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NORTHEAST Grand : September 15. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 78°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, docks, and shorelines.

By Ben Schatzel Sportswriter The Seminole Chieftains have started the 2025 season 2-0, with wins at home over the Checotah Wildcats and their rival, the Tecumseh Savages.

THUNDER WIRE - An NBA championship won’t turn the Oklahoma City Thunder complacent. After one of the greatest seasons ever, they will enter the 2025-26 campaign as the consensus title favorite and a giant target on their back. Such things come with the territory of wearing the crown.

NORMAN — Former University of Oklahoma football head coach Bob Stoops has been named to the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the Tournament of Roses announced Tuesday.

The Varnum Whippets hosted the Weleetka Lady Outlaws Monday night and overpowered Weleetka in a 4-1 victory. The Lady Outlaws went to bat first but went three and out at the top of the first.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cal Raleigh broke a record held by Mickey Mantle on Tuesday night while matching another held by Ken Griffey Jr. That’s some company for a single night.

STILLWATER - The Oklahoma State football team (1-1 overall; 0-0 Big 12) returns home this week to host Tulsa (1-2 overall; 0-1 American) for the Gateway First Bank Turnpike Classic, with kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT Friday, September 19, at Boone Pickens Stadium.

SOONER WIRE - John Mateer threw for 282 yards and a touchdown and had a 51-yard rushing score and Tory Blaylock rushed for 100 yards and a pair of TDs to lead No. 13 Oklahoma to a 42-3 victory over Temple on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Strother Yellowjackets hosted the Midway Chargers Friday night and posted a big shutout victory before a home crowd. The Yellowjackets jumped out to an early lead posting an 8-0 score at the top of the first.

On Friday, Sept. 12, the Seminole Chieftains hosted their bitter rival, the Tecumseh Savages. An offensive explosion and timely defensive stops allowed the Mean Green to handle their rivals, winning by a score of 50-27.