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Tigers compete in Tuttle tournament
Press Release TUTTLE, Oka. — The Newkirk High School wrestling team competed in the Tuttle tournament this past weekend, finishing ninth in a very tough event. The Tigers were led by junior Josiah Owen, who finished fourth at 145 pounds. Junior Jace Thompson finished sixth at 152 pounds, and senior Luis Menchaca also finished sixth…
Read MoreTigers win Mounds Tournament
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal MOUNDS, Okla. — The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball teams both hit the road to Mounds, Okla. Jan. 20 – 23, and both returned home with tournament trophies, including a first place win for the Tigers. Tigers Head Coach Mark Huster is pleased with their success…
Read MoreWrestling Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers wrestling program will celebrate the Homecoming Coronation this evening, following middle school match with the Morrison Wildcats. Front row, from left, Ayanna Williams (not pictured), Jaymee Willett, Samantha Lee, Karissa Young, Braylie Williams and Raylee Gardner. Back row, Brady Oldfield, Shaden Pankey, Dawson Guidry, Dakota Fiarris,…
Read MoreBasketball Homecoming
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball program will hold the Homecoming Coronation tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. The teams welcome the Pawhuska Huskies for the event. Front row, from left, Payton Banister, Delaney Colquhoun, Miranda Chace, Kaylen Mills, Marissa Chace and Kyson Vap. Back row, Cooper Wood, Teegin Washington,…
Read MoreTakedown Club
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Youth wrestling organizations from around the region gathered at the Newkirk basketball gym Saturday, Dec. 18 for the Newkirk Takedown Club’s annual tournament. Some were local, like Newkirk and Ponca City, while others traveled from as far as Woodward, Okla. for the popular event.
Read MoreTigers host Black Bears for final game of semester
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Tigers and Lady Tigers welcomed the Pawnee Black Bears for the final game of the fall semester. The Lady Tigers junior varsity team opened at 5 p.m., and would ultimately fall 33 – 10. There was no Tiger junior varsity team, so the…
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Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Delaney Colquhoun passes the ball during the Lady Tigers junior varsity game against the Pawnee Lady Black Bears Dec. 17. The Lady Tigers fell 33-10.
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Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Freshman Brady Oldfield competes in the Newkirk Duals tournament Saturday, Dec. 11.
Read MoreTiger wrestling looking forward to new season
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Newkirk Tiger wrestling program is looking forward to the new season, and is set to open tonight in Ponca City against the Wildcats at 6 p.m. Brady Oldfield is a great looking freshman with an abundance of potential. He works very hard in practice and is showing improvement daily. Senior Dawson…
Read MoreTiger Wrestling
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Tigers wrestling program is pleased to unveil the 2021 – 2022 team. The season opens tonight against the Ponca City Wildcats. Front row, from left, Mat Maids Cadie Burke, Samantha Lee and Navaeh Parent. Middle row, Brady Oldfield, Logan Huster, Luis Menchaca, Brady Lavers, Shaden Pankey…
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