Sports

Oklahoma PBR Team Announces Schedule

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The Oklahoma Freedom will compete in rivalry series akin to bull riding’s version of the Red River Showdown with the Fort Worthbased Texas Rattlers Freedom to take on the Carolina Cowboys, Rattlers and Arizona Ridge Riders during the team’s second-annual homestand in Oklahoma City at Paycom Center on Sept. 8-10 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (June 27, 2023) Ahead of the second season for the ground-breaking PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams league, the Oklahoma Freedom, the Sooner State’s first-ever professional bull riding team, today announced their 2023 game and broadcast schedule.

Summer Arts Help Keep Kids Busy

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Each Friday from 10-11 a.m., area kids are welcome to stop by Watonga Artworks on Main Street. There they can spend time exploring their creative side with Linda Barrett, who coaches them in painting and drawing. There is no fee for the exercise.

Duenez Signs to Wrestle at Baker University

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SIGNED! Ernesto Dueñez has joined the Baker University Wrestling Family. Ernesto was a multiple 3A state qualifier and state placer. Most recently, he was selected to compete in the prestigious Oklahoma All-State Competition in July. Baker is looking forward to his arrival in a few weeks. The university extended its thanks to Coach Grant Williams, Watonga's high school coach, for helping with recruiting visit to the campus, a great example of the impact coaches have on young lives.

Coming on Up

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About 35 kids are participating in the basketball camp going on at Watonga High School this week, according to coach Brandon Gallagher. The youngsters spent time on the basic skills, drills and also having a lot of fun along the way. Keep an eye out for these little faces; they are bound to be seen on a basketball court near you soon!

Crazy Busy Eagle Summer

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Over the past several days these awesome band kids were hard at work preparing for the Classic Bowl Honor Band halftime show! We all had a ton of fun and made lots of memories! There were some complications with rehearsals due to Alva getting about 5” of rain in our time there, but even with only about half as much field time as they were supposed to have, our kids rocked the show. Shoutout to the amazing staff and students in the Woodward Boomer Band for organizing everything and leading the charge, Dr.

Geary Sports Schedule

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Wednesday
JH/HS Girls Basketball at Pioneer Team Camp
Summer Pride 10-Noon
Thursday
JH/HS Girls Basketball at Pioneer Team Camp