Area Sports
Wrestlers go to state
Staff Report It was an eventful few days last week for the four Newkirk wrestlers who took part in the state wrestling tournament in Tulsa. Newkirk’s Vohn Williams ultimately was the only Newkirk wrestler to place, earning fourth at the Oklahoma 3A Wrestling State Championships as a sophomore at 175 lbs. Graden Schieber and Brinlea…
Read MoreLady Tigers go 1-2 at Regionals
The Lady Tigers basketball squad traveled to Regionals held at Dale last week, ending with a close overtime loss that thwarted a chance to advance to Area play. The team faced a difficult first-game draw against the No. 1 ranked Dale Pirates in Class 2A on Feb. 24. The Tigers fell 33 to 59, sending…
Read MoreTiger boys fall to Hulbert at Regionals
The Newkirk Boys Tigers basketball team began regionals at Dale, playing at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 against the Luther Lions. The Tigers jumped out to a 23-16 halftime lead and prevailed 52-44. They went on to play again at 7:30 Friday against the Hulbert Rangers. The Tigers were tied 6-6 at the end of…
Read MoreCline and Kubic headed to Girls State
Press Release Two Newkirk girls will attend Oklahoma Girls State at University of Central Oklahoma May 24-29. Acie Cline, the daughter of Holly and Macom Cline, is a young leader who thrives on community and hard work. A three-year member of the Newkirk FFA and a three-time coed cheer state champion, Acie balances the grit…
Read MoreEagles track team soars above competition
Press Release SHAWNEE, Okla. — Battling the wind, rain and cold temperatures at this year’s ORES (Oklahoma Rural Elementary Schools) State Track Meet was the Peckham Eagles. Mother Nature was fierce but the Eagles proved to be tougher. Watching these students compete is a meet fans will be sad they missed. Tripp Briggs, eighth grade,…
Read MoreMS Baseball Tournament
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers middle school baseball team started the season on a positive note last weekend, finishing third in the Mulhall tournament. The Tigers play the Tonkawa Buccaneers in Tonkawa tomorrow at 5 p.m.
Read MoreNewkirk Takedown headed for wrestling state
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Takedown Club welcomed the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Association (OKWA) regionals on Saturday, Feb. 11, and a number of Newkirk competitors will now compete in state competitions this weekend, Feb. 17 – 18 in Tulsa. Boys 6U Greyson Summitt and Stetson Manuel, 37 pounds; Maddox Thompson, 43 pounds; Bronson Marlar and…
Read MoreTakedown Wrestling State
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Takedown Club welcomed the regional tournament this past Saturday, and a number of local wrestlers are headed for state, the be held in Tulsa Feb. 17 – 18.
Read MoreBasketball Senior Night
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers welcomed the Pawnee Black Bears Thursday, Feb. 9 for Senior Night. Shown from left are Seniors Clayton Bergman, Daniel Harrelson, Wyatt Stone, Landen Vap, Layne Mayse, Kyson Vap, Devon Leven and Gunnar Cole.
Read MoreWrestling Homecoming
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tiger wrestling program welcomed the Pawhuska Huskies Thursday evening, Jan. 26 for the Homecoming Coronation, crowning Raylee Gardner and Josiah Owen as Homecomings Queen and King. Front row, from left, Torynn Smykil, Samantha Simpson, Queen Raylee Gardner, Kaylee Willett and Brinlea Weant. Back row, Brady Oldfield, Trenton Scott,…
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