Sooner7 Dominant in Prep Redzone Sooner State Shootout
The Prep Redzone Sooner State Shootout drew 65 Seven on Seven football teams from the region surrounding Oklahoma to Broken Arrow's Nienhuis Park for two days of competition. 7 on 7 offers players the opportunity to improve their skills and get seen by college recruiters. Doug Rasmussen is the Program Director for Sooner7, an Oklahoma based group that has...
Hand is Oklahoma’s First-Ever 4-Time Girls Wrestling Champion
As the final seconds elapsed and the buzzer sounded at the 2023 Oklahoma State High School Wrestling Championships, Choctaw senior Peyton Hand was overcome with a wave of emotions. First, there was the exhilaration of victory as she let out a yell. Then, after the official raised her arm in triumph, the magnitude of her accomplishment set in. Hand broke...
Sophomore Marcayla Johnson Shines with Hornets
Sophomore Marcayla Johnson and the BTW Hornets are planning a playoff drive that could lead them to the State Tournament and a State Championship. Basketball is a game that suits her athletic ability. Combine that with lots of hard work and practice and it's no surprise that Marcayla has been under the eyes of recruiters since the seventh grade. ...
McNeil Leads Shawnee To Back-To-Back 5A Swim Titles
Shawnee senior Piper McNeil admits she gets more nervous competing at her school swim meets than big club meets. “I definitely get more nervous, and I don’t really know why,” admitted McNeil. “I get quiet, and I keep to myself. I just try to stick to my routine. Once I dive in, all the nerves go away.” McNeil handled the nerves...
La’Mar Burks Documents the Legacy of BTW Athletics
La'Mar Burks grew up near Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School dreaming of becoming a Hornet. He was a member of BTW's 1973 state championship football team. Over the years his love for BTW Athletics led him on a multi-year odyssey to curate and document the outstanding athletic history of his alma mater. La'Mar Burks shares his knowledge and...
Elgin Claims First-Ever Dual State Championship
It took a little time, but the dedication and hard work finally paid off for the Elgin Owls last week when they claimed their first-ever Dual State wrestling championship. The Owls plowed through the 5A bracket, knocking off Pryor, 48-18, in the quarterfinals, defending champion Collinsville, 48-21, in the semifinals, and second-ranked Coweta, 40-27, in the title match. “A lot of...
Hoops Documentary Highlights Impressive BTW Tradition
Over the past 102 years, Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa has built an impressive tradition of athletic excellence. That tradition is on full display with the recent release of the documentary, “Booker T. Washington Boys Basketball: A Legacy of Champions.” The film was made available for viewing recently at a free screening at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa....
2023 Oklahoma State Jr. High Wrestling Championship (Replay 2-4-23)
Ford Game of the Week: Watch a replay of the 48th Annual Oklahoma State Jr. High Wrestling Championship - from Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
Edmond North’s T.o. Barrett Looks for a Championship Repeat
Edmond North star junior T.o. Barrett was instrumental in the Huskies’ state championship last season. Listed as a point guard, T.o. instead considers himself a “basketball player” but hopes to go down as one of the best in Oklahoma history. As this season rolls toward the playoffs, T.o. and the Huskies hope to repeat as champions. Holding scholarship offers...
Junior High State Wrestling Championship Celebrates 48th Year
Interest and participation in amateur wrestling is at an all-time high in Oklahoma. Look no further than the expected turnout for this weekend’s 48th annual Oklahoma State Junior High Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City. Tournament officials estimate nearly 2,600 competitors will converge on “The Big House” (Jim Norick Arena) at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds to compete for individual championships. “If the...
