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Week 3 AP Top 25 poll
September 11, 2025
1. Ohio State (57) 2. Penn State (5) 3. LSU (2) 4. Oregon (1) 5. Miami 6. Georgia 7. Texas 8. Notre Dame 9. Illinois 10. Florida StateRead More 11. South Carolina 12. Clemson 13. Oklahoma 14. Iowa Sta...
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2025 Checotah Fast-Pitch Softball Schedule
September 11, 2025
Sept. 11-13 @ Sallisaw Tournament TBA Sept. 15 vs. Glenpool 5:00 Sept. 16 @ Inola 5:00 Sept. 18 vs. Hilldale 4:00 Sept. 20 vs. Wagoner 10:00 Sept. 22 vs. Stilwell 5:00 Sept. 23 @ Glenpool 6:00 Sept. 2...
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2025 Eufaula High School Fast-Pitch Schedule
September 11, 2025
Sept. 11 vs. Stigler 5:00 V/JV Sept. 15 @ Vian 5:00 V/JV Sept. 16 vs. Sallisaw 5:00 V/JV Sept. 18 vs. Red Oak 5:30 V/JV Sept. 22 vs. Muldrow 5:00 V/JV Sept. 23 @ Stigler 5:00 V/JV Sept. 25 vs. Henryet...
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Hardship waivers denied for Tulsa-Area athletes
September 11, 2025
Four Tulsa-area student- athletes — including Booker T. Washington’s standout Kashae Brown, last season’s Ms. Inside — had their hardship appeals denied Wednesday by the Oklahoma Secondary School Acti...
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Gore Invitational Cross-Country Meet high school results
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Gore Invitational Cross-Country Meet high school results
September 11, 2025
Girls Results Place-Name- Time-School 2-Kalleigh York FR 00:07:04.75 Checotah High School 8-Alannah Madding SO 00:07:54.33 Checotah High School 18-Liberty Mann FR 00:08:21.13 Checotah High School 24-L...
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Aggies Stun Tulsa in late thriller, 21-14
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
Tulsa’s quest for a 2-0 start came crashing down Saturday night as New Mexico State delivered a 21-14 heartbreaker, spoiling the Hurricane’s first road trip of the season. Back-up quarterback Baylor H...
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Sooners stun Michigan in statement win
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Sooners stun Michigan in statement win
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables didn’t ask for the spotlight Saturday night—but his players made sure he got it. Behind a fearless performance from quarterback John Mateer, the No. 18 Sooners stormed pa...
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
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Wolverines and Ironheads match up in first game
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Vian Wolverines (20) took control early of Friday night’s game against the Eufaula Ironheads (0-1) and finished with a 41-7 win. Vian stunned the Ironheads’ defense by scoring 22 points in the fir...
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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
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Stigler Lady Panthers top Checotah 16-3
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
The Stigler Lady Panthers came out swinging and never looked back, erupting for 15 runs in the first inning on their way to a 16-3 victory over the Checotah Lady Wildcats (7-6) Friday at the Eufaula F...
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Lady Ironheads walk off Little Axe in thrilling finish
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Lady Ironheads walk off Little Axe in thrilling finish
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 11, 2025
It came down to the wire Thursday night as the Eufaula Lady Ironheads (5-10) pulled off a dramatic 3-2 walkoff victory over the Little Axe Lady Indians. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Rayleigh P...
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Lady Ironheads ready to knock-off the dust
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Lady Ironheads ready to knock-off the dust
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads are ready to knock off the dust after having all their games last week cancelled due to rain. Eufaula (3-6) will start the week September 2 at Poteau then will host the Eufa...
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
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2025 Checotah Wildcats Football Schedule
September 4, 2025
Sept. 4-6 Eufaula Tournament TBA Sept. 8 vs. McAlester 5:00 Sept. 9 @ Wagoner 4:00 Sept. 11-13 @ Sallisaw Tournament TBA Sept. 15 vs. Glenpool 5:00 Sept. 16 @ Inola 5:00 Sept. 18 vs. Hilldale 4:00 Sep...
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Hejny sparks Cowboys before injury as OSU tops UT Martin 27-7 in season opener
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Hejny sparks Cowboys before injury as OSU tops UT Martin 27-7 in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
Oklahoma State got a glimpse of the future Thursday night, and it was bright, until it was cut short. Freshman quarterback Hauss Hejny electrified Boone Pickens Stadium, tossing a touchdown and sprint...
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This week in Big 12 Football – week two
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This week in Big 12 Football – week two
September 4, 2025
• Week Two will see the Big 12 play six games against Power 4 opponents; two contests apiece against the ACC, Big Ten and SEC. • The Big 12 Conference will welcome FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff to the campus...
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AP Top 25 Football Poll
September 4, 2025
1. Ohio State (Previous — No. 3) 2. Penn State (2) 3. LSU (9) 4. Texas (1) 5. Georgia (5) 6. Miami (10) 7. Oregon (7) 8. Notre Dame (6) 9. Clemson (4) 10. Arizona State (11) 11. Illinois (12) 12. Sout...
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Casey dominates with no-hitter as Checotah blasts past Locust Grove
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Casey dominates with no-hitter as Checotah blasts past Locust Grove
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
Checotah Lady Wildcat ace pitcher Shaelynn Casey delivered a masterpiece Tuesday night, tossing a no-hitter to lead Checotah (6-3) to a commanding 10-1 victory over Locust Grove. Casey was lights-out ...
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Mateer and Hejny the real deal
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Mateer and Hejny the real deal
September 4, 2025
After watching Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and Oklahoma State quarterback Hauss Hejny up close from the sideline, I have no doubt that the hype for each quarterback was indeed correct. Mateer led...
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Eufaula squared off against Holdenville in scrimmage action
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Eufaula squared off against Holdenville in scrimmage action
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
The Eufaula Ironheads had to reschedule scrimmage with Warner on Thursday due to rain. However, Eufaula managed to get Holdenville to come to Paul Bell Stadium on Friday to scrimmage. It appears that ...
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Sooners crush Illinois State 35-3 behind record-breaking debut
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Sooners crush Illinois State 35-3 behind record-breaking debut
September 4, 2025
Norman was electric Saturday night as John Mateer delivered a debut for the ages, leading the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners to a dominant 35-3 win over Illinois State. Mateer, a transfer from Washington Sta...
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Checotah Wildcats dominate Okmulgee Bulldogs 62-28
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Checotah Wildcats dominate Okmulgee Bulldogs 62-28
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
September 4, 2025
The Checotah Wildcats started the football season with a dominant 62-28 victory over the Okmulgee Bulldogs. Checotah started the game with a touchdown reception by Landyn Thomason. The Wildcats sophom...
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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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