star Spencer's Brandon Zeno named All City Athletic Conference boys Player of the Year
Star Spencer star Brandon Zeno was named the All City Athletic Conference's boys Player of the Year, it was announced...
OSSAA clarifies how coaches, athletic directors can provide workout routines with schools closed
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association sent out a clarification Tuesday on its website about how coaches and...
High school football: Former OU, UCO player Carter Whitson excited to rebuild Putnam City’s program
Carter Whitson embraces the task of rebuilding a high school football program. It’s why he accepted a position as head football...
High school football: John Marshall junior Bryce Stephens receives offer from Michigan
Bryce Stephens' rise is continuing.The talented junior wide receiver and defensive back at John Marshall is continuing to catch...
High school football: Tulsa Union RB AJ Green announces top 8 schools
AJ Green is getting closer to his decision.Tulsa Union's standout junior running back released his top eight schools Friday....
'It's probably going to be safe': Why golf remains a viable sporting option during coronavirus pandemic
Golf was almost taken away from Oklahoma City’s courses. Then it wasn’t. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced additional restrictions...
Former football coach Denton Fox lived through his student-athletes, inspired an 'army'
JONES — Denton Fox wanted all of his students to succeed. It didn't matter whether they were in his class or on his football...
Guthrie's Dr. Mike Simpson named next OSSAA board president
Dr. Mike Simpson is moving on up.The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors approved a new...
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OSSAA: Board votes to cancel state basketball tournament, all spring activities
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association officially ended the 2019-20 high school sports season Thursday morning.In...
Cameron Jourdan: Pick 6s, Statue of Liberty and learning to love the game
EDMOND — I just wanted to get back on the dang field. Early in the season when I was in second grade, I broke my index finger...
Putnam West star Rondel Walker tabbed Most Valuable Player of Big 10 Conference
Putnam West star senior Rondel Walker earned recognition from his standout season.He was named Most Valuable Player of the Big...
Tulsa Washington star Bryce Thompson named Gatorade's Oklahoma boys basketball Player of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Tulsa Booker T. Washington star Bryce Thompson is receiving national recognition for his...
Former football coach Denton Fox found dead, son says
Former Jones and Deer Creek football coach Denton Fox's body has been found, his family announced Wednesday night. He was 54...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: State Board of Education votes to keep school buildings closed, canceling remaining spring sports
Oklahoma high school sports are finished for the 2019-20 school year.The state's department of education announced Wednesday it...
OU football: Sooners offer Choctaw junior DB Jordan Mukes
Jordan Mukes caught the eye of OU's coaches quickly following his junior season.On Tuesday, the Sooners offered the defensive...
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OSSAA: 'No change' in plans to reschedule state basketball tournaments, play spring sports
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released a statement Monday saying its plans remained the same as far as...
Del City's Nate Goodlow named 2019-20 Suburban Conference Player of the Year
Nate Goodlow's relentless ability to attack on offense and lock down on defense was prevalent throughout the entire season.It's...
High school football: Muskogee junior QB/DB Ty Williams receives offer from Louisville
Ty Williams is quickly becoming one of the top football recruiting prospects in the junior class.The quarterback and defensive...
High school football: Beggs junior DB Kendal Daniels receives offer from Clemson
It's becoming clear who the top football prospect in the junior recruiting class is.Beggs defensive back Kendal Daniels...
High school football: Missouri offers Vian junior DL Solomon Wright
After a stellar junior season, Solomon Wright has become a hot commodity on the recruiting trail.The junior defensive lineman...
High school football: Choctaw junior DB Jordan Mukes receives offer from Missouri
Jordan Mukes' stock continues to rise.The junior defensive back at Choctaw had a strong junior season, one that caught college...
OSSAA: Plan remains to find way to reschedule state basketball tournaments
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying it remains committed to...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: What public schools being closed until April 6 means for high school sports
Sports at Oklahoma’s public high schools may be on hold for a while.The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced Monday...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OSSAA: Rescheduling state basketball tournaments will require a lot of pieces 'to fall into place'
High school basketball in Oklahoma came to an abrupt pause Thursday. Only 90 minutes before scheduled tip offs across the...
Oklahoma Coaches Association announces 2020 Hall of Fame class
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Thursday its inductees for the 2020 Hall of Fame class.
Mitchell visits Del City before testing positive
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell worked out at Del City High School less than 48 hours before he tested positive for the...
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Why the OSSAA decided to postpone state basketball tournaments
The five largest classes (6A-2A) of Oklahoma state high school basketball tournaments were postponed Thursday, due to the...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School before testing positive for disease
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School on Wednesday morning. On Thursday morning, Mitchell tested...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: OSSAA postpones high school basketball tournaments
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has indefinitely suspended the Classes 6A-2A state basketball tournaments.
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Class 2A boys basketball: First-round games at Yukon postponed
The first-round boys state basketball tournament games set for Thursday at Yukon High School have been postponed.
Class 2A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday and Friday at Yukon; Saturday at State Fair Arena Dale vs. Pawnee, 8:30 p.m. Thursday DALE Coach: Jeff Edmonson...
Class 4A basketball: How Classen SAS’s boys basketball team unified to make state for first time in 40 years
The sounds of basketballs bouncing and whistles blowing echoed through the long corridors of Classen SAS High School. That is...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 2A state tournament
BOYS The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Cashion. The Wildcats are tested. Behind seniors Jacob Woody, Alex...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 4A state tournament
BOYS The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Kingfisher. After suffering an upset in the area final, Kingfisher is...
Class 3A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Roland vs. Sequoyah Tahlequah, 7 p.m. Thursday ROLAND Coach: Ed Lewis Record: 23-3 Ranking: No. 2 Titles: None State...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 3A state tournament
BOYS The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Millwood. The Falcons have had some bumps, but the adversity will...
Class 4A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Heritage Hall vs. Tulsa Webster, 8:30 p.m. Thursday HERITAGE HALL Coach: Chris Hamilton Record: 20-5 Ranking: No. 2 Titles: 2...
Class 5A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday at Skiatook, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center Tulsa Memorial vs. Lawton MacArthur, 3:30 p.m. Thursday TULSA...
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 5A state tournament
Class 5A Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Del City. The Eagles have been one of the best teams in the...
Class 6A basketball: Putnam West star Rondel Walker’s leadership extends off the court
Rondel Walker wanted to do something. Nearly every time he drove, he saw people on the streets who had a need. A need for food....
High school basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the Class 6A state tournament
Boys The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Tulsa Washington. The defending state champs will defend their crown...
Class 6A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday at Tulsa Memorial, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center Tulsa Washington vs. Putnam West, 3:30 p.m. Thursday TULSA...
High school basketball: The Oklahoman’s 2020 Class A and B All-Tournament teams
The Oklahoman’s 2020 Class A and B All-Tournament teams Here’s a look at The Oklahoman’s selections for the 2020 Classes A and...
High school basketball: OSSAA monitoring coronavirus situation for 6A/5A state tournaments
TULSA – With the Classes 6A and 5A state basketball tournaments returning to Tulsa this week, there are also concerns with...
Class 5A basketball: OSSAA released 2020 state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 5A boys and girls state basketball...
Class 6A basketball: OSSAA sets 2020 state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 6A boys and girls state basketball...
Class A girls basketball: Hydro-Eakly uses big second half to top Canute, wins fifth state title
The 3-pointers came in a flurry for Hydro-Eakly.First, it was Macey Boss hitting one from the left corner. Then Kira Berkey...
Class B girls basketball: Hensley Eaton's big fourth quarter leads Lomega past Varnum for state title
Hensley Eaton stood in the corner, the same as she had done the first three quarters.
High school football: Tulsa Union 2021 RB AJ Green receives offer from LSU
AJ Green is bound to have a blossoming spring on the recruiting circuit.Tulsa Union's star junior running back received an...
Class 4A boys basketball: Bethany upsets top-ranked Kingfisher, ends 47-game win streak
Bethany ended a couple of streaks Friday night.The eighth-ranked Bronchos boys basketball team knocked off No. 1 Kingfisher...
Class B girls basketball: Top-ranked Lomega cruises against Lookeba-Sickles
A familiar jersey will make another state championship appearance Saturday in State Fair Arena.The Lomega girls basketball team...
Class 4A boys basketball: Classen SAS earns first state tournament berth since 1980, beats Newcastle
WASHINGTON – Camari Smiley fired a full-court pass to a streaking Anthony Turner.The junior at Classen SAS had no one between...
Class 4A girls basketball: Classen SAS earns state tournament berth after topping Newcastle
WASHINGTON – Jordan Harrison drove the lane, spun and dished a slick pass to Darianna Littlepage-Buggs.
Class A boys basketball: Garber grabs control in second half, routs Kiowa
Ty Chester wanted the rebound more than the three Kiowa players who stood in front of him.
Class B boys basketball: Paden's experience shows in victory against Tyrone
Luke Gunns stole the pass while running full speed.No one was going to stop Paden's 6-foot-5 senior from throwing down a dunk....
Class B boys basketball: Leedey tops Sasakwa behind strong defensive effort
MUSTANG — It seemed as if Leedey had six players on the court.Its defense was stellar. Green jerseys stood in every passing...
Class B boys basketball: Hammon outlasts Varnum in quarterfinals
Cade Allen turned to the crowd, clapped his hands together and smiled.Hammon's senior was fouled after securing a rebound,...
Class B boys basketball: Jameson Richardson, Matt Milner pace Duke to rout of Whitesboro in quarterfinals
MUSTANG – Jameson Richardson was streaking to the basket with no one behind him.Matt Milner looked up, dished an outlet pass...
Class B basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the state tournament
BOYS The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Duke. The Tigers toughened their schedule this year to prepare for the...
Class A girls basketball: How Calumet rallied behind parents with cancer during state tournament run
CALUMET – One by one, players handed Chad Pritchett and Jill Ray flowers. Calumet’s girls basketball team had earned a trip to...
Class A basketball: Your 5-minute guide to the state tournament
BOYS The Oklahoman’s championship picks Cameron Jourdan: Fort Cobb-Broxton. The Mustangs have been to five straight finals and...
Class B boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
CLASS B Thursday at Mustang High School, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena PADEN VS. TYRONE, 8:30 P.M. THURSDAY PADEN...
Class A boys basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class A Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena FORT COBB-BROXTON VS. STUART, 8:30 P.M. FORT COBB-BROXTON Coach:...
Class B boys basketball: Duke star Jameson Richardson stands out
DUKE — Jameson Richardson stands out when he’s on a basketball court. Really, he stands out wherever he goes. Richardson is a...
High school football: Beggs 2021 DB Kendal Daniels receives LSU offer
Kendal Daniels had a stellar junior season, and the college football national champions took notice.LSU offered the Beggs...
Class 4A boys basketball: Classen SAS game away from first state tournament berth since 1980
The Classen SAS boys basketball team is a game away from the state tournament.It has been a long time since the Comets were...
High school football: Thomas 2021 OL/DL Aden Kelley's recruitment continuing to grow
Aden Kelley didn't have a Division I offer when 2020 started.On the first day of March, he received his 10th from TCU. A 2021...
Class A boys basketball notebook: Fort Cobb-Broxton looking for return to top
Fort Cobb-Broxton is no stranger to success at the state basketball tournament.The Mustangs have been to five straight...
Class B boys basketball notebook: Duke hoping tougher schedule helps at state tournament
Nick Gable remembers how the 2019 season ended for Duke.The boys were undefeated and favorites to win the Class B title heading...
Class B basketball: OSSAA sets 2020 state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class B boys and girls state basketball...
Class A basketball: OSSAA sets 2020 state tournament brackets
The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association announced Sunday the brackets for the Class A boys and girls state...
High school girls basketball roundup: Edmond North locks down Norman North to win regional championship
With a swarm of white jerseys surrounding her, Toni Papahronis leapt.Norman North’s Kayton Kite had missed a 3-point shot, and...
High school boys basketball roundup: Rondel Walker, Daylon Andrews pace Putnam West past Southmoore
Rondel Walker eyes got big as he saw a loose ball bouncing in front of him.Putnam West’s star senior lunged forward and...
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High school basketball: Northwest Classen’s experience shows in victory against Norman North
Davion Warden held his finish after shooting a corner 3-pointer. The attempt was perfect, never hitting the rim and ripping...
Class 4A boys basketball: Heritage Hall has record-breaking performance in regional win against Verdigris
Thursday was a record-breaking affair for Heritage Hall's boys basketball team.Three new milestones were set or surpassed...
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High school basketball roundup: Anjewel Murillo leads Guthrie past Shawnee
Anjewel Murillo took the ball behind her back and beat her defender with a crossover. As she drove through the lane, she put...
Oklahoma high school girls wrestling: Breakdown of weight classes for state championships
Breakdown of weight classes for state championships The high school girls wrestling championship setup this weekend at State...
Oklahoma high school girls wrestling: Other states with girls state competition
Other states with girls state competition In 1998, Hawaii created the first sanctioned high school girls wrestling tournament...
Oklahoma high school girls wrestling: What would it take to make it a sanctioned sport?
What would it take to make it a sanctioned sport? Oklahoma schools are interested in girls wrestling. That’s why this weekend...
Oklahoma high school girls wrestling: How the state championship will work
How the state championship will work The competition floor at State Fair Arena is going to be a bit tighter this weekend. The...
Class 6A football: Midwest City, Westmoore to play in 2020 McKinney Classic
A couple Oklahoma City-area high school football teams will begin their seasons south of the Red River.Westmoore and Midwest...
Class 3A basketball: Newkirk apologizes to Crooked Oak for 'botched' player introductions
The players immediately looked around and seemed confused. Crooked Oak High School’s basketball teams had traveled to Newkirk...
High school basketball roundup: Del City tops Carl Albert to win Suburban Conference title
Del City was in this situation before. Facing its district rival Carl Albert and trailing entering the fourth quarter, the...
#10MOOREminutes: Moore High School asks to honor students with 10-minute run
Moore High School wants those across the country to run #10MOOREminutes.Moore hosts its first home track meet on March 13. In...
High school boys basketball: Bijan Cortes is Kingfisher's latest star
KINGFISHER -- Bijan Cortes wanted to meet Russell Westbrook. It’s why the kid from Kingfisher attended a Thunder basketball...
Varsity podcast: Playoff push
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan and James D. Jackson discuss how the basketball playoffs work and about some of the players and...
High school boys basketball roundup: Shannon’s late layup propels Edmond North past Edmond Santa Fe
Edmond Santa Fe attempted to deny Dalante Shannon from getting the ball. Edmond North’s star junior guard caught it on the left...
High school girls basketball roundup: Bria Sanders-Woods scores 40, Putnam North beats Lawton Eisenhower 69-49
Bria Sanders-Woods stole the ball at mid-court and made her way down the floor. Just before crossing the arch, she stopped and...
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Moore High School runner Kolby Crum led by example with competitive spirit, unrelenting work ethic
MOORE — Kolby Crum didn’t know how to slow down. The first time he finished a two-mile race in junior high, he was supposed to...
High school boys basketball: Southwest Covenant's Kirk Cole sets school scoring record in win against Sentinel
Kirk Cole hardly missed.His layups and 3-pointers all went in the basket. Teammates and coaches watched as Cole, a junior on...
WATCH: Geronimo boys hit buzzer beater to stun Binger-Oney
Playoff basketball has arrived in Oklahoma.With that comes thrilling games, clutch performances and big-time shots. Geronimo's...
High school basketball: Sean Pedulla’s big performance leads Edmond Memorial past Edmond North
Sean Pedulla was under control. The junior guard for Edmond Memorial drove strong to the basket. His shots were smooth. His...
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Thunder to honor Moore High School tragedy victims
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Thursday it would waive registration fees for high school runners who want to participate...
High school football: Little Axe hires Choctaw's Ethan Feuerborn as new head coach
Little Axe headed north to find its new football coach.The Indians' Board of Education approved Ethan Feuerborn to be the...
High school boys basketball: Putnam West's Rondel Walker breaks schools all-time scoring record
Rondel Walker is leaving his fingerprints all over Putnam West's boys basketball program.The senior, who signed with Oklahoma...
High school football: OSSAA to speak with UCO about future deal for football championships
High school football state championship games may have found a new home for the near future.The Oklahoma Secondary Schools...
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Jenks track, cross country selling shirt to help victims of Moore tragedy
Jenks is finding a way to give back.The Trojans' cross country and track teams are selling special shirts to help the students...
Varsity podcast: At the buzzer
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson discuss the upcoming state tournaments, some news and whether...
High school basketball roundup: Norman girls overcome 42-point game from Moore’s Aaliyah Moore for 61-58 win
Kelbie Washington and Aaliyah Moore are accustomed to being together on the basketball court. They formed a friendship while...
High school football: Putnam City moving on from Jon Garfield after two seasons
For the second time in three years, Putnam City is searching for a new football coach.Jon Garfield was fired Friday after two...
High school boys basketball: Coyle's Josh Sumrall picks up 300th win
Time has gone quickly for Coyle boys basketball coach Josh Sumrall.He remembers coaching his first basketball game 18 years...
Varsity podcast: Star performances
The Oklahoman’s Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson discuss some of the top performances they saw over the past...
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High school football: The Oklahoman's final 2020 Super 30 rankings
1. Andrew Raym, OL, Broken Arrow, 6-4, 295: The state’s top-ranked prospect signed with Oklahoma in December, giving the...
High school boys basketball: Casady sets school record with 26th win
Casady's boys basketball team is continuing its record-setting season.Following the Cyclones' 61-50 win against Cistercian...
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'We get to play for those six in honor of them': Moore High School plays first games since Monday's tragedy
MOORE — As Aaliyah Moore sprinted up and down the court, she thought of her classmates. Then again, Rachel Freeman and Yuridia...
