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Guthrie’s Kolson Smedley goes up for one of his eight slam dunks against Midwest City on Jan. 16. Photo by Brent Fuchs.

Guthrie’s Kolson Smedley goes up for one of his eight slam dunks against Midwest City on Jan. 16. Photo by Brent Fuchs.

Incredible turnaround: Crescent girls stun Cashion in basketball rematch

Tim Willert
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Kary Heath’s Crescent High basketball team played its worst game of the season the first time it faced Class 2A rival Cashion earlier this month.The Lady Tigers absorbed a humbling 6118 defeat in the first round of the Three Rivers Tournament at Watonga on Jan. 8.
1ST & 2ND GRADE TEAM MEMBERS: River Watson, Kamden Redman, Jac Rainwater, Isiah Gray, Baylee Holzbaugh, Asher Trout, William Stewart, Leeanidus Stevenson, Sebastian Pina, Luke Olson, Colton O’Quinn, Oakley Canary, Slader Gibson, Dustin Rhodes, Hayes Wheaton, Dallas Boudle, Deshannon Smith, Layton Lasenberry, Zayden Anderson, Brixten Clymer, Noah Lasenberry, Knox Huffman, Luka Johnston, Klovis Branson, Adryan Polite, Duke Bertwell and Daxton Saathoff. Head Coach Robbie Rainwater.

1ST & 2ND GRADE TEAM MEMBERS: River Watson, Kamden Redman, Jac Rainwater, Isiah Gray, Baylee Holzbaugh, Asher Trout, William Stewart, Leeanidus Stevenson, Sebastian Pina, Luke Olson, Colton O’Quinn, Oakley Canary, Slader Gibson, Dustin Rhodes, Hayes Wheaton, Dallas Boudle, Deshannon Smith, Layton Lasenberry, Zayden Anderson, Brixten Clymer, Noah Lasenberry, Knox Huffman, Luka Johnston, Klovis Branson, Adryan Polite, Duke Bertwell and Daxton Saathoff. Head Coach Robbie Rainwater.

Youth Football Wraps Up Season

Submitted
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Guthrie Youth Football Association recently wrapped up its season while competing in the Red Dirt Youth Football League, celebrating another successful year of youth athletics and community involvement.
Coyle Bluejackets Basketball

Coyle Bluejackets Basketball

Local Basketball Roundup

Tim Willert
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
CASHION BOYSThe boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were back in action after a couple of weeks off, and both squads played like they couldn’t wait to compete again.“The first game coming off Christmas Break is always welcomed after two weeks off,” boys coach John Hardaway told the News Press.
Guthrie Boys Wrestling at the conclusion of the Duncan on Tournament December 20. Photo courtesy of Guthrie Wrestling

Guthrie Boys Wrestling at the conclusion of the Duncan on Tournament December 20. Photo courtesy of Guthrie Wrestling

Guthrie Grapplers Gain Confidence, Face Tough Tests Ahead

Tim Willert
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Jaden Davenport likes what he sees so far from his Guthrie High wrestling team. The Bluejays have three wins in four dual meets and placed third overall at the Southern Oklahoma Invitational Tournament in Duncan on Dec. 19–20.
Aja Adams-House drives toward the basket during a girls basketball game as Minco closes in. Photo Brent Fuchs

Aja Adams-House drives toward the basket during a girls basketball game as Minco closes in. Photo Brent Fuchs

Third straight rally caps Crescent girls’ 6-0 hoops start

Tim Willert
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
It’s been quite a turnaround so far for the Crescent High School girls basketball team.Winners of just six games a season ago, the Tigers have reached that total in their first six games of the 2025-26 season.Coach Kary Heath credits the program’s culture for the about face.
Bluejay Baseball. Submitted photo

Bluejay Baseball. Submitted photo

White Team wins Guthrie Blue and White World Series

Nikki Bos,
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The White team rallied for two runs in the fourth inning to secure a 2–1 victory in Game 3, clinching the Blue-White World Series. Hayden Clymer was named the series MVP for his standout performance.
Photo courtesy of Guthrie Wrestling Facebook

Photo courtesy of Guthrie Wrestling Facebook

Guthrie Wrestling's Carey Finishes First, Lyons Takes Fourth

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Congratulations to senior Luke Lyons, who finished fourth, and junior Clayton Carey, who finished first at the Mid-America Nationals in Enid. The team recorded many strong matches and finished 11th out of 33 teams from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Utah. 
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