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TO’s prove costly for Lady Jackets

As the team was filing out of the gym Saturday, Kingfisher girls coach Taylor Young pondered how many turnovers her team had in its 48-46 defeat to Deer Creek in the championship game of the Alva Shootout.“I bet it was at least 20,” she said.And she was right.
RAEGAN SNIDER attempts a shot against Alva in the semifi nals. The KHS senior earned all-tournament honors. [Photo by Russell Stitt/www.stitt.smugmug.com]

Dover deals Burlington pair of defeats

Dover spoiled Burlington’s homecoming by sweeping the Elks last Friday in their brand-new gymnasium.The Lady Longhorns won for the third straight time as they defeated Burlington 49-25.The DHS boys followed it up with a 74-23 victory.

Late shot by Hooker spoils bid for CHS sweep

Cashion beat Hooker in almost every statistical category of their girls championship game Saturday at the NextEra Energy Resources Invitational in Garber.Unfortunately, one of them is the one that matters most.

Lady Raiders hold off Fairview; boys are runners-up

Fairview spoiled a chance at a showdown between state title contenders.Lomega made sure the Lady Jackets didn’t pull off two upsets in a row.The Lady Raiders won yet another Canton Invitational title Saturday night by downing Fairview 6558 in the title tilt.

No Okarche letdown in Leedey this year

One of Okarche’s four hiccups last season came at the South Canadian Classic in Leedey.There was no hiccup this season.Jett Mueggenborg was named tournament MVP as he led the Warriors to three days of domination and the championship.
OKARCHE’S TRIO of Jett Mueggenborg (11), Easton Roby (33) and Hunter Mueggenborg (21) were named to the all-tournament team at Leedey last week. Jett Mueggenborg was named MVP. [Photo provided]

Cashion Bucs close-game trend

It would stand to reason that Cashion would be a bit sluggish in the championship game of the NextEra Energy Resources Invitational at Garber.After all, the Wildcats went three overtimes the night before in escaping Ripley in a 65-63 thriller.
CASHION’S Kamden Miller (10) battles for position in the championship game against Tonkawa last weekend in Garber. [Photo provided]

Tax bills could be mailed this week

Kingfisher County residents have been awaiting their tax bills for several weeks.The wait may soon be over.County Treasurer Robin Rother said she “anticipates” mailing out tax bills to residents Monday, Dec. 16.

KPS board makes move on RIF

Andy Evans said he understood the emotions that were showing at the Kingfisher Board of Education table.“This is serious business,” he said. “And this is one of the saddest days.
STUART PURINTUN addresses the members of the Kingfisher Board of Education prior to a vote that would see 18 people lose their jobs due to a reduction in force on Wednesday. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

44 years and no longer counting

It’s a toss up as to who will miss her the most.One thing’s for sure, with 44 years of service to the citizens of Kingfisher County, Jeannie Boevers will be missed.
COUNTY CLERK Jeannie Boevers sits at her desk at the Kingfisher County Courthouse. Boevers has served the county for 44 years, both in the county clerk and treasurer’s office. She is retiring at the end of this year. [KT&FP Staff Photo]

Hennessey sets filing, election dates for board seats, town treasurer

Hennessey’s Board of Trustees and Utilities Authority members unanimously voted to set the Feb. 3-5 filing dates and call for an April 1 town-wide election to fill three board seats and the town treasurer position.Members unanimously approved both actions during their Tuesday, Dec.
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