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Three Rivers’ teams among Oklahoma’s best!
State Tournaments loaded with Three Rivers’ athletes.
State’s top talent from schools in Three Rivers’ territory.
Game Plan—Track
Athletes from Three Rivers’ claim gold in state track meet competition.
A letter from bill huddleston VYPE Three Rivers celebrates the end of the 2009-2010 school year with a month by month review in this month’s issue. This season of excitement concludes with championship performances by spring sports’ teams and athletes and VYPE recaps the state tournament results on the pages of Game Plan. There have been so many moments of victory for teams in our area. I want to congratulate each school on your respective accomplishments and say a special “thanks” to a special group of shutter-bugs (aka photographers) that have helped to capture the moments in photos for VYPE. As the summer continues, VYPE will continue to follow the team camps and other action as well as prepare for the start of another school year including the 2010 high school football season. The stories of Three Rivers’ student athletes and teams are plentiful. I encourage everyone to stay in touch with your ideas for VYPE. Just send me an email to bill.huddleston@vype.com. Tell someone about the latest issue of VYPE High School Sports Magazine—Three Rivers Issue. If you like VYPE…you’re going to enjoy VYPE—Three Rivers… ”We’re in the Game.”
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Game Plan—Golf
Oktaha girls’ win gold to headline state tournament play.
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Fort Gibson Tigers girls and boys make a run in playoffs.
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CINDERELLA SEASON Eufaula’s all under-classmen roster, including 3 juniors, 7 sophomores and 2 freshman, made school history advancing to the championship game of the Class 3A state tournament. Photo by Tony Downing, Eufaula Indian Journal.
Three Rivers compete for the championships including Red Oak (B), Oktaha (2A), Eufaula (3A), Hilldale and Fort Gibson (4A).
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HOLDING THE RUNNER Fort Gibson’ first baseman Kevin Cook holds Berryhill’s base runner during the class 4A State Semifinals. Photo by Bill Huddleston , VYPE Sports Magazine
YOU’RE OUT! Eufaula catcher Daniel Salters makes the tag on the Purcell base runner to help send the Ironheads to the Class 3A state finals. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports Magazine
GAME PLAN HERE’S WHAT WE’RE GOING TO DO Oktaha’s Cale Elam and Daniel Hayes discuss their options from the mound during the Tigers’ semi-final win over Dale in the Class 2A State Tournament. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports
Hornets To Run Dustin Rawlings measures his lead during Hilldale’s first round action against Clinton in the Class 4A State Tournament. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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TOUCH ‘EM ALL Muskogee‘s Hannah Hamilton (#4 in white helmet) accepts high fives after a leadoff home run in the Class 6A state tournament. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
Keota (2A), Pocola (4A), Sequoyah Tahlequah (5A) plus a trio of teams from Class 6A including Poteau, Muskogee, and Tahlequah.
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ON THE WARNING TRACK Summer Cunningham (15) of Sequoyah-Tahlequah makes the catch near the fence as in Class 5A semi-finals. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
TIGERS ROLL IT UP Tahlequah shortstop Jessica Patrick (left) takes the throw from Katie Brown (far right) to start the double play against Muskogee. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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FORCE OUT Poteau shortstop Courtney Allison awaits the throw for the force out at second base in the Class 6A state tournament. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
THE THRILL OF VICTORY Tahlequah senior Brandi Ross is all smiles as the Tigers open the 6A tournament with a victory over Muskogee. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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Cara Fullenwider 2010 Muskogee High School Girls Tennis Team The Muskogee High School Girls Tennis Team won the Class 6A Tennis Academic State Championship as the Roughers combined
an overall 3.926 grade point average. The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association determines the Academic Championship based on a 4.0 grade scale. Cara Fullenwider (standing 3rd from right in photo) earned top awards with an honors classes weighted 4.483 GPA. A senior at Muskogee, Cara graduates Summa Cum Laude in the MHS Class of 2010. Her achievements include 4-year membership in the Oklahoma and National Honor Societies, President of the MHS Science Club earning 1st place in the Regional Science Fair and chosen secretary of the MHS Student Council. In addition to being named Academic State Champion in tennis, Cara also earned All-Conference honors in volleyball. Following graduation, Cara plans to attend the University of Kansas. Pictured left to right, Academic State Championship team members include Nguyen Le (Jr. 4.428 GPA), Tinesha Anderson (Jr. 4.420 GPA), Ashley Beavers (Soph. 3.571 GPA), Cara Fullenwider (Sr. 4.483 GPA), Catherine Diep (Sr. 4.0 GPA), and Bailey Ewing (Sr. 3.982 GPA).
