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A big third-quarter outburst by the home team spoiled Colby Connel’s debut as the Kingfisher boys basketball coach.Chisholm outscored KHS 21-5 in that period to break open a close game in what turned into a 68-56 victory for the Longhorns.

Kingfisher did as expected in its season opener.The Lady Jackets allowed just two field goals none in the second half - as they dismantled Chisholm 63-5 Friday at Outhier Fieldhouse.The Lady Jackets started slowly offensively, then heated up considerably.The defense, though, never let up.

Oftentimes, wrestling is about getting smaller.Grapplers are in a constant state of “cutting” weight - or at least trying to maintain - in order to compete in a certain weight class.But the buzzword for the Kingfisher High School wrestling program this year is the opposite.It’s about “growth.

Dover gritted out another tough road win Tuesday night.The Lady Longhorns held off Waukomis 38-33 to improve to 5-0 on the season.Katelyn Harviston scored a game-high 17 points and had the Lady Longhorns’ lone fourth-quarter field goal.

A new era of Kingfisher boys basketball has officially arrived.The Yellowjackets opened their 2023-24 season on Friday night in Chisholm (after press time of this edition).Not only did the team consist of all new starters, but the coaching staff is also brand-new.

Scout Payne scored 20 points Tuesday to lead Okarche to a 68-21 victory at Coyle.The win was the second straight for Okarche, which was playing for the first time in two weeks.Payne scored seven points in the first quarter as the Lady Warriors got out to a 19-5 lead.

Tougher tests lay ahead, but Brian Richardson’s debut as Hennessey girls basketball coach was a successful one.The Lady Eagles opened their season last Tuesday with a 65-12 victory against Harding Fine Arts.“We’re a work in progress,” said Richardson in acknowledging the win and the opponent.

Kingfisher High School officially transitions into winter sports this Friday night.The KHS basketball teams tip off their 202324 seasons with a trip to Chisholm.

Tournament brackets have been released for next week’s 5th annual Winter Classic basketball tournament in Woodward.The Kingfisher High School boys will be taking part in the event, which will be held at the school’s high school gym, Boomer Field House.

The win streak hit four games for Lomega on Friday as the Lady Raiders sent Burlington home with a 92-15 defeat.Not only did every Lady Raider play in the homecoming victory, but all 15 made at least one field goal in the game.Lomega opened with a 24-0 run in the first quarter.