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Football Player Brock Bales, the son of Curtis and Dusty Bales; a teacher who has impacted Brock is his mom, Mrs. Bales.

Football Player Brock Bales, the son of Curtis and Dusty Bales; a teacher who has impacted Brock is his mom, Mrs. Bales.

CHS Senior Night

Tigers at home against Ft. Gibson Friday

MIAMI — The Miami War Dogs handed the Cushing Tigers their third road loss of the season Friday when they defeated the Tigers 31-14.After spending Sunday in the film room, Monday’s practice at O’Dell Field focused on well…. focus.
Caymon Prather jukes past a Tornado defender. Photo by Allie Prater

Caymon Prather jukes past a Tornado defender. Photo by Allie Prater

Bulldogs go 9-0 with Tornado shut out

DRUMRIGHT — Yale Bulldog fans packed the visitors’ bleachers and overflowed onto the grassy sidelines at Riddle Field in Drumright last week, for one of the hottest rivalries in Oklahoma Class B football.
Offensive Coordinator Scott Chisholm congratulates wide receiver Brock Bales after he scored Cushing’s first touchdown of the night Friday.

Offensive Coordinator Scott Chisholm congratulates wide receiver Brock Bales after he scored Cushing’s first touchdown of the night Friday.

Tigers tame Mustangs, 37-7

Play Wagoner Thursday The Cushing Tigers are sitting on a 5-1 overall record following last week’s 37-7 district win over the Oologah Mustangs. The win moved the Tigers into the third spot in District 4A-3, behind Grove, No. 2, and Wagoner, No. 1.
Fourth-grade students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore practice Drop, Cover and Hold On under their desks during an earthquake safety presentation by the Oklahoma Geological Survey on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Courtesy of ODEM

Fourth-grade students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore practice Drop, Cover and Hold On under their desks during an earthquake safety presentation by the Oklahoma Geological Survey on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Courtesy of ODEM

Statewide Earthquake Drill Raises Awareness, Promotes Proper Safety Techniques

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is in less than ONE week, and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is encouraging residents to join their nearly 38,000 neighbors who have already registered to participate.
Wide receiver Brock Bales catches a Roman Tucker pass in the opening drive of Cushing’s homecoming game against Skiatook. Bales took the ball 80 yards to the house for Cushing’s first TD. Photo by Allie Prater

Wide receiver Brock Bales catches a Roman Tucker pass in the opening drive of Cushing’s homecoming game against Skiatook. Bales took the ball 80 yards to the house for Cushing’s first TD. Photo by Allie Prater

Tigers topple Skiatook, remain undefeated at 4-0

“I have to mention the atmosphere at O'Dell field on Friday nights and give a big shout out to all that make it happen,” said Cushing Head Coach Rusty Morgan. “To our outstanding band, cheer and dance squads, student section and all of the fans and families, thank you!
Members of the Cushing Tiger Cross Country team dominate the start of the Grappler’s Gallop Saturday, at Memorial Park. Photo by Sarah Townes

Members of the Cushing Tiger Cross Country team dominate the start of the Grappler’s Gallop Saturday, at Memorial Park. Photo by Sarah Townes

Grappler’s Gallop

Tigers take out Demons to go 3-0

PERKINS — It basically took the Cushing Tigers an entire half to find their mental footing in Perkins last week and start playing the brand of football that Tiger fans have come to expect.The contest began with the Tigers committing mistakes and laying opportunity at the Demons’ feet.
Tiger pitcher Macy Griffith pitched for 7 innings against Cleveland and struck out three batters.

Tiger pitcher Macy Griffith pitched for 7 innings against Cleveland and struck out three batters.

Lady Tigers prepare for district

CUSHING - The Cushing Lady Tigers are sitting on a 7-13 record going into district play, which got underway Tuesday against Tecumseh.