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Oklahoma Sandites win AABC 9 Year-Old World Series
Eastern Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Sandites won the American Amateur Baseball Congress Jackie Robinson World Series in Tulsa on July 9. The team of local 9 year-old and under baseball players from Sand Springs went undefeated throughout the entire series.
The final game came down to an all-Oklahoma championship game where the Sandites defeated a team out of Claremore 19-8. The Sandites also defeated teams from Albany, New York, Atlanta, Georgia and... More 
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McAlester Varsity Cheer
Eastern Oklahoma
There is nothing quite like the pride and dedication of a strong alumni. McAlester Cheerleading knows all about this strength and support. In fact three of the five coaches within the McAlester cheerleading coaching staff were at one time Buffalo cheerleaders.
Two of these alumni are varsity coaches Ashlee Shumway (head coach) and Tamarah Danzey(assistant coach).
This tradition of service to your alma mater must have started long... More
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Bishop Kelley Invitational
Eastern Oklahoma
Historically the Bishop Kelley Invitational has been one of the better volleyball tournaments of the season. For Bishop Kelley winning the Comet Tournament of Champions is one of the goals every season. This year a tough field that included teams from the West side of state in Edmond North, Heritage Hall and Stillwater. Also joining the field was Broken Arrow, McAlester, Owasso, and Jenks. Winning this tournament would send a... More
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Football Frenzy
Eastern Oklahoma
Fall is in the air and the sights and sounds of Gridiron magic began to appear on September 4th as the 2008 high school football season kicked off. Some exciting matchups took place early as schools scheduled their non-district games. Those games serve as some of the best and oldest rivalries in the state and are traditions that communities look forward to during the heat of the summer.
The... More
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Zoombang: Protective Padding for Athletes
Eastern Oklahoma
Zoombang Protective Gear has increased in popularity in professional sports such as the NFL, NBA, NASCAR and Major League Baseball.
It has made its biggest splash in the NFL where close to 75 percent of the players use what is the “official supplier to the NFL equipment managers.” NFL superstars such as LaDainian Tomlinson, Edgerrin James, Laurence Maroney, Marc Bulger and R.W. McQuarters have used Zoombang. Baltimore Ravens linebacker... More
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TULSA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL VARISTY CHEER
Eastern Oklahoma
Getting back into the game can take a great deal of perseverance. Memorial High School Varsity cheer knows all about climbing their way to the top. Over the past five years Memorial cheer has struggled to recapture the respect and credit they once held. The charger cheerleaders have spent a great deal of time and energy building the skills and dedication they need to return to the cutting edge of... More
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Staurovsky Releases Final Kicker Rankings
Eastern Oklahoma
TULSA - "This event was an A+," said former NFL kicker Jason Staurovsky as he recapped his 1st Annual Kicker Showcase Evaluation Camp and Competition on the blazing hot LaFortune Stadium turf Saturday. "The competition was strong and the events were a huge success in that the kids got a very good objective evaluation of how close they are to being a college kicker."
Jason named both Will Rosteck... More
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:Youth Baseball
Eastern Oklahoma
For the Tulsa Rockhounds the objective is to teach the game of baseball in a fun competitive environment. The Rockhounds are different and unique. They are made up of all girls and yes, they are having fun.
They began their quest for a championship on July 21, but the fun started long ago for players Cora Avlos, Cassidye Berry, Bren Bilyeu, Katy Farrow, Zoe Fritz, Carson Hazel, Hannah Hubler,... More
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Advance Imaging: What you need to know before your MRI
Eastern Oklahoma
People do not deal with medical issues every day, so they tend to simply do what their doctor tells them. A better plan is for the patient to always be their own advocate, and be as knowledgeable and educated as possible. Two key things to know is what insurance plan you are on, and what doctors, specialists, and facilities are available to you on that plan.
“So many people... More
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A Classic Success
Eastern Oklahoma
A field of 144 golfers…perfect weather…and 18-holes of golf played at the Golf Club of Oklahoma are just part of the ingredients for success of VYPE High School Sports Magazine’s 3rd Annual Benefit Golf Classic.
This year’s event, held annually to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, definitely had a little bit of everything including a couple of the game of golf’s rare accomplishments. During the morning, Claremore... More
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Softball Spectacular
Eastern Oklahoma
Every August in Broken Arrow the Broken Arrow Varsity Softball Tournament is held. The tournament, started in 1985, consists of 32 teams. This year’s tournament consists of 25 teams that were ranked in the top 15 of their class last season. The tournament will be held August 22 and 23 at Arrowhead Park in Broken Arrow. The tournament consists of each team playing 5 pool games with the winners of... More
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Leaders of the Pack
Eastern Oklahoma
The throng of runners crowd the starting line. They’ve trained in early mornings and late afternoons of Oklahoma’s sizzling summer. It’s called a fall sport, but cross country season ends as fall begins, so these athletes not only endure, but excel in the heat. Those who emerge victorious at the state championship meet on November 1 will be the leaders of the pack. Area runners who finished well last season... More
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Taking In The Action
Eastern Oklahoma
Spring is in the air and with it comes rain drops and spring sports. Baseball, Soccer, Golf, and Track and Field have entered the middle of their seasons and local teams are gaining some national recognition. Some great players are making a splash in the headlines with superb outings and teams are making a run for greatness. In baseball the pitching is where the greatness can be found. With Bobby... More
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Game Plan Youth
Eastern Oklahoma
We’ve all heard that the future lies within the kids of today. How many of us really take the time to understand what that means or invest the time it takes to insure that future is bright with young minds who can grow up to help their communities. That’s exactly what Gym Time Hoops is doing through basketball. If you haven’t been paying attention to youth sports then you need... More
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers Tips for Exercising Safely in the Heat
Eastern Oklahoma
Watching for certain factors is key to safe summer activities
To guard against heat illnesses, NATA recommends following these easy steps:
1. Gradually increase activity in terms of intensity and duration in the heat. This prepares your body for more intense, longer duration exercise in warm conditions, and helps prevent injury and heat illness.
2. Intersperse periods of rest during activity and assure adequate rest between... More
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