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Preston spoiled Okarche’s season opener for the second straight year.The visiting Lady Pirates rode a strong start Friday night to a 64-57 victory against Okarche.

Following are the firstround matchups for the 2023 football playoffs in the two classes represented by county teams: Kingfisher at Sulphur Bristow at Lincoln Christian North Rock Creek at Heritage Hall Verdigris at Berryhill Stigler at Cascia Hall Marlow at Metro ChristianClass AHobart at Fairview...

It was a night that sent the seniors out on a high note and possibly helped lay the groundwork for the future.Hennessey did not end 2023 winless as the Eagles dropped Newkirk 30-28 last Friday in the final game of the season.

The threat of losing was still a long way away, but Kingfisher’s collective backs were against the proverbial wall.That’s when Dallen Barton stepped up.

If you are a veteran, either active duty, retired, reserve or National Guard, the OSSAA would like to invite you to attend the first round of the football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 10.All veterans and one guest will be admitted free of charge to all OSSAA first round football playoff games.

The War on 74 was all Crescent in 2023.The Tigers wrapped up their regular season last Friday with a 42-0 victory against rival Cashion.Despite the loss, Cashion still is headed for the playoffs.The Wildcats finished the year with a 4-6 overall record, including 2-3 in District A-3.

[Lucy Gilbert is a member of the Young Leaders Program at The Heritage Foundation.]The Texas Rangers, who won their first World Series in 63 seasons Wednesday night, is also the only team in Major League Baseball not to hold a “Pride Night”style event celebrating LGBTQ individuals.

As it turns out, Cashion has some postseason football to play this season.The Wildcats put together their best performance of the season Friday to dismantle Hinton 33-7 on the Wildcats’ “senior night.”The victory locked up a spot in the Class A playoffs.

Although there weren’t enough Kingfisher High School runners for a complete team, there was still representation at the Class 4A state meet.Conner Askey and Wyatt Long earned their spots in Saturday’s finale at Edmond Santa Fe High School.Askey finished strong to place 107th out of 163 competitors.

Weston Smith continued his march up the Hennessey record books.He’s got one more week to complete the journey.Smith was a bright spot in last Friday’s 65-17 loss at No. 2 Millwood.The senior caught seven passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat.