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Abby Boeckman (right) poses with her teammate Mary Barton (left) during a game. Photo provided by Brenda Lee Geels

Abby Boeckman (right) poses with her teammate Mary Barton (left) during a game. Photo provided by Brenda Lee Geels

Abby Boeckman Shows Determination for Her Team

Hector Lucas
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hard-working, determined, and team-player are just some of the traits that Watonga Lady Eagles’ guard Abby Boeckman conveys when you speak with her. Boeckman outlined personal goals for herself that she hopes to achieve, but one thing seems to stand out to her the most: Her team.

Boys Set for Districts

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Watonga boys basketball team hasn’t played a game since Jan. 26, but they’ll have to be ready to take on Crescent in district play starting at 8 p.m. Saturday in Area 1 play. Both teams will advance to regional play on Feb. 25. The No.
Watonga’s Kiylah Cooper goes up for an easy two points in a game earlier this season. The Lady Eagles only managed one game in the past week, losing a close 62-59 OT game to Cashion. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Watonga’s Kiylah Cooper goes up for an easy two points in a game earlier this season. The Lady Eagles only managed one game in the past week, losing a close 62-59 OT game to Cashion. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Watonga Teams Hit Hard by Cancellations

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The boys and girls basketball teams saw only one game combined over the past week as several contests were postponed because of COVID-19 protocols. The girls, still ranked No. 17 in Class 2A, played an overtime thriller against No. 13 Cashion, but came up short in a 62-59 loss.
(Photo above)The Watonga Lady Eagles vaulted into the Class 2A top rankings, staking claim to the No. 17 position.

(Photo above)The Watonga Lady Eagles vaulted into the Class 2A top rankings, staking claim to the No. 17 position.

Lady Eagles Vault into Top 20 in Class 2A

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Watonga only played once during the past week, knocking off Oklahoma Bible with a 51-31 win. They had two other games canceled because of COVID-19 reasons (at Blaine County rival Okeene and at Moreland).
Congrats to Joe Jackson

Congrats to Joe Jackson

Congrats to Joe Jackson

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Congrats to Joe Jackson on his 2nd place finish and Ernesto Duenez on his 5th place finish at the Hub City Classic in Clinton! Also want to shout out to Shawn Johnson for getting second in a weight class above her! She alone got a 3rd place finish as a team! Great job this weekend!

Boys Beat Okeene, Maintain Top-20 Ranking

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The Watonga Boys Basketball team played only one game last week, as well, bacuase of COVID-19 reasons. The boys beat Blaine County rivals Okeene in a close game, 54-50. The boys also had good news, as they retained a top-20 ranking in Class 2A. The Eagles are ranked No. 19.
Izzy Yellowfish performs a free throw during a game against Hydro-Eakly. (Photo provided by Geary Yearbook Staff)

Izzy Yellowfish performs a free throw during a game against Hydro-Eakly. (Photo provided by Geary Yearbook Staff)

Izzy Yellowfish Pushes on During Basketball Season

Hector Lucas
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
After being chosen as last month’s Outstanding Student, Izzy Yellowfish is back to tell us about how his basketball season has gone.
Watonga’s Deondre Dunn goes up for two points during a game last week. The boys team went 3-1 on the week to improve to 8-3 on the season. Brenda Geels | Watonga Republican

Watonga’s Deondre Dunn goes up for two points during a game last week. The boys team went 3-1 on the week to improve to 8-3 on the season. Brenda Geels | Watonga Republican

Boys Fall Just Short in Coyle Title Game

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Watonga boys basketball team capped off a successful 3-1 week with a trip to the Coyle Invitational Tournament title game. The Eagles fell short, losing a close game, 65- 60, to Southwest Convenant.
Geary’s Kandace Pitts reaches in for the ball during a game last week. The Lady Bison fell to Watonga 58- 21. (Photo provided by Brenda Geels)

Geary’s Kandace Pitts reaches in for the ball during a game last week. The Lady Bison fell to Watonga 58- 21. (Photo provided by Brenda Geels)

Geary Basketball Updates

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Girls drop game to Watonga, cancel others COVID-19 continues to hit the Geary girls basketball program with gut punches. The girls had two more games canceled in the past week (Friday vs. Gracemont and Monday vs.Aline-Cleo) and managed only one game against Watonga, a 58-21 loss.
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