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Senior Kellen Hirzel goes in for a tackle against the Bears’ Andre Blake.

Senior Kellen Hirzel goes in for a tackle against the Bears’ Andre Blake.

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Area Football Roundup

Tim Willert
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Guthrie High’s football team did its part to make homecoming special with a 60-8 rout of John Marshall on Friday at Jelsma Stadium.Coach Kelly Beeby’s Bluejays continued their run of dominant home performances against the Bears and led 42-8 at halftime.
Bluejay Football Update

Bluejay Football Update

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Guthrie Seeks Fourth Straight Win in District Matchup with Noble

Tim Willert
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Kelly Beeby is an oldschool football coach who takes a hard-nosed approach to winning games.“We hang our hat on playing great defense, running the football, affecting the quarterback, being disciplined and winning special teams,” Beeby told the News Leader.It’s working.
Savannah Ingle, Halle Hamilton & Emry Hebensperger. Photo submitted

Savannah Ingle, Halle Hamilton & Emry Hebensperger. Photo submitted

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Lady Jays Drop Two

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Lady Jays took on district rival Carl Albert on Tuesday and a strong Perry squad on Friday. While both contests ended in losses, the team’s effort and determination never wavered.
Alfred “Zeus” Ratcliff. Photo by Adam Ewing

Alfred “Zeus” Ratcliff. Photo by Adam Ewing

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Guthrie’s Ratcliff Claims IBC Light Heavyweight Title With Unanimous Decision

Story By Nikki Bos
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Guthrie has a new champion. Alfred “Zeus” Ratcliff wins the International Boxing Council light heavyweight title Saturday night with a unanimous-decision victory over veteran James Johnson.The win marks Ratcliff’s first professional title and improves his record to 8-5 with four knockouts.
Crescent High School Varsity Softball Team. Photo Submitted.

Crescent High School Varsity Softball Team. Photo Submitted.

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Crescent Rolls Past Luther Behind Rice’s 11 Ks

News Leader Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
CRESCENT, Okla. — Trinity Rice struck out 11 batters as she led the Crescent High School varsity softball team past Luther 11-1 on Thursday. Rice allowed four hits and one run over six innings, walking one.
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