OU football: McGuinness K/P Zach Schmit commits to Sooners
Zach Schmit is the next McGuinness star to trade in his green and black for crimson and cream.The senior kicker and punter...
OSU football: Cowboys offer Beggs 2022 star CJ Brown
CJ Brown is a name to get to know.The 2022 Beggs running back and defensive back had an incredible sophomore season, and...
February signing day: Snow changes plans for many metro athletes
It’s not often high schoolers are upset when they get a snow day. But when that snow wipes out school on National Signing Day,...
National Signing Day: February 2020 college signing list
Baseball Nate Ackenhausen, Owasso (Eastern) Nicholas Andrews, Washington (OU) Carson Atwood, Silo (OU) John Bay, Shattuck...
High school boys basketball: Kingfisher duo of Bijan Cortes, Matthew Stone surpass 1,000 career points
How good are Kingfisher juniors Bijan Cortes and Matthew Stone? How about surpassing 1,000 career points in the same game...
High school football: Norman’s Andrew Young finds comfort at West Point
NORMAN – Andrew Young wanted to be different. The senior wide receiver at Norman had plenty of opportunities to play college...
High school basketball: OSSAA announces East/West split for playoffs
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced the East and West split for area basketball assignments.Each...
OSU football: Cowboys offer Norman 2021 WR Jaden Bray
Jaden Bray's recruitment continues to heat up.The 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior wide receiver from Norman received an offer from...
High school football: OCS hires Brooks Stephenson as new head coach
Oklahoma Christian School found its new head football coach from within.The Saints and athletic director Brandon Weaver...
Boys basketball roundup: Big second half propels Crossings Christian past Oklahoma Christian School
Cooper Gudell received the pass at half court and didn’t have much time. He quickly turned, looked at the basket and flung a...
High school girls basketball roundup: Rylee Langerman leads Christian Heritage Academy past Southwest Covenant
Rylee Langerman stole the ball and scored over a defender on the other end of the floor. On the ensuing play, she blocked the...
OSU football: Cowboys latest to offer Mustang 2022 TE Andre Dollar
Oklahoma State became the latest Division I program to offer a blossoming tight end from Mustang.Andre Dollar, a 6-foot-5 1/2,...
OCA announces Class A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selection for its Class A All-Star football team.
OCA announces Class 2A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selection for its Class 2A All-Star football team.Here are the...
OCA announces Class 3A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selection for its Class 3A All-Star football team.Here are the...
OCA announces Class 4A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selection for its Class 4A All-Star football team.
OCA announces Class 5A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selections for its Class 5A All-Star football team.Here are the...
OCA announces Class 6A All-Star football team
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday selections for its Class 6A All-Star football team.Here are the...
Hoop dreams: Basketball a family affair for Heritage Hall star Trey Alexander
Basketball is in Trey Alexander’s blood. It has been from the moment he was born. He is the son of a basketball player. The...
High school sports: The Oklahoman's Players of the Week for Jan. 23-29, 2020
BOYS BASKETBALL Brennan Burns, Bethany Brennan Burns couldn't miss. It seemed as if every shot he put up was going in the hoop....
Former Edmond Santa Fe star, UNLV running back Darran Williams hospitalized after heart attack
Former Edmond Santa Fe and current UNLV senior running back Darran Williams was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a heart...
‘I did it for Kobe’: How high school players honored the late Kobe Bryant
MIDWEST CITY – Before Demontreal Crutchfield put his sneakers on and laced them up, he pulled out a marker and began writing....
High school boys basketball: Northwest Classen's defense helps upend Millwood
Davion Warden caught the ball in the left corner after springing through the lane.He turned and quickly fired up a 3-pointer,...
High school football: OCA announces 2020 All-State football rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Monday rosters for the annual All-State football game. Kickoff is set for 7...
High school football: Jonathan Brown named Tulsa Washington head coach, Brad Calip named assistant head coach at Owasso
Tulsa Booker T. Washington will have a familiar face roaming the sidelines as its new head coach next season.Jonathan Brown,...
The Oklahoman's spring media day set for Feb. 12
The Oklahoman’s annual Spring Sports Media Day is set for Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Bishop McGuinness High School.The event will...
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Boys basketball roundup: Carl Albert upsets Del City to win Titan Classic
Carl Albert’s boys basketball team is starting to believe. The Class 5A No. 5 Titans came into Saturday’s matchup with...
Boys basketball roundup: Lawton outlasts top-ranked Southmoore
Every time Jordan Thompson tried to drive inside, a pack of Wolverines was awaiting him. Southmoore’s senior point guard is...
Boys basketball roundup: Lawton tops Millwood in overtime thriller
Laquon Williams’ corner 3-pointer from the right side of the court bounced off the rim and into a crowded group of players in...
Tulsa Washington's Bryce Thompson tabbed McDonald's All-American
Tulsa Booker T. Washington star Bryce Thompson has another accolade he can add to his resume.The senior was selected Thursday...
'It put us in a bind': Why Oklahoma high school teams are using new basketballs this year
Ryan Wagner only bought three new basketballs for his teams to use. Putnam North’s athletic director and boys basketball coach...
High school football: Shannon Watford resigns at Douglass
Shannon Watford has resigned after two seasons at Douglass.Watford confirmed with The Oklahoman that he stepped down Tuesday...
Hunt’s 3-point shooting helps Millwood down OCS
Rickey Hunt fired one 3-pointer after another. The Millwood freshman caught fire in the first quarter against Oklahoma...
High school boys basketball: Del City rolls against El Reno, Nathaniel Goodlow reaches 1,000 career points
DEL CITY – Nathaniel Goodlow stole the El Reno pass before sprinting toward his basket with no defender in front of him.He rose...
High school girls basketball: Del City’s uses late run to top El Reno
DEL CITY – Janazya Fasley grabbed the rebound, gave a pump fake to throw off a defender and rose for an easy layup.The forward...
Edmond Memorial’s Levings surpasses 1,000 career points
Edmond Memorial’s Katelyn Levings joined the 1,000-point club with a 15-point performance in the Norman North loss on Friday....
