Area Sports
Midwest City softball team hits summer camp
By Jeff Harrison mwcbeacon@yahoo.com Midwest City’s softball team had a few jitters before the start of the Choctaw team camp last week at Bouse Sports Complex. The Lady Bombers have plenty of young players on the roster, including many with little experience. Coach Mark Judson said once the girls shook off those nerves, they made…
Read MoreCarl Albert grad keeping Hall of Fame Stadium green
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer Like most young boys who came up through the Carl Albert football program, Jake Hill had gridiron dreams. He wanted to follow in the footsteps of the Titans who came before him and went on to play college football. However, after a leg injury cut Hill’s playing career short,…
Read MoreLocal softball players compete at all-state
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer Marissa Frolich closed out her high school fastpitch career on a high note. The Carl Albert graduate helped the Large West squad come back twice to beat the Large East 15-12 at the All-State Fastpitch Game Saturday at Oklahoma Christian University. But more importantly for Frolich, the experience of…
Read MoreTitans wrap up spring ball with team camp
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer After two weeks of spring football practice, the Carl Albert Titans got a treat late last week. As a reward for battling each other in the sun and rain, coach Mike Dunn rewarded the defending state champions with a two-day team camp. “It’s just kind of icing on the…
Read MoreMidwest City YMCA volleyball team wins championship
Turtles defeat undefeated Bethany for U-12 title By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer After four seasons, the Midwest City Turtles volleyball team took home the Spring 2023 U12 YMCA Volleyball Championship which was held in Edmond at The Hive Complex on May 13. The head coach of the team, Tiatia Cromar, started as an assistant coach…
Read MoreBombers get spring workouts
By Jeff Harrison mwcbeacon@yahoo.com Midwest City’s football team returned to the practice field for spring drills. The Bombers started practices on the last week of school and wrapped up Monday before heading to Bixby Tuesday for team camp. Coach Darrell Hall said his goal for the spring is to improve every day and help young…
Read MoreChoctaw wallops Wolves in home opener
Jackets claim first-ever win over Edmond Santa Fe, 37-20 By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw fans are living in the golden age of high school sports as coaches continue to lead the Yellowjackets over historic hurdles. Friday night Choctaw High School celebrated its first win ever over Edmond Santa Fe. The Jackets thumped the visiting Wolves,…
Read MoreHarrah’s Russell takes silver
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Harrah High School sent six wrestlers to the OSSAA Oklahoma High School Wrestling Championships over the weekend. Harrah’s Liam Russell finished runner-up in Class 4A’s 106-pound competition. Russell opened with a fall over Skiatook’s Cole Smith and added a 7-5 semifinal decision over Heritage Hall’s Peyton Park to earn a…
Read MoreTrio of Yellowjackets medal at OSSAA State Championships
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School had 10 wrestlers qualify for a trip to the prestigious Class 6A Oklahoma High School Wrestling Championships, Feb. 25-26. After a weekend of competition at the State Fairgrounds Arena, Choctaw had three medalists. Leading the way for Choctaw’s state placers was junior Peyton Hand. She claimed her…
Read MorePendleton represents at All-State
By Ryan Horton Managing Editor After having their senior’s seasons canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma golfers took to the greens last week for their final high school competition. The All-State Golf Tournament was July 20 at Lincoln Park Golf Course. The West boys team beat the East 8.5-6.5, and the West girls…
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