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Tuttle graduate Alex Conover picked by Padres
By Jayson Knight, [email protected] Alex Conover has made a habit of earning bigger opportunities. Three years ago, he closed his Tuttle High School career by helping the Tigers capture the Class 4A state championship while starring as both a hitter and pitcher. One year later, he was an all-region performer at Cowley College. Another year…
Read MoreTuttle caps dominant finish with payback title win
According to head coach Breck Draper, the Tuttle Tigers went to the state tournament expecting to finish what they had spent nearly a year building. Tuttle closed the season 36-4, won its final 16 games and captured the Class 4A state championship with an 11-4 win over Mount St. Mary on May 16 at Shawnee…
Read MoreThursday Night Lights this week for Tigers
Quick change of plans for the Tigers this week as the forecast does not look pretty. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, Tuttle has a high likelihood of rain and possibility for severe weather on Friday. Thursday isn’t going to be perfect for picnics either, but it is football weather. The Tigers will go to Blanchard…
Read MoreTuttle Softball hosting Super Regionals Thursday at 3
By Jayson [email protected] The Tuttle Lady Tigers are headed to the Super Regionals this week after powering through a tough three-game regional series against Weatherford that tested both their discipline and resilience. Though the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) still labels the recent bracket as a “district” tournament, Tuttle Head Coach Rebecca Cobb confirmed…
Read MoreJemma’s Journey – A 13-year-old’s story of grit and grace
For 13-year-old Jemma, sports have never been just a hobby, they’ve been a way of life. From softball diamonds to track fields, swimming pools to long jump pits, she’s been collecting experiences since she was a toddler. Jemma started playing softball at just 3 years old, following in the footsteps of her older brother, Taven,…
Read MoreTigers fall one run shy in championship game, despite plenty of heart and hustle
By Jayson Knight, [email protected] Photos by Charlene Sanders The Tuttle Tigers didn’t walk away with the gold trophy on Saturday, but they walked off the diamond at Bricktown Ballpark with something perhaps even more meaningful: earned pride, undeniable respect, and a legacy of relentless effort. For the fifth time in recent years, the Tigers made…
Read MoreCoach Surber entering Hall of Fame
A LASTING LEGACY Matt Surber, who coached Tuttle High School wrestling to statewide dominance and beyond, has left a lasting impact on athletes, coaches, and administrators alike, and has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame. A 1993 state champion at Chickasha High School and NCAA Division II All-American at…
Read MoreBallard steps into head coach role for Lady Tigers
Carla Ballard has been named the new head coach of the Tuttle Lady Tigers basketball program after serving the past three seasons as an assistant coach. “When the job was offered to me, I was humbled, honored,” Ballard said Monday. “I’ve really enjoyed working with the girls the last three years in the assistant coach’s…
Read MoreCoach Head selected to lead Tuttle Girls Wrestling
Shane Head has been named Head Coach for the Tuttle Girls Wrestling program for next year. Coach Head will take over for four-year head coach Kristen Finn, who will step down to take on the Licensed Professional Counselor internship program, which will require many clinical hours spent on counseling tasks. Her husband, and fellow Tuttle…
Read MoreTuttle Baseball on 12-game win streak
The Tuttle Tigers are on a 12-game win streak as of press time Tuesday, sitting at 15-2 on the season. At the I-40 Classic, Tuttle beat Okarche last Thursday 4-3. They won two games the next day, beating Weatherford and Woodward, 6-2 and 11-0. The Tigers have kept the wins coming, even when they weren’t…
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