Kingfisher Oklahoma

Reuben “Jerry” Bratcher, 79, of Kingfisher, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025, in Kingfisher. Jerry was born on April 30, 1945, in Kingfi sher to Reubin and Lorene (Owensby) Bratcher. He grew up in Kingfisher and enlisted in the United States Army.

Delita Janell Starr was born March 13, 1960, in Clinton to Roy and Patricia (Lamebull) Starr. She departed this earth on Jan. 6, 2025, in Okarche.“Dee” was a kindhearted, loving woman.

Despite a heroic effort from Camdyn Richardson, Hennessey’s comeback bid fell short Tuesday against Crescent.Richardson scored 37 points and the Eagles cut a 19-point halftime deficit to single digits, but Crescent eventually prevailed 70-61 at the Eagle Event Center.

For a quarter, it appeared Chickasha was going to be able to keep up with Kingfisher.For the remaining three quarters?That wasn’t the case. KHS and the host Lady Fightin’ Chicks were tied after the first eight minutes, but the visitors dominated the rest of the night in a 63-32 victory.

Coach Steven Wilson was expecting a win.He wasn’t expecting it to be in dramatic fashion.But that’s what he - and everyone else in attendance Tuesday at the Kingfi sher Heritage gym - got when KHS defeated Elk City 37-36 in a high school wrestling dual.

Make that 12 straight wins for the Dover boys basketball team.The Longhorns put on another defensive clinic Tuesday in a 47-15 road win at Medford.The point total was the lowest of the season for the Cardinals.

After starting the season 1-3, Lomega is officially on a roll.The Raiders won their third straight and for the seventh time in eight games Tuesday as they dominated Okeene 71-47 on the road.Three Lomega players scored in double figures, led by Chase Burton’s 22 points.

Eleven different players scored as Okarche traveled north to Tonkawa Tuesday and came back home with a 62-29 victory.The Lady Warriors dominated the second and fourth quarters, outscoring the Lady Bucs 40-11 in those two quarters while improving to 7-5.

From the outside looking in, Kingfisher’s offense looked better.From inside the coaches’ offices, they liked what they saw on the defensive end.No matter which was better, Kingfisher put an end to a two-game losing skid last Tuesday with a 53-40 victory at Chickasha.

A result by Oklahoma voters that proved historic in 2024 opened the door for a judgeship that hasn’t been ajar in four decades.The associate district judge in Kingfisher County is among those seeking the position.