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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Monday, January 24, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALPoncas Hope To Revive Old Dance Society Poncas Hope To Revive Old Dance SocietyWHITE EAGLE — An organizational meeting set for 6:30 p.m. tonight will be an effort to re-establish the Ponca Gourd Dance Society, according to Delbert Cole. The session will be held at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center. Cole said that the Ponca Gourd Dance Society had originally been given to the Ponca by the Kiowa Tribe in the mid-1960s, but hasn’t been held for a number of reasons. He said that Nelson Big Bow had given the society to McKinley Eagle of Ponca and two sons of Eagle, Douglass Eagle Sr. and Wilkie Eagle Sr., are instrumental in looking forward to re-establishing the society. Cole said the meeting would be to help organize a first dance on March 25 and a selection of officers, plus the ability to inform neighboring tribes. “The gourd dance is a warrior dance,” Cole said. It recognizes elders and would also carry on the tradition and culture of the tribe. Cole indicated that the Eagle brothers are two of the best singers in the Ponca Tribe. More information may be available from 762-7490 or 762-8909. High School Orchestra Set For Winter ConcertThe Ponca City High School Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage Tuesday to present its Winter Concert. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. The orchestra is under the baton of Dan P. Larson. Featured on the concert will be the music of Beethoven, Shostakovich, Tschaikovsky, and Meyer. The public is invited to attend the concert; there will be no admission charge. This 70-member organization will open the concert with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Overture to Egmont. Goethe’s Egmont, based on historic background, tells the tragic story of the heroic Egmont who fights for the freedom of the Netherlands and represents the forces of good. Although Egmont is vanquished and killed by his Spanish opponent, the moral victory is his, as the country wins its freedom with the death of Egmont being a rallying cry. Dmitri Shostavkovich’s Festive Overture is next on the program. Stalin died in March of 1953. Many felt Shostakovich wrote this work as a rejoicing over the passing of this tyrant. This piece is free of much of the irony that saturated his music because of the oppressive rules placed on him by the government. Serenade for Strings by Peter Ilich Tschaikovsky is featured next. The 45-member string section will perform the third and fourth movements of this piece. The third movement is a beautiful elegie with the fourth movement being a rousing finale. Closing the concert will be an exuberant work entitled Millennium by Richard Meyer. This contemporary-sounding overture is extremely powerful and full of emotion from beginning to end. The scoring of this work features every section of the symphony orchestra. Man Shot Helping Get Daughter’s PropertyDEWEY (AP) — A 55-year-old Dewey man died after being shot while helping his daughter move her belongings from her estranged husband’s home. Roy Burton was shot around 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Police were dispatched to the mobile home residence of Bobby Joe Ross, 36, in the Lakeshore Trailer Park in Dewey. Police found Burton with a gunshot wound to the left shoulder. He died later at a local hospital. Burton had accompanied his daughter, Christina Ross, to her estranged husband’s home to get some of her belongings, police said. Ross became agitated and requested that Burton and his daughter leave the residence, according to police. Burton was shot after he turned to leave. Bobby Ross was taken into custody and is being held in the Washington County detention center. Authorities Find BodyTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man found burning in a pickup bed in Osage County in the Tulsa area as a homicide. Osage Hills volunteer firefighters discovered the body in a 1983 model pickup near 52nd St. north and 25th West Avenue about 7 p.m. Saturday, said Wes Penland, chief deputy for the Osage County Sheriff’s Department. The victim’s identity was not immediately released. Penland said the victim suffered a chest wound before being burned. Police do not know what caused the chest wound. The body has been sent to the state Medical Examiners’ office for an autopsy. Penland said the fire apparently started on the man’s body. The truck is not registered in the victim’s name, he said. Nearly NewsThe meeting place for junior class parents to discuss the After Prom Party has been moved from the Assembly Center to the Ponca City High School library. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. tonight. DEATHSFrank Primeaux Frank PrimeauxFrank Primeaux, resident of Wichita and formerly of Ponca City, died Saturday evening, Jan. 22, 2000, in Wichita, Kan. He was 47 years of age. There will be a 7 p.m. prayer service tonight at Ponca Indian Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church. He will be buried at the Ponca Indian Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Frank Primeaux was born May 13, 1952, in Pawnee, the son of Amos Primeaux and Nancy (LeClair) Primeaux. He received his education in the White Eagle and Concho Schools. He is survived by his mother of Wichita, Kan.; two sons, Amos Primeaux of Oklahoma City and Silas Primeaux of Anadarko; three brothers, Anthony Primeaux of Oklahoma City, Roger Primeaux of Wichita and Craig Primeaux of Ponca City; and four sisters, Minnie Edwards, Opal Primeaux, Ginger Primeaux and Mary Primeaux, all of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Houston Primeaux and Joseph Primeaux. Casket bearers will be Tony Powell, Larry Terrell, Cameron Page, Craig Primeaux, Farrell Jones and Poncan Warrior. Wynfred W. EstesWynfred W. “Bill” Estes, resident of the McCord community, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 80. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Leon Grider, pastor of Osage Heights Baptist Church, presiding. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Wynfred W. Estes was born June 30, 1919, at Ringold, Texas, the son of William Francis Estes and Sula (McClain) Estes. He attended the IXL School located at Three Sands. He married Jewel Janiece Williams on July 28, 1940, at Yukon. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Aug. 8, 1943, and was assigned to the 694th Platoon stationed at Santa Anna, Calif. He was honorably discharged from the Marines on July 1, 1946. He was a painter and decorator, having received his apprenticeship, and he became a journeyman through the University of Oklahoma. His enjoyments included children, fishing and cooking. He is survived by his wife of the home; two daughters, Linda McClung of Blackburn, and Pamela Sue Waller of Ponca City; two sisters, Vermell Hambleton of Ponca City, and Mildred White of Mulhall; one brother, Bob Estes of White Eagle; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Wynfred Jr.; one brother, Rubel Estes; and one sister, Gertrude Siler. Casket bearers will be Kip McClung, Kevin McClung, Shawn McClung, Kenny Tidwell, Dave Walton and Mike Mollet. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 The family will be at the home on McCord Road. Services PendingFloyd E. BrowningFloyd E. Browning, Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening, Jan. 23, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 87. Service arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Marcellus E. BiggooseMarcellus E. Biggoose, resident of Ponca City, died Sunday evening, Jan. 23, 2000, in the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. He was 56. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. LIFESTYLESBliss Homemakers FCE Group Names Plans for Several Events Bliss Homemakers FCE Group Names Plans for Several EventsLinda Short, president, called the Bliss Homemakers FCE group meeting to order Jan. 19 at the Marland Methodist Christian church. Pennies for Friendship and monthly quarter drill were held before the Homemakers Creed was read in unison. The devotional was given by Melanie Williams reading from “More Precious than Silver.” The 11 members in attendance answered the roll call “Based on family history, what are your chances of a heart attack?” The seat belt survey was taken with 100 percent wearing seatbelts. All members present had read either to themselves or to someone else during the last month. Burdettya Linn read the December minutes, and Arleta Pulliam gave the treasurer’s report. Members discussed the recent fund-raiser: Mazzio Peeler Cards. New handbooks were distributed and hostesses and lesson leaders named. The February spelling bee was discussed, and Frontier school will be contacted for possible dates of preliminary Feb. 3, and final, Feb. 10. Those volunteering to help were Melanie Williams, Linda Short, Burdettya Linn, Denise Kienholz, Maxine Tautfest and Catherine Robinson. Additional volunteers would be welcome. Linda Short volunteered to check with Ball Trophy in Ponca City for participant ribbons, trophies and plaques. Dental Month is in February also, and members discussed their annual project of making Tooth Fairy Pillows for the kindergarten classes at Frontier. Denise Kienholz volunteered to serve as chairman of this committee, and she has supplies and some of the pillows on hand. Soni Kodesh volunteered to help, and additional volunteers will be called. Information was distributed for the January lesson, “Men’s Health Issues” with the objective being to identify symptoms that alert individuals to seek medical attention. Under new business Soni Kodesh told the group about the glass bottles that are available through the extension office to be used for craft projects. Ideas for using these bottles are to be submitted at the county association’s spring meeting as this could be a fundraiser for the Noble County Association for FCE. New babies in the community were announced: Charity Rose Pulliam, daughter of Kevan and Yvonne Pulliam, Keaton Simmons, son of Becky and Randy Simmons, Joshua and Ashley Regnier, baby-boy; Cheryl and Kim Hale, baby girl. Golden books will be delivered to these new babies. A community service project to collect greeting cards was discussed, and members will send cards to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. The children make new cards from old ones and sell the cards to support the ranch. The group voted to hold their Dec. 12 meeting at the American Legion. Hostesses for January were Arleta Pulliam and Catherine Robinson. Bonnie Norman received the hostess gift. The next meeting will be Feb. 16 at the Marland Methodist Christian Church. PCHS 1943,1944,1945 Graduates Plan ReunionThe Ponca City High School graduating classes of 1943, 1944, and 1945 will have a reunion planning meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the program room at the library. All classmates are encouraged to attend. The reunion is slated June 2,3, and 4. For more information contact Bruce Davis, 765-9870, or Pauline Deffner Miles, 762-5866. ABWA Chapter Members Meet And Conduct Memorial ServiceThe Ponca City Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association met Jan. 17 in the Poncan Room at the Holiday Inn. Lana Byers, president, called the meeting to order, and Bonnie Nimerick, vice president, gave the invocation and led the group in the salute to the flag. Beverly Brown, program chairman, introduced Karen Graham, massage therapist. Announcement was made that the chapter will hold a white elephant auction at the Feb. 21 meeting. The Woman of the Year candidate forms were distributed and should be turned in to Laurie Pettay by Feb. 7. Named as chairpersons for various committees were Leanna Adams, business associate committee; Jodie Frazier, spring enrollment; and Laurie Pettay, Woman of the Year. Leslea Adams won the door prize and Sharon Adams won the dollar basket. Lela Taylor, Johnnie Wilda and Bonnie Nimerick conducted a memorial service for the late Virginia McCrea, who had been am ABWA member for 23 years. NEWS BRIEFSBeer Missing — A clerk at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:11 p.m. Sunday that a 15-year-old boy had taken a 30-pack of beer and left west bound on U.S. 60. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Highland Avenue and North First Street at 9:53 p.m. Sunday that a 36-year-old man was being held for driving under revocation. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:31 p.m. Sunday that subjects in a red pickup had left west bound without paying for $9.01 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from Liberty School at 1:02 a.m. Monday that a 30-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:55 p.m. Sunday that a disturbance was occurring in the 1500 block of North Osage Street. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and 33-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. Reunion Meeting — The Ponca City High School graduating classes of 1943, 1944, and 1945 will have a reunion planning meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the program room at the library. All classmates are encouraged to attend. The reunion is slated June 2, 3, and 4. For more information contact Bruce Davis, 765-9870, or Pauline Deffner Miles, 762-5866. Parent Meeting — Junior class parents are urged to attend the After Prom Party organizational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Po-Hi Commons. Pepperette Winter Dance — Application forms for the Pepperette Winter Dance are available in Mrs. Gardner’s Room, A200, at the high school. These forms are to be used to order dance tickets, t-shirts and videos. Completed forms and money for your order will be taken during the lunch periods the week of January 24. Retirees Luncheon — All Cities Service and Sequoia retirees are invited to attend a lunch gathering at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Furr’s. Business After Hours — The January Business After Hours is slated for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Home Furnishings, 417 East Grand. Chamber members and spouses are welcome to attend. Concealed Hand gun class. Jan. 29th, 8:00 am to finish. For more information call 765-6589. adv. Residence Burglarized — A woman from the 400 block of South Lincoln Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:52 a.m. Saturday that her residence had been broken into and ransacked. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported that a vehicle in the alley north of Cleveland Avenue between First and Second Street had been involved in an accident. A report was taken and an extra patrol was requested when it was determined that someone had moved barricades there to warn drivers of a hole in the alley. Abandoned Vehicle — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:19 a.m. Saturday that a vehicle had been abandoned in a field in the 1000 block of Brunswick. An officer was assigned and it was discovered at 12:54 p.m. that the vehicle had been stolen from the 1600 block of South Ninth Street. Look Younger in one hour. Hair stylist JoAnn Watkins is working on Fridays. Call for appointment. 765-5055. adv. Vehicles Egged — A man from the 300 block of West Fresno Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:58 a.m. Saturday that his vehicle had been egged. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that several vehicles in the area had been egged. A request was made for an extra patrol. Royal Court finger puppets now at Carla’s Hallmark, 4th and Grand, Downtown. adv. Dog Gone — A woman from the 400 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:28 a.m. Saturday that her dog was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765- 9689. adv. Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 12:30 p.m. Saturday that a grass fire was burning in the 3400 block of Ranch Drive. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department handled the problem. Best of Oklahoma Cookbook now at Carla’s Hallmark, 4th and Grand, Downtown. adv. Suspicious Activity — A man from the 100 block of North Tenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:54 p.m. Saturday that a juvenile was driving a vehicle and had hit a pickup in the area and left south bound. The vehicle was located at Fifth Street and East Park Avenue, where an officer went in pursuit and stopped it at Lucas and Coolidge. A report was taken and a 12-year-old driver was issued citations for hit and run, reckless driving, attempting to elude and having no driver’s license. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street at 4:59 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — The Burlington-Northern Santa Fe police reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:46 p.m. Saturday that it had discovered people piling debris on the tracks closest too the intersection of Overbrook Avenue and North Union street. An officer was assigned and removed several items from the tracks. Vehicle Vandalized — A woman at Beautyco of 2906 North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:04 p.m. Saturday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 9:34 p.m. Saturday from the intersection of East Broadway Avenue and North Fifth Street that an 18-year-old man was being held for DUI and reckless driving. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of West Highland Avenue at 10:58 p.m. Saturday that a 26-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension and transporting an open container. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Osage Street and West Highland Avenue at 11:02 p.m. Saturday that a 35-year-old woman was being held for DUI, driving under revocation, failure to yield and a Kay County warrant. Dead Deer Found — A man from the 1900 block of Cedar reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:24 p.m. Sunday that a dead deer had been found in the back yard of a residence in that area. Information was left for Animal Control. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:21 a.m. Sunday that a subject had driven off without paying for $22.51 worth of gasoline. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police department reported from the intersection of North Flormable and West Highland Avenue at 1:33 a.m. Sunday that a 36-year-old man was being held for DUI, having no driver’s license, having no insurance and expired tag. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police department reported from the intersection of South Ash Street and West Oklahoma Avenue at 2:27 a.m. Sunday that a 25-year-old man was being held for DUI and following too close. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from Crawford Avenue and North Fourteenth Street at 3:42 a.m. Sunday that an 18-year-old man was being held for DUI and careless driving. Beer Missing — A clerk at Conoco, North Second Street and East Highland Avenue, reported at 12:43 p.m. Sunday that two men had taken two 30-packs of beer without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:33 p.m. Sunday that another subject had ran into the back of her vehicle while in the 3300 block of North Fourteenth Street. It was logged that she and the other driver exchanged information. Vehicle Stolen, then Recovered — A man from the 300 block of North Sixth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:18 a.m. Sunday that a minivan had been stolen during the night. Information was logged that the keys were in the vehicle and it had a full tank of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that a purse in a second vehicle at the residence had been stolen. The vehicle was found at 9:23 a.m. Sunday in the area of Sunset Park and was towed from the scene. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:48 a.m. Sunday that subjects in a vehicle had left south bound on Fourth Street without paying for $10.20 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 11:47 p.m. Saturday with subjects in a vehicle at the intersection of West Chestnut Avenue and North Osage Street. A vehicle was towed from the scene and another officer took into custody a 49-year-old woman for DUI, driving under suspension, having no insurance and a city warrant for failure to pay. A 51-year-old man was held for public intoxication and a 54-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:54 a.m. Sunday from a woman in the 700 block of North Lake Street who heard a loud explosion and the southwest corner of the residence was damaged. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and found that a vehicle had hit two houses. A 26-year-old man was held for DUI and driving under suspension. A report was taken. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 700 block of North Palm Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:14 p.m. Sunday that she had been assaulted while in the 800 block of North Birch Street. Two officers were assigned and a 28-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 35-year-old man was held for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. SPORTSMonday Evening Quarterback Monday Evening QuarterbackNew Wildcat football coach Frank Piccirillo has some plans for the Wildcat program. They include changing the look of the Wildcat dressing room building. They include adding some agility drills to assistant coach Scott Harman’s off-season weight workouts. They also include a change in attitude. That will be his biggest challenge. After 13 yeas of not having a winning season, some say the Wildcats have forgotten how to win. Piccirillo is determined to bring that knowledge back. “The Ponca City fans want a winning program,” Piccirillo has said. “That’s why I am here.” Piccirillo doesn’t hae a five-year plan, or even a three-year plan. He wants to win now. “These seniors (to be) have worked long and hard in their two years here,” He said. “They deserve to have a winning season before they graduate.” The coach is not about to wave a magic wand and make that come about. He is about to wave the mantle of winning over the players head in the form of hard work. It’s already started. “I told the kids that I came here to win and I think the can.” He and the players end each meeting with a word. “Win” Piccirillo has only been in town a week and has barely begun to pick up the names of players and coaches. But he likes what he has seen so far. “I was very impressed with the hard work the kids are doing in the off-season,” he says, “and I am especially impressed with their work ethic.” Piccirillo promised early that it would take a lot of hard work to get the football program back to where he wants it to be. Some of that hard work will be away from the field. The football program needs the kind of support the wrestling and to a slightly lesser extent, the basketball program, are receiving. A meeting as scheduled last Wednesday for parents and fans to meet the new coach. Approximately 50 showed up. That 50 of a possible 140 parents, It was 50 of some 2,000 fans who climb into Sullins Stadium to voice their thoughts on the team. It’s not enough. What the football team needs most right now is a lot of emotion support. Its going to a hard journey getting the Ponca City program where it should be. How long a journey depends on how much support the players and coaches receive. How much that support means to athletes can currently be seen in the Wildcat wrestling program. It has once again become a major factor among the state’s top teams. The key has been fan and student support. It is appreciated. Just as it was appreciated by the wrestlers who went to the stands to thank their fans after a crucial match — AWAY FROM HOME Winning can be fun. Having support, win or lose, is even more fun. Cats Start SomethingBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor The Ponca City cagers are starting over and the matmen are restarting an old rivalry — in fact, a couple of old rivalries. Meanwhile, the swimmers continue to test some of the power teams in the state. It’s going to be an interesting week in Wildcat sports. The basketball teams start the second half of their Frontier Conference schedule as they travel to Jenks Tuesday. It’s a tough start, or restart, as the Trojans are one of the better teams in the conference. The Jenks boys are struggling somewhat. At 5-3 in the league. the Trojans are looking to make as run at the leaders, starting against the 2-6 Cats. The Lady Trojans are definitely not struggling. Unbeaten in conference play, they are ranked among the top five Class 5A girls’ teams in the state. Meanwhile, the Wildcats are coming off a 1-2 finish at the Valley Center (Kan.) Tournament while the Lady Cats were shutout in the Jenks Tournament over the weekend. The