Ryan Horton is an award-winning journalist, and has served as Managing Editor of the Choctaw Times since 2010. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University.
Lions rout Ardmore, 56-20
By Tony Strickland The opening seconds of Friday’s Ardmore-Blanchard tilt pretty well summed the evening: The Tiger returner caught the kickoff and intended to do productive things, he really did. Probably had visions of celebrating in the end zone. Then Lion senior Vaughn McIntyre arrived with a crunching tackle and, well, that was that. So…
Read MoreJackets shut out Generals, 48-0
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School improved to a perfect 5-0 in district play Friday with a 48-0 shutout of U.S. Grant. The Yellowjackets marched on to the General’s field to capture the fifth straight District 6A-II-1 victory. With many of the younger Yellowjackets getting valuable varsity field time, Choctaw put in 344 yards…
Read MoreLonghorns clinch playoff berth
By John Martin Staff Writer It was just a formality but the Jones Longhorns wrapped up a spot in the 2024 OSSAA Class 2A football playoffs with a convincing 49-7 thrashing of JD Runnels and the St. Mary’s Rockets Friday night. The Longhorns are 4-1 in district play with Oklahoma Christian and Blackwell remaining. Perry…
Read MoreChoctaw remains undefeated in district
Yellowjackets sting Stillwater in hard-hitting rivalry game By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School fought for a 35-28 win over rival Stillwater Thursday night that put the Yellowjackets atop the district standings. The past three meetings between the Yellowjackets and Stillwater have been decided by seven or fewer points, and the trend continued Thursday…
Read MoreLady Jackets take state runner-up
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School’s fast pitch softball season came to an end Saturday night when Owasso claimed a 10-3 victory to clinch the OSSAA Class 6A Fast Pitch State Championship. While it wasn’t the ending Choctaw had hoped for, the Lady Yellowjackets had much to celebrate as they concluded a successful season…
Read MoreSpartans march by Choctaw, 55-27
Jackets go 1-2 in challenging non-district action By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw hosted the defending Class 6A-I state champions Friday night as the Yellowjackets continued their efforts to prepare themselves for the upcoming district slate. For a second week in a row the Yellowjackets fell to a top-ranked opponent, and head coach Jake…
Read MoreChoctaw falls to top-ranked Kansas squad
Yellowjackets prepare to host Bixby Friday By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School football came up short at Gardener-Edgerton in Kansas Thursday. The Yellowjackets took their explosive offense north last week to a high-scoring slugfest with Kansas’ reigning state champions. Choctaw would put in nearly 400 yards of offense good for six touchdowns, but…
Read MoreEOC Tech welcomes new superintendent
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center welcomed a new superintendent this year. Tony Hancock has focused his entire career on education and led in multiple roles over the last 37 years. As an educator who held titles from coach, to superintendent and everything in between, Mr. Hancock brings an array of experience, heart, and knowledge to…
Read MoreLonghorns rip Luther in opener
By John Martin Staff Writer The Jones Longhorns sent longtime rival Luther back up Hogback Road Thursday with a 51-6 victory at Tim Wallace Field then quickly turned their attention to an early season showdown with Eastern Oklahoma power Kiefer. The Trojans, who also won their Zero Week opener with a 30-12 romp past Morris,…
Read MoreChoctaw stings Monterey, 40-25
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School opened the 2024 season Friday with a 40-25 win over Lubbock’s Monterey High School. The Yellowjackets kicked off the season Aug. 30 with the program’s first win over a Texas high school as Choctaw returned to the gridiron looking to test themselves against some elite competition. Choctaw…
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