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Wal Mart Hosting Winter Blood Drive

Wal Mart Hosting Winter Blood Drive

Wal-Mart employees believe that there is no better time than right now to donate blood and they would like area residents to join them in rolling up their sleeves to help local patients. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will have its donor coach parked in front of the store on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The theme of this blood drive is “GIVE BLOOD ... The Sooner The Better.” All donors will receive the OU Orange Bowl, long-sleeved T-shirt.

Each and every day, there is a critical need for blood products the country. That is a fact that never changes. Less than 5 percent of the eligible people in the United States actually go ahead and donate and that is not enough to meet the needs in our country. This winter has been extremely difficult on the blood supply. Because of the bad weather, many blood drives were canceled. The snow and ice have also made it very difficult for donors to get into their local OBI centers to donate. This is also the time of year when a lot of people are sick with the flu and colds.

“We are grateful to Wal-Mart for their outstanding support of our blood donation program,” said Pixie Rowland, OBI Ponca City Center Manager. “By hosting 6 blood drives every year, Wal-Mart and their associates help to maintain an adequate blood supply for medical facilities in our community. Wal-Mart sets a wonderful example of how important it is for businesses to hold blood drives. We need to continually educate people about the critical shortage of blood across our country, to encourage them to donate on a regular basis, and if they have never donated, to encourage them to become blood donors.”

“Donating blood is such an easy way to help someone else,” said Gary Gregg, Wal-Mart blood drive coordinator. “Many of our store employees have become very dedicated donors, and we are honored to partner up with the Oklahoma Blood Institute in such a critical way. It is important for all of us to play an active role in our community and this is one way that we can make a difference. I hope that a lot of people will join us in donating blood on January 16.”

In order to be a blood donor, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in relatively good health. In addition to helping patients, all donors will receive free checks on blood pressure, temperature, iron and cholesterol levels. OBI also offers prostate-specific antigen blood testing for men at a fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate.

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is the exclusive supplier of all blood products for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Cancer Center and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Ponca City. If you would like additional information about the blood drive or blood donation, in general, you may call OBI at (580) 762-9488. The Oklahoma Blood Institute is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center with locations in Oklahoma City, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, Ponca City and Tulsa.

DEATHS

Olga Dester
Preston Matthew Haze
Geneva Essary Eaton
Keith Clayton Krider
Eleanor Mary Swords
Jewell Cloe Baker
Arthur Romary

Olga Dester

DEER CREEK — Olga Dester, resident of Deer Creek, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid. She was 79.

The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in the Deer Creek Mennonite Church with the Rev. Paul Isaak officiating. Burial will follow in Bayard Cemetery in Deer Creek under the direction of Hills-Ely Funeral Home in Medford.

Olga Dester was born May 5, 1921, in Goessel, Kan., to Peter C. and Mary Schmidt Voth. She attended school at Goessel and Bethel College at North Newton, Kan. She received a teaching certificate and taught in the rural schools at Goessel during World War II. She married Marvin S. Dester on Oct. 26, 1946, in Goessel. They made their home in the Deer Creek area all of their married life. Later, she was employed in the Deer Creek Mennonite Church and the Women’s Missionary Association. She enjoyed her grandchildren, quilting and gardening.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a daughter, Carol Reese of Nardin; three sons, Robert Dester of Newton, Kan., Leland Dester of Tulsa and Larry Dester of Ponca City; two brothers, Charley Voth of Hesston, Kan., and Wilbert Voth of Inman, Kan.; a sister, Irma Schoeder of Goessel, Kan.; six grandchildren; and many other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Albert Voth and Waldo Voth; and one sister, Ella Jantz.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Deer Creek Mennonite Church, c/o Hills-Ely Funeral Home, 211 S. Sixth Street, Medford, Okla. 73759.

Preston Matthew Haze

Preston Matthew Haze, resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Ponca City. He was 50.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Poteet Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Toby Blackstar officiating. Burial will be in the Otoe-Missouria Cemetery under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home.

Preston Matthew Haze was born Sept. 21, 1950, in Pawnee, the son of Albert and Thomasine Hartico Haze. On March 10, 1984, he married Carolyn Rhodd in Red Rock. He was employed as a small engine and auto mechanic, and he was also a gunsmith. He moved from Red Rock to Ponca City in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping and was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of the home; seven daughters, Stephanie Haze, Felica Haze and Mandi Haze, all of Wichita, Kan., Sunny Marie Haze, Audrey Tholen and Penny Rhodd, all of Ponca City, and Sierra Atkins of Red Rock; two sons, John Rhodd of Ponca City and Ben Winsea of McCloud; his mother; five sisters, Dianna Coronado and Nancy Anderson, both of Ponca City, Patsy Haze and Wylarma Alverez, both of Wichita, Kan., and Sylvia Jean Haze Fletcher of Duncan; three brothers, Sonny Haze of Red Rock, Timothy Haze of Ponca City and Kenny Haze of Wichita, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.

Obituaries

Geneva Essary Eaton

Our mother, sister, Nana, aunt and wife, Geneva Eaton, entered Heaven Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, after a full life of love, joy, challenges, achievements and blessings.

Geneva was born in Ponca City on Aug. 26, 1928, one of 10 children born to Thomas Willie and Eliza Victoria Essary. She attended Ponca City schools and faithfully attended and raised her family in the First Church of the Nazarene in Ponca City. Once she moved to Tulsa in 1973, she continued as an active member of Tulsa’s First Church of the Nazarene.

She was the wife of Gale Eaton of Tulsa for 27 years and the mother of Allen Hardesty and his wife Vicki, Vickie Kinkaid and her husband David, all of Ponca City, and Jacquetta Naman and her husband Ted of Detroit, Mich.

Her family and friends were the center of her life and was evident each day through her acts of kindness and generosity. Family gatherings and social occasions were special events to Geneva and always included home-baked goods and everyone she considered family and extended family. In addition to her children, she leaves four brothers and sisters, Roy Essary and his wife Bessie Mae, Pearl Lowther and her husband Bill and Edna Green, all of Ponca City, and Howard Essary and his wife Vicki of Tulsa. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Ron and Sandy Eaton and Johnette Fisher of Tulsa.

Geneva was blessed with grandchildren, Kamille Greenhagen, Zac Hardesty, Tyler Hardesty, Cody Sensintaffar, Caleb Sensintaffar, Luke Kinkaid, Landon Kinkaid, Kristi Tumlinson, Jenni Birch, Ryan Birch; step grandchildren Jason Porter and Jim Fisher; and four great-grandchildren, Hannah Greenhagen, Blake Tumlinson, Zach Birch and Halie Birch.

In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Ova Keeler, Lester Essary, Estella Beuchel, Junior Essary and Stephen Essary.

Two services celebrating Geneva’s life are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16. A funeral will be held in Tulsa at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene followed by a 3 p.m. graveside memorial service in Ponca City at Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park. Services will be under the direction of Peters Stumpff Funeral Home in Skiatook with the Rev. Michael Shirley officiating both services.

Casket bearers are her grandsons, Zac and Tyler Hardesty, Cody and Caleb Sensintaffar, Luke and Landon Kinkaid and Ryan Birch.

Friends, family and those who wish to honor Geneva and share special times and memories are invited to the home of Allen and Vicki Hardesty, 1504 Dover, following the Ponca City service.

Geneva’s life on earth was a blessing to the many people who were fortunate to know her. She will be missed greatly and remembered with great love.

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Keith Clayton Krider

Keith Clayton Krider, former longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away Saturday Jan. 6, 2001, in Eureka Springs Nursing Home in Eureka Springs, Ark., at the age of 87.

Keith Clayton Krider was born June 14, 1913, in Fort Smith, Ark., the son of Clayton and Margaret Krider. On June 13, 1933, he married Ruth Barrick in Ponca City. On April 8, 1935, Keith went to work for Continental Oil Co., where he then worked in the mechanical section of the refinery, advancing to a journeyman first class pipefitter.

Later Keith transferred to Research and Development, working in the process laboratory as pipefitter first class where he was heavily involved in the fabrication of numerous pilot plants which were essential in the research of hydrocarbons.

In addition to Keith’s fabrication and pipefitting skills, he was highly regarded by his many co-workers and was a friend to all. His cheerful attitude was a great morale booster in the workplace.

