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THUNDER WIRE - The NBA schedule-makers knew what they were doing. We found out how much of a fan of the dramatics they are when it was revealed who the Oklahoma City Thunder would host for 2025-26 Opening Night. This year’s season opener is a little more special.

Oklahoma Baptist University Honors Program students gathered in the Honors Suite at the Mabee Learning Center on Sept. 30 for a special ceremony to celebrate the C.W. Riley Memorial Honors Scholarship recipients.

The Seminole State Volleyball team hosted a tri-meet with Independence Community College and Dallas College Mountain View last Saturday. The 16-13 SSC Lady Trojans protected their home court with victories in both games.

ODWC - Hunters under 18 who are participating in the youth deer gun season will do so with the state’s youth annual super hunting license.

Fall Foliage Fishing As temperatures begin to drop, the fall fishing season heats up. In October, both threadfin and gizzard shad start migrating toward shallow water, and For anglers, this means prime opportunities to target species such as striped bass, hybrid striped bass, walleye and more.

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State interim head coach Doug Meacham and several players met with the media ahead of Saturday’s Big 12 conference matchup against Houston. Some of their comments: Oklahoma State Interim Head Coach Doug Meacham Opening Statement: “Back to work.

ESPN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The streak is over, thanks to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. The New York Giants finally won an NFC East game for the first time since the 2023 season with a 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.

FAN SIDED - When Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer went down with a broken hand late in their win over Auburn, most assumed he’d be sidelined for weeks. Surgery followed, and expectations were tempered: many believed a return in the month ahead was optimistic.

The next edition of Friday night lights in Seminole will see the Chieftains host the Perkins-Tryon Demons on October 10th. After the OSSAA ruling of an ineligible player participating against Bristow last week, that 28-24 Chieftain won has since been forfeited.

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