Varsity High School Sports

By Matt Patterson mpatterson@oklahoman.

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com Cashion started this season off with a 45-0 win over Alex in under three full quarters. Due to the “45 point rule,” the game ended about a quarter and a half early. Cashion ran just 22 plays in the entire game, averaging 18 yards per play....

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com While I didn’t cover the annual Crosstown Clash between Norman and Norman North Thursday night at OU, I did attend the game as a spectator. Norman North is absolutely loaded. Even without quarterback Tyler Tettleton, the Timberwolves look like they...

By Justin Harper jharper@oklahoman.

by Brandon Chatmon bchatmon@oklahoman.

By Robert Przybylo BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com Just a little FYI:  We’re not even done with the first Friday night of football, but it’s still never too early to look ahead to basketball. ESPN released its top 150 recruiting prospects, and only one Oklahoma native made the list....

by Brandon Chatmon bchatmon@oklahoman.com With its dominating 35-0 win over Casady, the Heritage Hall senior class competed a four-year sweep of the Cyclones. Here’s some little tidbits: –Running back Tanner France looked really good tonight. He’s quick with great vision and...

OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION  Rankings:  WEEK #2   AUGUST 26, 2007  Class...

OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION  Rankings:  WEEK #2   AUGUST 26, 2007  ...

By Robert Przybylo BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com Just like Mickey was trying to get Rocky pumped up in the Rocky movies, same thing has been going on for Okemah…at least that’s what coach Steve Briggs is trying to accomplish.  After what he deemed as a spirit-less effort against Stroud...

By Robert Przybylo BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com  Bethel may feel like it’s been snake bitten. Despite three winning seasons in coach Kevin Nichols’ six-year reign (with two 7-3 clips), the Wildcats have still yet to reach the playoffs. And even though Bethel is losing its offensive...

By Justin Harper jharper@oklahoman.com Westmoore track and cross country star Katelin Cherry is about as amiable and soft-spoken person as you’ll meet. She’s also a three-time state champion in track and state runner-up in cross country. And while she loves running, her character and...

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com Yesterday, I wrote on here that Ben Harrison, a linebacker for Ponca City, might not play in Friday’s season opener at Sand Springs. Well, I just got off the phone with coach Bo Hannaford and he told me that Harrison will play. “He did a lot of...

by Brandon Chatmon bchatmon@oklahoman.com In 2006, Star Spencer was hammered by Gerald Jones-led Millwood, 40-8, at L.W. Good Stadium. This year, the Bobcats are looking forward to taking on Millwood especially getting the chance to take on the Falcons at home on Friday night. Star...

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com Alva will be without its number one receiver for its Week One home game against Oklahoma Christian. Trent Lanie’s knee began bothering him over the summer, and it was re-aggravated during Alva’s first scrimmage Aug. 14 at Mooreland. “He got his...

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com Perkins-Tryon quarterback Jake Hart won’t play in the team’s season opener Friday at Jones. Hart bruised his calf in Perkins-Tryon’s second scrimmage at Chandler. He was cleared by doctors today, but likely won’t see any playing time at...

by Brandon Chatmon bchatmon@oklahoman.com I was peeking at the Week 1 schedule and I noticed a game I thought hasn’t caused much buzz up here at the office but will be a good matchup:  Broken Bow at Chickasha  Broken Bow is a quality class 4A team and Chickasha is led by...

By Matt Patterson mpatterson@oklahoman.com Week 1 has finally arrived. No more preview stories. No more rankings. The real stuff is here. While some week 1 games are predictable, I get the feeling the Moore War may be more worth the price of admission for several reasons.  1. Moore...

By Matt Patterson mpatterson@oklahoman.com  It appears this year’s Jenks-Union game will be the subect of a one-hour documentary produced by NFL films.  Union’s board has already agreed to the project. Approval at Jenks is pending. It should be an interesting look at high...

By Jason Kersey jkersey@oklahoman.com Ben Harrison, a linebacker and receiver for Ponca City, has been cleared and is back in practice this week after missing the entire preseason with a foot injury. Coach Bo Hannaford is a little reluctant to discuss injuries, but he said he hopes the team...