From The Desk
Columns, insights, and postseason perspectives from across Oklahoma.
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AUSL Journey Reflection, Part Two: The Work Kept Moving
Portland did not really end when the first article went live. It ended with an early morning first pitch, one more packed Hillsboro Ballpark crowd, another tight game, and the feeling that the trip had moved from something I was trying to reach into something I had actually completed. Game three between the OKC Spark…
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AUSL Journey Reflection: The Road to Portland
When this trip first started coming together, it was not just about getting from one city to another. It was about seeing how far this photography journey could actually go. Chicago, Portland, train stations, ballparks, late-night edits, long rides, early mornings, bags full of gear, and a community of people helping keep the whole thing…
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The Work Is There: Why I’m Still Chasing the Biggest Stage in Softball
There comes a point where a dream stops feeling like something far away and starts feeling like something you have to keep fighting toward. For me, that dream is the Women’s College World Series. Not just the games. WCWS Media Day. The atmosphere. The emotion. The players. The stories. The pressure. The entire week where…
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Tuttle vs Elgin: Tigers Deliver Late Touchdown, Escape 23–20 for 4A Crown
EDMOND — In a cold, tense championship finish at Chad Richison Stadium, Tuttle got the go-ahead score with 42 seconds left and held on to beat Elgin 23–20 Saturday night to win the Class 4A state championship. The game opened with instant chaos as Tuttle grabbed a 2–0 lead on a safety after a bad…
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Sulphur vs Lincoln Christian: Bulldogs Complete Historic Three-Peat in 3A Thriller
EDMOND — Behind a game-changing third-quarter response and a defense that slammed the door late, Lincoln Christian edged Sulphur 24–21 Friday afternoon to win the Class 3A state championship at Chad Richison Stadium, securing the Bulldogs’ first football three-peat and fifth state title overall in school history. Lincoln Christian struck first when Braedon Baker ripped…
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Washington vs Jones: Longhorns Dethrone Three-Peat Champs for 2A-I Crown
EDMOND — In front of 4,871 under a crisp 40-degree night at Chad Richison Stadium, Jones ended Washington’s three-year reign with a 20–14 win Friday night, sealing the Class 2A-I state championship on Derek Templeton’s interception of Creed Barrett’s Hail Mary on the final play. Jones struck first in the opening quarter when Acyn Hansen…
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Adair vs Vian: Warriors Survive Wild Swing, Seal 2A-II Title
EDMOND — Behind four touchdown accounts from Cooper McCord and a final-play interception by Brett Pursley, Adair outlasted Vian 34–29 to win the Class 2A-II state championship Friday afternoon at Chad Richison Stadium. Adair came out in full control early, striking first when McCord found Cole Moody downfield for a touchdown. After Vian answered with…
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Tonkawa vs Rejoice Christian: Eagles Secure Back-to-Back Titles with 34–13 Win
EDMOND — Powered by a stellar first half and a commanding fourth-quarter finish, Rejoice Christian clinched its second state title and first back-to-back in school history with a 34–13 victory over Tonkawa in the Class A-I state championship Thursday night at Chad Richison Stadium. The Eagles set the tone early when Alex Yorman returned the…
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Hominy vs Talihina: Golden Tigers Hold Off Furious Rally for A-II Crown
EDMOND — Powered by a dominant first half from Landen Griffith and a late defensive stand, Talihina survived Hominy’s fourth-quarter surge to claim a 26–20 win in the Class A-II state championship Thursday afternoon at Chad Richison Stadium. Talihina set the tone early behind Griffith, who connected with Noah Lloyd for a first-quarter touchdown before…
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Bixby vs Owasso: Spartans Win Battle of the Burbs, Claim Eighth Straight Title
EDMOND — Behind a punishing ground game from Jayson Moll and a poised second-half response from quarterback Carson Kirby, Bixby pulled away from Owasso 31–17 on Friday at Chad Richison Stadium, winning a state championship edition of the Battle of the Burbs and securing the Spartans’ eighth straight state title in a Week 0 and…
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