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UCF Knights rally from 14-point deficit to hand Cowboys 10th straight loss
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UCF Knights rally from 14-point deficit to hand Cowboys 10th straight loss
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
The Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) traveled to Orlando for what appeared to be a rescue mission of their season — only to leave with their 10th straight defeat after a gutwrenching 17-14 loss to the UCF...
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The importance of sportsmanship as High School Basketball Season tips off
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The importance of sportsmanship as High School Basketball Season tips off
November 27, 2025
As high school gyms across Oklahoma prepare to fill with whistles, sneakers, and the unmistakable energy of winter basketball, one message deserves just as much attention as the teams taking the court...
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Tulsa erupts late, stuns Army 26–25
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane delivered one of their gutsiest performances of the season, riding the power and heart of Dominic Richardson to a thrilling 26–25-comeback victory over Army. Down 11 points ...
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Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
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Sooner defense lead’s way for 17-6 victory over Missouri
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 27, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer delivered two touchdown passes and Oklahoma’s eighth-ranked Sooners powered past No. 23 Missouri, 17-6, on Saturday, extending one of the program’s most impressive Nov...
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Morgan out at Langston
November 27, 2025
Langston Lions head football coach Quinton Morgan will not return for next season. Langston University and Director of Athletics Donnita Rogers announced that, after 10 seasons at the helm, head footb...
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Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet brings out Oklahoma’s best
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Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet brings out Oklahoma’s best
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 16, 2025
The Checotah Crossroads Cross Country Meet brought out some of Oklahoma’s best Cross country athletes in the state. In high school girls results, Fort Gibson placed first as a team followed by Silo an...
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
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Oktaha Lady Tigers win Class 2A State Fast-Pitch Softball Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 16, 2025
The Oktaha Lady Tigers made history twice this season after battling through 16 innings in a 1-0 win over Pocola, tying for the third-longest game in state fast-pitch history. Oktaha achieved their dr...
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Holland Hall defeats Eufaula despite gritty effort by Ironheads
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Holland Hall defeats Eufaula despite gritty effort by Ironheads
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 16, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads battled hard Friday night but came up short in a tough road matchup against Holland Hall, falling 51-21. After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lincoln Christ...
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Stigler wins battle of the cats over Checotah 35-14
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Stigler wins battle of the cats over Checotah 35-14
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 16, 2025
The Stigler Panthers (2-4, 1-2 District) won a decisive district victory over the Checotah Wildcats 35-14. The Checotah Wildcats (4-2, 2-1 District) came out firing Friday night, striking first and se...
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Checotah Wildcats force Locust Grove Pirates to walk the plank
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Checotah Wildcats force Locust Grove Pirates to walk the plank
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats stormed into Locust Grove on Friday night and left no doubt about who ruled the waters, sinking the Locust Grove Pirates 55-13 in a dominant district- opening victory. The win li...
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McIntosh County native Sydney Coleman shines as TU’s feature twirler
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McIntosh County native Sydney Coleman shines as TU’s feature twirler
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
McIntosh County native Sydney Coleman is making waves as the feature twirler for the University of Tulsa, and Saturday night she delivered a performance fans won’t soon forget. Under the bright lights...
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Oklahoma State fires
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy has been fired after more than two decades at the helm of the Cowboys, the school announced Tuesday. The move ends a tenure that once positione...
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Heartbreaker in Muldrow: Eufaula falls 28-27 in thriller
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Heartbreaker in Muldrow: Eufaula falls 28-27 in thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 2, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads (04) left everything on the field Friday night but came up just short in a nail-biting 28-27 loss to the Muldrow Bulldogs (4-0) at Aubrey J. Henshaw Stadium. The night started ro...
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Eufaula Ironheads suffer 57-19 road loss to Sallisaw
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Eufaula Ironheads suffer 57-19 road loss to Sallisaw
By DAVID SEELEY THE SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES 
September 25, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads had a strong first half, but they faltered in the second half as the Sallisaw Black Diamonds defeated the Ironheads 57-19 last Friday night at Sallisaw’s Perry F. Lattimore Stadi...
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Lady Ironheads top Muldrow on senior night
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Lady Ironheads top Muldrow on senior night
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
It was a night to remember for the Eufaula Lady Ironheads. Behind a dazzling performance from pitcher Leah Green and clutch contributions from seniors Emma Lovett and Rayleigh Peterson, Eufaula shut o...
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Bohannon resigns as EPS Athletic Director
B: Sports, Sports...
Bohannon resigns as EPS Athletic Director
By STAFF REPORT 
August 28, 2025
Johnny Bohannon resigned his position as Eufaula Public Schools Athletic Director this past Eufaula School Board meeting. Bohannon has a reputation as being one of the most beloved and respected athle...
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Wildcats and Black Diamonds muscle through scrimmage action
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Wildcats and Black Diamonds muscle through scrimmage action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Sallisaw Black Diamonds and the Checotah Wildcats scrimmaged each other Friday at Ray Grandstaff stadium in Checotah. Both teams were still evaluating players at multiple positions. Some players m...
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Players stand out in Eufaula scrimmage
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Players stand out in Eufaula scrimmage
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads traveled to Morris last Friday for the season’s first scrimmage. Although the quarterback position is still open with no definite player named yet. Koltyn Lane took a lot of the ...
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Peterson’s homer not enough in Perry victory
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Peterson’s homer not enough in Perry victory
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Perry Lady Maroons exploded for six runs in the second inning and never looked back, handing the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (3-6) a 10-2 defeat on Saturday, Eufaula’s fifth straight loss. Perry’s big ...
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Checotah sends Okmulgee Bulldogs to the pound
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Checotah sends Okmulgee Bulldogs to the pound
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
August 28, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats (5-3) roared past the Muldrow Bulldogs on Saturday, cruising to an 8-1 victory at the Okmulgee Festival. Checotah wasted no time setting the tone. In the top of the first inning,...
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Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
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Memorial Highway dedicated to two outstanding officers
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 4, 2025
Former Chief of Police Andy Blizzard and Assoc. Chief of Police Justin Durrett were honored by Oklahoma State legislators and the City of Checotah last month during a Memorial Highway Dedication on No...
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’68 Checotah graduate creates scholarships
December 4, 2025
Patricia Freeman, a 1968 graduate of Checotah High School and longtime advocate for education, has announced a generous pledge to support first-generation students at the University of Oklahoma. Patri...
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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive
December 4, 2025
Sports Editor Rodney Haltom continues his personal mission to help feed those in need during the upcoming holiday season in McIntosh County. He has launched a food drive, seeking canned or dry food th...
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Angels are still available
December 4, 2025
Every holiday season angels aren’t just around fellow believers, they are also the symbols placed on Christmas trees around town in hopes that everyone’s Christmas is merry and bright. Whether it’s a ...
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Locals give big this Thanksgiving
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Locals give big this Thanksgiving
December 4, 2025
The first Checotah Turkey Dinner Drive was a huge success, serving over 212 families. It all started with the EBT scare that families wouldn’t have enough money for food this last month but it turned ...
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