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James D. Jackson joined The Oklahoman in January 2020 to cover high school sports. He a University of Central Oklahoma graduate. During his time at UCO, James served as a sports reporter and Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper, The Vista. James was born in Oklahoma City but has resided in Midwest City since then.
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 18-24
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 18-24: Boys basketball Gage Porter, Jr., Bethel: For the second...
Oklahoma high school softball: All-City Athletic Conference announces 2020 All-Conference team
The All-City Athletic Conference announced Monday its All-Conference softball team for the 2020 season.
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Roundup of Saturday's championship games
The second big weekend of basketball tournaments across the state wrapped up Saturday.Here's a roundup of girls games across...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Roundup of Saturday's championship games
A roundup of tournament action on Saturday night.
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Friday's tournament action
The second big high school basketball tournament weekend is well underway with numerous semifinal contests across the city...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Thursday's tournament action
The second big high school basketball tournament weekend of January kicked off Thursday with multiple teams in action across...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Young, Garrison take over late to lead Del City past Midwest City
A roundup of Del City and Midwest City's matchups on Tuesday night.
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 11-17
Here are The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 11-17: Boys basketball Vance Raney, Jr., Cashion: Raney...
Oklahoma high school basketball roundup: Heritage Hall's Trey Alexander surpasses 2,000 career points
A roundup of high school basketball tonight.
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: How Randi Harding arrived just in time to lift up Mustang
MUSTANG — Randi Harding flashed in front of the Southmoore guard and stopped her in her tracks. Leading Mustang’s full-court...
The Oklahoman's 108th All-State football first-team selections for 2020 season
The Oklahoman's high school sports staff has revealed its first-team selections of the 108th All-State football team. The...
Oklahoma high school softball: OSSAA approves fastpitch softball districts for 2021 and 2022
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association approved the 2021 and 2022 fastpitch softball district breakdown on...
The Oklahoman's high school athletes of the week for Jan. 4-10
Here are The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Jan. 4-10: Boys basketball Reid Lovelace, Jr., Crossings Christian: Lovelace...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Joell Wilson's big night helps Edmond North survive Putnam West's late run
Wilson helped Edmond North survive Putnam West’s late-game surge to win the Putnam City Invitational championship 85-82 on...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Nelson, Pitts lifts Tulsa Union over Bixby in PCI championship
Tulsa Union topped Bixby 47-45 in the Putnam City Invitational championship game on Saturday.
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Friday's tournament action
There was plenty of semifinal basketball tournament action Friday across the Oklahoma City metro.Here's a roundup of those...
Oklahoma high school basketball: Roundup of Thursday's tournament action
Multiple basketball tournaments got underway Thursday across the Oklahoma City metro.Here's a roundup of those games:BOYSPUTNAM...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: 5 things to watch for at this weekend’s tournaments
With two big high school basketball tournaments this weekend, there is much to look forward to as teams go at it for the first...
Big All-City softball: Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 first-team selections
Editor's note: This year's OKC Metro High School Sports Awards will feature only an overall All-City team for each sport in...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 Little All-City softball roster
First team P: Katelyn Hicks, Sr., Washington C: Danyn Lang, Sr., Dale UT: Alexx Waitman, Sr., Crossings Christian IF:...
Little All-City softball: Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 first-team selections
Editor's note: This year's OKC Metro High School Sports Awards will feature only an overall All-City team for each sport in...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 Big All-City softball roster
First team P: Terin Ritz, Sr., Deer Creek C: Abbey Rogers, Sr., Carl Albert IF: Brinly Maples, Jr., Southmoore IF: Analise...
Oklahoma high school boys basketball: Owen Cunningham shines in his new role and Deer Creek's first win
With Cunningham’s performance, Deer Creek topped Norman 56-43 at Norman Gymnasium on Tuesday night for its first win of the...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Embry, Henderson dominate in Norman's 50-point win
Embry and Henderson were the two sparks for Norman as they each finished with 17 points. Their combined efforts helped lead...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 All-City fastpitch softball team
Player of the year finalist Terin Ritz, Deer Creek Position: Pitcher Class: Senior The story: Ritz was an all-around player...
Oklahoma high school sports: Carl Albert's football streak, Trey Alexander's finale and the 21 things to look forward to in 2021
With the turn of the calendar comes another opportunity for lifelong highlights, record-breaking seasons and more. Here are 21...
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OKC Thunder: How Isaiah Roby went off for 19 points vs. Orlando Magic after never scoring in two years in the NBA
Isaiah Roby caught Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pass behind the 3-point line and watched as his teammates gave him room. The...
Oklahoma high school football: Looking back on the 2020 season
The craziest Oklahoma high school football season in state history is finished.
Oklahoma high school football: Keep a look out for Kirk Francis. He's Tulsa Metro Christian's next star quarterback
Saturday’s win was more than just a state championship win for the Metro Christian quarterback, who completed 29 of 44 passes...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: 5 observations from start of the season
Although football season is wrapping up this week, high school basketball is well underway for the first time since March....
OU basketball: How Umoja Gibson went from feeling like 'chicken with his head cut off' to joining Sooners' scoring punch
NORMAN — Austin Reaves couldn’t have looked more comfortable. Leading the Sooners in transition, Reaves saw Brady Manek running...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's signing day 2021 Super 30 rankings
No. 1: Kendal Daniels, DB, Beggs, 6-4, 198: Daniels, who signed with Texas A&M on Wednesday, helped guide Beggs to the...
OU basketball: 3 takeaways from Sooners' 79-65 win over Oral Roberts
Austin Reaves was able to get whatever he wanted on the court on Wednesday night. His stellar performance led to the Sooners...
National Signing Day: Bryce Stephens signs to Arkansas
Stephens took a pen and signed his national letter of intent to play Division-I football at Arkansas. After taking a picture of...
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With the high school football season winding down, the state's top teams and players continue to shine on the brightest...
Oklahoma Class 4A football: Wagoner caps perfect season with its fifth state championship
EDMOND – Chase Nanni wasn’t going to be fooled. Clinton, looking for a spark on offense, gave the ball to its star running back...
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Washington knocks off Beggs to advance to the state championship
Washington bested Beggs 38-22 at Warrior Field on Friday night to advance to the Class 2A state championship and Wilk played a...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert, Bishop McGuinness a Class 5A rivalry to remember
Mike Corley gathered his team around after the dominant semifinal win over Collinsville on Friday night. Headed to the Class 5A...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Parker Stevenson scores 40 points in Bethel's season opener
Stevenson scored 40 points in Bethel’s season opener on Monday night. The sophomore’s outstanding scoring spurt led Bethel to a...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
As the football season winds down, there continues to be no shortage of stellar performances each week. The Oklahoman's...
Oklahoma Class 6A-I football: Jenks dominates Edmond Santa Fe, captures 17th state championship in school history
EDMOND — Cade Stacy read the quarterback’s eyes. The junior defensive back from Jenks knew the quarterback’s vision would lead...
Oklahoma Class 4A football: Clinton knocks off Blanchard 10-7 to advance to the state championship
The 30-yard trick play was Clinton’s only touchdown of the night but it proved to be vital as Clinton bested Blanchard 10-7 at...
Oklahoma high school football: Why Davenport's Carson Funk is nicknamed 'Slash' by his coaching staff
DAVENPORT — Carson Funk is not the prototypical athlete. While many high school football athletes play at most one position on...
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Collin Matteson seals OCS win with late-game interception
With little time left, Matteson’s interception sealed the 19-13 third-round playoff win over Community Christian School on...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players is now live.
Oklahoma Class 4A football: Blanchard edges Bristow to advance to semifinals
The touchdown pass gave Blanchard a two-score lead which they carried to a 21-18 playoff win over Bristow on Friday night.
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How Steven Adams created countless memories with OKC Thunder? Stache Bros, flip flops and a 3-point shimmy
Steven Adams was traded from the Thunder to the Pelicans on Saturday, ending his seven-year tenure in Oklahoma City. Adams and...
Vote in The Oklahoman’s Fans’ Choice Player of the Week poll
Another week of playoff action brought more incredible performances.The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for...
Oklahoma high schools remain cautious as they turn attention to winter sports: 'We try not to take it for granted'
Lonnie Nunley called it one of his hardest days as Cache’s athletic director. After beating Tecumseh last week to open the high...
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Boyce McIntosh leads Community Christian to playoff win while battling ankle injury
Boyce tallied more than double what his coaches asked of him. He finished the game with 23 carries for 159 yards and three...
Oklahoma Class 5A football: El Reno forces six turnovers in first playoff win since 2009
El Reno carried the lead to a 41-14 win over Piedmont on Friday night at Memorial Stadium. In total El Reno forced 6 turnovers,...
Oklahoma high school football: Amaurion Norment leads Putnam North to first playoff win since 2005 with 'unbelievable run'
Amaurion Norment decided he was going to be the feature back on Friday night. Crammed with multiple athletes that play on both...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players is now live.
Oklahoma Class 2A football: Christian Heritage forces 4 turnovers in playoff win
The Crusaders nabbed three interceptions and one fumble recovery, for four total turnovers. The stout defensive performance led...
Oklahoma Class 4A football: Newcastle scores 21 unanswered points in second half to win
Shumard’s 16-yard pass to Barker late in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning touchdown play as the Racers stormed...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma signing day roundup: Moore’s Aaliyah Moore signs with Texas Longhorns; Sooners sign CHA golfer
Moore’s Aaliyah Moore signs with Texas "A sweet ending to a new beginning" are the words that decorated Aaliyah Moore’s table...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 state title picks for Classes A to C
The Oklahoman’s high school beat writers make their football state title picks for Classes A to C.
Oklahoma high school football: Piedmont clinches spot to host playoff game for first time in 16 years
With the win on Friday, Piedmont will host the playoffs for the first time in 16 years.
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class C playoff bracket
The Class C football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. The favorite Timberlake: The...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 state title picks for Classes 6A-I to 2A
The Oklahoman’s high school beat writers make their high school football state title picks for Classes 6A-I to 2A.
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class 2A playoff bracket
The Class 2A football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. Potential second-round...
Oklahoma high school football: Breaking down the Class 5A playoff bracket
The Class 5A football playoffs begin Friday across the state. Here is a breakdown of the bracket. Player to watch Luke...
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class 4A playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class 4A-I football playoffs.
Oklahoma high school football: OSSAA announces 2020 Class B playoff bracket
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association announced Sunday brackets for the Class B football playoffs.
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 10
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 10 is now live. Fans can...
Oklahoma high school football: Norman North dominates run game in 59-10 win vs. Southmoore
Norman North dominated the run game as they bested Southmoore 59-10 at Harve Collins Field on Friday night. In total, the...
Oklahoma high school football: Yukon earns its first state playoff berth in Class 6A-I
In their fourth season under head coach Jeremy Reed, the senior group was the first to lead Yukon to its first earned playoff...
Oklahoma high school football: New playoff rules have sparked unprecedented end-season opportunities
Brad Hill did his best to contain his excitement. “The goal all this time,” he said, “was to be in the playoffs.” The football...
Oklahoma high school football: Marcellous Hawkins, Putnam City gearing up for Owasso after big offensive performance
The collection of dominant offensive performances is what Putnam City will need when they travel to take on Owasso (9-0) on Friday
Oklahoma high school softball: OHSFSCA announces 2021 All-State teams, coaches
The 2021 games are slated for Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond. The Large school game will...
Oklahoma high school football: Clint Campbell's long runs carry McLoud to win
Campbell’s second-half score gave McLoud a two-touchdown lead which propelled them to a 42-28 win over Bridge Creek on Saturday...
Oklahoma high school football: Community Christian's midseason addition is 'making a difference' while learning the game
NORMAN — Bai Jobe hasn’t had the same amount of football lessons as many of the players he competes with. So, he keeps one tip...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 9
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 9 is now live. Fans can vote...
Oklahoma high school football: Yukon's big third quarter leads to 31-28 win
Hahn’s pick-6 gave Yukon its first lead of the game which led to a 31-28 win over Westmoore at Miller Stadium on Friday night....
Oklahoma high school football: Chandler records its third defensive shutout in district win
It was that kind of night for Meeker as the Chandler defense continuously swarmed the ball in its 30-0 win on Friday night. It...
Oklahoma high school football: Heritage Hall survives Anadarko's late surge to win 39-27
Heritage Hall topped Anadarko 39-27 at Pop Murray Memorial Field on Friday night.
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 8
Plenty of players across the city had big performances to help teams clinch pivotal wins with the regular season inching toward...
Oklahoma high school football: Trevon Baysinger leads Moore to win in his first start
Baysinger’s long run gave Moore a two-touchdown lead which the Lions carried to a 21-14 win over Putnam City on Thursday night.
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma high school football: Luke Tarman leads Bishop McGuinness to win with 5 TDs
Bishop McGuinness bested Piedmont 33-14 at Connlley field on Friday night.
Oklahoma high school football: 'New-style' offenses have sparked scoring surge
El Reno coach Chuck Atchison remembers the game like it was yesterday. “I’ve thought about it every day before this season...
Oklahoma high school softball: COAC announces 2020 All-Conference teams
The Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference announced Thursday its All-Conference softball teams for the 2019 season.
Oklahoma high school football: Connor Bolser's redemption play seals Newcastle's win
On Bethany's final effort to win, Bolser intercepted a Bethany pass and returned it 20-yards for a touchdown.
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Riley Sharp hits walk-off double to win Southmoore the state championship
Sharp hit a walk-off double in the eighth inning to win Southmoore the Class 6A state championship.
Oklahoma Class 5A softball: Coweta finishes dominant season with 8-3 win over Carl Albert for the state championship
It was enough to propel Coweta to an 8-3 win over Carl Albert for the Class 5A state championship on OGE Energy Field on...
Oklahoma Class 4A softball: Tuttle wins the state championship in an 11-inning thriller
It was all the cushion Tuttle needed to top Lone Grove 8-6 on the OGE Energy Field to win the Class 4A state championship. The...
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Southmoore rallies past Deer Creek to reach state final
Southmoore coach Jason Lingo had a reason to be nervous. Deer Creek loaded the bases in the bottom of the eighth inning of...
Oklahoma Class 4A softball: Tuttle scores 6 runs in the final inning to advance to the Class 4A state championship
Tuttle advanced to the Class 4A state championship with a 9-5 win over Tecumseh. The Tigers scored six runs in the final inning.
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Lily Shaw hits two-run home run to send Owasso to the state championship
Shaw’s home run led to a 4-1 win over Edmond Memorial on Field 4 of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex. The Rams scored four...
