Sports

Tiny Tiger Takes Title

Tiny Tiger Takes Title

Tiny Tiger Takes Title

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - Wes Nickell, 11, of Cushing, won the 2024 State Wrestling title this past weekend at Jim Norick Arena, or as its better known “The Big House” in Oklahoma City. Wrestling in Division 3 (10 and under) at 73lbs, Nickell had to battle to take home his third state title.
Tiger wrestlers dominate Tulsa 7 Conference meet

Tiger wrestlers dominate Tulsa 7 Conference meet

Tiger wrestlers dominate Tulsa 7 Conference meet

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CUSHING - After a disappointing performance in the Cushing Tournament a couple weeks ago, the Cushing Tiger grapplers dominated the No. 3 team in 3A, the Pawnee Black Bears, defeating them 56-10.

Lady Tigers get a win in Ft. Gibson

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
CUSHING - The Cushing Lady Tiger basketball team traveled to the Ft. Gibson Tournament last week and came away with their second win of the season, soundly defeating the Nathan Hale Lady Rangers, 58-29. “We saw some good things from some of our players,” said Head Coach Mason Bade.
Elks Hoopshoot Contest

Elks Hoopshoot Contest

Elks Hoopshoot Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Cushing was well-represented by these three athletes at the District Elks Lodge Hoopshoot Contest in Kingfisher Saturday. From left, Katelyn Kelly placed third in the 12-13 year-old division; Halle York and Ford Turner competed in the 10-11 year old division.
Bearcat Basketba

Bearcat Basketba

Bearcat Basketball

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Agra Bearcat Freshman Jesse Rodgers goes in for a layup during the Bearcats game against the Yale Bulldogs. Agra lost 62-36 to the Bulldogs. Photo by Allie Prater.
Darren Stewart sizes up his opponent on Saturday at the Cushing Field House.

Darren Stewart sizes up his opponent on Saturday at the Cushing Field House.

Tigers host Cushing invite, place seventh

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
CUSHING - Top-tier wrestling teams from more than 25 Oklahoma high schools were in Cushing last weekend for the Cushing Invitational Tournament. Overall, the Tigers placed seventh. Cushing’s top finisher was Owen Collier, who was wrestling at 106 lbs.
Sports Year in Review Part Two

Sports Year in Review Part Two

Sports Year in Review Part Two

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The second half of the Cushing Citizen’s sporting world in 2024 saw things that were somewhat unexpected, but a lot of fun for fans. July Ivan Mcfarlin took over the helm of Agra boys basketball this year.
Ripley cheerleaders Tristan Cooper, Taylor Knight, and Annabel Head support Jazmine Toews during the halftime performance at Ripley’s Christmas themed face off with the Earlsboro Wildcats Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Ripley cheerleaders Tristan Cooper, Taylor Knight, and Annabel Head support Jazmine Toews during the halftime performance at Ripley’s Christmas themed face off with the Earlsboro Wildcats Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Ripley Cheer

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Blaze Berlowitz and Tatum Caulfield were named 2023 Basketball Homecoming King and Queen on January 13.

Blaze Berlowitz and Tatum Caulfield were named 2023 Basketball Homecoming King and Queen on January 13.

Sports Year in Review 2023

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Sports in the Cushing Citizen’s coverage area are taken serious. There was elation for individual state champions, surprising success for teams that were supposed to be rebuilding, and heartbreak for a few powerhouse teams who’s seasons ended before their time.
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