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The Watonga Lady Eagles celebrate the Coyle Invitational Tournament championship in the locker room after the title-clinching game against Okarche. (Photo provided by Brenda Geels)

The Watonga Lady Eagles celebrate the Coyle Invitational Tournament championship in the locker room after the title-clinching game against Okarche. (Photo provided by Brenda Geels)

Lady Eagles Soar Through Coyle Tournament

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The championship game of the Coyle Invitational Tournament featured a rubber match between the girls of Watonga and Okarche. Twice this season, the two teams fought hard in closely matched games. In early January, Okarche got the better of Watonga, 58- 54, during the 3 Rivers Conference Tournament.
Izzy Yellowfish Outstanding Student of the month

Izzy Yellowfish Outstanding Student of the month

Izzy Yellowfish Chosen as Outstanding Student of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
From a determination to work hard in school to a love for basketball, Izzy Yellowfish lays out why he was picked as this month’s Outstanding Student. Yellowfish, a senior at Geary High School, is seen as a leader in the eyes of the high school principal, Christa Burns.
Tucker Estep (#23) smiles as he goes up for a layup in last week’s win over Hinton. The Eagles improved to 5-2 on the season and garnered a No. 20 ranking. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Tucker Estep (#23) smiles as he goes up for a layup in last week’s win over Hinton. The Eagles improved to 5-2 on the season and garnered a No. 20 ranking. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Eagles Surge to No. 20 in the Rankings with Solid Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The 20th-ranked 5-2 Watonga Eagles capped off a successful week, finishing 2-1. On Jan. 12, the boys suffered the lone defeat on the week, losing 47-41 in a battle of the Eagles to No. Hennessy Eagles (8-1).
(Photo Left) Jaiden Alexander goes up for two points over a Hinton defender.

(Photo Left) Jaiden Alexander goes up for two points over a Hinton defender.

Three Wins Give Lady Eagles Winning Record

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Watonga Lady Eagles steamrolled to three wins in the past week, improving their record to 4-3 on the season. Lauren Campo’s squad kicked things off with a convincing 54-31 win at Hennessy.
Deondre Dunn shoots a free-throw during a game against Fairview. The boys beat Fairview 33-23 to finish third in the Three Rivers Tournament. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Deondre Dunn shoots a free-throw during a game against Fairview. The boys beat Fairview 33-23 to finish third in the Three Rivers Tournament. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Watonga Boys Cap Off Successful Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The Watonga Eagles finished the past week with a 3-1 record and a third-place finish in the Three Rivers tournament. The boys kicked off the The boys kicked off the week with an easy 61-34 over the Lookeba-Sickles. Next up was the much anticipate Three Rivers Tournament.
Kiyla Cooper dribbles up the court for Watonga. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Kiyla Cooper dribbles up the court for Watonga. Brenda Geels Watonga Republican

Lady Eagles Tally 0-3 Mark in Games Last Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The Watonga Lady Eagles basketball team didn’t win a game last week, but they sure were competitive. They started with a tough 67-47 loss to Lookeba-Sickles team, but quickly turned their attention to the Three Rivers tournament.

Watonga Native to Help Coach in Texas Championship Game

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Dusty Allen will assist the Southlake Carroll (Texas) Dragons in their championship game vs. the Austin Westlake Chaparrals on Saturday. Allen is originally from Watonga and graduated from Watonga High School in 1998. He has been coaching at Southlake since 2003 “It’s going to be a close game.
Amaya Evans dribbles down the court in a game against Watonga during last year’s season on January 6, 2020 Andrew Salmi Watonga Republican

Amaya Evans dribbles down the court in a game against Watonga during last year’s season on January 6, 2020 Andrew Salmi Watonga Republican

A Not So Slam Dunk Year for Geary Basketball Junior Guard

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
With a determination to stay focused on her team in the midst of a less than normal season, junior guard for the girls basketball team Amaya Evans says she and the team are just trying to make it through this crazy time.
Eagles’ Basketball Highlights

Eagles’ Basketball Highlights

Eagles’ Basketball Highlights

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Watonga’s Brendon Coleg (1) grabs a rebound during a scrimmage against Amber-Pocasset last week. The Eagles played a non-conference game vs. Lookeba-Sickles Tuesday, but that game was too late to get into this week’s paper.
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