Oklahoma Class 5A softball: Carl Albert's big final inning leads to state championship birth
With a big seventh-inning rally, Carl Albert beat Claremore 5-1 on Field 3 of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex on Friday...
Oklahoma Class 4A softball: Tuttle's hot start leads to 13-4 win over Broken Bow
Tuttle bested Broken Bow 13-4 on Field 1 of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex on Thursday night. The Tigers opened the game...
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Edmond Memorial beats Stillwater 4-3 to advance to the semifinals
Edmond Memorial survived the late charge from Stillwater to win 4-3 on Field 4 of the USA Hall of Fame Complex.
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Ashlee Hogg's ninth-inning hit sends Deer Creek to state semifinals
On a 3-2 count with two outs, Hogg hit an RBI single to right field that scored the game-winning run.
Oklahoma Class 6A softball: Southmoore beats Jenks 7-6 with back-to-back home runs
The back-to-back home runs in the 7th inning propelled Southmoore over Jenks 7-6 on Field 4 of the USA Softball Hall of Fame...
Oklahoma high school softball: Here are eight players to watch at the state tournament
Eight players to watch The Class 6A-4A state softball tournaments start Thursday at the USA Hall of Fame Stadium. Here are some...
Oklahoma high school softball: Lauren Bratcher pushes Del City 'over the edge' to first state tournament in 18 years
DEL CITY — Gerre Griffin knew his team was facing a daunting task. In a regional softball bracket with Santa Fe South, Lawton...
Oklahoma high school football: Ethane Hyche is taking over as feature back for Edmond Santa Fe
Ethane Hyche couldn’t have been more relentless. In Friday’s game against Yukon, Hyche took a handoff and quickly burst to his...
Oklahoma high school fastpitch softball: OSSAA announces state tournament brackets for Classes 6A-4A
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association released Monday the fastpitch softball state tournament brackets for Classes...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 6
Plenty of high school football players had big performances this week with the playoffs creeping closer.Some led big comebacks...
Oklahoma Class 3A softball: Grace Anderson throws a 15-strikeout no-hitter to lead Tishomingo to back-to-back state championships
Anderson threw a no-hitter in Tishomingo’s 3-0 win over Washington for the Class 3A state championship. Overall, Anderson...
Oklahoma Class 2A softball: Latta bests Dale 5-3 for the state championship
Latta exploded in the fourth inning to knock off Dale 5-3 for the Class 2A state championship on Saturday evening.
Oklahoma Class A softball: Ripley survives final push from Binger-Oney to win the state championship
Ripley defeated Binger-Oney 6-4 for the Class A state championship on Saturday afternoon.
Oklahoma Class B softball: Red Oak defeats Roff 2-1 to win Class B state championship
With a one-run advantage, Ober’s double play was crucial as Red Oak hung on to defeat Roff 2-1 to win the fastpitch softball...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert scores 42 unanswered points to beat Bishop McGuinness 56-35
After falling behind by three touchdowns just before the half, Carl Albert stormed back for a 56-35 win over Bishop McGuinness...
Oklahoma Class 2A softball: Latta beat defending champion Silo in extra innings to advance to state final
Latta knocked off defending state champion Silo 5-4 in 10 innings on Friday afternoon. The Panthers came back from a four-run...
Oklahoma Class A softball: Binger-Oney advanced to the state championship with another strong defensive outing
With the win on Friday afternoon, Binger-Oney topped Caddo 4-0 in seven innings to advance to the Class A state championship.
Oklahoma Class 2A softball: Dale advanced to its 8th straight state title game
With a 7-3 win over Stroud on Friday afternoon, Dale advanced to its eighth straight state title appearance.
Oklahoma Class A softball: Binger-Oney advanced to the semifinals with a six-inning run-rule
Smith’s home run “set the tone” for Binger-Oney as they run-ruled Stuart 10-0 in six innings on Thursday evening.
Oklahoma Class 2A softball: Dale's Addie Bell led the Pirates to a run-rule victory
She finished the game 4-4 from the plate while allowing just five hits as a pitcher on Thursday afternoon. Bell's all-around...
Oklahoma Class 2A softball: Stroud advances to the semifinals with win over Amber-Pocasset
With Baker’s performance, Stroud topped Amber-Pocasset 9-2 on Field 4 of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium. Stroud scored...
Oklahoma high school softball: Here are seven players to watch at the state tournament
Seven players to watch The high school softball state Class 3A-B state tournaments start Thursday at the Ball Fields at...
Oklahoma high school softball: Why Dale is driven to 'get that bad taste out of our mouth'
Dale coach Andy Powell didn’t have much to say. After defeating Silo to win the Class 2A fastpitch softball state title in the...
Oklahoma high school football midseason awards: Who is the state's Most Valuable Player?
The Oklahoman’s high school coverage team breaks down some midseason award winners, but keep in mind, this is not a prediction...
Oklahoma high school softball: OSSAA announced brackets for Class 3A-B state tournaments
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activity Association released softball state tournament brackets for Class 3A - B on Monday.
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 5
There were no shortages of great performances at the halfway point of the high school football season.The Oklahoman's Fans'...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond North earn first win in new stadium
After going winless last season, the 14-7 win over Moore on Friday night was the first-ever win for Edmond North in its new...
Oklahoma high school football: Edmond Santa Fe scores 10 touchdowns in rout of Westmoore
MOORE — Scott Pfieffer could not be stopped. It became apparent on the opening drive when the junior quarterback led Edmond...
Oklahoma high school football: Carson May throws 4 TDs to lead Jones to district win
The long pass was one of many highlight plays May made to lead Jones to a 27-15 district road win over Chandler on Friday night.
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Goliath matchup lives up to billingAlthough the scoreboard wouldn't indicate it, Friday's matchup between Bixby and Carl Albert...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Sept. 24-30
Boys cross country Brendan Robeaux, Mustang: The senior placed fourth in the Class 6A race at the pre-state meet at Edmond...
Oklahoma high school softball: Rebecca Cobb guided Tuttle to fifth-straight district title
Through five seasons, Tuttle is 64-0 in district play. Cobb, who became Tuttle’s coach in 2016 has guided them to every win.
Oklahoma high school football: Heritage Hall's Gavin Freeman ties school record with a 95-yard touchdown reception in district win
In the clear, the junior receiver ran for the score. His 95-yard catch and run tied the school record for the longest touchdown...
Oklahoma high school football: Bishop McGuinness quarterback Luke Tarman excelling as ‘main guy’
Luke Tarman stood in shotgun formation with an empty backfield. Bishop McGuinness was set up on its own 20-yard line with...
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 4
The first week of district play came with numerous big performances across the city.The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the...
Oklahoma high school football: Jason Sexton earns first win as Shawnee coach
Looking for the first win of the season, Shawnee bonded together to knock off Durant 33-12 on Friday night. The win was...
Oklahoma high school football: Cedric Young, Putnam City defense force 5 turnovers in win
Young’s two interceptions sparked Putnam City’s 14-7 win over Edmond North at Putnam City Stadium on Friday Night.
Oklahoma high school football: The dream play that led to Choctaw's first win over Tulsa Washington in school history
Choctaw found the endzone a few plays later to secure a 26-22 road win over Booker T. Washington on the road. It was the first...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
‘If you can’t be there, be here': Oklahoma high school football streaming broadcasts on the rise in age of COVID-19
Kirk Norman and the Carl Albert broadcast crew entered Gary Rose Stadium with their equipment in hand. One laptop, a camera,...
Oklahoma high school softball: Terin Ritz leads Deer Creek to another district win
With her production, Deer Creek topped Putnam City 13-1 on Thursday night for another district win. The Antlers improved to...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Sept. 17-23
Boys cross country Josh Cherry, Edmond Memorial: He earned a second-place finish in the Class 6A-5A division at the OK Runner...
Oklahoma girls basketball recruiting: Norman's Myka Perry commits to Florida
Norman’s Myka Perry announced her commitment to the Gators with a tweet on Thursday, where she thanked her family, coaches and...
Oklahoma high school softball: Mustang will use 2020 COAC championship win as a 'springboard'
The tournament win will likely give Mustang (18-8) a confidence boost heading into a tough final stretch of the regular season....
OU women's basketball: Sooners offer three Putnam West freshmen
Taliya Parker and Shamar Bert announced their offers with a Twitter post on Monday night. Caya Smith’s offer was confirmed by...
Oklahoma high school football: The play that sealed Mustang's overtime win
But Haddox, and Mustang safety Karston Keene, broke up the pass in the endzone. Haddox, who had just made an error that led to...
Oklahoma high school football: Kane Ainesworth led Tecumseh back from first half deficit
With Ainesworth at the helm in the second half, Tecumseh catapulted to a 41-19 win over Elgin on Friday night.
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 3
The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for the top games by OKC-area players in Week 3 is now live.
Oklahoma high school football: John Marshall defense stepped up in redemption game
After giving up a big play in the final minutes to cost John Marshall the victory last week, the Bears defense made a crucial...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman’s high school sports reporters about the games they covered Friday...
Oklahoma high school football: Triston Brooke leads Yukon to come-from-behind win with 4 TDs
The 29-yard touchdown run was one of many big plays Brooke made in the second half to lead Yukon to a come-from-behind 41-24...
HoopGurlz recruiting rankings: ESPN ranks four Oklahomans in top 100 of 2021 class
Four Oklahoma girls basketball prospects were ranked in the ESPN Class of 2021 Top Women’s College Basketball Prospects list.
Oklahoma high school football: U.S. Grant's Stacyion Gay led the Generals to their first win of season with five TDs
U.S. Grant’s Stacyion Gay was a big reason why the Generals were so successful. The senior quarterback threw 11-for-28 for 145...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball recruiting: Kendra Gillispie announces top 5 schools
Harding Charter Prep’s Kendra Gillispie announced with a video last week, the top five schools she will focus on in recruiting....
Oklahoma high school baseball: Latta coach Eddie Collins thankful for a 'great ride' to national record
Eddie Collins didn’t have to poke his head out of the dugout to know there were a large number of fans at the game on Friday....
Oklahoma high school softball: Despite graduating 14 seniors off the state championship team, Piedmont hasn't lost a step this season
But with just one returning starter, sophomore Karissa Siegener, Piedmont does not look to have missed a beat from their...
Oklahoma high school softball: Edmond Santa Fe's freshman Willa Ford has led the Wolves to an impressive pace
But it’s not just Ford, the younger sister of Oklahoma State defensive lineman Trace Ford, who has been productive for Edmond...
Oklahoma high school football: Bethany looks to build on first win of the season
Friday night was a step in the right direction for the Bronchos as they earned their first win of the season with a 22-16 win...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball: Putnam North's Alyssa Parmer commits to Tulsa
Putnam North’s Alyssa Parmer announced her commitment to the Golden Hurricane with a near two-and-a-half minute video on...
Oklahoma high school football: Luke Wagner shines for Mount Saint Mary as Willis Alexander earns win 100
It was one of the many positive plays Wagner, who also threw two touchdowns as the quarterback, executed to help lift Mount...
Oklahoma girls basketball recruiting: Norman's Mikayla Parks commits to Kansas State
Norman’s Mikayla Parks announced her commitment to the Wildcats with a Tweet on Monday, where she thanked God, members of her...
Oklahoma high school football: Vian's Javyn Wright seals impressive night with a 94-yard game-winning touchdown pass
Wright was a part of all four of John Marshall’s scores as he helped lead Vian to a 32-28 win over John Marshall at Taft...
Oklahoma high school football: Rickey Hunt scores 4 TDs at new position to lead Millwood to fifth straight Soul Bowl win
In just two plays, Hunt proved to be an elite dual-threat quarterback as he led Millwood to a 35-0 win over Douglass at Moses...
Oklahoma high school football: How Rodney Fields carried Southeast to its first win of the season
As a freshman running back, he helped lead Southeast over Classen SAS to a 20-18 win at Speegle Stadium on Thursday night. It...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
Here are some highlights and observations from The Oklahoman’s high school sports reporters about the games they covered.
Varsity podcast: Road to Wantland continues
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson discuss the week's latest games, big OSSAA news regarding...
'Chase your new best': Shawnee softball team's newfound mantra has led to perfect start
Shawnee fastpitch softball coach David Rolette gathered his group together after another dominant performance. The scoreboard...
Oklahoma high school softball: Callie Hacker helps lift Blanchard to district wins after her father's passing
In the series, Hacker batted 6-for-8 (.750). But it wasn’t her battle at the plate that was so remarkable, it was the internal...
Oklahoma high school football: Dejuan Moore shines in Anthony Robinson's first win as Star Spencer head coach
The 5-foot-10, 155-pound senior defensive back, noticed a streaking receiver turn to run a corner route towards the end zone....
Vote in The Oklahoman's Fans' Choice Player of the Week poll for Week 1
Oklahoma high school football is in full swing, and with that comes some fantastic performances from around the city.The...
Oklahoma high school football: Washington kicker sets school record in win
His kick was not only the first score of the game for the Warriors, it also set a new school record for the longest field goal...
Oklahoma high school football: How Minco came back to win with one play
He made one move past a defender and then sprinted for the endzone for an 83-yard reception and Minco’s first score of the game.
Oklahoma high school football: Carl Albert rushes back in second half to defeat Midwest City
Although No. 7 Midwest City holds more wins in the head-to-head matchup, Bizzell, a junior running back, had never lost to the...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters covered games throughout the metro area. Here are some highlights and things we...
Oklahoma high school football: Deer Creek survives late fourth quarter surge by Southmoore
The completion between Ward and Pense was a recurring event as Deer Creek topped Southmoore 30-24 in a late-game thriller...
Varsity podcast: Football in a COVID world
The Oklahoman's Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson discuss Week 0 of high school football, the differences in...
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Aug. 24-Sept. 2
The Oklahoman's Athletes of the Week for Aug. 24-Sept. 2: Boys cross country Maverick Stephenson, Community Christian School:...
Oklahoma high school girls basketball recruiting: Karley Johnson announces her commitment and transfer
Mustang’s Karley Johnson announced her commitment to the Razorback with a tweet last week.
Oklahoma high school softball: How Southmoore has constructed 14 straight wins to start the season
Southmoore coach Jason Lingo said most of the credit for the SaberCats hot start is due to pitcher pitchers Abi Jones and...
Oklahoma high school football: Why Tuttle will need to rule the passing game again in Week 1
The play was the start of No. 5 Tuttle’s dominance through the air in the season-opening 28-7 win over Sulphur last week at the...
