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Fighting For it

Lou Holtz, the college football coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and burnished his reputation as a master at rebuilding programs, has died at the age of 89, his family said Wednesday.

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Terry Coner Jr., was named the Great American Conference Player of the Year while Jason Eaker earned Coach of the Year as the league announced its All-GAC Team on Wednesday night. For Coner Jr.

SHAWNEE, OK – Following three consecutive seasons of dominating play in The Basketball League (TBL), it’s fair to ask what’s next and what’s left to achieve for the Potawatomi Fire. “We want to keep our championship streak alive. That’s goal number one,” said Fire general manager David Qualls.

Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon has confirmed that the squad will bring their first upgrades for their debut at the Australian Grand Prix, as the American outfit prepare for the “beginning of the journey” in Melbourne.

—Staff Photos by Bill Anderson Above, Wewoka Tiger Bill Stephens goes up top in last week’s matchup with Latta. Below, Trae Woods puts one up over a Latta defender. Bottom, Wewoka Lady Tiger Hesiel Sanchez goes for a layup as Latta defenders look to keep her from scoring.

The Wewoka Tigers and Lady Tigers started their districts playoffs at home as they took on Warner to start their playoff journey. The Lady Tigers started the evening off and had a tough time in the game. The Warner Lady Eagles proved to be too much as the Lady Tigers fell 30-52.

The OSSAA District and Regional basketball playoffs had some tough competition this past week and last weekend. Many of our Seminole County schools have ended their basketball season and two teams are still fighting for it all.

The Seminole Chieftains played their first round of the Consolation bracket Thursday night. The Lady Chieftains faced Central Tulsa and the Chieftains boys faced Mannford. The Lady Chieftains started the evening off and took control of the game in the first quarter.

NORTHEAST Grand : February 22. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 46°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs and crankbaits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines. Crappie fair on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks.