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Friday's High School Basketball Scores

Boys
Talihina 64, Heavener 38
Smithville 67, Howe 63
Kinta 68, Boswell 35
Red Oak 64, Oktaha 52
Spiro 69, Checotah 60
McCurtain 42, Webbers Falls 19

Looking to Four-Peat, Avenge Loss to Texas

Poteau girls ready for new basketball season with new coach

The Dennis Wright era will begin for Poteau High School girls varsity basketball Tuesday night when the 2018-19 season will begin with a NOAA Conference home game against county rival Spiro at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sherman Floyd Fieldhouse.

Thursday's High School Basketball Scores

Boys
Clayton 62, Buffalo Valley 47
Spiro 87, Pocola 38
Cameron 46, Gans 45, OT
Cave Springs 67, Bokoshe 42
Girls
Clayton 53, Buffalo Valley 12
Pocola 57, Spiro 42
Cameron 59, Gans 46
Cave Springs 46, Bokoshe 45

Despite state semifinal loss, Pirates had great season

I know a week ago tonight, there was a lot of sadness in Jenks after the Poteau Pirates fell to the Tuttle Tigers in the Class 4A state semifinals. However, now that there has been a week to reflect on things, the 2018 season for the Pirates cannot be very disappointing at all.

Pocola softball player signs with Rose State College

Most high school athletes have the dream to play college athletics, and Pocola softball player Dache’ Benge is no exception. She made that dream a reality. Benge signed a letter of intent with Rose State College in a signing ceremony inside the Pocola Gym.

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Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores

Boys
Panama 92, Red Oak 73
Smithville 62, Whitesboro 49
McCurtain 51, Keota 40
Arkoma 52, Gore 42
Kinta 60, Panola 8
Leflore 74, Haileyville 30
Stigler 56, Pocola 31
Roland 60, Spiro 56
Quinton 49, Wister 41
Girls

Pocola senior named softball MVP of Black Diamond Conference

Pocola senior Shakyrah Gladness was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2018 All-Black Diamond Conference Fast-Pitch Softball Team. “Shak” was joined by teammates Kenzie Tuck, Kena Chitwood, Emma Damato and Kyla Abdullah on the 2018 All-Black Diamond Conference Team.

Cameron hoopster signs with Bacone College

Two years ago, Cameron softball player Dakotha Battice signed a letter of intent with Bacone College. Two years later, her sister, Amber, also signed with Bacone — but for hoops.