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Landen and Hayden Youngblood, of Shawnee, work together in the team roping at their first International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 10. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Landen and Hayden Youngblood, of Shawnee, work together in the team roping at their first International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 10. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.

Brothers Embrace Rodeo Heritage, Follow Father’s Lead

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Rodeo has been a way of life for brothers Hayden Youngblood, 18, and Landen Youngblood, 15.The sons of Ryan and Lindsay Youngblood, their father said they’ve been on a horse since they were in diapers.
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32nd IFYR Wraps with Rodeo Champions Riding High

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo kicked off Wednesday, July 10, with stellar runs and rides in Performance 6.In barrel racing, Georgia cowgirl Maddie Gail Carver (Cataula, GA) laid down a lightning-quick run of 16.171 seconds, the fastest time of the rodeo thus far.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Bell Cow: July 7. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 81°F and murky. Largemouth bass fair on buzz baits, crankbaits, plastic baits, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber.
Jeremiah Butts, 7, of Bethel, steals the ball as others watch in a game following the ribbon-cutting for the newly-refurbished Bethel Acres "Thunder" Community Court, located at 18101 Bethel Road, on July 15. The court was resurfaced and repainted, and the nets were replaced, through an OKC Thunder Cares Grant, in conjunction with OG&E. Butts' father said his son has practiced at the court before it was refurbished. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jeremiah Butts, 7, of Bethel, steals the ball as others watch in a game following the ribbon-cutting for the newly-refurbished Bethel Acres "Thunder" Community Court, located at 18101 Bethel Road, on July 15. The court was resurfaced and repainted, and the nets were replaced, through an OKC Thunder Cares Grant, in conjunction with OG&E. Butts' father said his son has practiced at the court before it was refurbished. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Community Court Receives OKC Thunder Makeover

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Bethel Acres Community Court, located behind the Bethel Acres Fire Department, recently got a facelift.And on July 15, members of the Bethel Board of Trustees, OKC Thunder Cares, OG& E, and several residents gathered at the basketball court to celebrate.
Dally Trussell, of McLoud, dismounts from his horse to grab a steer and wrestle it during the International Finals Youth Rodeo, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on July 9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dally Trussell, of McLoud, dismounts from his horse to grab a steer and wrestle it during the International Finals Youth Rodeo, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on July 9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The 32nd IFYR Kicks Off In Shawnee

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
SHAWNEE, Okla. – On the evening of July 7, 2024, the tight-knit community of Shawnee welcomed over 800 families from across the world to compete under the bright Oklahoma skies as the 32nd edition of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) kicked off.
FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

FISHING REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Arcadia: July 2. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, flukes, and spinnerbaits around points and shorelines. Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, and PowerBait around channels, flats, and rocks.
OBU volleyball player, Jill Leslie was named a finalist for Next Level Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by OBU

OBU volleyball player, Jill Leslie was named a finalist for Next Level Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist’s Jill Leslie Finalist For Next Level Athlete of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rising redshirt junior Jill Leslie, a member of the Oklahoma Baptist volleyball program, was named a finalist for Next Level Athlete of the Year honor as a part of the 2024 Texoma’s Nexstar Sports Awards.Leslie, a 6-foot-2 middle blocker for the Bison, is one of three finalists.
North Rock Creek took on Meeker Tuesday night, June 25, 2024, at NRC. Meeker’s runner stretches to beat the throw to first. The Cougars split with the Bulldogs. NRC varsity won 12-4 and the Bulldogs JV won 9-1.

North Rock Creek took on Meeker Tuesday night, June 25, 2024, at NRC. Meeker’s runner stretches to beat the throw to first. The Cougars split with the Bulldogs. NRC varsity won 12-4 and the Bulldogs JV won 9-1.

Caught In Action

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Danny Chambers, Sports Editor

Danny Chambers, Sports Editor

Press Box Views

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
If you know me well, you know I’m a University of Oklahoma fan of all sports, especially football. The Sooners are now officially in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).Well, I’m not particularly excited about the move.
Fire Seizes 2024 TBL Title with 119-108 Victory!

Fire Seizes 2024 TBL Title with 119-108 Victory!

Fire Seizes 2024 TBL Title with 119-108 Victory!

Chris Cox
Thursday, June 27, 2024
A historic season culminated in a historic victory on Sunday night as the Potawatomi Fire triumphed over the St. Louis Griffins 119-108 to claim the 2024 TBL Championship.