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Okarche only managed to score two runs Thursday in its state quarterfinal game.Brett Carnott said that was enough.The Warrior righthander pitched a complete game and out-dueled Amber- Pocasset ace Jackson Riley as Okarche edged the Panthers 2-1 at Edmond Santa Fe High School.

Dover’s softball season came to an end last week in a Class B regional.It was reported the Lady Longhorns’ season was ended with a 12-2 loss to Carney.Dover actually defeated Carney by that score to advance in the tournament, but was later knocked out 10-5 by No. 16 Mountain View-Gotebo.

Okarche will play Amber- Pocasset in the quarterfi nal round of the Class A fall state baseball tournament.That was revealed Monday when the OSSAA released state brackets for all three classes.The two teams will play at 4 p.m. Thursday at Edmond Santa Fe High School.

With their playoff chances hanging in the balance, the Kingfisher Yellowjackets put together one of their best stretches of the season.KHS erased a slim halftime deficit with 20 straight points in the second half Friday to earn a 26-13 homecoming victory over Purcell.

At the midpoint of the 2024 season, Cashion coach Lynn Shackelford said he likes the way his offensive line is taking shape…and performing.That was evident Friday night as the Wildcats racked up 527 total yards in a 42-26 victory at Watonga.

Despite not being at full strength, Kingfisher’s girls dominated the standings of the Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Meet.The Lady Jacketsclaimed four of the top five spots and scored just 39 points at Elk City Lake Park in winning the conference crown.

In its move back down to Class 4A, Crossings Christian School won another cheer state championship.CCS was named the Class 4A state champ at last Saturday’s competition at Union High School in Tulsa.It was awarded 261.4 points by judges.

Okarche softball pulled off one big upset Thursday and nearly got another.The Lady Warriors stunned No. 7 Binger-Oney 7-1 to open their Class A regional in Binger.Okarche then dropped a narrow 6-5 decision to No. 9 Cheyenne in the winner’s bracket game.

Blanchard held Kingfisher to two hits Thursday in a 7-0 victory in their Class 4A regional championship.The win sends Blanchard (32-5) into next week’s super regional round.The loss ends Kingfisher’s season at 23-9.

Hennessey won most statistical categories in its district clash at Alva on Thursday.The three it lost turnovers, penalties and, most importantly, the final score - were crucial.