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Add another signature win to Kingfisher’s list.The Lady Jackets on Monday knocked off Class 5A contender El Reno 5043 at the APB.The victory avenged a loss to the Lady Indians from a year ago and upped Kingfisher’s season mark to 18-4.

Braxton Shellstrom had himself a night.The Kingfisher High School wrestler was recognized on Tuesday during a senior night ceremony prior to the Jackets’ home dual with Watonga.

Okarche wrapped up the regular season - and a pair of conference titles - in beating a county rival on Tuesday.Cashion hung tough in both games, but it was Okarche pulling out a 54-40 victory in the girls contest and then the Warriors a 64-56 win in the boys game.

Addy Matthews got the strong start.Abbie Myers got the strong finish.The Lady Jackets also did plenty in between as Kingfi sher thumped Clinton 6127 at the Tornado Dome last Tuesday night.Matthews scored all 15 of her points in the first half, one that saw KHS get out to a 27-10 advantage.

Kingfisher needed to get back on the winning track.Clinton happened to be in the way.The Jackets used a 15-0 run in the first quarter Tuesday to help dispose of the host Red Tornadoes 66-28.The win came four days after the Jackets were defeated at home against Weatherford.

Dover’s girls had no problem moving into their district championship game.The Lady Longhorns opened the Class B playoffs Thursday by thumping Billings 71-21.Dover hosted Mulhall-Orlando, 4623 winner over Medford, in Saturday night’s district title game.

Hearts were bursting with love as one of Okarche Public Schools’ favorite fans received a special gift at a recent home basketball game.

When she was earning All-American status in high school, Brandi (Lewallen) Nyberg dominated the court at Lomega High School’s gym.On Saturday night in front of a full house, her daughter did the same thing.Unfortunately for Lomega, Braci Nyberg suits up for Seiling.

Ben Marsh made five 3-pointers in Lomega’s showdown with Class A No. 6 Seiling.He just needed one more. Marsh’s 3-pointer from the corner fell short on Saturday as the Raiders’ furious rally also came up short in a 62-59 defeat.

Dover was back in familiar territory last week: In its regular gym and in overtime.The Longhorns snapped a two-game skid Friday with a 53-50 win at home against Mulhall-Orlando.It was Dover’s fourth overtime game this season and the third time to win one.