Sports
News Staff
We have now gone for two weeks without sports of any kind still active as the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has shut down all Oklahoma schools and their activities until at least April 6.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Photos by Andrew Salmi Watonga Republican The Watonga High School girls’ varsity cross country team huddles together on Oct. 3, 2019 prior to the Oklahoma Baptist University Pre-State Challenge held in Shawnee. With this week’s news that all Oklahoma school will be closed until at least April 6, Watonga Eagles’ and Lady Eagles’ athletics for the spring 2020 season have been suspended until further notice.
All Eagles’ Athletics Canceled Until at Least April 6 Amid COVID-19 Situation
News Staff
On Monday afternoon, the unfortunate announcement was made by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister that all Oklahoma schools will be closed and activities suspended until April 6 as the Oklahoma State Department of Education closely monitors the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation...
Thursday, March 19, 2020
This Week in Eagles’ Varsity Sports: Taking a Look Back on the Last 20 Years
News Staff
Although the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation has essentially wiped out Watonga High School sports and activities until at least April 6, there were once much happier times for Eagles’ varsity athletics.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Eagles’ HS Track & Field Begins 2020 Season at Steve Hickman Invitational
Andrew Salmi
Watonga High School Lady Eagles’ and Eagles’ varsity track and field season is officially here as the 2020 Class 2A regular season begins this week on Friday, March 13 at Cherokee High School for the annual Steve Hickman Invitational.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Andrew Salmi I Watonga Republican (Above) The Watonga High School varsity baseball team huddles together in between innings on Monday, March 2 during the Eagles’ season opener at home against Amber-Pocasset High School. The Eagles fell to the Panthers, 10-0.
Young Eagles’ Varsity Baseball Squad Has Rough Beginning to Regular Season
Andrew Salmi Sports Editor
The Watonga High School varsity baseball team opened up its 2020 regular season this past week on Monday, March 2 at home against Amber-Pocasset High School.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Easter and Wiggins Both Advance to 2020 Powerlifting State Tourney
Andrew Salmi
The Watonga High School boys’ varsity powerlifting team had two Eagles rise to the occasion on Friday, March 6 at the 2020 Northwest Regional boys’ small school powerlifting tournament in Bridge Creek as junior Kerby Easter and senior Brandon Wiggins both qualified for the upcoming state tournament.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Lady Eagles’ Varsity Slow-Pitch Softball Opens Thursday vs. Calumet
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Andrew Salmi I Watonga Republican (Above) Watonga High School varsity slow-pitch softball head coach Alyssa Fuxa talks to her infielders on April 5, 2019 during a game vs. Calumet High School.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Bracket Contest Returns, New Prize Up for Grabs
Andrew Salmi
Next Thursday marks the traditional start of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, which produces a lot of associated betting opportunities, many of which come in the way of bracket contests between friends, or in offices and bars.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Eagles’ HS Track & Field to Start 2020 Season on Friday
News Staff
Watonga High School varsity track and field senior Emma Hussey competes in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles on April 5, 2019 as a junior at the Okeene Whippet Relays. Eagles’ track and field begins its season on Friday at the Steve Hickman Invitational.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Eagles’ HS Powerlifting Has Several Placers at Bridge Creek Tournament
News Staff
Photos Courtesy of Christy Easter Watonga Republican (Left Photo) Watonga High School varsity powerlifting placed five in their respective weight classes on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Bridge Creek High School powerlifting tournament.
Thursday, February 20, 2020