Sports
Tim Willert
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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
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.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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
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.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
White Team wins Guthrie Blue and White World Series
Nikki Bos,
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.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Guthrie Wrestling's Carey Finishes First, Lyons Takes Fourth
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Guthrie boys rebound, Lady Jays show grit in Norman
Tim Willert
Guthrie’s Kolson Smedley was feeling it in the first game of the Community Christian School Classic on Dec. 11.Smedley, a junior guard, scored 18 points in the first half and 17 points in the second half against the OKC Storm, a team of homeschooled players led by standout Tyce Fulton.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Coyle’s Lady Jackets make a run to the basket during the game against Mulhall-Orlando on Dec. 12. Photo by Brent Fuchs
Area Basketball Roundup
Tim Willert
Cashion:Boys: Brayden Stuemky scored a team high 21 points, but it wasn’t enough as Hooker rallied for a 48-47 win in the third-place game at the Garber Tournament on Dec. 13.Parker Mitchell scored 21 in a 66-52 loss to Chisolm on Dec.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Guthrie Girls Wrestling
Story By Nikki Bos
The Guthrie girls wrestling teams turned in a strong performance Friday at the Top of Oklahoma junior high and high school tournament in Ponca City, finishing the day with multiple individual medals and a team trophy.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cashion girls tip off hoops season with two defensive gems
Story By Tim Willert
Brooke Shafer collected 43 points and 19 rebounds in two games, and the Cashion girls basketball team tipped off the 2025-26 season with home wins against Chisholm and Morrison last week.Shafer contributed 24 points and eight rebounds in a 48-17 win against Chisholm on Dec. 2.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Crescent boys, girls claim championships
Story By Nikki Bos
The Crescent boys and girls basketball teams swept the Maud Invitational over the weekend, each claiming championship wins in a strong early-season showing.The Crescent girls edged Alex in a tight title game, winning 44-41 behind a late defensive stand that sealed the victory.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025