Oklahoma high school football: A young Crescent team did everything it could to exceed expectations in season-opener
The Tigers executed on all levels and impressed their coach with their mentality and hustle in the process.
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‘We just need him’: Russell Westbrook’s return gives Rockets a boost of energy vs. OKC Thunder
Of course Russell Westbrook would describe this day as he would any other. Facing his longtime team for the first time in the...
Oklahoma high school football: Meet Reed Holland, Community Christian's secret weapon
The secret weapon was 5-foot-9, 200-pound senior running back Reed Holland. In his first game back in nearly two years, Holland...
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OKC Thunder: Russell Westbrook will start Game 5, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni says
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said in Saturday’s pregame media session that Russell Westbrook will return to the starting lineup...
Oklahoma high school football: The late call that sealed Brooks Stephenson's first win as OCS head coach
OCS knocked off CHA 27-14 on Friday night at the Christian Heritage football field.
Oklahoma high school football: Kelton Walker sparks Moore's win over Edmond Memorial
It was his second interception and one of the many big plays that helped lead Moore to a 33-13 win over Edmond Memorial on...
Oklahoma high school football: Friday night takeaways
The Oklahoman's high school sports reporters covered games throughout the metro area. Here are some highlights and things we...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman's preseason 2021 Super 30 rankings
No. 1: Kendal Daniels, DB, Beggs, 6-4, 198: The long and athletic Texas A&M commit is one of the nation’s top defensive...
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 Class B preseason rankings
1. Shattuck (14-0): Coming off an undefeated season and the 2019 Class B state championship, Shattuck is set to repeat with the...
The Oklahoman’s 2020 preseason Class 3A All-State football team
The Oklahoman’s 2020 preseason Class 3A All-State football team
Oklahoma high school football: The Oklahoman’s 2020 Class 3A preseason rankings
1. Heritage Hall (11-1): The Chargers return 14 starters from a football team that lost just one game last season. With stars...
Class B football Districts 5-8 previews: Coaches' polls, storylines, players and games to watch
Top storylines Can Keota regroup? The Lions graduated 10 seniors leaving them with just three returning starters on both sides...
Class B football Districts 1-4 previews: Coaches' polls, storylines, players and games to watch
Top storylines Joining the class: Velma-Alma will enter Class B this season after going undefeated last year as an independent...
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OKC Thunder: Rockets' Jeff Green continues to turn back the clock vs. former team
The former Thunder teammates were the spark of the Rockets offense despite Houston falling to Oklahoma City 119-107 in an...
Oklahoma high school softball: Edmond North coach Rick Nordyke earns win 600
Friday’s win marked a feat Edmond North coach Rick Nordyke couldn’t believe he had reached. Six hundred career wins.
Oklahoma high school football: Highlights, things we learned from second night of scrimmages
More high school football scrimmages happened across the state Friday night, with a flurry of them in the Oklahoma City metro.
Oklahoma high school fastpitch softball: Teams and players to watch in 2020 season
High school fastpitch softball is underway across the state. And although fans and players are facing new procedures and...
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'These guys are clicking': Rockets reserves fuel runaway Game 2 win vs. OKC Thunder
Austin Rivers made a jab step to his left and then brought the ball back to his right, gaining a step past Chris Paul as he...
Class 3A football district previews: Coaches' polls, storylines, players and games to watch
Class 3A football district previews: Coaches' polls, storylines, players and games to watch
High school football: Mustang announces safety procedures affecting fan seating and sideline access
With Fall athletics continuing as planned, Mustang Public Schools is implementing several new safety procedures that affect...
Russell Westbrook’s status uncertain for Rockets’ playoff series vs. OKC Thunder
Russell Westbrook’s availability for the first round of the NBA playoffs against his former team remains up in the air, Houston...
Oklahoma high school football: Bethany prepares for new era after graduating a talented senior class
The 2020 season will begin a new era for Bethany football as it graduated a large senior group who led the Bronchos to an...
Oklahoma high school football: Young Midwest City team has grown into an experienced group
The young Bomber team from last year, who advanced to the 2019 Class 6A-1 state tournament, has now grown into an experienced...
Oklahoma high school football: Putnam North preparing for inaugural Class 6A-II season
The Panthers have been three points shy of making the Class 6A-I playoffs the past two seasons but with the roster North is...
Oklahoma high school football: Del City looks to raise the bar this year
With six Eagle defensemen holding Division-I offers, there’s no secret Del City will put a talented defense on the field. But...
High school girls basketball: OCA hires former Bishop McGuinness assistant boys coach Brandon Collins as head coach
OCA athletic director Grey Powell announced on Monday former Bishop McGuinness assistant boys basketball coach, Brandon...
Oklahoma high school football: Anthony Robinson plans to make an easy transition as head coach of Star Spencer
For many coaches, the first practice can prove to be a worrisome time. But for Robinson, the transition has been easy.
Oklahoma high school football: Brooks Stephenson looking to make an impact at Oklahoma Christian School
For Stephenson, the hiring at OCS came full circle for him. His coaching career began by helping the OCS baseball program while...
Michael Porter Jr. enjoys career day in Nuggets' OT win vs. OKC Thunder: 'I just wanted to bring energy'
It didn’t take long for Michael Porter Jr. to make his presence felt Monday. On Denver’s first possession — 11 seconds into a...
High school girls basketball recruiting: Norman forward Chantae Embry announces top 4 schools
Norman's Chantae Embry announced her top four schools through a Twitter post on Monday afternoon, narrowing her recruiting list...
What's it like to start a program from scratch during a pandemic? Here's what North Rock Creek softball is finding out.
SHAWNEE — Chance Griffin watched as freshman pitcher Haley Hacker wound up and fired a fastball into the strike zone. The pitch...
OU football commit Jordan Mukes learning from new Choctaw assistant, former Texas Tech DB Tre Porter
CHOCTAW — Nearly a decade ago, Tre Porter lined up across from Oklahoma receiver Kenny Stills. At the snap, Stills sprinted...
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: Stillwater's offensive lineman Lance Petermann commits to Air Force
Stillwater’s Lance Petermann announced his commitment to Air Force
Oklahoma high school football recruiting: John Marshall's wide receiver Bryce Stephens commits to Arkansas
John Marshall’s Bryce Stephens announced his commitment to the Razorbacks on Sunday
Oklahoma high school sports: Millwood will only offer varsity sports in the Fall
Millwood will only offer varsity sports in the fall, Millwood athletics announced on Twitter on Thursday night, effectively...
OSU basketball: Cowboys first to offer Putnam North sophomore guard Jeremiah Johnson
On Monday, Oklahoma State was the first to offer Johnson, the sophomore guard announced through a Twitter post.
A look at The Oklahoman's 2021 Super 30 feature series
High school sports writers Cameron Jourdan, Nick Sardis and James D. Jackson compiled this list, which is based primarily on...
High school baseball: Two Heritage Hall Chargers were selected for the Perfect Game All-American Classic
Heritage Hall’s Jackson Jobe and William Gray Thomas will serve as pitchers for the West Roster in the Perfect Game’s 18th...
OBCA All-State basketball: Putnam City's Kendural Jolly putting his faith in prep-school route
EDMOND — Kendural Jolly has grown accustomed to making adjustments. Although Jolly received offers from Cameron University and...
