Sports
How to pick out a fishing rod
July 19, 2023
We've covered sinkers and bobbers, now what should we look for in a good fishing rod? Start here.
High school athletes get brief break during “dead week”
July 9, 2023
While the athletic fields at the local high schools have been full of activity over the last several weeks as athletes from all sports worked on their skills, conditioning and team chemistry throughout June, they were all quiet this week. That’s because this has been the OSSAA-mandated “dead period,” which ran from Saturday, July 1…
Sapulpa baseball completes successful summer schedule
July 9, 2023
The Sapulpa baseball team completed its summer league schedule having grown a lot in numerous areas and with a good feel for what next season will look like. Throughout June, the Chieftains played games on a varsity, junior varsity and junior high levels and ended up compiling a 22-11-5 overall record across the three teams.…
Sapulpa football improving during summer 7-on-7 scrimmages
July 9, 2023
There’s only so much that a high school football team can accomplish as it practices against itself every day, so for Sapulpa, participating in weekly 7-on-7 scrimmages/practices with other teams serves a valuable purpose.
Local running legend Randy Ellis sets new endurance record
July 7, 2023
Can you imagine running for six days straight? Randy Ellis, who is 71, just shattered the record in his age group for most miles in a six-day span.
Everything you ever needed to know about fishing sinkers
July 6, 2023
Fish could care less about sinkers. But, if you're fishing in a strong current or if your bait isn't reaching the depth it needs, you're going to need to know how they work!
Pretty Water and Sahoma Lake Report: Tulsa Kayak Bassathon
July 6, 2023
The Tulsa Kayak Bassathon Tournament, which rotates between six different local lakes, was held Tuesday, June 27, at Sahoma, with over 25 participants vying for first place.
Sapulpa volleyball completes successful summer schedule
July 5, 2023
By most measures, the Sapulpa volleyball team’s participation in the Catoosa Summer League throughout June must be considered a success. The varsity squad went 19-5 over the course of the four-week league, while the Chieftains’ JV team put together an even better 22-2 record, as each team played against other area teams from a wide…
With new coach, Kellyville football showing progress during 7-on-7 scrimmages
July 2, 2023
SAPULPA – On paper, it may seem like they were a little out of their league, but the Kellyville football team hasn’t looked at all out of place in 7-on-7 practices/scrimmages against higher-level competition this summer. As the Class 2A Ponies adjust to a new head coach, former Sapulpa strength and conditioning coach Ken Zachary,…
Kiefer baseball growing during summer league games
June 28, 2023
Because of the renovation going on at the Kiefer High School’s athletic facilities, they’ve had to play all their games on the road, but the Kiefer baseball team has gained a lot of experience and bonding time during its summer schedule. After a game at Beggs on Monday, June 19, the results were so secondary…