Deer Creek's Jacob Sexton receives offer from Sooners
As Jacob Sexton continues to grow, so does his list of offers.The 6-foot-6, 320 pound sophomore offensive lineman at Deer Creek...
Sooners latest to offer Edmond Santa Fe star Talyn Shettron
Talyn Shettron is going to have his choice of schools to choose from when it's time to decide where he wants to play college...
McGuinness inducts 7 into Athletic Hall of Fame
McGuinness inducted seven former athletes into its Hall of Fame on Friday between the girls and boys games against Tulsa...
Tuttle duo receive offers from Cowgirls
Tuttle's dynamic duo are beginning to receive Division I interest.Sophomore Hadley Periman, at 6-foot-2, and freshman Landry...
High school girls basketball: Moore tops Edmond Santa Fe as Aaliyah Moore passes 1,000 career points
Moore girls basketball coach Brent Hodges has seen players reach 1,000 career points before but not during their junior...
High school boys basketball: Millwood tops Community Christian, Isaiah Williams reaches 1,000 career points
Isaiah Williams has had no shortage of success when it comes to scoring.The senior on Millwood's basketball team passed another...
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High school boys basketball: Spanier’s shooting touch helps Chargers past Titans
Jack Spanier stood in the corner, watching Trey Alexander dribble the ball at the top of the key.Alexander made his move,...
High school girls basketball: Carl Albert coach Kyle Richey earns 100th win
Kyle Richey didn’t tell his team until after the game.Carl Albert’s girls basketball coach had earned his 100th career victory...
Hoop Dreams: Mount St. Mary's Jacob Brooks won't soon forget his basket at The Peake
Jacob Brooks sat on the bench, shouting out nicknames as his teammates went through shooting drills. Magic Johnson. Stephen...
High school sports: The Oklahoman's Players of the Week for Jan. 9-15, 2020
Boys basketball Sean Pedulla, Edmond Memorial The sharpshooting junior caught fire in the championship of the 60th annual...
High school football: OSSAA board approves football districts for 2020-21 seasons
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors approved Wednesday new football districts for the...
High school tennis: OSSAA board approves 2-year agreement with OKC Tennis Center to host championships
Tennis championships are staying in Oklahoma City.The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association board of directors...
Littlepage-Buggs continues to dominate, Classen SAS girls beat Dale
The Classen SAS girls basketball team had a 30-point lead against Dale in the fourth quarter, but Darianna Littlepage-Buggs’...
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High school girls basketball: Tuttle’s Allen has triple double in win against Kingfisher
KINGFISHER – Landry Allen didn’t even have to jump.As another Kingfisher player tried to attempt a layup against Tuttle’s...
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High school boys basketball: Kingfisher's Cortes scores 21 in rout against Tuttle
KINGFISHER – Bijan Cortes caught the pass, turned quickly and drove down the laneKingfisher’s junior guard saw nothing between...
Varsity podcast: Looking back at the first week of tournaments
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan and Nick Sardis look back at the high school basketball tournaments they covered this past...
High school basketball: Oklahoma sees 6 girls, 3 boys nominated for McDonald's All-American game
Some Oklahoma high school basketball prospects have the opportunity to become McDonald's All-Americans.Nine Oklahomans were...
Edmond North’s Bacus named Gatorade’s Oklahoma Volleyball Player of the Year
Edmond North’s Kamryn Bacus needs to make more room on her trophy case. The senior volleyball player was named Gatorade’s...
High school football: Norman's Jaden Bray receives first Division I offers
Jaden Bray is in for a big spring on the recruiting trail.Norman's junior wide receiver earned his first Division I offers last...
Edmond North's Kamryn Bacus named Gatorade's Oklahoma Volleyball Player of the Year
Edmond North's Kamryn Bacus needs to make more room on her trophy case.The senior volleyball player was named Gatorade's...
High school wrestling: Choctaw, Mustang finish top 3 at Geary Invitational
Oklahoma City-area wrestling teams packed Geary High School's gymnasium this weekend for one of the most historic wrestling...
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Boys basketball roundup: Alexander’s big second half propels Heritage Hall to Putnam City Invitational title
Trey Alexander broke the huddle, turned to his teammates and yelled, ‘focus.’ His voice wasn’t quite hoarse, but it wasn’t at...
Former Cashion star Sydney Manning makes SportsCenter Top 10
Former Cashion star Sydney Manning is used to scoring big buckets throughout the course of her career.Friday was no different,...
Boys basketball roundup: Midwest City pulls away from Norman North in second half
Israel Hart went up for a 3-pointer, but his feet didn’t immediately return to the court. A Norman North defender hit Hart as...
OKCPS announces 2020 Hall of Fame induction class
All-Star catcher Darrell Porter and Olympic gold medalist Wayne Wells headline the 2020 induction class for the Oklahoma City...
High school football: OFBCA board approves final district proposals, to be presented Wednesday to OSSAA board
The Oklahoma Football Coaches Association's Board of Directors has approved final proposals for football districts for the 2020...
Boys basketball roundup: Casady's Matt McLeod reaches 300th win as head coach against Tahlequah
PJ Mitchell-Johnson caught the ball in the paint before lofting a soft pass to the right side of the rim. DJ Freeman was...
Boys high school basketball: Casady's Matt McLeod reaches 300th win as head coach against Tahlequah
BETHANY – PJ Mitchell-Johnson caught the ball in the paint before lofting a soft pass to the right side of the rim.DJ...
High school sports: SB 1111, which would allow schools to schedule own championship sites, filed in Senate
A state senator from the Tulsa area has filed a bill proposing school districts with a team playing for a state championship...
High school football: Kenneth West leaving Star Spencer for assistant head coach position at SNU
Kenneth West is heading back to the college ranks.The former standout at Star Spencer, who has spent the past two seasons...
Classen SAS standout Darianna Littlepage-Buggs receives offer from Sooners
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs is making her name known across the state.The standout sophomore on Classen SAS' girls basketball...
Varsity podcast: Winter is coming
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan discusses all of the winter sports that are in full swing now that the second semester has...
