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Checotah vs. Eufaula 110th has lots of meaning
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Checotah vs. Eufaula 110th has lots of meaning
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
November 6, 2025
The 110th meeting of Oklahoma’s longest uninterrupted rivalry takes place this Friday (Nov. 7) at Paul Bell Stadium in Eufaula. There are no sugar coating stats. They are what they are but for the mos...
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Checotah Impact Players of the Week
Sports
Checotah Impact Players of the Week
November 6, 2025
Checotah Impact Player of the Week is Jayden Ellen and Cole Rolland. Ellen ran for 201 yards and 5 touchdowns while Rolland rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns and went 9-of-17 passing for 95-ya...
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Eufaula Impact Player of the Week
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Eufaula Impact Player of the Week
November 6, 2025
Eufaula Impact Player of the Week is Beau Tarron. The senior led the team in tackles with 9 against Lincoln Christian.
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Wildcats defeat Idabel in Overtime Thriller
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Wildcats defeat Idabel in Overtime Thriller
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
In one of the most unforgettable games of the season, the Checotah Wildcats clawed their way to a dramatic overtime victory against the Idabel Warriors in a Friday night thriller that had fans on thei...
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Ironheads fall to No. 1 Lincoln Christian
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Ironheads fall to No. 1 Lincoln Christian
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
No. 1 Lincoln Christian Bulldogs defeated the Eufaula Ironheads 62-0 win on the road. Lincoln had 554 yards of offense en route to a 49-0 halftime lead, while the defense held Eufaula (2-4, 2-7) to ju...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads earn Post-Season honors
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads earn Post-Season honors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 6, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads season ended earlier than they wanted but several made post-season honors. Rayleigh Peterson, Emma Lovett, Hannah Needham and Leah Green earned district and regional honors....
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Adams qualifies for Indian National Finals Rodeo
Sports
Adams qualifies for Indian National Finals Rodeo
October 30, 2025
Sami Jo Adams of Eufaula qualified for the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Los Vegas.
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Stidham Redhawks Champs
Sports
Stidham Redhawks Champs
October 30, 2025
The Stidham Redhawks were tournament champs and Blazie Anderson was named MVP.
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Sports
Eufaula Cross Country High School Schedule
October 30, 2025
October 25th (Sat.) State Meet @ North Rock Creek
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
Sports
2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
October 30, 2025
Oct. 24 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Idabel (Senior Night) 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Eufaula 7 p.m. Away
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2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
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2025 Eufaula Ironheads Football Schedule
October 30, 2025
Oct. 24 Idabel 7 p.m. Away Oct. 31 Lincoln Christian 7 p.m. Home Nov. 7 Checotah (Senior Night) 7 p.m. Home
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Checotah Impact Player of the Week
Sports
Checotah Impact Player of the Week
October 30, 2025
The Checotah Impact Player of the Week is Elijah Mohammad. Mohammad played an outstanding game on both sides of the football in the Wildcats’ 29-26 loss to Holland Hall. Muhammad finished with 7 tackl...
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Eufaula Impact Player of the Week
Sports
Eufaula Impact Player of the Week
October 30, 2025
The Eufaula Impact Player of the Week is Peter Lee. Lee continues to carry the Ironhead offense on his shoulders. Lee ran for 233 yards and four touchdowns and had 100 yards in receptions in the Ironh...
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This Week in Big 12 football week nine
Sports
This Week in Big 12 football week nine
October 30, 2025
• Four Big 12 programs are bowl eligible with another four who are one win away entering Week Nine. • Arizona State, BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and Texas Tech give the Big 12 five teams with one or fewe...
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Tulsa battles hard in 41–27 loss to East Carolina
Sports
Tulsa battles hard in 41–27 loss to East Carolina
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
The Golden Hurricane came up short Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, falling 41–27 to East Carolina despite a breakout performance from Brody Foley, who hauled in 125 yards and scored his first caree...
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Bearcats claw past OSU Cowboys on Homecoming 49-17
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Homecoming weekend in Stillwater didn’t go as planned for the Cowboys as Oklahoma State fell to No. 24 Cincinnati, 49-17. After a slow start, Rodney Fields Jr. gave OSU fans something to cheer about w...
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
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Eufaula outguns Stigler in 49–42 shootout
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
In one of the most electrifying games of the season, the Eufaula Ironheads (2-5, 2-2 district) defeated the Stigler Panthers 49–42 on Friday night in a battle that showcased two explosive offenses tra...
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
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Sooners bounce back big: Mateer, defense dominate in win over Gamecocks
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and the Sooner defense left no doubt Saturday, as OU rebounded from last week’s loss to Texas with a statement 26-7 victory over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadi...
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
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Holland Hall edges Checotah in nail-biter, 29-26
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 30, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats left everything on the field Thursday night, falling just short in a 29-26 thriller against the Holland Hall Dutchmen — a matchup that showcased grit, heart, and big-time playmak...
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Longhorns stampede Sooners in Red River Showdown 23-6
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
October 16, 2025
The 70-year tug-ofwar (36-33-1) between Texas and Oklahoma swung further in the Longhorns’ favor Saturday as No. 19 Texas powered past No. 6 Oklahoma, 23-6, at the Cotton Bowl, marking head coach Bren...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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