Sports

Sandites fall to top-ranked Owasso, Union

J. D. Meisner
Monday, February 2, 2026
SAND SPRINGS — The Charles Page High School Sandites didn’t get the outcomes they wanted on the hardwood last week. They did, however, get a very clear read on where they stand — and where they’re headed.

Drumright Head Coach takes Enid football job

Robert Marshall
Monday, February 2, 2026
DRUMRIGHT — Drumright football coach Chris Elerick is leaving Drumright to coach at Enid. He was 26-10 as a head coach at Drumright. His first year here, we made it to the state quarterfinals before losing to Velma Alma and we finished 1`2-1 that season.

Tornadoes host Oilton

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
Recently, the Drumright Tornadogirlsandboyshosted Oilton. The Drumright Lady Tornadoes beat Oilton 4829. The Oilton Lady Panthers struggled against the seed of the Lady Tornado press.The Lady Tornadoes jumped out to a 17-0 lead.

Lady Pirates sink Perkins, get bit by Wagoner

J. D. Meisner
Monday, January 26, 2026
MANNFORD — The thermometer fell so hard Friday night you could hear it from Altus to Miami — Idabel to Guymon. By the time the deep-freeze snowstorm settled across the state, gyms from one end to the other went dark. Schedules froze. Tournaments stalled.
JJ Hindsman was like a rock in Cleveland’s shoe Tuesday, capping his night with a . nal-second, game-winning shot under the basket in traf. c. Photo by John Burns

JJ Hindsman was like a rock in Cleveland’s shoe Tuesday, capping his night with a . nal-second, game-winning shot under the basket in traf. c. Photo by John Burns

Pirates split with two Tiger teams

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
MANNFORD — Last week was just one week, but it put the Mannford Pirate basketball team, including head coach Alex Moore, through the full emotional inventory of an entire basketball season — the kind of swings that test belief, expose fl aws, and still leave a team standing on a good solid deck,...
Junior Addison Pehrson reached a milestone few high school basketball players even get close to as she scored her 1,000th career point against the Cleveland Lady Tigers Tuesday. Photo by Adam Pehrson.

Junior Addison Pehrson reached a milestone few high school basketball players even get close to as she scored her 1,000th career point against the Cleveland Lady Tigers Tuesday. Photo by Adam Pehrson.

Lady Pirates on four-game streak

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
MANNFORD — Last week was one small step for Mannford, one giant leap for the Lady Pirate basketball team as the Mannford girls won two and advanced their record to 9-4 and are now riding the momentum of a fourgame win streak.
The Mannford Pirate Homecoming court are, back row from left, Brayden Genzer, Iven Thomas, Max Moore, Cooper Ausbern, Logan Bynum and Ryker Pollard. Bottom row, from left, Baylei Alexander, Hudson Holt, Emma McCrackin, Avea Pumphrey, Adley Elliott and Ella Maxville.

The Mannford Pirate Homecoming court are, back row from left, Brayden Genzer, Iven Thomas, Max Moore, Cooper Ausbern, Logan Bynum and Ryker Pollard. Bottom row, from left, Baylei Alexander, Hudson Holt, Emma McCrackin, Avea Pumphrey, Adley Elliott and Ella Maxville.

The Mannford Pirate Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Mannford Pirate Homecoming court are, back row from left, Brayden Genzer, Iven Thomas, Max Moore, Cooper Ausbern, Logan Bynum and Ryker Pollard. Bottom row, from left, Baylei Alexander, Hudson Holt, Emma McCrackin, Avea Pumphrey, Adley Elliott and Ella Maxville.

Drumright hammers Dove Science

Robert Marshall
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Girls lose to ADA JV The Drumright varsity girls lost to the Ada JV 32-25. The ladies were shorthanded because of injuries. We have lost three starters over the course of the season. Two of them were our leading scorers from last year. Another one is our point guard.

Varsity boys alumni end in 75-75 tie

Tornado Watch With Robert Marshall
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
In the Bible, young shepherd boy David fought the giant Goliath and killed him. Well there was no bloodshed in this battle. The varsity boys tallest player might be 6’2”. The alumni had 6’9” Steven “Speedy” Hall, 6’7” Jaxon Bolton, 6’5” Jesse Tharp, 6’3” Jonathan Chavez, 6’3” Travain Hall.
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