Boys high school basketball: Rondel Walker's 21 points pace Putnam West to upset of Putnam North
When Lenny Bert looked toward his bench, he noticed more players suited up.The Putnam West boys basketball coach has been...
Girls high school basketball: Putnam North's stellar defense leads Panthers past Putnam West
Kylee Hunt calmly stepped to the free-throw line, ignoring the clamoring fans screaming on each side of her.One by one, she...
Seiling's Gore twins, Karly and Macy, transfer to SWOSU
The Gore twins are back in western Oklahoma.Karly and Macy Gore, former standouts at Seiling High School, have transferred to...
The Oklahoman’s 107th All-State football team
Here is The Oklahoman’s 107th All-State football team.
High school football: Matt Lane resigns at Little Axe
Little Axe will have plenty of changes when the 2020 season rolls around.The Indians will be up in Class 3A and have a new head...
High school baseball: Coaching clinic Wednesday at Heritage Hall
The Oklahoma City Area Coaches Association is hosting a baseball coaching clinic this week.It is free for all youth coaches to...
OSU offers Norman sophomore Myka Perry
College coaches continue to see Myka Perry's potential.The 5-foot-10 sophomore guard on Norman's girls basketball team has...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2019: A look at past offensive, defensive and coach award winners
Offensive Player of the Year 2018: Dadrion Taylor, Carl Albert 2017: Devonte Lee, John Marshall 2016: Brandon Marquardt, Norman...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 107th All-State football first team
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Brennan Presley, Bixby Senior wide receiver Ht./Wt.: 5-9, 170 College: Oklahoma State Presley...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2019: Loren Montgomery constructed Bixby into a powerhouse
BIXBY — Loren Montgomery had the perfect job. That didn’t mean he was intrigued by the prospect of becoming a head coach. Now...
Oklahoma All-State Football 2019: Bixby’s Brennan Presley exceeds expectations en route to title, OSU
BIXBY — Brennan Presley woke up with his phone buzzing. There were dozens of notifications. Some text messages from family and...
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2019 Big All-City football: Stillwater’s Gunnar Gundy created his own legacy
STILLWATER — Gunnar Gundy walked into Tucker Barnard’s office with a notebook and pen in hand. Stillwater’s quarterback came...
High school basketball: Crossings Christian sweeps Heritage Hall
BOYSCROSSINGS CHRISTIAN 68, HERITAGE HALL 48Reid Lovelace sprinted down the court, waving his hands in the air.As he caught the...
The Oklahoman's 2019 Big All-City football roster
First team Offense Pos.;;Name, School;;Class;;Ht.;;Wt. QB;;Gunnar Gundy, Stillwater;;Sr.;;6-2;;196 RB;;Davontae Pickard,...
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2019 Big All-City football first team
Offense Offensive Player of the Year: Gunnar Gundy, Stillwater, senior quarterback, 6-2, 196: Gundy was efficient, completing...
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The Oklahoman’s 2019 Little All-City football roster
First team Offense Pos.: Name, School, Class, Ht., Wt. QB: Ethan Mullins, Wayne, So., 5-10, 165 RB: Lance Spaulding,...
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Meet The Oklahoman's 2019 Little All-City football first team
Offense Offensive Player of the Year: Phillip Smitherman, Heritage Hall, senior wide receiver, 6-0, 182: The Harvard commit...
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2019 Little All-City football: Heritage Hall’s Phillip Smitherman etches name in school history
Phillip Smitherman didn’t realize what he was accomplishing. Heritage Hall’s senior wide receiver and defensive back was in...
Holiday Classic notebook: Midwest City boys, Piedmont girls claim titles
Kevin Overton showed why he was named Most Valuable Player when it mattered most.The star on Class 6A fourth-ranked Midwest...
Tournament of Champions notebook: Del City's Nate Goodlow shines as Eagles top Tulsa Washington for crown
Del City's boys basketball team will head into 2020 on a high note.The Class 5A top-ranked Eagles beat Class 6A No. 1 Tulsa...
High school boys basketball: Minco's Cooper Shirley reaches 1,000 career points
Minco boys basketball star Cooper Shirley is no stranger to scoring points.The junior guard surpassed 1,000 career points...
High school football: Former OU standout Josh Norman takes over at Southmoore looking to build program
MOORE — Josh Norman was intrigued, but he had questions. When he heard Southmoore was searching for a new head football coach,...
High school wrestling: Tuttle, Mustang, Choctaw place top 5 at Kansas City Stampede
Oklahoma schools dominated at the Kansas City Stampede championship over the weekend. The Stampede, which is regarded as one of...
High school boys basketball notebook: Cashion’s Jacob Woody reaches 1,000 career points
Basketball season is in full force, though it will slow down for the Christmas break before picking back up in January. Here...
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High school football: The Oklahoman's signing day Super 30 rankings
1. Andrew Raym, OL, Broken Arrow, 6-4, 295: The state’s top-ranked prospect signed with Oklahoma on National Signing Day,...
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The Oklahoman's 107th All-State football first-team selections
The Oklahoman high school sports staff has revealed its first-team selections of the 107th All-State football team.The annual...
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OSU football: Gunnar Gundy to walk on for Cowboys in 2021
Gunnar Gundy is staying close to home for college.Gundy told The Oklahoman on Friday he plans to walk on and play for the...
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High school football: OFBCA announces all tentative districts for 2020-21 seasons
High school football is going to look a bit different throughout Class 6A-II next season.The Oklahoma Football Coaches...
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High school football: Mustang announces partnership with Jordan Brand for uniforms
The Mustang football team is going to rep an iconic brand on its jerseys, starting next season.Mustang announced Friday a...
High school football: 2019 ACAC All-Conference football team announced
The John Marshall football team's excellent season is being rewarded.The All-City Athletic Conference announced its 2019...
High school football: Southmoore hires Josh Norman as next coach
Josh Norman is coming back to coach high school football in Oklahoma.Southmoore approved Norman, a former Oklahoma star and NFL...
High school football: 2019 All-District 2A-4 team announced
Tulsa Metro Christian star Asher Link was named Most Valuable Player of District 2A-4 after his stellar season.Link, who...
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National Signing Day: Class of 2020 college football signings from Oklahoma
Here are the Oklahoma high school football players who signed letters of intent Wednesday to play college football: Players;;...
National Signing Day: McGuinness stars Dominic Richardson, Brynden Walker best friends and future foes at TCU, OU
Dominic Richardson and Brynden Walker sat behind a table with McGuinness football helmets and their jerseys draped on each...
High school football: Sand Springs hires Bobby Klinck as next coach
Sand Springs didn't have to go far to hire its new football coach. Former Jenks standout Bobby Klinck will take over as...
High school football: OFBCA releases tentative districts for East 5A, 4A-C
Football districts for the 2020 and 2021 seasons are slowly taking shape.The Oklahoma Football Coaches Association has started...
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National Signing Day: Broken Arrow DB Myles Slusher flips commitment, signs with Arkansas
Myles Slusher is staying close to home.Broken Arrow's four-star defensive back signed with Arkansas on Wednesday, flipping his...
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OSU football: Norman LB Cole Thompson fulfills dream, signs with Cowboys
Cole Thompson didn't think he was good enough.
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High school football: Owasso RB Isaiah Jacobs signs with Maryland
As Isaiah Jacobs reached into his backpack, many were unsure what plans were up his sleeve.Owasso's four-star running back sat...
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High school football: Lawton’s Chateau Reed goes from unknown to Baylor commit
LAWTON – Ryan Breeze wasn’t sure what to expect when he first met Chateau Reed. Lawton High School’s football coach could tell...
High school football: 2019 All-District A-3 team announced
Cashion junior Caden Harrell had a terrific season, and he's being rewarded for his play.He was named Most Valuable Player of...
High school football: Stillwater headlines 2019 COAC All-Conference awards
Stillwater's historic season earned it plenty of postseason accolades.The latest were released Monday, when the Pioneers were...
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High school football: Looking back on the 2019 season
It’s hard to believe the football season is finished. Over the past two weeks, nine teams added their names to the Oklahoma...
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High school football: The Oklahoman's final 2019 rankings
Class 6A-I Rank, Team (Pvs.) Record 1. Owasso (1) 13-0 2. Jenks (3) 8-5 3. Broken Arrow (2) 9-3 4. Moore (4) 6-6 5....
WATCH: Former Edmond North standout Daryl Dike scores stellar goal for Virginia in College Cup semifinals
Former Edmond North star Daryl Dike is no stranger to scoring goals.The sophomore at Virginia has continued his incredible...
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Class A football: Ringling uses clock management, stellar defense to top Cashion and win fifth state title
EDMOND – Coty Scott was patient as he positioned his body with the football floating toward him.Ringling's 6-foot-5, 250-pound...
High school football: Heritage Hall's Will Dunn commits to South Dakota
Heritage Hall star Will Dunn has shown his versatility plenty throughout his career.He has played nearly every position for the...
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Class 2A football: How Tulsa Metro Christian and Vian match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Tulsa Metro Christian (14-0) vs. No. 2 Vian (13-1) When: 7 p.m.
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Class A football: How Cashion and Ringling match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Cashion (13-0) vs. No. 2 Ringling (12-1) When: 1 p.m.
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Class B football: John Bay’s big performance leads to Shattuck’s third straight title
John Bay did nearly everything.The Shattuck football team’s senior quarterback and Oklahoma State baseball signee ran for...
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Friday Night Lights: Why getting Corey Miller to the Class 5A state championship game meant so much to his officiating crew
EDMOND — Brett Bates nearly burst into tears when he turned and saw Corey Miller walking onto the football field. Bates is the...
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Class B football: How Tulsa Regent Prep and Shattuck match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Shattuck (13-0) vs. No. 2 Tulsa Regent (14-0) When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Western Heights High School, 8201 SW 44th St.
High school football: The Oklahoman's final championship picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school game in the state. Here are the picks for...
High school football: Norman OL Grant Goodson commits to Missouri State
Grant Goodson won't have to go too far from home to play college football.Norman's senior offensive lineman announced...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 4A-2 team announced
Bethany standout Sam Brandt was named the 2019 All-District 4A-2 Player of the Year on Thursday.Cushing's Keaton Crooks won...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 2A-7 team announced
Washington senior running back Lance Spaulding was named District 2A-7's Player of the Year.Lexington's Jaylen Conttrell was...
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High school football: Stillwater's Tevin Williams picks up first offer from Texas Tech
Stillwater defensive back Tevin Williams received his first Division I offer on Thursday.Williams announced on Twitter that...
High school notebook: OSSAA board approves football classification numbers
Wednesday's Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's board of directors meeting was the first step to setting...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
The first weekend of state championships has come and gone, and along with it came plenty of spectacular performances.
High school football: OSSAA board approves football classification numbers
Wednesday's Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's Board of Directors meeting was the first step to setting...
Varsity podcast: Title chasing
https://omny.fm/shows/from-the-newsroom-the-oklahoman/title-chasingThe Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan and Nick Sardis recap the...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 5A-2 team announced
Carl Albert star Jayveion Traylor was named District 5A-2's Player of the Year, it was announced Wednesday when the...
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High school football: Wright brothers leading Vian behind stellar defense
VIAN – When speaking of the Wright brothers, it has a different meaning in Vian. Elijah, a senior, and Solomon, a junior, are...
High school football: OSSAA posts updated ADM numbers for football classification in 2020-21, to be voted on Wednesday
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association posted updated ADM numbers for football classification Tuesday evening.The...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 6A-II-1 team announced; Gundy named MVP
Stillwater quarterback Gunnar Gundy was named Most Valuable Player of District 6A-II-1 when the awards were announced...
Ferguson Jenkins, Michele Smith 2019 Award winners announced
The winners of the annual Ferguson Jenkins Award and Michele Smith Award were announced Tuesday.The awards are presented...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 3A-1 honors announced
Heritage Hall star Phillip Smitherman was named Most Valuable Player of District 3A-1 in the awards that were announced...
