Sports

August 29, 2023

VIAN FOOTBALL

Vian Wolverines lose to defending 2A champion Washington Warriors

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

WASHINGTON, Okla. — It was a rough start to the 2023 season for the Vian Wolverines, who lost 55-13 to the defending Class 2A state champion Washington Warriors on Friday night.

After taking a 7-0 lead after a quarter, the Warriors (1-0) scored 14 points in the second quarter and 27 in the third period to take a commanding 48-0 lead into the final quarter.

The Wolverines (01) scored both of their touchdowns in the final period, both coming on TD runs by Masyn Wright. Mikaya Mendoza hit one of his two extra points.

For the game, Wright rushed for 167 yards and had a total amount of 176 yards as he threw a 9-yard pass. As a team, the Wolverines amassed 204 rushing yards.

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Area youngsters get to meet their local ‘Heroes’

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Counties grapple with limited insurance coverage, finances

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

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News

Bridge replacement at Tenkiller Dam moves forward with $28.7M contract

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News

Sequoyah County vital statistics

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Sooners fall to Texas Tech in WCWS semifinals; OU denied 5th straight title

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OU SOFTBALL

Sooners fall to Texas Tech in WCWS semifinals; OU denied 5th straight title

By JOHN ROHDE OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Sooners, who had won the last four consecutive Women’s College World Series, were denied a chance at a fifth straight national title with a 3-2 loss to the Texas Tech Red ...

Health, News

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Columnists

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News, School News

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REMINGTON PARK

Local trainer’s horse pulls upset to win Remington Park Distance Championship

By RICHARD LINIHAN REMINGTON PARK

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OKLAHOMA CITY — O Donovan Rossa had become known around these parts as the “King of the Hook,” but oddly enough, he had never won the Remington Park Distance Championship. Nothing changed Saturday as ...