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Madison Carey of Tahlequah returns the shot during doubles action with Emily Linebarger during the Class 5A state tournament. Photo by Gary Smith Photography.
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LADY ROUGHERS COMPETE Muskogee’s girls’ tennis team advanced all four positions to the Class 6A state tournament. Photo by Clayton Blevins, Muskogee Tennis
AT THE NET Cole Fite (right) and Russ Bradley (left) team together for one of two Muskogee doubles teams at the Class 6A tennis tournament. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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Jessica Hembree of Tahlequah completes an outstanding season winning a pair of silver medals competing in the 1600 and 3200 meter run at the Class 5A state meet. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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Muskogee pole vaulter Tyler Elmore records a personal best during competition in the Class 6A state meet. Photo by John Hasler Jr.
thletes from Three Rivers earn plenty of medals during the state track and field championships. Weston Choate of Gans won medals in 3 events in Class 2A. Tahlequah girls track also captured the Class 5A Academic State Championship.
DOUBLE QUALIFIER Victor Williams of Muskogee qualified for state in the 300 meter and 110 meter hurdles. Williams claimed a 5th place finish in the 110 meter competition. PhotoTHE by John Hasler Jr. HOLDING RUNNER Tigers’ first baseman Kevin Cook holds Berryhill’s base runner during the class 4A State Semifinals. Photo by Bill Huddleston , VYPE Sports Magazine Hornets To Run HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
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STOVALL SOARS Tahlequah’s Adam Stovall competes in the high jump at state following winning gold in the regional meet. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports
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Tahlequah‘s Patrick Krempin throw the discus 135 feet-1 inch to medal in the Class 5A state track competition. Photo by Ben Johnson, Tahlequah Daily Press.
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Tahlequah’s trio of Rusty Fowler, Moe Brown and Ara Poteete finish 1-2-3 to qualify for state in the 3200 meter run. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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Repeat Qualifier Catrina Pearson of Muskogee qualified for the Class 6A girls state golf championships for a second consecutive year. Photo by Rip Stell
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Paced by the play of freshman Kailey Campbell, the Oktaha Tigers roared to a 64 stroke victory to repeat as Class 2A girls golf state champions.
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THIS DIAMOND IS NOT IN THE ROUGH Sallisaw golfer Robert Rabon sinks the putt to help lead the Black Diamonds back to the Class 6A state meet. Photo by John Hasler Jr.
Oktaha senior Isaac Smith earned a top ten medalist finish to achieve Class 2A All-State golf honors along with teammate Cale Elam. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
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PROPER SEND OFF Hilldale girls golf team, Alicia Thompson, Abbye Buckmaster, Ashlee Berner, Courtney Cunningham and Katelyn Horn earned another Class 4A state tournament appearance in coach Kathy Davis’ final campaign as the Hornets’ coach. Photo courtesy Vickie Greer Berner.
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Tigers Record Hat Trick Rachel Nunez of Fort Gibson takes the ball passed LaKota Elliot of Stilwell en route to scoring one of her three goals in the game during action in the Class 4A state playoffs. Photo by Bill Huddleston, VYPE Sports.
YELLOWJACKETS LOOK TO SCORE Whitney Reece of Westville (11) re-directs the ball away from Airam Hernandez of Heavener. Photo courtesy Vicki Reece, Westville High School. VYPE.COM
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Fort Gibson’s Casey West (13) heads the ball away from Will Spears (15) of Metro Christian. West’s teammates Jake Vandiver (8) and Vance Vickery (7) crowd the scene. Photo by John Hasler Jr.
