Geary Community Gears Up For School

A prayer walk was held Sunday around Geary. Participants walked or rode around the fieldhouse, elementary school, Baby Bison Ranch and the high school, praying continually for the tudents, teachers, staff and administration. Another prayer walk will be held Aug. 13.

Skills and Drills Camp Showcases Up and Coming Eagles

The Skills and Drills Eagle football camp was concluded Friday with much success. There were some 50 + participants, plus about 14 current Eagle Varsity players there to assist the coaching staff.

Camps Shine Light on Student Skills

Above: Six Geary students attended the SWOSU band camp recently. Attending and their band placements were Prep Band with Abby Everly on flute, Sophia Everly on trombone, Sophyann Black providing percussion along with Luke Posey also on percussion.

Duenez Wrestles at All- State

Ernesto Duenez, a 2023 graduate of Watonga High School, wrestled Thursday in All-State competition. Shortly after graduating, Duenez committed to Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, where he will wrestle as a Wildcat. Duenez was a multiple state qualifier and placed in class 3A multiple times.

Ryan Berglund Memorial Tourney Set for this Weekend

The Ryan Berglund Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, August 5 at Roman Nose State Park. Tee off will be at 8 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Ryan Berglund Golf Scholarship, which has aided more than 60 students over the past 16 years. Ryan passed away in an auto accident in 2007.

Here’s the beef

There will be a joint fundraiser in August for the Watonga football and wrestling teams. For just $20, supporters can purchase a chance for half a beef. There will be two winners and the drawings will be at the first home football team against Thomas.

PBR, Western Heritage Museum Announce 2023 Class of Heroes

Like any sport, the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) annually inducts a class of deserving individuals into its version of a Hall of Fame, and for the world’s premier bull riding organization that is the Heroes & Legends ceremony.

Eagles Named in Preseason Poll

A poll presented by Stevens Ford for defensive backs in the area includes Ayden Perez of Watonga.