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Brooklyn Howell powers through OBA defenders on her way to the basket. Photo by Kaleb Tadpole

Brooklyn Howell powers through OBA defenders on her way to the basket. Photo by Kaleb Tadpole

Lady Warriors season ends in Enid

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Lady Warriors’ season came to an end on Thursday night at the Stride Bank Center in a back-and-forth matchup against Oklahoma Bible Academy. It was a challenging task for both teams, the second round of the area tournament, both teams with over 20 wins on the season.
Ellis Billingslea (left), and Lainey Pitts (right), cheer on the Warriors in their 40-34 victory over OBA in the Area semi-final.

Ellis Billingslea (left), and Lainey Pitts (right), cheer on the Warriors in their 40-34 victory over OBA in the Area semi-final.

Warriors best OBA, fall in Area final

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Ripley head coach Doug Scott came out of the locker room where he had just talked to the Lady Warriors after their season-ending loss. But his coaching duties weren’t done.
Simpson takes state wrestling title

Simpson takes state wrestling title

Simpson takes state wrestling title

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Cushing Tiger wrestler Kaiser Simpson celebrates with Tiger Wrestling Head Coach Barry Patterson after winning the OSSAA Class 4A state final match in Oklahoma City this weekend.
Ripley Warriors and Lady Warriors both stand with their Regional Consolation Championship placards after the Ripley warriors game against the Garber Wolverines Saturday, Feb. 18. The Warriors beat Garber 43-42 with a half court buzzer beater shot. Lady Warriors beat Hominy 41-29. Both teams will play Oklahoma Bible Academy in the first round of the OSSAA Class A Area Tournament at the Stride Bank Event Center in Enid Thursday, Feb. 23. Girls play at 6 p.m. with boys game to follow.

Ripley Warriors and Lady Warriors both stand with their Regional Consolation Championship placards after the Ripley warriors game against the Garber Wolverines Saturday, Feb. 18. The Warriors beat Garber 43-42 with a half court buzzer beater shot. Lady Warriors beat Hominy 41-29. Both teams will play Oklahoma Bible Academy in the first round of the OSSAA Class A Area Tournament at the Stride Bank Event Center in Enid Thursday, Feb. 23. Girls play at 6 p.m. with boys game to follow.

Ripley Warrior Basketball

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Cushing Tigers keelhauled the Bristow Pirates 74-50 Friday to claim the district championship and advance to the regional brackets. They play Oklahoma Christian School Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Oklahoma Christian. Photo by J.D. Meisner

The Cushing Tigers keelhauled the Bristow Pirates 74-50 Friday to claim the district championship and advance to the regional brackets. They play Oklahoma Christian School Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Oklahoma Christian. Photo by J.D. Meisner

District Champs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Kaitlyn Callanan scored six points and generated several turnovers against Bristow Friday. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Kaitlyn Callanan scored six points and generated several turnovers against Bristow Friday. Photo by J. D. Meisner

Lady Tigers district runners up

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Cushing Lady Tigers were district runners up after losing to the Bristow lady Pirates Friday, 35-65. The Bristow girls are 18-6 and are ranked 19th in Class 4A for good reason — they can shoot.

Upcoming Area Sports

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Date Opposing Team 03/02/23 @ 5:00 PM TECUMSEH (4A) ** 03/02/23 @ 7:00 PM TECUMSEH (4A) ** 03/03/23 @ 5:00 PM CHANDLER (3A) 03/06/23 @ 5:00 PM LINCOLN CHRISTIAN (4A) ** 03/07/23 @ 5:00 PM @ LINCOLN CHRISTIAN (4A) ** 03/10/23 @ 5:00 PM @ PRAGUE (3A) 03/13/23 @ 5:00 PM FT.
Powerlifters win All American at Firelake

Powerlifters win All American at Firelake

Powerlifters win All American at Firelake

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
On February 3, the Cushing High School boys powerlifting team captured got first place large school team at the inaugural All-American Lift-a-thon, hosted by Little Axe Schools at the Firelake Event Center in Shawnee. Powerlifting teams in the large school division range from 3A to 6A.
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