Congrats Wrestling Seniors

The Watonga Wrestling program honored its seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 8, with a ceremony before the Eagles’ matchup with Kingfisher. Joe Jackson, Shawn Johnson and Tanner Williams were recognized, along with their families, by head coach Grant Williams before Watonga won the meet 39-15.

Athlete Spotlight: Football Star Jackson Enters Final Months of High School

Joe Jackson, a regular feature in the Watonga Republican during football season, had a breakout year in his fall senior season, where he played quarterback for the Eagles. Joe is a lighthearted, funny guy and is looking forward to his future goals outside of hig school.

Joseph Jackson, 18

Grade- Senior Family- Doug and Jeanie Jackson (parents), Trenton, Kaller, Logan, Jordan and Kaci Jackson (siblings) Activities-Football, Wrestling, Track, Heritage Club Hobbies- Hunting, fishing

Stock Up, Stock Down

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Geary Homecoming & Senior Night

Geary Wrestling celebrated its seniors and crowned a Homecoming King & Queen last Tuesday, Jan. 25 in the Stegall-Long Fieldhouse. Ashliegh Charley won Homecoming Queen and Chris Ward was named King. Ward was also honored, along with Major Lewis, as the program’s graduating seniors in 2022.

Eagles Pick Up Wins Friday, Saturday

The Watonga Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams swept the weekend, picking up Friday victories over Mooreland at home and then traveling to Enid for matchups with OBA on Saturday night. The boys are now 17-2 and ranked No. 8 in Class 2A by the OSSAA. The girls are 15-4 and ranked No. 15.

Athlete Spotlight: The Ginger File

“I really enjoy making people laugh,” Dakota Morris, a junior from Watonga High School, said. Morris is an athlete and a part of the student body. He plays football, baseball, and he wrestles. He is involved in the student council body, being the treasurer, and he is in the National Honor Society.

Shai Sidelined by Ankle Injury

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Lawson Wins at Clinton Tourney

Quaid Lawson (left) took first place in the middle school 195 weight class at the Clinton Hub City Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 22. Other top finishers included Hollis Harrall (second), Chris Ward (third) and Sergio Pineda (fifth).

Coyle Tournament Swept by Eagles

Saturday evening was packed with action by both Eagle teams playing the Okarche Warriors in the Coyle Tournament Championships. The Lady Eagles (13-3) were up against the Okarche Lady Warriors (19-2) and they were ready for redemption.