OBCA All-State basketball: Big wins for Large East, Small East
OBCA All-State basketball: Big wins for Large East, Small East
High school girls basketball: Two Star Spencer Bobcats sign letters of intent, the first since 2016
Star Spencer’s Travisha Cogdell and Shamyia Pugh signed to play college basketball in the Star Spencer High School Parking lot...
OSSAA executive director David Jackson says fall sports are still on as scheduled
Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association executive director David Jackson spoke to reporters in a Zoom meeting Thursday...
OU baseball: Enid's Blake Priest commits to Sooners
Enid pitcher Blake Priest committed to the Sooners on Wednesday.
High school basketball: UCO and OBCA announce updated plans and rosters for the All-State games
Final decisions have been made for the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association’s All-State games, the first high school...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: John Marshall's Bryce Stephens is 'the best receiver in the state, hands down'
Bryce Stephens has always been a gifted athlete. So when he switched from quarterback to wide receiver his sophomore year at...
High school baseball: Middle West speeds past East in OBCA All-State game
The Middle West topped the East 4-2 in the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State game at the Bricktown Ballpark on...
High school baseball: Small East shuts out West in OBCA All-State game
The East bested the West 4-0 in the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State game at the Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday...
High school baseball: Large West rallies late to win the OBCA All-State game
Large West rallied from behind to top the East 10-9 in the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State game at the...
Police respond to shooting outside of Bricktown Ballpark
Oklahoma City Police say one person was shot in the leg following a fight between two groups down the street from the Chickasaw...
High school baseball: OBCA announced updated rosters for 2020 All-State games
The Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association announced the updated rosters for its second annual All-State games on Friday.
High school girls basketball: Paul Bass leaves short retirement to take over as Newcastle head coach
Newcastle announced the hiring of Paul Bass as the new head girls basketball coach.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Vian's Solomon Wright is a force on defense
VIAN — Solomon Wright has proved to be an explosive force on the defensive line. Last season in the Class 2A state semifinals,...
Oklahoma high school sports: Fall coaches adjusting to coronavirus reality
Wednesday marks the unofficial start to the 2020-21 Oklahoma high school athletic calendar. Cross country, fall baseball,...
OSU baseball: Heritage Hall's Austin Lemon commits to Cowboys
Heritage Hall’s Austin Lemon announced his commitment to the Cowboys in a Twitter post on Friday.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Baylor recruit and Stillwater senior Tevin Williams has market cornered on competitive drive
STILLWATER — Tevin Williams has never shied away from competition. Growing up as the second youngest of 12 siblings, a...
High school girls basketball: Okarche names former assistant coach Haley Mitchel to succeed Kelli Jennings as head coach
Okarche named former assistant coach Haley Mitchel as the new head girls basketball coach on Wednesday, following the departure...
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Edmond Santa Fe's James Burnett a big student in chemistry
EDMOND — James Burnett has always been an advocate for team chemistry. So when members of his eighth-grade football team in...
OSU baseball: Incoming Enid Freshman Garrett Shull commits to Cowboys
Enid's Garrett Shull, who joined Twitter in July, allowed Enid coach Brad Gore to announce his commitment to the Cowboys on the...
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Stillwater's Lance Petermann a fast learner after late start in football
STILLWATER — Lance Petermann has spent most of his life as the biggest kid in school. As someone who towered over his...
Longtime high school basketball coach Steve Freeman dies at 68
Longtime high school basketball coach Steve Freeman died of Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday.
OSU baseball: Yukon's Carson Benge commits to Cowboys
Yukon’s Carson Benge announced his commitment to the Cowboys in a Twitter post on Tuesday. The latest Oklahoma pitcher to...
Mustang Public Schools announces student-athlete and assistant coach tests positive for COVID-19
Mustang Public Schools announced Sunday a high school football player and assistant coach tested positive for COVID-19.
Mustang Public Schools announces student-athlete tests positive for COVID-19
Mustang Public Schools announced a member of one of its boys basketball teams tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
The Oklahoman's Super 30: Luke McEndoo making the most of his move to Oklahoma
STILLWATER — Luke McEndoo remembers watching Tyreek Hill's punt-return touchdown that eventually led to Oklahoma State's Bedlam...
High school basketball: OBCA announces UCO will host its All-State games
The Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association announced Wednesday the annual All-State boys basketball games will be held, July...
OKC-area high schools begin summer workouts with safety protocols
An interesting blend of music blared from the speakers inside Newcastle High School’s weight room. Michael Jackson’s “Smooth...
High school baseball: Sooners offer sophomore Morgan Pearson
Two weeks after receiving his first Division I offer to play baseball, Plainview’s Morgan Pearson announced on his Twitter...
MLB Draft: Marlins select former Mustang star Daxton Fulton in second round
Fulton, the 6-foot-6, 220 pound left-handed pitcher from Mustang High School, was selected No. 40 overall in the Major League...
OSU baseball: Choctaw's Gabe Davis commits to Cowboys
Choctaw’s Gabe Davis announced his commitment to the Cowboys on his Twitter account Tuesday night.
OHSFSCA All-State softball: Hannah Harrison, Westmoore shine as Large West beats Large East 12-6
Westmoore shines in OHSFSCA All-State softball game Hannah Harrison winded up and fired a fastball into the strike zone for the...
Midwest City hires former Moore assistant coach Megan Maloy as head girls basketball coach
Midwest City named former Moore assistant coach Megan Maloy as its new head girls basketball coach on Thursday.
MLB Draft: Daxton Fulton, Jace Bohrofen, Cade Horton might be OU teammates — or turn pro
MUSTANG — Daxton Fulton, Jace Bohrofen and Cade Horton posed for a photo while hoisting their Little League trophies in 2008....
Newcastle's McKenzie Wagoner named Gatorade's Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year
McKenzie Wagoner was named Gatorade’s 2019-20 Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year, the company announced last week. Wagoner is...
UCO athletics announces three-phase plan to reopen athletic facilities
The University of Central Oklahoma athletic department announced its three-phase plan for reopening on a limited basis...
Del City hires former Tuttle star outfielder Corey Hawk as head baseball coach
Former Tuttle star outfielder Corey Hawk was hired as head coach of Del City on Friday morning.
High school football: Mustang Public Schools announces plan for reopening summer activities
Mustang Public Schools announced its schedule for reopening summer activities for high school athletes on Thursday, six days...
Former Sooner Ron Tatum III commits to UTSA
On Thursday, the Rivals four-star prospect Ron Tatum III announced on Twitter his commitment to the University of Texas at San...
High school girls basketball: Cushing hires Jake Phillips as head girls basketball coach
Former Newcastle assistant girls basketball coach Jake Phillips will take over as the Tigers head coach, Phillips announced on...
High school baseball: OBCA announces rosters for 2020 All-State games
On Thursday, The Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association announced the rosters for its second annual All-State games.
Cade Horton is the first Norman High baseball player to be named Gatorade’s Oklahoma Baseball Player of the Year
Norman star baseball player and Oklahoma commit Cade Horton was named Gatorade’s 2019-20 Oklahoma Baseball Player of the Year,...
High school girls basketball recruiting: Tulsa offers Jones freshman guard Boston Berry
On Saturday afternoon, Jones’ freshman point guard, Boston Berry, announced she received an offer from Tulsa, the second...
High school girls basketball recruiting: Texas Tech first to offer Jones' freshman guard Boston Berry
Jones’ freshman point guard, Boston Berry, announced she received an offer from Texas Tech on Twitter Thursday afternoon.
Senior Spotlight: Guthrie's Dodgion overcame major surgeries on back, knee
GUTHRIE — Drew Dodgion had much to look forward to this golf season. A year after placing 10th in the Class 5A state golf...
High school girls basketball recruiting: Sooners offer Sapulpa freshman Guard Stailee Heard
The 5-foot-9 Sapulpa freshman guard, Stailee Heard, received an offer from Oklahoma, she announced on Twitter Wednesday night.
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Choctaw's Mia Pendleton balanced golf, soccer on road to Oklahoma Baptist
Mia Pendleton has always remained focused on the task at hand. “When I’m playing golf, that’s the only thing I’m thinking of,”...
OSU baseball: Stillwater's Drew Blake commits to Cowboys
Stillwater’s Drew Blake announced his commitment to the Cowboys on Tuesday morning, via Twitter.
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Battle-tested Amanda Graddy was 'like a warrior' at Lexington
Amanda Graddy didn’t have an ideal offseason. Last summer, she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel...
The Oklahoma City Public Schools 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year
The Oklahoma City Public Schools announced the 2019-20 Senior Student Athletes of the Year awards on Wednesday.
High school boys basketball: OCA announces All-State boys basketball rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Wednesday the rosters for its annual All-State boys basketball games that will be...
High school girls basketball: OCA announces All-State girls basketball rosters
The Oklahoma Coaches Association announced Wednesday the rosters for its annual All-State girls basketball games that will be...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Sisters Morgan and Alyson Kennedy helped spark Classen SAS state tournament run
Morgan and Alyson Kennedy, Classen SAS girls basketball: The Kennedy sisters were preparing to help lead Classen SAS to a Class...
High school boys basketball: Tulsa Washington coach Conley Phipps retiring as head coach
Tulsa Booker T. Washington boys basketball coach Conley Phipps is retiring from coaching.
High school baseball: Binger-Oney hires Travis Owen as head baseball coach
Binger-Oney hired Travis Owen as its new head baseball coach, Owen told The Oklahoman on Monday.
High school baseball: Oklahoma Christian School hires Romus Cezar
The Saints hired former Edmond Santa Fe hitting coach Romus Cezar as their new head baseball coach, OCS athletic director...
High school football: Cache's Ralph Fawaz commits to Wyoming
On Saturday, Ralph Fawaz announced his commitment to Wyoming via Twitter.
High school girls basketball: Moore's Aaliyah Moore commits to Texas
Aaliyah Moore, who is ranked as the No. 7 overall national recruit in the 2021 class by ESPN’s HoopGurlz, announced her...
High school girls basketball: Moore's Raychael Harjo commits to Central Florida
Moore’s Raychael Harjo announced Tuesday her commitment to the Knights, via Twitter.
High school girls basketball: Piedmont’s Delanie Crawford commits to the Golden Hurricane
Piedmont’s Delanie Crawford announced her commitment to the Golden Hurricane on Wednesday evening via Twitter.
Meet The Oklahoman’s 2020 Super 5 and All-State girls basketball teams
The Oklahoman’s Super 5 roster First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts Lexy Keys, Sequoyah Tahlequah — 5-7 — G — Sr. —...
The Oklahoman's 2020 Little All-City girls basketball roster
Little All-City First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts. Karley Johnson, Newcastle — 5-9 — F — So. — 19.0 Rylee...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 Little All-City girls basketball first team
TaLiyah Gramling, Millwood Height: 5-foot-7 Position: Guard Class: Junior The story: The Greater Metro Athletic Conference...
Little All-City girls basketball 2020: Christian Heritage's Rylee Langerman took over on road to Arkansas
DEL CITY — Advancing to the state tournament had become the norm for Rylee Langerman. However, this season proved to be tougher...
Meet The Oklahoman's 2020 Big All-City girls basketball first team
Delanie Crawford, Piedmont Height: 5-foot-11 Position: Guard Class: Junior The story: Followed her impressive sophomore...
The Oklahoman's 2020 Big All-City girls basketball roster
Big All-City First team Name, School — Ht. — Pos. — Cl. — Pts. Delanie Crawford, Piedmont — 5-11 — G — Jr. — 18.0 Aaliyah...
Big All-City girls basketball 2020: Moore's Aaliyah Moore also has contributions off court
MOORE — Aaliyah Moore is known for her contributions on the court. This season, she led the Moore High School girls basketball...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Norman High's Kelbie Washington continues to accomplish her goals
NORMAN — Kelbie Washington has always set goals for herself. When she started playing basketball at Norman High School, she...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Deer Creek's Skylar Vann lived up to family name
EDMOND — Skylar Vann grew up in the gym. In the early stages of her life, she sat in her car seat inside Woodson Gym on...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Sequoyah Tahlequah's Lexy Keys found her love for the game
TAHLEQUAH — Lexy Keys didn’t always have basketball aspirations. She was a two-sport athlete who focused more on softball. “I...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Moore's Aaliyah Moore enjoys the recognition
MOORE — Aaliyah Moore is no stranger to earning recognition for her basketball skills. During her 8th grade year, she earned...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Moore's Brent Hodges knew he had done something special
MOORE — The first thing Brent Hodges did when he walked through his front door on March 3 was send out texts to previous...
Super 5 girls basketball 2020: Tulsa Washington's Wyvette Mayberry has opportunity to chase dreams
TULSA — Wyvette Mayberry took basketball seriously from an early age. In middle school, she understood the opportunities...
OU women's basketball: Deer Creek's Skylar Vann flips commitment to Sooners
The Deer Creek High School senior switched her commitment from Temple to OU, she told The Oklahoman on Friday.
Millwood's TaLiyah Gramling tabbed Most Valuable Player of Greater Metro Athletic Conference
The Greater Metro Athletic Conference named Millwood's TaLiyah Gramling as the Most Valuable Player, the honor was released...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Washington's Nicholas Andrews thrown a curve but ready to pitch for OU
Nicholas Andrews, Washington baseball: With an arsenal of a 93 mph fastball, 83 mph breaking ball and a 78 mph change-up,...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: With a 94 mph fastball, Shawnee's J’Briell Easley eyes MLB Draft down the road
J’Briell Easley, Shawnee boys baseball and basketball: Easley was preparing to start as Shawnee’s ace before the 2020 season...
Oklahoma high school senior spotlight: Millwood's Cymirah Williams 'definitely an ideal player'
Cymirah Williams, Millwood girls basketball: Williams was preparing to play a key role for Millwood in her final chance at a...
Okarche's Rachel McDowell named 3 Rivers Conference POY
Rachel McDowell was named the 3 Rivers Conference Player of the Year by conference coaches. The honor was announced along with...
Putnam North star Bria Sanders-Woods tabbed most valuable player of Big 10 Conference
Accolades voted on by coaches, named her the Most Valuable Player of the Big 10 Conference, released Wednesday.
OCU women's basketball: Stars make history hiring alumna Brett Tahah
Brett Tahah will take over as head women’s basketball coach, becoming the first OCU alumna to lead the program, OCU announced...
OU women's basketball: Norman High's Kelbie Washington commits to Sooners
Norman’s Kelbie Washington announced her commitment to the Sooners on Wednesday morning via Twitter.
High school girls basketball: Edmond Memorial hires Rachel Crabaugh
The Bulldogs hired assistant coach Rachel Crabaugh as the new head girls basketball coach, Edmond Memorial athletic director...