Wildcats’ one win came at the expense of the Enid sophomore team (65-19) that was a late substitute when the Enid varsity had a schedule conflict. The Lady Wildcats once again had a good second half of a game in the seventh place game at Jenks Saturday, But it wasn’t quite enough in a 65-62 overtime loss to Bixby. “Tara Cries-For-Ribs had her best game of the season,” said Po-Hi coach Dana Pulley. “She scored 22 points, which includes six 3’s. We hit 10 3’s as a team and it was or best offensive game of the season as a team.” Still it wasn’t enough. Why? “We need more consistency,” Pulley said. “We need a game where everybody is doing well, not just Tara in this game or Gina (Birdsong) in that game.” The Wildcats are also doing better offensively and getting good balance. The problem — turnovers. The Cats had 30 turnovers against Valley Center in the tournament opener and 23 turnovers against Wichita North on Friday. The Cats lost both games despite, coach Ron Arthur admits, the fact neither opponent would be a middle-of-the-pack team in the Frontier Conference. “We had just about every type of turnover you can have,” Arthur says. The solution is simple. “We have to start playing up to our experience level,” the coach said. “We have to play the way we are capable of playing.” Following Tuesday’s journey to Jenks the Cat cagers are one the road again Friday — at Bartlesville. The wrestlers also start the week on the road, but its a short trip — to Blackwell. The Ponca City-Blackwell duals have been as exciting as they have been contentious in the past. Ponca City coach Todd Steidley hoped to have one without the other when he put the Maroons back on the schedule. The Wildcats will have a second shot at Blackwell, as well as Perry and Stillwater, in the Big 4-Plus 4 Tournament here Friday and Saturday. The other four teams in the tournament are still somewhat unsettled, but with mat powers Tuttle and Bixby scheduled to make the trip. This is a renewal of the old Big 4 Tournament with the four area teams rotating as host. That tournament comes after the Cats host Tulsa Union in a dual Thursday. The Wildcat swimmers are scheduled to travel to Moore on Thursday. Wildcat CalenderBasketball Tuesday — at Jenks Girls at 6:30 Boys at 8 Friday — at Bartlesville Girls at 6:30 Boys at 8 Wrestling Tuesday — at Blackwell Varsity at 7 Thursday — BARTLESVILLE Varsity at 7 Friday — BIG 4-PLUS 4 Saturday — BIG 4-PLUS 4 Swimming Thursday — at Moore Starts at 4 NOC in League StartBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor TONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College’s Mavericks picked a good time to start Bi-State Conference Western Division play. The Mavs travel to Tishomingo to play Murray State tonight having won five of their last six games, including a 92-70 pounding of archrival NEO last Monday. The Mavericks, now 15-7, have made good use of the week’s respite. “We need the time off to recover from a long road trip,” said NOC coach Mick Weiberg. “This gave us a chance to get our legs back under us.” It also gave the Mavs a chance to heal some nagging injuries. Kansas, Okla., 6-7 sophomore Colt Clark, who has been out with a calf muscle injury, is expected to be back for tonight’s league opener. “We’ve been pretty beat up,” Weiberg notes. “We needed the rest.” The Mavericks are currently scoring an average of 83.8 points a game while limiting the opposition to 71 points. NOC’s balance in scoring can bee seen by the fact the Mavs have just two players hitting in double figures. Larry Reid is averaging 18.5 points a game, while hitting 39 percent of his 3-point shots (57-of-147) . He is hitting 42 percent from the field overall and 82 percent from the free throw line. Sherman Rochell is scoring at a 14.2 points-per-game clip, downing 47 percent of his shots from the field (113-of-242). and is pulling down just over nine rebounds a game. Richie Myers is averaging 9.3 points a game, Scott Prater 8.8. Chris Arledge 8.1, and Tyler Barnard 7.4 Myers is averaging 6.6 rebounds a game and Prater 5.8. Reid is the assists leader with 117 in 22 games. Rochell had 108. Weiberg feels the race for the western division crown will be between NOC and Seminole. “But there are a lot of good teams we have to get past.” the coach said. “I understand Western is much improved this year. Eastern always comes on strong in the second half of the season and Murray State is one of the toughest places to play in the state. “Murray always gets one or two upsets each year. I just hope one of them doesn’t come against us. ——— The Lady Mavericks will also start conference play tonight after going 8-12 in the first half of the season. LaQueisha Dickerson has been the big gun for the Lady Mavs, averaging 20 points a game. Newkirk’s Suzi Eisenhouer and B.J. Homer are averaging 9.3 points a game. Dickerson, Eisenhouer and Tia Andrews are all averaging 7 rebounds per outing.
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