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A native of Muskogee and graduate of Muskogee High, Coleman credits his background and life experiences to his success as a coach. “When I played football at Muskogee, and then in college, my coaches emphasized hard work and reminded us daily that no one person was bigger than the team,” said Coleman. ”I think that’s like our softball team. These girls are good athletes, but they’re a better team because they know they can count on each other in tough situations. As a coach, I’ve tried to help my players learn from their experiences in sports and how they deal with wins and losses will benefit them in their adult lives too.”
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“We teach them about adversity…and how you respond is up to you,” said Coleman. “How you deal with each situation will determine your eventual outcome.” Coleman and his wife Corey have lived those experiences first hand. Only two months following their honeymoon in 2005, doctors first diagnosed Corey with cancer presenting Coleman with life and career decisions. “When the opportunity to coach softball came open, I didn’t know at the time how great an opportunity this would be for me, to get a chance to share in the success of this team and the lives of my players,” said Coleman. Following treatments, Corey’s cancer went into remission only to return in 2009. “She has showed us all how to deal with adversity. She’s always been our number one fan and inspiration,” said Coleman. “Whenever Corey comes to practice or a game, she gives all of us something more to play for. She’s winning her battles and teaching all of us how to play the game of life.” Coleman and the Muskogee Roughers’ softball teams have enjoyed athletic success including winning the Class 6A slow-pitch state championship in 2009.
This year’s spring season once again included the state tournament. Three members of the Roughers were named All-State along with Coleman being selected as coach of the Large East All-State team. “I enjoy winning more than losing,” said Coleman. “But, what makes it all worthwhile is when I watch my players respond to challenges and see them overcome those circumstances by making the best of the situation. When you hear one of them say something that we’ve talked about before, you get a feeling that maybe you’ve made a positive difference in their lives.” First National Bank of Muskogee wants to congratulate Coach Coleman for his accomplishments and encourage his continued spirit of success both on and off the court.
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Between games at the Class 4A baseball playoffs, VYPE caught up with Dylan Farley of Hilldale High School to answer questions for Triple Play. After getting his answers, we “went in the dugout” with questions for Hornets’ head baseball coach Darren Riddle and to the stands to ask Dylan’s dad, Shane. Does Coach have the right lineup or does Father know best?
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Science
Spanish
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Psyche Up
Listen to IPod
Psyche Himeself Up
Facebook, Text messaging or Cell Phone?
Cell Phone
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Eat healthy, fast food, or just EAT man? Five, ten or 20 minutes?
Healthy Food
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Just EAT!
Favorite place to eat for less than $5 bucks?
Chavez Mexican
Taco Bell
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Favorite Athlete?
Andy Pettitte
Go fishing, hunting, play golf or video games?
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Watch an action film, Sci-fi flic, sports movie or love story?
Sports Movie
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Hit a home run, throw a no-hitter, pass math test?
Throw A No-Hitter
Throw A No-Hitter
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Controlled Chaos
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Hilldale High School junior Dylan Farley is a member of the Hornets baseball team. Farley’s heroics at the plate and strong pitching efforts contributed to Hilldale’s advancing to the Class 4A state baseball tournament for a second straight season. Farley plays linebacker on the Hornets football team.
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Kailey Campbell-Freshman, Emery Fox-Junior, Chloe Nichols-Junior, Madyson Fox-Freshman, Amy Eller-Junior, Chester Pittman-coach.
Oktaha Lady Tigers Golf Team 2010 Class 2A State Champions Back to Back...the Oktaha Lady Tigers golf team once again captured the Class 2A State Championship. In an overwhelming fashion, Oktaha claimed the title with a 64 stroke margin of victory. Four of the five golfers finished in the top 15 including freshman Kailey Campbell’s 3rd place and Emery Fox, a junior, finishing 5th in medalist competition. The 2010 championship is the school’s 2nd golf title including the ’09 victory in a short history of 5 seasons that also included a runner-up finish in 2008. Oktaha finished the season undefeated in tournament play winning all 10 events. Campbell, the Tigers’ #1 player, was dominating winning 6 events, 3 second place finishes, and 1 third in medalist play. “Winning last year’s championship raised this year’s team expectations,” said coach Chester Pittman. “These girls knew that in order to repeat they had to play golf everyday. We have the talent to be in competition, but the difference was going to be practice…practice…practice.”