High school girls basketball: Edmond Santa Fe hires former OBU women's coach Casi Bays
Edmond Santa Fe hired former Oklahoma Baptist women’s coach, Casi Bays, as its next girls basketball coach, announced by Edmond...
Moore's Aaliyah Moore named 2019-20 Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference girls basketball Player of the Year
Moore’s junior forward Aaliyah Moore was named the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Player of the Year, announced Friday.
Classen SAS' Jordan Harrison named All City Athletic Conference girls Player of the Year
Classen SAS star Jordan Harrison was named the All City Athletic Conference’s girls Player of the Year, announced Thursday.
James D. Jackson: Games are a teacher of so many of life's lessons
MIDWEST CITY — I was just the new guy. For nearly my entire life I played football, basketball and ran track competitively....
'It’s time': Edmond Memorial girls basketball coach Curt Knox retires for second time
EDMOND — Curt Knox made the long drive from Harrah to Edmond to coach the sport he so loved. After 25 years coaching and brief...
High school basketball: Edmond Santa Fe's Paul Bass retiring after 25-year run
EDMOND — Paul Bass watched as the text messages and Facebook posts from former coaches and players piled up on his cellphone....
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jones High School girls basketball team waiting to make its first trip to state tournament
JONES — Players poked their heads out of the bus windows when they heard the band playing the Jones fight song and saw the...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: High school basketball coaches react to postponement of state tournaments
Chuck London accepted a phone call while driving on the turnpike in a bus filled with his Fort Gibson girls basketball players....
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High school girls basketball: Reactions from around the state after tournament postponement
He was informed that the 2020 Oklahoma state tournament had been postponed for the foreseeable future. Filled with a wide range...
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...
Class 2A girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday at Mustang, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena Vanoss vs. Amber-Pocasset, 7 p.m. Thursday VANOSS Coach: John...
High school baseball: Bethany's Gray Adams throws no-hitter
Gray Adams a left-handed junior threw a five inning no-hitter as Bethany bested Anadarko 16-0 at Bethany Athletic Complex on...
Class 3A girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena Sequoyah Tahlequah vs. Comanche, 3:30 p.m. Thursday SEQUOYAH TAHLEQUAH...
Class 4A girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Anadarko vs. Newcastle, 3:30 p.m. Thursday ANADARKO Coach: Jeff Zinn Record: 26-1 Ranking: No. 1 Titles: 3 State appearance:...
High school basketball: Jones High making history with girls' first trip to state
JONES — On the wall in Jones’ field house hang banners from multiple sports that have advanced to the state tournament....
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...
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 5A girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday at Owasso, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center Tahlequah vs. Lawton Eisenhower, 2 p.m. Thursday TAHLEQUAH Coach: David...
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 girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Mabee Center Norman vs. Edmond North, 8:30 p.m. Thursday NORMAN Coach: Michael Neal...
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...
Class B boys basketball: Jameson Richardson stands tall as Duke beats Leedey for first title
In their 11th appearance, they won Duke’s first Boys Basketball state championship 52-49 over Leedey in the Class B Boys state...
Class A girls basketball: Hydro-Eakly shuts down Okarche to reach state final
Rachel Barry fell to the floor but the pass was still intended for her. She sprang up for a moment and returned the pass to the...
Class A girls basketball: Canute advances to state championship game with overtime win
Canute was able to escape out of the semifinal round with a 67-64 win Friday night at State Fair Arena.
High school basketball: Aaliyah Moore named Gatorade's Oklahoma Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Aaliyah Moore was named Gatorade’s 2019-20 Oklahoma Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the company announced Friday. Aaliyah...
High school girls basketball: Putnam West keeps their season alive with win
Putnam West kept their season alive with a 42-36 win over Norman North Thursday night at Capitol Hill gymnasium.
Class A girls basketball: Strother survives Calumet on Lauryn Waller's game-winning 3-pointer
With Waller’s 3-pointer, Strother survived as they topped Calumet 51-48 in the Class A state quarterfinals Thursday afternoon...
High school girls basketball: Moore advances to the state tournament for the first time since 1998
When the final buzzer sounded, they surrounded each other in celebration as Moore (23-2) advanced to the state tournament for...
Class A girls basketball: Canute's seniors lead them past Garber in state quarterfinal
The four Canute seniors scored the first four 3-pointers which started a trend for the night as Canute finished with 11...
Class B girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class B Thursday at Yukon, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena LOMEGA VS. MCCURTAIN, 3:30 P.M. THURSDAY LOMEGA Coach: Kevin...
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 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 A girls basketball: A look at each team in the state tournament
Class A Thursday at Southern Nazarene, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena HYDRO-EAKLY VS. KIOWA, 7 P.M. THURSDAY...
High school baseball: OKC Dodgers announce high school baseball series schedule and OSSAA championship site
The OSSAA Class 6A and Class 5A baseball state championship games will move to downtown Oklahoma City for the 2020 season....
Class A girls basketball: Okarche overcomes adversity en route to state tournament berth
OKARCHE — Okarche’s seniors sat in their newly renovated locker room watching film, scouting Vici before practice Monday...
High school baseball: Edmond Santa Fe opens season with no-hitter
Cooper Jenson and Nixon Petitt combined to throw a no-hitter to lead Edmond Santa Fe to a 5-0 win over Southmoore at Edmond...
Class A girls basketball notebook: Strother to make first state tournament appearance
No. 6 Strother will be making its first ever appearance in the state tournament.
Class 4A wrestling: Tuttle wins 12th straight title
Tuttle wins 12th straight title Tuttle continued to show their dominance on Saturday. The Tigers finished the season with...
Class 5A wrestling: OU commit and Collinsville senior Caleb Tanner wins fourth state title
Collinsville’s Caleb Tanner wins fourth state title Caleb Tanner felt some pressure before the Class 5A state wrestling...
Class 6A wrestling: Mustang’s Picklo goes undefeated for second straight year
Mustang’s Picklo goes undefeated for second straight year Mustang junior Tate Picklo completed his second straight undefeated...
Class 3A wrestling: Comanche's Konner Doucet is 40th Oklahoman to win four straight state titles
Comanche's Doucet earns fourth straight state title Konner Doucet, sporting his Oklahoma State head gear, grabbed his Sperry...
High school basketball: Former Midwest City star Chinna Fair named Conference POY
Former Midwest City star Chinna Fair was named as the 2019-20 California Pacific Conference Player of the Year at the Cal Pac...
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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...
High school basketball: Rylee Langerman wants to win another gold ball for CHA
DEL CITY — Rylee Langerman stepped onto the State Fair Arena basketball court as she always did. For the third-straight...
High school softball: Harrah to name softball field after David Shannon
The Harrah Board of Education approved a proposal to name the Harrah High School softball facility after Shannon. It will...
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...
'Something like that is really amazing': How Washington's Rocky Clarke went from welding to winning 900 games
Rocky Clarke has always been a believer of destiny. “You know how some people are called to be preachers?” he said. “I feel...
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...
High school girls basketball: Newcastle's Karley Johnson joins 1,000-point club
As a freshman, Johnson scored 632 points. But the 1,000 point milestone didn’t cross her mind until midway through her...
High school girls basketball: Crescent's Elizabeth Battelo joins 1,000-point club
Before Tuesday night's game, Crescent coach Karl Butt told Elizabeth Battello she only needed 4 points to join the 1,000-point...
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...