Sports

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.
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.
Johnny Hilligoss charges in for a layup.

Johnny Hilligoss charges in for a layup.

Tigers 5-2 after Mannford win

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
MANNFORD - The Cushing Tigers’ last game of 2023 was a lot closer than the final score let on as the Tigers faced down a tough Mannford team last Friday and came out on top, 49-43. The Tigers are 5-2 going into the holiday break.
Ella Nanaeto attacks the paint against Mannford. Photos by J. D. Meisner

Ella Nanaeto attacks the paint against Mannford. Photos by J. D. Meisner

Lady Tigers _ghting for a win

J.d. Meisner
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
MANNFORD - The Cushing Lady Tigers have yet to bring home a win, but head coach Mason Baade remains optimistic. Tasked with rebuilding the girl’s basketball program that hasn’t seen a winning season in five years, Baade, who’s in his first year, said he sees potential in the talent on the team.

area spOrts sCHeDuLe

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Agra Lady Bearcats Basketball 12/14/23 6:30 p.m. DAVENPORT 01/04/24 TBA @ Davenport Invitational Tournament 01/05/24 TBA @ Davenport Invitational Tournament 01/06/24 TBA @ Davenport Invitational Tournament Agra Bearcats Basketball 12/14/23 8 p.m. DAVENPORT 01/12/24 8 p.m. @ YALE Cushing...
Ella Nanaeto battles in the paint against Cleveland last week. Nanaeto had 17 points.

Ella Nanaeto battles in the paint against Cleveland last week. Nanaeto had 17 points.

Lady Tigers open basketball season

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CUSHING - The Cushing Lady Tigers opened their 2023-24 basketball season with a new coach, a new outlook and a new strategy and if their performance against the Cleveland Lady Tigers is any indication, they are looking forward to a successful season.
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Tigers open basketball season with a pair of blowouts

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CUSHING - The Cushing Tigers boys basketball team is off to a solid 2-0 start with decisive wins over the Cleveland Tigers (56-34) and the Bristow Pirates (58-28) last week. Even with the wins, head coach Jake Christenson knows there is plenty of work ahead.
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