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Fast-Pitch Softball Top Prospect Camp and Scrimmage Set for July 6

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Although we continue to not have any live sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an upcoming potential bright spot was revealed over the weekend for the 2020 Northwest Oklahoma City Top Prospect Softball Camp & Scrimmage scheduled to be held on July 6 at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond.
Ray Carlin AP Photo (Above) Former University of Oklahoma standout wide receiver CeeDee Lamb stands on the fiel;d on Nov. 19, 2019 during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game vs. Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Lamb was selected by the Dallas Cowboys on April 26 in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Ray Carlin AP Photo (Above) Former University of Oklahoma standout wide receiver CeeDee Lamb stands on the fiel;d on Nov. 19, 2019 during warmups prior to an NCAA college football game vs. Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Lamb was selected by the Dallas Cowboys on April 26 in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Sooners, Cowboys & Golden Hurricanes Find NFL Teams

Andrew Salmi Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Live sports might not be active right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there was surely plenty of action over the weekend with the 2020 NFL Draft.

NBA Pushes Plan to Reopen Facilities on May 8 at Earliest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an effort to try to mitigate the threats caused...
Colleges Cutting Sports Programs During Tough Times

Colleges Cutting Sports Programs During Tough Times

Colleges Cutting Sports Programs During Tough Times

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country.
This Week in Eagles’ Varsity Sports: Looking Back at the Previous Decade

This Week in Eagles’ Varsity Sports: Looking Back at the Previous Decade

This Week in Eagles’ Varsity Sports: Looking Back at the Previous Decade

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
With lots of uncertainty regarding the future of the sports world at all levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to once again dig into the Watonga Republican archives and take a look back at the previous decade in Watonga High School Eagles’ varsity sports.
Powerlifters were presented April 14 with their plaques for the just completed lifting season, shortened by the closure of schools as a result of the Covid-19 virus. Photos by Connie Burcham | Watonga Republican

Powerlifters were presented April 14 with their plaques for the just completed lifting season, shortened by the closure of schools as a result of the Covid-19 virus. Photos by Connie Burcham | Watonga Republican

Watonga Powerlifters Honored with Plaques Despite School Closures

Kenny Rutherford Watonga Powerlifting Coach
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Outstanding lifters for 2020 are Brandon Wiggins, a senior, Kerby Easter, a junior and Andrea Craig, a freshman. In Powerlifting, the top five lifters get a medal. The places are based on their three lift total. Brandon medaled in all five meets that he went to this year.
Column: Virus Will Make the Timeline for Sports, Too

Column: Virus Will Make the Timeline for Sports, Too

Column: Virus Will Make the Timeline for Sports, Too

Tim Dahlberg Associated Press
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The unthinkable, at least for sports fans, already has happened. The games, as we know them, are shut down. We’ll never know if San Diego State was a Final Four contender or if Tiger Woods would have defended his green jacket at the Masters. There was no opening day in baseball.
(Above) Hinton High School varsity football Class of 2020 seniors on Nov. 1, 2019, prior to a home game vs. Frederick High School. From left to right: quarterback/linebacker Denton Dahlenburg (14), running back/defensive back Dagen Boling (40), wide receiver/linebacker Ben Garza (22), lineman Aaron Gonzalez (70), wide receiver/defensive back Brayden Jones (80), wide receiver/defensive back Trenton Lusk (88), and lineman Andrew Boyton (52). ANDREW SALMI/HINTON RECORD

(Above) Hinton High School varsity football Class of 2020 seniors on Nov. 1, 2019, prior to a home game vs. Frederick High School. From left to right: quarterback/linebacker Denton Dahlenburg (14), running back/defensive back Dagen Boling (40), wide receiver/linebacker Ben Garza (22), lineman Aaron Gonzalez (70), wide receiver/defensive back Brayden Jones (80), wide receiver/defensive back Trenton Lusk (88), and lineman Andrew Boyton (52). ANDREW SALMI/HINTON RECORD

Comets’ Seniors Made Major Impact On and Off the Field

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
HINTON - Despite spring sports being canceled in their entirety for Hinton High School and all other public and private schools across the state of Oklahoma due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Comets’ senior athletes in the Class of 2020 did plenty to shine.
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