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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.
'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.
'SEC needs to be ready for us'; OU departs Big 12, officially joins the SEC
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The University of Oklahoma (OU) has officially departed the Big 12 to join the Southeastern Conference on Monday, July 1. In honor of the big day, OU celebrated statewide. In Green Country, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum started the special day with a special proclamation, naming...
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...
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Owasso OL Ryker Haff's childhood led to Oklahoma State pledge
Orange and black were routine colors present throughout Ryker Haff’s childhood. Each morning, Haff began his day walking past a child-sized Oklahoma State jersey hanging proudly from his bedroom wall. Then he went to Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturdays. “I just loved the crowd energy there as a kid,”...
Tulsa Rescheduled for Nov. 14 with Added Program for Huge Championship Weekend
TULSA, OK (July 1, 2024) – The Dirt Down in T-Town finale at Tulsa Speedway for the American Sprint Car Series National Tour has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, with the addition of another full show that day. The night’s program will include the Dirt Down in T-Town’s...
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...
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...
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.
⚾ Wind Surge blows out Tulsa
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge popped up in July and won 12-5 in the split series opener at Riverfront Stadium over the Tulsa Drillers. Wichita scored multiple runs in four different innings, including a six-run eighth that provided more than enough distance for the victory. Jeferson Morales rocketed a...
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.
Drillers Fall in Wichita in Rare Monday Game
Wichita, KS – The Tulsa Drillers played a rare Monday night game to begin an abnormal week to accommodate the July 4th holiday. The Monday game for the Drillers began a six-game series against the Wichita Wind Surge, with the first three games being played at Wichita’s Riverfront Stadium. The Drillers fell 12-5 in the opener as they were hurt by four errors in the loss.
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.”
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.
#ORUXC Adds Two More Summer Signings
TULSA, Okla. – #ORUXC is thrilled to announce the addition of two exceptional athletes to its Cross Country teams: Nicodemus Rotich and Ossly Murambidzi. These talented runners bring a wealth of experience and skill, promising to enhance the competitive edge of ORU in the upcoming 2024 season. Nicodemus Rotich joins the Golden Eagles from Eldoret, Kenya, and transfers in from Eastern Kentucky University. Rotich is set to add tremendous depth to both the Cross Country and Track squads. His impressive personal bests and accolades are a testament to his dedication and prowess on the track: 8k (XC): 23:52 3k Steeplechase:...
Tulsa’s Annie Young Resigns as Head Women’s Golf Coach
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa head women's golf coach Annie Young resigned her position to pursue other opportunities, it was announced today. "We appreciate Annie's commitment to the University of Tulsa and our women's golf program over the past six seasons." said Rick Dickson, TU's retiring vice president and director of athletics. "We thank her for her tremendous work in leading the program and our young women and wish her and her family the best in their future endeavors."
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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