logo
Login Subscribe
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Sports
March 14, 2024
Lady Savages pick up first victory at state in school history

Class A # 3 Quinton girls basketball went 1-1 at the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association Class A State Tournament. Quinton defeated #13 Empire 53-38 on Feb. 29 for their first win at state in school history. Quinton lost to eventual state champion Seiling 55-36 on March 1 in the school’s first ever state semi-final game.

“I am really proud of the girls and I hope they realize how big of a deal it is of what they accomplished this year. Our seniors – Lila Gragg and Haddie Lindley, helped continue to lay the foundation of what we are trying to build at Quinton. They have kind of paved the way for our underclassmen to follow in their shoes and maybe do something that Quinton has never done and continue to make history,” Head Coach Brad Davis said.

Vs. Empire

The Lady Savages started the game on a 5-0 run with a three by Bailey Purdom and a two by Alexis “Batman” Purdom. Empire then went on a 7-1 run to take a 7-6 lead. The remainder of the first quarter was back and forth as there were seven lead changes. Empire had a 15-14 lead after one quarter.

Early in the second quarter, Alexis Purdom and Aliviah Daniels each picked up two personal fouls. Despite being in foul trouble Coach Brad Davis didn’t change his strategy, he stated that his team knows that when they have foul trouble that it’s next man up and every player did their job well. Empire had a 26-24 lead at halftime.made two free throws near the end of the third quarter to give the Lady Savages a lead and they held onto that lead. Heading into the final quarter, Quinton led 36-35. In the fourth quarter, Quinton made nine of 13 free throws and held Empire to three points to close the game. The Purdom sisters combined for 31 points – 17 for Bailey and 14 for Alexis “We trusted our teammates and worked together as a team. We worked really hard to get the first state win in school history,” Bailey Purdom said.

Vs Seiling

Lindley made two of her five three-pointers in the first quarter to keep the Lady Savages in striking distance. At the end of one quarter, Seiling had a 20-11 lead. After a made two point basket by Seiling, Quinton went on a 6-0 run to close the gap to five points early in the second quarter. Seiling then closed the quarter on a 10-5 run, taking a 32-21 lead into the locker room.

Quinton refused to go down without a fight as four players combined to make five three pointers, On numerous occasions, Quinton trimmed the lead to eight in the third quarter. But was unable to get the deficit under eight. Lindley led the team in scoring with 15.

DOW | COURTESY

Checotah lit up the sky this 4th of July
A: Main, News...
Checotah lit up the sky this 4th of July
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 10, 2025
The City of Checotah showed off its bold stripes, bright stars and brave hearts this Fourth of July after working countless hours so residents could celebrate their freedom with lots of family fun and...
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Sexual Assault Awareness Honor Walk
July 10, 2025
Friday, July 11 at 12 p.m. Posey Park, Eufaula Show your support for survivors Take a stand against violence! Muscogee (Creek) Nation Center for Victim Services
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Annual Memorial Service planned at Honey Springs Battlefield
July 10, 2025
CHECOTAH — Honey Springs Battlefield will hold its annual memorial service on Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. to honor the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Honey Springs near Checotah. The service ...
this is a test
Farewell to Checotah’s friend, Jerri Reaves
A: Main, News...
Farewell to Checotah’s friend, Jerri Reaves
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 10, 2025
Last Thursday family and friends said goodbye to former city councilwoman Jerri Reaves who had passed away on June 26 at the age of 82. Jerri graduated from Checotah High School in 1962. In 1980, she ...
this is a test
News
Trump administration freezes over $70 million state’s education funds
By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE 
July 10, 2025
States won’t receive funds from six federal programs, including after-school care and English learner support, until further notice. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Trump administration is indefinitely withholdin...
this is a test
News
Jeff Starling launches campaign for attorney general
July 10, 2025
TULSA ––Jeff Starling, Oklahoma’s Secretary of Energy and Environment, has officially announced his candidacy for Attorney General of Oklahoma. Starling is a conservative, attorney, businessman, and d...
this is a test
United for Oklahoma
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Plumb Theatre News
News
Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
July 10, 2025
Never too early to start singing and the HALLELUJAH HONEYS are representative of that. Kate Andrews will be singing and playing with two other Honeys, Aubree,13, and Charlee, 10. They are some cuties ...
this is a test
Freedom Fest
News
Freedom Fest
July 10, 2025
Checotah residents celebrated their freedom with lots of family fun and fireworks on July 4th weekend at Freedom Fest.
this is a test
Police training
News
Police training
July 10, 2025
Recently local law enforcement trained for two days on different scenarios that might arise during traffic stops, hostage situations, domestic disturbances, and more.
this is a test
News
Two from area on UCO Honor Rolls
July 10, 2025
EDMOND - Two from this area have made he University of Central Oklahoma recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls; a distinction given to those who achieve the highest acad...
this is a test
Warriors of God, ready yourselves
commentary
Warriors of God, ready yourselves
July 10, 2025
Of my 56 years of being in this world, 50 of those years I have been filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. I was only six years old when I attended my first Tiger Mount...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
300-A S. Broadway
Checotah, OK
74426

(918) 473-2313

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Mcintosh Democrat

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy