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Tight end Jackson Shockley commits to Tulsa
After racking up 10 scholarship offers, 6-foot-4 and 220-pound tight end Jackson Shockley ultimately decided that Tulsa was his best fit at the next level. The Denton (TX) Guyer product gave Hurricane coaches a verbal commitment on June 23 and announced his decision over the July 4 holiday. “They showed me the most love,” he told Inside Tulsa Sports in late June. “I really appreciated how the coaching staff made me feel like a number one priority, and they made it clear to me that I was their top guy. “It is a great degree on a great campus in...
Team Wisconsin Triumphs in Men’s Junior Freestyle Wrestling Nationals with Mirasolas’ Success
Team Wisconsin secured its first-ever Men’s Junior Freestyle National Dual Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a 33-32 victory over Ohio, led by graduates Connor and Cole Mirasola of West Bend West. Cole Mirasola, one of the five undefeated wrestlers for the team, finished with a 6-0 record and crucial pinfalls. The final victory was sealed by Kellen Wolbert of Oconomowoc with a pin in the 138-pound class. The team, including eight seniors moving on to Division I colleges, dominated the event, going 7-0 overall.
Rules Update Posted For 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals
Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla (July 3, 2024) Announcing prior to the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink the use of common frame rules utilized by Midget sanctioning bodies for the 2025 event, the final set of rules for the Chili Bowl has been published. Along...
'This Gift Just Said Game On, We're In This Thing': TU Athletic Director Talks $30 Million Anonymous Donation
TU Athletic Director Rick Dickson announced on Tuesday that an anonymous donor has given a $30 million gift to the University of Tulsa's Athletics Endowment Fund on Tuesday. This generous donation serves as the cornerstone for the fund, which has an ambitious goal of endowing all athletic scholarships. The proceeds from the endowment will fund the cost of attendance for scholarship student-athletes in perpetuity.
Broken Arrow Athletic Trainers, Firefighters Prepare For Football Season
Broken Arrow firefighters are working with high school athletic trainers to prepare for the upcoming football season. Broken Arrow Fire already has extensive training in first aid, but they can always learn more from the world of sports medicine at Broken Arrow High School. Scoring a touchdown on game night...
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge game suspended tied at 1-1 in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla.—The Wichita Wind Surge is in a 1-1 game at ONEOK Field against the Tulsa Drillers, which will resume tomorrow at 4:30 PM. While the Wind Surge had men on base in the first three innings, they got their first run in the top of the fourth on a Carson McCusker solo home run to the batter’s eye in center field. McCusker is now up to six home runs on the season and carries a team-leading 11-game on-base streak.
Wind Surge string six-straight runs on the way to third-straight victory
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Wichita Wind Surge capitalized early on in a 6-2 win over the Tulsa Drillers at Riverfront Stadium. Wichita scored in four consecutive innings between the second and fifth to take their third straight victory and become 4-4 to begin the second half of the season.
Oklahoma high school football: Jenks' Javion Antai commits to Tulsa 2025 recruiting class
Jenks offensive lineman Javion Antai announced his commitment to Tulsa on Thursday. Listed at 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, Antai had been at Tulsa Hale but announced last month he would spend his senior year with Jenks. He is ranked No. 19 on The Oklahoman’s Super 30 list of the state’s top recruits in the 2025...
Jordon Mallett Wraps Up Successful Stint at Tulsa Speedway with Brandon Anderson Motorsports
Jordon Mallett expressed gratitude for the opportunity to drive for Brandon Anderson Motorsports, showcasing strong performance with one win, three top fives, and seven top 10s in eight feature races at the ASCS National Tour doubleheader at Tulsa Speedway. Season Stats: 12 races, 2 wins, 5 top fives, 9 top...
Oklahoma HS football: Putnam City LB Brayden Knox commits to Tulsa 2025 recruiting class
Just over an hour after Jenks offensive lineman Javion Antai announced he’ll continue his career at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane got another commitment from an in-state prospect Thursday. Putnam City linebacker Brayden Knox announced he’ll play for Tulsa at the next level, choosing the school over several other Division...
Drillers Fight Off Late Wichita Rally
Wichita, KS – The Tulsa Drillers received another outstanding start on the mound from Chris Campos in his second Double-A game on Wednesday night. The California native left the game with a 2-1 lead, but Wichita rallied late to tie the game in the ninth inning. Tulsa scored the placed runner in the top of the tenth and held on for the 3-2 win at Riverfront Stadium.
One BIG final party at ‘The Big House’
High school basketball fans in Oklahoma are in for a special treat - at least for one year. The OSSAA announced last week that every classifi cation - from B all the way up to 6A - will play the 2024-25 state tournament at State Fair Arena, also known at “The Big House.”
Lee Qualifies for U.S. Amateur Golf Championships
DUPONT, Wash. – Gonzaga women's golfer Grace Lee secured a place in the U.S. Amateur Championship with a third-place finish at U.S. Amateur Qualifying at the Home Course on Tuesday. Lee grabbed one of only three available spots at the nation's premier amateur tournament at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 5-11. The Bellevue, Wash., native carded a 70 (-2) to qualify. Her round featured three birdies and 14 pars. The upcoming junior was one-under on the front-nine and one-under on the back-nine. The 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at the Southern Hills Country Club will have a...
Tulsa Receives $8 Million Estate Gift for Athletic Facilities
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa retiring athletic director Rick Dickson announced a $8 million estate gift from the late Tom and Betty Johnston on Thursday evening, following the anonymous $30 million donation announced on Tuesday. This gift will go toward the development and enhancement of The University of Tulsa Athletic facilities.
Drillers Announce Second-Half Promotional Schedule
Second-Half Promotions Include Raft Racers Weekend, OKC Thunder Night, Harry Potter Night & So Much More. This week, the Tulsa Drillers began the second half of the 2024 baseball season, and a number of great promotional events are scheduled for fans attending games at ONEOK Field over the next three months.
Control Issues Plague Drillers in Loss to Wichita
Wichita, KS – It was a frustrating night in Wichita for the Tulsa Drillers on Tuesday. It began poorly when their scheduled game with the Wind Surge started late because of rain at Riverfront Stadium. Once the game began, the strike zone proved elusive as Wichita took a 3-0 lead without needing a hit to produce any of the three runs. The end result was a 6-2 loss for the Drillers.
Wichita Rallies In The Ninth, Drop Extra Innings Ballgame Against Tulsa
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge rallied late but didn’t have enough in a 3-2 loss in 10 innings against the Tulsa Drillers at Riverfront Stadium. The defeat puts the Wind Surge at 2-6 in extra-inning contests this season. Alex Freeland doubled home Bubba Alleyne from first on a...
Newsom, Cannon win Players Tour at Forest Ridge, qualify for PGA Junior Championship
Jacob Newsom of Tulsa and Evyn Cannon of Edmond won the South Central PGA Section Players Tour event at Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow Tuesday, capturing the final two qualifying spots for the upcoming PGA Junior Championship in the process. Newsom shot consecutive rounds of 3-under 69 to...
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