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Chandler ranks 7th at OBA State Championships

Three local bands competed last weekend at the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association 1A-3A State Championship, with Chandler High School ranking 7th overall in the finals. Chandler, Stroud High School and North Rock Creek High School competed, with Chandler and Stroud in 2A and North Rock Creek in 3A. In the prelims, Chandler placed third in 2A and eighth overall, while Stroud placed eighth in 3A and 25th overall. North Rock Creek placed 7th in 3A and 15th overall, barely missing the top 12 that went through to the finals.

Chandler, OK · 24d
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The Oklahoman

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OSSAA announces Oklahoma high school fastpitch softball state tournament brackets

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released the brackets for the 2026 Class 2A-B fastpitch softball state tournaments. Due to heavy rains the schedule has been changed to Friday, Saturday and Monday. All games will be played at FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee. Here are the updated brackets: More: Dale, Arapaho-Butler and Red Oak capture Oklahoma high school softball state titles Class 6A (All games on Field 1) Friday's quarterfinal games Choctaw vs. Moore, 10 a.m. Broken Arrow vs. Bartlesville, Noon Mustang vs. Southmoore, 2 p.m. Piedmont vs. Enid, 4 p.m. Saturday's semifinal games Broken Arrow-Bartlesville winner vs. Choctaw-Moore winner, 11 a.m. Mustang-Southmoore winner vs. Piedmont-Enid winner, 12:30 p.m. Monday's championship game Semifinal winners, Noon More: Oklahoma high school fall baseball Classes 2A, A, B state tournament scores Class 5A (All games on Field 2) Friday's quarterfinal games Guthrie vs. Carl Albert, 10 a.m. Coweta vs. Tahlequah, Noon Pryor vs. Tulsa Bishop Kelley, 2 p.m. Duncan vs. Elgin, 4 p.m. Saturday's semifinal games Guthrie-Carl Albert winner vs. Coweta-Tahlequah winner, 11 a.m. Pryor-Tulsa Bishop Kelley winner vs. Duncan-Elgin winner, 12:30 p.m. Monday's championship game Semifinal winners, 12:30 a.m. VOTE: for 2026 Oklahoma high school softball midseason player of the year

Oklahoma · 26d

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Elgin’s Ayanna Brewington – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma

Before the cheers begin or the rodeo gate swings open, Ayanna Brewington knows success is built through the work no one else sees. The Elgin High School freshman is involved in several activities, from EHS Cheer and FFA to barrel racing and pole bending. No matter where she is competing or performing, Brewington carries a strong sense of pride in representing her school, family and community.

Elgin, OK · 25d
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The Oklahoman

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The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 7

Here are The Oklahoman's high school football rankings for Week 7: Class 6A-I (previous rank in parentheses) 1. Bixby (1) — 6-0 2. Broken Arrow (2) — 6-0 3. Jenks (3) — 4-2 4. Owasso (4) — 3-3 5. Norman North (6) — 5-1 6. Yukon (5) — 6-1 7. Mustang (7) — 4-2 8. Moore (8) — 5-1 9. Deer Creek (9) — 3-3 10. Tulsa Union (NR) — 2-4 Dropped out: Edmond North (10) — 3-3 More: Oklahoma high school football Week 6 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more Class 6A-II 1. Stillwater (1) — 3-2 2. Choctaw (2) — 5-2 3. Piedmont (3) — 3-3 4. Muskogee (7) — 4-2 5. Tulsa Booker T. Washington (3) — 3-3 6. Ponca City (8) — 4-2 7. Bartlesville (9) — 4-2 8. Norman (5) — 3-3 9. Sand Springs (6) — 1-4 10. Putnam City (NR) — 2-4 Dropped out: Putnam City West (10) — 2-4 Class 5A 1. Carl Albert (1) — 7-0 2. McGuinness (2) — 5-1 3. Elgin (3) — 6-0 4. Coweta (4) — 5-1 5. Del City (6) — 4-2 6. Tulsa Bishop Kelley (9) — 5-1 7. Newcastle (5) — 4-3

Oklahoma · 26d

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Longtime Norman childcare center closes, owner alleges DHS cuts are at fault

NORMAN Okla. (KFOR)- For generations of Norman families, Middle Earth Learning Center has been a place for kids to grow up. But owner Jasmyn Womack says now, with changes to childcare assistance — families can’t afford to bring their kids. Middle Earth has been around for 50 years,...

Oklahoma · 25d

The Oklahoman

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Oklahoma high school football Week 6 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more

Week 6 of the Oklahoma high school football season featured many close endings and notable upsets across the state in several classes. Here’s a look at some key storylines: More: Anthony Keys has big night as Choctaw stings Piedmont for district win Putnam City edges Norman for second straight one-point district win Willis Alexander knew the 2026 season would test Putnam City’s depth. After losing 18 starters from a team that reached the Class 6A-II state semifinals, Putnam City faced the challenge of replacing production and experience. The adjustment came with early struggles. Putnam City opened the season 0-4. “When you lose that many starters — at any level — that’s gonna be a tall challenge,” Alexander said. “We’ve had to adjust. Every year, each team is a different team and it takes time to mesh. The last couple of weeks we’ve been able to make winning plays down the stretch of games. That’s what’s really important to winning.” The Pirates delivered another win Thursday, edging Norman 28-27 for their second consecutive one-point district victory. A week earlier, they defeated crosstown rival Putnam City North in overtime. Senior quarterback Daevon Simmons powered the offense against Norman, throwing for 254 yards

Oklahoma · 27d

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FAFSA 2027-28: What Oklahoma families need to know before applying

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, opened Sept. 23, earlier than the traditional Oct. 1 release date. The application can help students access federal financial aid, including grants, student loans and work-study opportunities. Although completing the FAFSA can feel overwhelming, Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy...

