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OKLAHOMA CITY — Poking the ball out of Scotty Pippen Jr.’s possession before he even crossed halfcourt, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw down an easy transition dunk. That was enough for Taylor Jenkins to call one final timeout and wave the white flag.

SOONER WIRE - When the Oklahoma Sooners departed for the Big 12 Conference for the SEC, they left their longtime rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, behind. The Bedlam matchup between the two football programs was no more, a casualty of conference realignment.

Oklahoma’s center, Raegan Beers was picked a Top 25 Best Player for the Sweet 16 this year. Raegan Beers is a Oklahoma center that is 6-foot-4 junior that has made a statement in the NCAA Women’s basketball world.

The Varnum Whippets and Lady Whippets both had games Tuesday and came away with wins in both games. The Varnum Lady Whippets traveled to Falcon country to take on the New Lima Falconettes. Varnum took the early lead in the first with Jenna Lofton and Skyler Yott scoring on a line drive, M.

CHICAGO (AP) — It sure looks as if another impressive group of prospects could have a major impact on the majors this year. Baseball’s next big star could be part of this year’s rookie class.

Bowlegs Champ

The New Lima Falcon’s baseball team won a close game in the seventh inning against the visiting Wetumka Chieftains Monday. The visiting Chieftains went to bat first and went three-and-out at the top of the first.

The Strother Lady Yellowjackets hosted the Mason Lady Eagles Monday afternoon and dominated the game with a 13-1 score. The Lady Eagles started off the game at bat but went three-and-out.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Skylar Vann scored 17 points, Payton Verhulst added 16 and No. 3 seed Oklahoma cruised into the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament, dispatching No. 6 seed Iowa 96-62 on Monday. The Sooners will play in their 11th Sweet 16 in program history and the first since 2013.

Cheyenne Deatherage and Jazzy Harjo led the New Lima Falconettes in runs to take the victory over the Wewoka Lady Tigers Monday. The Lady Tigers went to bat first and got on board when Gabby Banks and Natalie Arsee scored on a line drive.