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State Fair Success for Watonga Band

State Fair Success for Watonga Band

State Fair Success for Watonga Band

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Watonga High School Band competed in the Oklahoma State Fair Parade on Monday, Sept. 20, in Oklahoma City. The drumline received third place in 3A drumline competition. (Photos provided by Watonga Public Schools.)
Big 12 Expansion Means Personal Reunion with Utah’s Favorite School

Big 12 Expansion Means Personal Reunion with Utah’s Favorite School

Big 12 Expansion Means Personal Reunion with Utah’s Favorite School

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
When Oklahoma and Texas announced this summer they were bolting for the SEC, I expected the Big 12 Conference to fold like an accordion. Not so: The conference revealed last week it has invited four new members, bringing its number of member institutions back up to a logical 12.
Softball Senior Night

Softball Senior Night

Softball Senior Night

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Amaya Evans (left), Lexi Pendleton (right) and Olivia Littleraven (bottom right) were honored between games during Senior Night for the Geary fastpitch softball team on Monday, Sept. 13, as the Lady Bison faced off with Okeene.
Eagles Soar Over Rush Springs, 54-6

Eagles Soar Over Rush Springs, 54-6

Eagles Soar Over Rush Springs, 54-6

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
WATONGA — In its first two games, Watonga won comfortably but had to overcome major second-half adversity to pull away. That wasn’t the case on Friday night, as the Eagles celebrated their 2021 home opener with a 54-6 romp over the Rush Springs Redskins.
Watonga Handles Hobart

Watonga Handles Hobart

Watonga Handles Hobart

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
HOBART — After securing an early lead, the Watonga Eagles were pushed Friday night when the Hobart Bearcats made it a one-score game late in the third quarter. But clutch defense boosted the Eagles, whose offense responded with another 16 unanswered points to pull away and beat the Bearcats 40-16.
Geary Football Suffers Setback at Canton

Geary Football Suffers Setback at Canton

Geary Football Suffers Setback at Canton

Mandy Williams
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
CANTON — On Friday, Sept. 3, the Geary Bison traveled to Canton but couldn’t get it going during the 50-0 loss to open the season. Canton scored 6 points in the first quarter, 22 in the second, 16 in the third, and 6 in the fourth to beat the Bison.
THE GRAHAM SLAM

THE GRAHAM SLAM

THE GRAHAM SLAM

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
People don’t know what it means to be champions. Oklahoma invented it. – Barry Switzer In the second half of the 20th century, Oklahoma football was a powerhouse. In the 21st century, the team is still strong. But at this point, a more apt word for modern Sooners football might be “tease.”
Eagles XC Goes to Weatherford

Eagles XC Goes to Weatherford

Eagles XC Goes to Weatherford

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Brayden Cowan and Reese Coleman. Photos provided by Watonga Public Schools. Reese Coleman captured first place among high-school girls at the Weatherford Cross Country Meet on Saturday (9:17.03), while Brayden Cowan took first for the middle school boys (8:10.05).
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