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“Tee-Box Titan” closes standout season at state

Allie Prater
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
EDMOND — Ripley junior Elijah “The Tee-Box Titan” Schatz capped off another impressive postseason run May 11-12 at the OSSAA 2A Boys State Golf Championship at Kickingbird Golf Club, battling through three rounds against Oklahoma’s top golfers to finish 13th overall with a score of 233.
MACU Representative Scott Morris stands with Rylie Pendergraff and Jaylee Thomas following their signing ceremony held on May 12. Photos by DeAnna Maddox

MACU Representative Scott Morris stands with Rylie Pendergraff and Jaylee Thomas following their signing ceremony held on May 12. Photos by DeAnna Maddox

Agra athletes sign with MACU

Deanna Maddox
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
AGRA — Two Agra athletes are preparing to continue both their academic and athletic careers after signing with Mid-America Christian University (MACU).
Lady Tiger track season ends at state

Lady Tiger track season ends at state

Lady Tiger track season ends at state

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CATOOSA — Track seasons are measured in medals and moments — a girl clearing a bar she has clipped all spring, a runner finding enough left in the tank for a final kick to the finish, a relay team determined to survive the chaos of a regional just to earn one more week together.
This Week's Champion: BRYCE WARD Bryce cleared 12’6” in pole vault to claim the regional title. Celebrating excellence with a 6-Piece Tender Meal on us. Come by the Cushing Citizen to get your voucher

This Week's Champion: BRYCE WARD Bryce cleared 12’6” in pole vault to claim the regional title. Celebrating excellence with a 6-Piece Tender Meal on us. Come by the Cushing Citizen to get your voucher

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Bryce cleared 12’6” in pole vault to claim the regional title.Celebrating excellence with a 6-Piece Tender Meal on us.Come by the Cushing Citizen to get your voucher.
Lady Tigers place 13th at state

Lady Tigers place 13th at state

Lady Tigers place 13th at state

Allie Prater
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
ARDMORE — The season came to a close this week for the Cushing Lady Tigers at the OSSAA 4A Girls State Championship at Doric Hills Golf Course and Country Club, where the team battled through two long rounds against some of the best competition in Oklahoma to finish 13th overall with a team score...

Claxton, Vance compete at regional golf tournament

Allie Prater
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CUSHING — Two Cushing golfers competed at the OSSAA 4A regional tournament April 27 at Elk City Golf and Country Club.Neither qualified for the state tournament.Reid Vance placed 47th with a tworound total of 175. In the opening round, he recorded pars on holes 4, 11, 15 and 16.
The Tee-Box Titan heads to state

The Tee-Box Titan heads to state

The Tee-Box Titan heads to state

Allie Prater
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BURNEYVILLE — Every team dreams of punching its ticket together. Sometimes, though, the story belongs to one steady swing, one unshakable mindset, and one nickname that suddenly feels very real.

Tiger baseball closes season with regional run

J. D. Meisner
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
PRYOR — It didn’t unravel or collapse. It just… ended.The Tigers closed the year on top — 16-14, a record built against pressure, speed, and a schedule that didn’t hand out anything easy.The regional run is a case in point.
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