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Character Counts LOCKER TALK
By definition, Character is a combination of qualities that distinguishes one person or group from another. Muskogee Federal Credit Union celebrates achievements of local high school athletes and teams presenting the monthly “Character Counts Award.” This month’s award goes to Tahlequah High School junior, Moe Brown.
Tahlequah High School track and cross-country coaches questioned Moe Brown about his goals at the beginning of the season; his answer was two words—state champion. And, when Moe was asked by coaches to first invest himself in his teammates and the program—and then see what he would get back in return. His reply was again brief…”whatever’s best for the team.” Tahlequah coaches and teammates would discover Moe’s answer was already his way of life everyday. “Inside the spirit of this quiet and tough minded athlete is a passionate person,” said Jason Proctor, cross country coach for the Tigers. “Moe has a big heart; you can see it with how he relates with his mom and siblings and how he interacts with his teammates.” The character and personality works off the track as well. “Moe’s well liked by everyone,” said Bart Franks, head track coach. “Kids and teachers relate to him because he’s a friend to everyone. No doubt, Moe’s a winner.” Moe’s athletic success is golden…winning a pair of gold medals at the Class 5A state track meet as a member of Tahlequah’s 3200 meter relay team and the individual 800 meter run by a fraction of a second. In the fall cross country competition, Moe finished in the top 20. The victories are something Moe credits his teammates for their help. “They made me better,” said Brown, giving credit to gaining strength from my training partners. “I owe it to Rusty (Fowler), Ara (Poteete), Ben (Grant) and Paul (Blevins). We did this together.”
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Moe Brown’s “track record” of success bears proof of his unselfish character…to accept whatever is asked of him, follow a game plan, and help others first…
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Muskogee Federal Credit Union, with locations in Muskogee and Tahlequah, congratulates Moe Brown of Tahlequah High School as this month’s winner of the Character Counts award. MFCU and its members invite you to submit nominations for “Character Counts”. Drop by any of the three convenient MFCU locations and submit your nomination or email your entry to nominations@vype.com
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of the Month Lauren Mitchell Tahlequah High School Singles competition in tennis… can be a lonely situation as the competition matches you against the player on the other end of the court…Tahlequah High School junior Lauren Mitchell is member of the Tigers’ tennis team and claims that each match is more like doubles because of her belief in Jesus Christ. “He’s always there with me…and helps me deal with my frustrations when I hit a bad shot or I’m not playing very good,” said Lauren. “It’s really cool too that my teammates and our coaches share our Christian beliefs through FCA; we gain strength and determination from each other. It’s a special kind of team spirit to hold each other accountable to our commitment to God.” Because of Lauren’s willingness to follow Christ and be an example for others, she finds every day rewarding. “Some people may think being a Christian is boring and plain, but for me it’s really fun and exciting,” said Lauren. “Being a Christian doesn’t restrict you from doing things…it just sets a standard for you to follow and helps me make daily decisions pretty easy.” “I like keeping God’s word close at all times,” said Lauren. “On my mind, in my heart and on my phone where I can always turn to my favorite verse…Isaiah 40:31: …but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
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– Hilldale’s Danielle Riddle dominates with a 9-strikeout shutout followed by a no-hitter to open the season for the Hornets.
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Vian defenders Hunter Spencer (61) and Chris Bartholomew (6) make the tackle on Eufaula quarterback Daniel Salters.
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DREAM DECISION— SALLISAW’S MATT OBERSTE CHOICE… FOOTBALL OR BASEBALL
Concentration – With eyes fixed on the ball, Roland’s Tevon Thompson makes the catch as Muldrow’s Justan Jones (88) and Tanner Ryan (24) defend on the play.
The Black Diamonds standout enters his senior season with options including college football or baseball or a potential pro draft option in baseball.
Looking For A Spike… Volleyball continues its rise in popularity on the high school level in Oklahoma.
