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Next in Line
Central Oklahoma
Rod Fisher sat in the Lawton MacArthur football coaches’ office, legs kicked up on the desk, arms crossed behind his head.
"Oh come on Javon," the Highlander assistant said as running back Javon Harris walked through the door bare-chested. "Who do you think you are? Put a shirt on."
Harris was quick with his response.
"Don't be jealous," the senior said with a smile. "I look better... More 
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Family Matters
Central Oklahoma
If ever someone was born to compete in a particular sport it was Chris Perry.
And that sport is wrestling.
The Stillwater senior was born into two of the state's most prominent wrestling families, the Smith's and Perry's, who have produced a number of champions at every level.
His father and three uncles enjoyed successful careers at Oklahoma State, while his older brother Mark Jr.... More
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A Four-Year Term
Central Oklahoma
Watching the Deer Creek varsity football team practice, then-freshman Blaine Jackson had a hard time imagining keeping up with the bigger, faster, stronger and older players. He didn’t think that any of his freshman friends could compete.
That was until Dax Dilbeck stepped on the field.
“As soon as he got there he proved he belonged,” Jackson said of that day four years ago. “He just belonged on... More
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My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma high school sports have produced many well known college and professional athletes as dreams of young men and women come to reality. From the backyard competition to the spotlight of playing at the next level, the list of modern day sports heroes of football and basketball names are well known. But did you know there’s another sport, Oklahoma high school rodeo that continues to deliver many of today’s best... More
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Civil Court
Central Oklahoma
Volleyball isn’t just a sport that Edmond North’s Emily Cobbs enjoys and is successful at anymore. It’s an escape from the emotional pain she feels every day.
The volleyball court is the lone place where the senior setter can save the tears for a couple of hours and enjoy herself. It’s a distraction from the ache in her heart for her father John Cobbs, who died suddenly from a... More
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Under a dark cloud
Central Oklahoma
Nick Warehime looks at his team and his words come easily.
“We’ll be successful,’’ he says. “I just know it. We’re closer than we were. We’re going to be OK.’’
Then, the Del City coach looks at the parking lot and his words come slower.
Eight cars total in the lot for the 50-plus kids who scrimmaged at Del City High just a few weeks ago.
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Battling from afar
Central Oklahoma
There were two runners on and two out in the bottom of the seventh inning in the Class 6A regional final for Yukon second baseman Devin Willis and her team was down a run.
Willis, one of the team’s best offensive players, limped gingerly to the plate to face Edmond Memorial. The bat rested on her right shoulder.
She tried to concentrate on the pitches as... More
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The Reasons for the Season
Central Oklahoma
1. 8-man football (enough said)
2. Goalposts that look like oversized H’s
3. Big Name Games
The Soul Bowl is Douglass vs. Millwood. The Polo Bowl is Casady against Heritage Hall. The Moore War is Moore against Westmoore and easily the coolest nickname for any game is Edlam which was coined for the Edmond Santa Fe-Edmond North game.
4. Jenks-Union
No schools have dominated like these two.... More
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And the Hits Keep on Coming
Central Oklahoma
Sitting in the dentist chair, Tyler Henderson was in for a routine checkup when she got more than her teeth cleaned. She got some advice that would change her life.
“The dentist told me that I should play volleyball because I was tall,” said Henderson of that moment nearly six years ago. “I had never played volleyball so I decided to take his advice. Looking back, I’m glad I... More
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From Floundering to Favorite
Central Oklahoma
The Bridge Creek Bobcats had a winning season and won a game in the playoffs a season ago.
Sound like a fluke? Really, it sounds more like a dream as Bridge Creek is in the middle of one of the state’s finest – and maybe most surprising turnarounds.
After all, when coach Jerry Wallis took over the program five seasons ago, he inherited a team that had 20... More
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Me and My Dad
Central Oklahoma
Ashley Albert
School: Edmond North
Sport: Volleyball
Dad’s name: Vic
"My dad and I are very similar. We have the same personality. We are very laid back. He is my rock. I look up to him for guidance. He is my No. 1 fan.’’
Sarah Fipps
School: Noble
Sport: Softball
Father's Name: Randy
"He's always been there for me. After every inning I pitch we hit each other's... More
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A King, but short in stature
Central Oklahoma
Guthrie football coach Rafe Watkins has had numerous conversations with Division I coaches about his talented senior defensive back Josh King. Most of the discussions end up being similar to one he recently had with a Big 12 coach.
“He made more plays than anyone we had seen on tape all year,” said the Big 12 coach. “But we would get fired for giving a full scholarship to a... More
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Boise City - Jeremy Richardson
Central Oklahoma
When the closest movie theater and bowling alley is about one hour away, you can’t help but become tight with your teammates and townspeople.
“We’re all real close because there aren’t as many places to go, so we hang out together all the time,” said Jeremy Richardson, a senior and lifelong Boise City resident.
From the famous town square in Boise City, you can drive just about 30... More
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Quapaw-Morgan Morey
Central Oklahoma
For Morgan Morey, just being in a small town - no matter where in the state - is special.
"I just love being here. Everyone knows you. Everyone's one closer together," he said.
And in Quapaw, the town farthest north and east in Oklahoma, where Missouri and Kansas are neighbors, Morey is just happy playing for the Wildcats.
"This is my hometown," he said. "I've grown up... More
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Hollis-Kevin Gore
Central Oklahoma
In Hollis, the way senior Kevin Gore sees it, things are pretty simple.
"It's God, it's family, and it's football. That's how it is here for us," he said.
And in Hollis, tucked away in the Southwest corner of the state, just minutes from Texas, football is pretty serious.
Hollis is the birthplace of Darrell Royal, former Oklahoma football great, who went on to coach 20 seasons... More
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The Village Voice
My father started in the hardware sporting goods business in 1929 in Shawnee. I went into partnership with my brother...
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Brittni Walker
Brittni Walker of Carl Albert is the setter for one of the best teams in Class 4A. Walker, who also...
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