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In this April 10, 2015, file photo, Philip Yenyo, left, executive director of the American Indians Movement for Ohio, talks with a Cleveland Indians fan before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Cleveland. Now that the NFL's Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo after decades of objection and a recent uproar from nationwide social protests, the Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise in line to change their identity. Mark Duncan I AP Photo

In this April 10, 2015, file photo, Philip Yenyo, left, executive director of the American Indians Movement for Ohio, talks with a Cleveland Indians fan before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Cleveland. Now that the NFL's Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo after decades of objection and a recent uproar from nationwide social protests, the Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise in line to change their identity. Mark Duncan I AP Photo

Indians, Other Sports Teams Pressured After Washington Drops Redskins Name

Tom Withers
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
CLEVELAND (AP) — Now that the NFL’s Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and logo after decades of objection and amid a nationwide movement calling for racial justice, the MLB’s Cleveland Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise that might assume a new identity.
Scholarship Offered for Graduated Student Athletes

Scholarship Offered for Graduated Student Athletes

Scholarship Offered for Graduated Student Athletes

Andrew Salmi
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
The Watonga Republican/Geary Star is dedicated to helping youth achieve a stronger foundation for future learning and career selection. As promised, the newspaper will award multiple scholarships this summer to outgoing WHS and GHS graduates who played sports during their senior year.
(Above) The Watonga High School varsity cheerleaders pose for a picture on the field with the Eagles’ mascot on Sept. 13, 2019, prior to Watonga’s 22-14 victory over the Alva Goldbugs in a game held at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Tryouts for the incoming 2020-21 varsity squad will be held from July 15-18. Photo Courtesy of Becky Cope The Geary Star

(Above) The Watonga High School varsity cheerleaders pose for a picture on the field with the Eagles’ mascot on Sept. 13, 2019, prior to Watonga’s 22-14 victory over the Alva Goldbugs in a game held at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Tryouts for the incoming 2020-21 varsity squad will be held from July 15-18. Photo Courtesy of Becky Cope The Geary Star

Lady Eagles’ Cheerleading Tryouts Rescheduled

Andrew Salmi
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Watonga Public Schools announced late Tuesday night on its official Facebook page that practices and tryouts for Lady Eagles’ varsity cheerleading (incoming grades 9-12) were rescheduled for next week. On July 15-17, Watonga will host practices from 8-11 a.m.
Class of 2020 Watonga High School graduate and former Lady Eagles' varsity basketball standout forward Cacie Gorman will be playing basketball this season at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Cacie Gorman | Watonga Republican

Class of 2020 Watonga High School graduate and former Lady Eagles' varsity basketball standout forward Cacie Gorman will be playing basketball this season at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Cacie Gorman | Watonga Republican

Gorman Set to Begin Journey at UAFS for Lady Lions’ Basketball

Andrew Salmi
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
As we labor our way through July and into August here in Watonga, the official start to the 2020-21 school year is rapidly approaching. The Watonga High School Class of 2020 seniors were sent off last month to continue their journeys in life.
CCSC Football Camp to Be Held on July 8 at OBU

CCSC Football Camp to Be Held on July 8 at OBU

CCSC Football Camp to Be Held on July 8 at OBU

Andrew Salmi Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Geary High School, Watonga High School, and other Blaine County area football players who have aspirations to play collegiately are encouraged to attend the 2020 College Coaches Showcase Football Camp on Wednesday, July 8 at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

NBA is Coming Back: Here's 10 Things to Know

Tim Reynolds
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida. Here are 10 things to know about the restarted season: THE RACE FOR 8 There are six teams in the race for the No.

Boys’ Summer Pride Suspended

Andrew Salmi Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Both Watonga high school and junior high athletics for the Eagles’ boys have been suspended until July 8 after one player tested positive for COVID-19 prior to a Summer Pride strength and conditioning workout last week.
Watonga High School players Joe Jackson (8) and Joe Rinehart (44) in action vs. Cordell High School in 2019. Bob Henline Watonga Republican

Watonga High School players Joe Jackson (8) and Joe Rinehart (44) in action vs. Cordell High School in 2019. Bob Henline Watonga Republican

Jackson, Rinehart Nominated as VYPE All-Hub Football Selections

Andrew Salmi
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
As Watonga High School varsity football continues its annual Summer Pride strength and conditioning in the morning in preparation for the 2020 season, it was announced that Eagles players Joe Jackson and Joe Rinehart have been nominated for the VYPE Oklahoma Preseason Cimarron Valley All-Area Team...
(Above) In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the owners meeting in Arlington, Texas. The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday, June 15, 2020, when the commissioner's office told the players' association it will not proceed with a schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides. LM Otero AP Photo

(Above) In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the owners meeting in Arlington, Texas. The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday, June 15, 2020, when the commissioner's office told the players' association it will not proceed with a schedule amid the coronavirus pandemic unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides. LM Otero AP Photo

MLB Set to Return for 60-Game Schedule

Ronald Blum
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
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