High school football: Big 10 Conference announces 2019 All-Conference selections
The Big 10 Conference announced Monday its selections for the 2019 All-Conference football team.Putnam North was named...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 6A-I-1 team announced
Norman's Cade Horton and Jenks' Will Cox were named co-District Players of the Year for District 6A-I-1.The team was announced...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 6A-I-2 team announced
Moore star quarterback Daniel Hishaw Jr. was named Most Valuable Player of District 6A-I-2, as the All-District team was...
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Class 6A-I football: Owasso outlasts Jenks for second state title in three years
EDMOND – Jenks quarterback Stephen Kittleman rolled out of the pocket, avoided an edge rusher and tossed a pass toward the end...
High school football: State championship matchups, sites set in Class 2A, A, B
With one weekend of state championships underway, the second week of matchups was set Friday night.In Class 2A, Tulsa Metro...
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Class 3A football: Tulsa Lincoln Christian downs Plainview for second state title in school history
EDMOND – Tulsa Lincoln Christian’s Kolbe Katsis jumped in the air and stuck his right hand out.Plainview’s Blake Nowell, a TCU...
Class 3A football: How Tulsa Lincoln Christian and Plainview match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Tulsa Lincoln Christian (13-0) vs. No. 2 Plainview (11-1) When: 11 a.m.
Class 5A football: How Carl Albert and McGuinness match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Carl Albert (12-1) vs. No. 2 McGuinness (11-2) When: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr,...
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Class 6A-I football: How Owasso and Jenks match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Owasso (12-0) vs. No. 2 Jenks (8-4) When: 8 p.m.
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Class 6A-II football: Bixby defense secures fifth title in six seasons after win against Stillwater
EDMOND – Gunnar Gundy stepped up in the pocket when pressure came from behind.He got hit from his side, and as he fell down...
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Class 4A football: Poteau tops Weatherford, wins first state title in school history
EDMOND — Poteau coach Greg Werner admitted he was slightly unsure of sending his kicker out for a 23-yard field goal attempt,...
High school football: OSSAA releases tentative football ADM for 2020-21 seasons
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released tentative ADM numbers for football classification in the...
High school football: Bixby's Brennan Presley named Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year
Bixby star wide receiver and defensive back Brennan Presley has been named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, it was...
Class C football: How Pond Creek-Hunter and Waynoka match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Pond Creek-Hunter (13-0) vs. No. 2 Waynoka (10-3) When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Northwestern Oklahoma State, 709 Oklahoma...
Class 4A football: How Poteau and Weatherford match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Poteau (12-1) vs. No. 2 Weatherford (11-2) When: 1 p.m.
Class 6A-II football: How Bixby and Stillwater match up in the state championship game
No. 1 Bixby (12-0) vs. No. 2 Stillwater (12-0) When: 7 p.m.
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Friday Night Lights: Weatherford's Ethan Downs looking to cap spectacular junior season with state title
WEATHERFORD – Ethan Downs thinks plenty about the signs outside the entrance to Weatherford High School’s fieldhouse. Left of...
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High school football: The Oklahoman's championship, semifinal picks
Each week, The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan predicts the score of every high school football game in the state. Here are the...
High school softball: Deer Creek's Terin Ritz commits to UCO
Deer Creek junior Terin Ritz won't have to go far from home to play college softball.Ritz announced her commitment to UCO's...
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High school football: Billy Brown won't return as Shawnee's coach
Shawnee will begin its search for a new football coach,.Shawnee has moved on from head coach Billy Brown after 16 seasons, a...
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High school football: 2019 All-District 2A-1 team announced
The 2019 All-District 2A-1 team was announced Wednesday with plenty of local stars making the team.Perry senior quarterback...
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High school notebook: Oklahoma Christian School moving on from Derek Turner as head coach
Oklahoma Christian School will begin its search for a new football coach Derek Turner, who has been the Saints' head coach for...
High school football: Tulsa Washington's JJ Hester reopens recruitment, remains committed to Missouri
Tulsa Booker T. Washington star wide receiver JJ Hester has reopened his recruitment.Hester, who remains committed to Missouri,...
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High school football: Oklahoma Christian School moving on from Derek Turner as head coach
Oklahoma Christian School will begin its search for a new football coachDerek Turner, who has been the Saints' head coach for...
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High school football: Fan guide to state championship football games
EDMOND – You have questions about this weekend’s state championship football games at Central Oklahoma.We have answers.The...
High school basketball: Norman Public Schools to host inaugural Joe Lawson Memorial Invitational Tournament
Norman Public Schools is set to host the inaugural Joe Lawson Memorial Invitational Basketball Tournament, which begins...
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Allan Trimble Celebration of Life set for Wednesday
A celebration of life service for former Jenks coach Allan Trimble is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday's at Oral Roberts...
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Allan Trimble, a legend at Jenks and pioneer of Oklahoma high school football, dies after ALS battle
JENKS — Keith Riggs sat inside the building overlooking the football stadium named after Allan Trimble, looking for ways to...
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High school football: What they're saying about Allan Trimble
JENKS — Legendary Jenks football coach Allan Trimble died Sunday morning following a three-year battle with ALS, Jenks Public...
High school football: Davenport dominates Pioneer, advances to sixth straight semifinals
Davenport is no stranger to being one of the final four teams alive.For the sixth straight season, Davenport advances to the...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
As the lights get brighter and games become more important, the performances continue to pick up.The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice...
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High school football: Championship, semifinal sites, times
Class 6A-ISaturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.At Central OklahomaJenks (8-4) vs. Owasso (12-0)Class 6A-IIFriday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.At Central...
High school football: Cherokee runs 'Philly Special' to beat Canadian in OT
Trick plays work in 8-man football, too.So when Cherokee needed a spark to hold off the furious Canadian rally, it turned to...
High school football: Asher Link accounts for 8 TDs, Metro Christian routs Washington
Asher Link was nearly unstoppable.Tulsa Metro Christian's star senior quarterback accounted for all eight touchdowns in the No....
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Class 5A football: Healthy Dominic Richardson carries McGuinness back to state title game
A healthy Dominic Richardson is one of the state’s most dominant players. The senior McGuinness running back got hurt in a...