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Rougher Nation– The Muskogee Roughers enter the 2009-2010
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Pirates InThe Playoffs – Porter made
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Three Rivers’ Stars of the Hardwood Take Center Court. Muskogee’s duo of Oren Faulk and Devante Wilson lead the Roughers while Fort Gibson’s return to the state tournament revolve around Carissa Crutchfield. Hulbert’s shot blocker Paiten Taylor dominates the floor for the Lady Riders and Cody Fourkiller leads Sequoyah-Tahlequah’s race to the big house. Three Rivers’ list of hoop stars made a tough challenge for opponents.
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TWENTY 4 TWENTY… Oktaha Girls Basketball Continues Its Winning Ways
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Chester Pittman’s record of 20 plus wins for 20 consecutive seasons all at Oktaha High School keeps on going with a starting five including Emery Fox, Hali Logan, Whitney Brown, Pete Douglas and Chloe Nichols as the Lady Tigers seek a Class 2A state tournament berth.
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– Athletes playing in the annual Shrine Classic in Muskogee know the reason as Caleb Dorr presents medals to the winners. (Photo by Bill Huddleston VYPE Sports)
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Walker scores as the Riders win the boys and girls titles of the Shrine Classic. (Photo by Ben Johnson-Tahlequah Daily Press)
Sallisaw‘s wrestling success includes a trio of state champions as Jeromy Davenport, Rhett Leach, and Chayse Garrison seek to repeat gold medal performances.
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– Jordan Chambers of Muldrow rejects the shot in the Sequoyah County tournament action against Roland. (Photo by Ruby Dean-Captured Memories Photography)
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Sallisaw coach Darrell Hume knows that wrestling future is bright for the Black Diamonds. (Photo by Bill Huddleston VYPE Sports
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Caleb Daniel scores two points for Roland as the Rangers win the boys title in the Sequoyah County tournament. (Photo by Ruby Dean Captured Memories Photography)
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– 2010 offensive success for the Sooners rests in the hands of quarterback Landry Jones. (Photo by Ty Russell Photography. com)
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Fort Gibson’s Taylor Mills accepts scholarship to play softball at Austin Peay University. (Photo by Ruby Dean-Captured Memories Photography)
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Northeastern State attempts to return to its glory days in 2010. (Photo courtesy Northeastern State University)
2010 HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITS Turn The Page… Signing Day provides scholarship offers for Three Rivers’ best athletes. VYPE UNIVERSITY previews the 2010 college football season…
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The Golden Hurricane schedule in 2010 is once again challenging including a trip to South Bend to battle the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Josh Turner – Millwood (Photo courtesy the University of Tulsa)
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– There is something special about the influence of Hilldale football coach Don Hendrix (portrait photo courtesy Muskogee Phoenix-Percy Jackson photographer.)
Coach Don Hendrix Hilldale High School 1954 - 2010
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Mike Easley of Checotah and Hilldale’s Devin Rowan are ready to open high school ball parks for the 2010 season. (Photos by Ron Goad Photography.com )
SOLID GOLD… BOYNTON LADY CARDINALS WIN CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP…
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Three Rivers’ schools send 11 teams to state basketball tournaments.
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–. Muskogee Roughers cap off an unbeaten 12-0 season by winning the Class 6A Dual State wrestling championship. (Photo courtesy Muskogee High School).
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–Local high school athletes make up the Extreme Cheer squad that qualified for the World Championship Cheerleading and Dance competition finals in Orlando Florida. (Photos courtesy Extreme Cheer)
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– Mike Perez of Hulbert was among the group of wrestlers from Three Rivers to win individual gold medal state championships. (Perez photo by Gary Smith).
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– Fort Gibson seniors Brandon Geisler and Cassie Freeling captured All-State honors. (Photo by Bill Huddleston VYPE Sports)
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senior Ashlee Berner salvages par to lead the Lady Hornets back to the state tournament. (Photo by John Hasler Jr)
– Westville’s Tiffany Hale kicks the ball away from Katie Eavesof Heavener. (Photo by Vicki ReeceWestville High School)
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– Katie Kolb reads the break for Fort Gibson girls golf. (Photo by John Hasler Jr)
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