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Building a Dynasty?
Two out of three ain’t bad. Three out of four’s even better.
That’s what the Euless Trinity football team will be aiming for this season, when it seeks to capture its third 5A state championship in the last four years. The goal looks favorable for the Trojans’ heading into the 2008 schedule, as the team returns 10 starters (six on defense, four on offense) from its 2007 title team.
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Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center: From diagnosis to rehabilitation, EOOC Sets the Pace
So many decisions run through the minds of people when deciding where to get the best health care. The trust and confidence in a doctor or clinic is the key to making any decision. People want to be taken care of. People want to feel comfortable. And people want to feel important.
EOOC has been providing top of the line health care for over three decades. The doctors at... More
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National Content
How many of you know what the NCAA Eligibility Center is and/or what it does? The Eligibility Center was established to certify the academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound student-athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.
The Eligibility Center desires to become a useful resource for high school student-athletes to help them reach their goal of becoming collegiate student-athletes.
How will the... More
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Rougher Football 2008
B2b2b…no it’s not a text message on the cell phone but after back-to-back-to-back seasons of advancing to the class 6A state semifinals, some football fans may think the Muskogee Roughers time has passed for claiming the big gold ball. True, the 2008 Roughers have key positions to fill after graduation losses again sent a squad of seniors to the next level. The cupboard has been filled again as the high... More
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Getting a Kick out of Soccer
Perseverance and a winning combination of agility and intelligence are the attributes necessary to become a truly great soccer player. The Hurricane Futball Club ‘92 team, coached by Kerry Shubert, possesses this combination of qualities without a doubt. After being named Oklahoma State Cup Champions for three years running, the talented team was rewarded with the opportunity to compete in a regional competition held in North Carolina. They proudly returned... More
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Over the Top
How do you top a season in which you went undefeated and won a state championship?
How about a national championship?
That's a thought that has bounced through the heads of some associated with the St. Xavier soccer team entering this season.
And for good reason. Last year the Tigers went 25-0-2 and won their eighth state championship—their fourth this decade (2000, 2002, 2003 were the... More
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Just Do It Again
The sticks will be flying fast and furious this month as high school field hockey season gets underway, and one local team is hoping to keep its incredible winning streak alive. After two consecutive perfect seasons, the Valkyries of Sacred Heart Academy are ready to do it all again.
“We’re very, very strong,” says head coach Liz Lewis. “I’m returning three All-Americans, and I’ve got good younger kids... More
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Winning Matters
Ridge Wilson will be remembered as one of the best athletes to ever don a Central High School athletic uniform. The senior is an outstanding basketball player who will most likely earn a scholarship next February to play college football.
But just two years ago, Wilson was well on his way to being just another face in the crowd in the Yellowjacket football team picture.
The scrapping linebacker... More
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Crowd Pleasers - Edward Wright-Baker
There have been times when Edward Wright-Baker would walk into Jeffersonville athletic director Tony Branch's office and just sit without saying a word.
"I asked him, 'How do you call plays in the huddle?'" Branch recalls.
You see, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior quarterback may come off quiet, or laid back off the field, but on the field he lets his play do the talking.
Last season Wright-Baker... More
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Crowd Pleasers - Demeatric Unseld
Demeatric Unseld is helping change perceptions about Doss football one snap at a time.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior quarterback passed for 1,500 yards last season—the Dragons were fifth in Class 5A in passing (185.6 yards per game) during the regular season—as Doss finished 7-5, its best record in the new millennium.
"We're trying to change their minds about certain things. They're used to running away from teams, but... More
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Crowd Pleasers - Tim Phillips
There were times last season, his junior year, when Tim Phillips was forcing things. Instead of settling for the simple play that may only produce a yard or two, the Trinity running back would try to make the big play.
"Tim had a rough time early in the season because sometimes a yard gained is okay, but don't put me in second and 13 because you're trying to make... More
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Crowd Pleasers - Justin Green
Male High School has produced some outstanding football players over the years, including current NFL players Chris Redman and Michael Bush, but Bulldogs coach Bob Redman won't be surprised if Justin Green turns out to be the best of them all.
"They've all been tremendous in every capacity, but none of them have had the speed that he has," Redman says.
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Crowd Pleasers - Deuce Finch
When the game is on the line, there's no question who St. Xavier coach Mike Glaser is giving the football. He's going to put Deuce to use.
That's Deuce Finch, the 5-foot-10, 205-pound senior running back.
"He's a great competitor, he's the kind of kid who wants to take over the game," Glaser says. "The tighter the game, the better he plays. If things aren't going well,... More
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Born To Pitch
Some players just have it.
Chelsea Lyon is one of those players. The senior pitcher at Broken Arrow is focused upon one thing this season and that’s returning the state championship to Broken Arrow. At a school rich in softball tradition, Broken Arrow is constantly considered the favorite to win state.
Lyon started playing softball at eight years old and was thrown into the pitching circle... More
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Crowd Pleasers - Chad Dennis
When Matt Brown took over as the Oldham County football coach he knew one thing for sure—his offense would be in good hands.
That's because Brown inherited one of the top quarterbacks in Class 5A, senior Chad Dennis.
"It's always good to have someone with quarterbacking experience on the field, because with quarterbacks there's always that question, will he have pocket presence? Will he worry about taking... More
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