Sports

Poteau beats Durant, plus more football scores

Poteau's football team evened its record at 1-1 by beating Durant 40-13 on the road on Friday. Below are more scores from Friday:
Gore 41, Heavener 14
Hackett (Ark.) 36, Pocola 0
Arkoma 30, Oaks Mission 28
Wilburton 44, Talihina 6
Thursday football scores:

September sports calendar

High school softball
Sept. 5
Heavener at Smithville, with Battiest, first game 4:30 p.m.
Whitesboro vs. Pittsburg 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 5-7

Bell no-hits Keota in Red Oak’s opening win

Red Oak’s Kacie Bell had her sweet heat ready for the season opener as she entered the circle on Friday, and worked smoothly on her way to a no-hitter during the Eagles’ 12-0 win against Keota at home.
Bell hurled seven strikeouts and allowed only one walk during the three-inning gem.

August Sports Calendar

Aug. 8
Wister vs. Pocola scrimmage 6 p.m.
McCurtain vs. Sallisaw Central, Quinton, first game 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 9
LeFlore at Pittsburg 4 p.m.
McCurtain at Quinton 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 11
Pocola softball alumni game 1 p.m.
Aug. 12

Poteau Quarterback Club in form early to boost players

The Poteau Quarterback Club is rushing into its big events while the Pirates football team is preparing for preseason practices.

Panama Scrimmage Festival schedule

Thursday
Field 1
Panama vs. McAlester 9 a.m.
Panama vs. Stilwell 10:15 a.m.
Wister vs. Fairland 11:30 a.m.
Howe vs. Fairland 12:45 p.m.
Howe vs. Berryhill 2 p.m.
Spiro vs. Berryhill3:15 p.m.
Red Oak vs. Hilldale 4:30 p.m.

Spiro's Braggs plays in OCA All-State

Deontei Braggs of Spiro played in the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State football game on Friday at Sand Springs High School.
“It was a really fun experience. I got to meet a lot of new people and make new friends while playing football,” he said.

Walden wins IFYR barrel racing title

Trisha Walden of Wister pulled off a majestic rally, culminating in the barrel racing championship at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee on July 12.
“It’s been a goal and a dream and now it’s come true. I can’t thank God enough,” Walden said.

Ulmer earns pindown win at All-State

Nathan Ulmer of Poteau brought his best effort to the All-State wrestling meet on Wednesday at Bixby High School, earning the pindown win against Denver Dahlenburg of Hinton.
Ulmer said that finishing his high-school career with an All-State win was an accomplishment to savor.

Oglesby leads East team at All-State

Jalei Oglesby of Howe kept firing with big shots in her final high-school basketball event at the small school All-State girls basketball game at the Mabee Center in Tulsa on Wednesday.