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At Clint Benway and Superintendent Kyle Hitlerbran are all smiles in front of the Watonga Eagle in the board room. Benway has been named head football coach for the upcoming school year. Photo by Connie Burcham

At Clint Benway and Superintendent Kyle Hitlerbran are all smiles in front of the Watonga Eagle in the board room. Benway has been named head football coach for the upcoming school year. Photo by Connie Burcham

Clint Benway, Class of ’95, Named Head Football Coach

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Benway to take the reins as Eagle head coach During the Watonga School Board meeting Monday evening, the superintendent announced that Clint Benway, a 1995 graduate of WHS, will take over as head coach of the Eagles football program.
Photo by Connie Burcham

Photo by Connie Burcham

Summer Arts Help Keep Kids Busy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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

Duenez Signs to Wrestle at Baker University

Duenez Signs to Wrestle at Baker University

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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.
Kids Ohh and Ahh Over Extreme Animals

Kids Ohh and Ahh Over Extreme Animals

Kids Ohh and Ahh Over Extreme Animals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Extreme Animals at the Geary Public Library, part of the summer reading program, was so popular it was held at the community building so there was plenty of room.
Coming on Up

Coming on Up

Coming on Up

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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.
Crazy Busy Eagle Summer

Crazy Busy Eagle Summer

Crazy Busy Eagle Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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!
Students at Geary Public Schools celebrated the last day of school Thursday. They won awards, had balloons and were congratulated for the advances they had made during the school year.

Students at Geary Public Schools celebrated the last day of school Thursday. They won awards, had balloons and were congratulated for the advances they had made during the school year.

Good Going

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Good Going

Geary Sports Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Wednesday JH/HS Girls Basketball at Pioneer Team Camp Summer Pride 10-Noon Thursday JH/HS Girls Basketball at Pioneer Team Camp HS Boys Basketball at Minco Summer League Summer Pride 10-Noon Friday HS Girls Basketball at Seiling Team Camp The HS Football Team Camp that was scheduled for this week...
Oklahoma’s Tiare Jennings reacts during an NCAA college softball game May 19 against Hofstra in Norman. Oklahoma will seek its third straight national softball title and seventh championship overall at the Women’s college World Series. AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck

Oklahoma’s Tiare Jennings reacts during an NCAA college softball game May 19 against Hofstra in Norman. Oklahoma will seek its third straight national softball title and seventh championship overall at the Women’s college World Series. AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck

Oklahoma Seeks Third Straight Softball Title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma will seek its third straight national softball title and seventh championship overall at the Women’s College World Series.
These four Watonga seniors were chosen to play in the Northwest Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Star game May 24. (L-R) Trenton Cole, Nicholas Walker, Coach John Cope, Dakota Morris and Malcom Brummett.

These four Watonga seniors were chosen to play in the Northwest Oklahoma Coaches Association All-Star game May 24. (L-R) Trenton Cole, Nicholas Walker, Coach John Cope, Dakota Morris and Malcom Brummett.

All-Star Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
All-Star Eagles
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