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Mendacity in sports
Sports
Mendacity in sports
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
September 11, 2025
One of the biggest issues in Sports is when different people praise players that honestly need correcting more than praising. Sure there are parents who will praise their child no matter what the outc...
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Sports
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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Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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
Sports
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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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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