Oklahoma · 26d

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Altus’ April Adler – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital

For April Adler, teaching science has never been just about chemical equations, Earth systems or preparing students for the next test. It is about building relationships, encouraging curiosity and helping young people discover that they are capable of more than they may initially believe. Now in her 13th year teaching...

Altus, OK · 26d

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Oklahoma charter board to reconsider proposed Jewish religious school Monday

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board is scheduled to reconsider a proposed Jewish charter school Monday afternoon after a federal judge blocked the state from excluding it because of its religious character. The meeting comes as Ben Gamla’s founder describes a first-year goal of 10 students,...

Oklahoma · 26d

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Oklahoma student leadership conference faces declining participation

SKIATOOK, Okla. - A statewide leadership program that has served Oklahoma middle and junior high students for decades is facing a sharp decline in participation, raising concerns about its future. Organizers say participation in the Oklahoma Association of Middle and Junior High School Student Councils conference has fallen significantly in...

Oklahoma · 28d

The Oklahoman

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Kyle Ross is a rising music star, Oklahoma high school football coach | Friday Night Lights

Kyle Ross stepped to the microphone as he slowly strummed the guitar strings searching for the perfect tuning level. With sunglasses atop his shaggy hair, he surveyed the crowd on a hot July Thursday night. The rush was real. “It’s like Thursday night lights up there,” Ross would later say. The bright lights. The adrenaline. It all resonated as he welcomed the Oklahoma City crowd. Then he started to sing. A unique voice emerged. Hold my hand and say my name. You don′t have to be afraid. Ross is the lead singer of Americana band Keyland , an up-and-coming group in the middle of a breakout. More: The Oklahoman's 2026 Week 6 picks for every high school football game in the state But he’s more renaissance man than typical artist. He’s a 29-year-old football coach at Bixby, the state’s powerhouse program, with the capability to become a star. But on a stage, he’s already that. He’s worked tirelessly to balance the double lives, coaching Bixby’s eighth-grade defensive backs while charting the high school varsity offense on Friday nights. That is, unless a show comes up. Most people chase one dream. Ross relentlessly pursues two at the same time. “I think

Oklahoma · 29d

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Drummond announces essay contest for Okla. middle schoolers

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an essay contest for middle school students to share their visions for the state's future, with submissions due by November 15.

Oklahoma · 28d

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Oklahoma High School Football: Friday Night Live Week 7 scoreboard

Sports Director Cayden McFarland and Dan Lindblad have Oklahoma high school football scores and highlights on 2 News Oklahoma at 10 p.m.

Oklahoma · 28d

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Drummond announces essay contest for Okla. middle schoolers

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A state-sponsored essay contest wants to know what the state means to middle school students. Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently announced an essay contest for middle school students in Oklahoma. The goal of the essay is to explore what the state means to them and what they believe will make Oklahoma stronger in the years ahead, Drummond said in a prepared statement.

Oklahoma · 28d

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Three area schools earn Special Olympics inclusion recognition

(KOAM) - Webb City High School in Missouri and Mustang High School and Owasso Seventh Grade Center in Oklahoma have received national banner recognition as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.

Webb City, MO · 29d

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Wichita Falls parent calls for change at Third Future Schools

A Wichita Falls father is raising concerns about what he describes as repeated issues involving his son and staff at Hirschi Middle School, including an alleged incident involving a teacher, his son’s removal from the football team and disciplinary action.

Wichita Falls, TX · 29d

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Oklahoma Jewish charter school expects only 10 students, per email to Tulsa rabbi

OKLAHOMA CITY — A first-in-the-nation Jewish charter school seeking to open in Oklahoma expects to enroll only 10 students — far short of original projections — in its first year of operation, according to an email the school’s leading founder sent to local faith leaders. The...

Tulsa, OK · 29d

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MacArthur beats Southeast 56-6, at homecoming

The Highlanders get the best of the Spartans Thursday night to secure their first district win of the season.

Lawton, OK · 29d

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Athlete Spotlight with Chickasha’s Emma Williams – Presented by Brooks Bank

For Chickasha High School junior Emma Williams, dance is more than a performance. It is a commitment built through years of training, teamwork, and a willingness to give her best effort wherever she is needed. A third-year member of the Chickasha Pom Team, Williams has danced since she was 3...

Chickasha, OK · 10-08

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New number of potential religious charter students ahead of Monday meeting

A group of opponents of taxpayers funding religious charter schools has sent a letter this week demanding that the Statewide Charter School Board reject Jewish Charter School Ben Gamla's application.

Oklahoma · 29d