Keith retired as leaderman from the process laboratory Petroleum Products Division, R. and D. on Dec. 31, 1975, with over 40 years of dedicated service to Conoco in Ponca City, where he lived most of his life before moving to Missouri 13 years ago.

While living in Ponca City, he was a member of the First Lutheran Church, and, after moving to Missouri, he became a member of the All Faith United Methodist Church in Eagle Rock. He was an avid sports fan, and he enjoyed bowling, gardening and playing cards.

Surviving relatives include three sons, Jim Krider of Golden, Mo., Neal Krider of San Jose, Calif., and Rex Krider of Ponca City; one daughter, Carol Rodriquez of Wylie, Texas; and one sister, Margaret Black of Pittsburg, Kan.; ten grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Krider; two brothers, Hugh Krider and Kermit Krider; two sisters, Betty Larner and Flora Waltrip.

His body has been cremated under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Mo. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Resthaven Cemetery in Ponca City.

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Funerals

Tuesday

Eleanor Mary Swords

Eleanor Mary Swords — Funeral at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial to follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery under direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Jewell Cloe Baker

Jewell Cloe Baker — Graveside service at 2 p.m. in the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Arthur Romary

Arthur Romary — Graveside service at 2 p.m. in the IOOF Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

NEWS BRIEFS

Subject Held — An officer in the 200 block of North First Street reported a 24-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery at 2:26 p.m. Saturday.

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Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 6 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of East Hazel Avenue and North Seventh Street was reported to Ponca City police at 5:10 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Disturbance — A man in the 800 block of North Elm Street requested a Ponca City police officer respond to his residence to remove a subject at 8:43 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a 42-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Accident — A man in the 1100 block of North Pecan Road reported an accident to Ponca City police at 9:37 p.m. Saturday. He had hit a deer. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Theft — A woman in the 1000 block of North Birch Street reported to Ponca City police at 10:54 p.m. Saturday several items had been taken from her residence. An officer was assigned and a stolen gun report was taken.

Disturbance — A man in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 11:43 p.m. Saturday a disorderly woman was outside and was refusing to leave. Three officers responded to the scene and a 35-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Conoco Convenience Mart, 1613 West South Avenue, reported a $12.64 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 11:01 p.m. Sunday. A description was given of the suspect and vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A man reported to Ponca City police at 1:12 a.m. Monday the brakes on his vehicle malfunctioned and his vehicle went through the window at Blockbuster Video, 2129 North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The officer was unable to locate the business’ management, so an extra patrol was requested until the building could be secured.

Accident — A one-vehicle accident in the 400 block of South Waverly Street was reported to Ponca City police at 6:35 a.m. Monday. A vehicle had hit a slick spot and slid into a tree. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Intoxicated Driver — A resident reported to Ponca City police at 2:03 a.m. Sunday seeing an intoxicated driver at the intersection of North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue. Two officers responded to the scene. The 28-year-old male driver was located at the Super 8 Motel, 301 South Fourteenth Street, and taken into custody for driving under intoxication. A 42-year-old male passenger was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Accident — A hit-and-run accident in the 1300 block of West Otoe Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 8:02 a.m. Sunday. Someone had struck a gas meter overnight and gas was spewing from the damage. An officer was assigned. Engine one from the Ponca City Fire Department also responded, and Oklahoma Natural Gas was advised.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 1:54 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fire Run — A grass fire in the 10,000 block of East 80 Road was reported to the Communications Center at 2:49 p.m. Sunday. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department was advised.

Burglary — A woman in the 900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to Ponca City police at 4:48 p.m. Sunday someone had broken into a garage at a vacant residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Fire Run — Someone reported a vehicle fire in the 1200 block of East South Avenue to the Communications Center at 6:15 p.m. Sunday. Ponca City Fire Station No. 1 handled the call.

LIFESTYLES

Hand Washing, Cleaning Toys Helps Prevent Illness

Hand Washing, Cleaning Toys Helps Prevent Illness

When the weather turns cold and families move indoors, so do the bugs. “ I guess this time of year, common colds and viral illnesses are the biggest concern,” says Jane Hudson, MD. As an internal medicine doctor who specializes in infectious diseases at Presbyterian Hospital, she sees plenty of both during the winter months. She also knows there are things families can do to reduce their risk of illness.

“Hand washing is critical. I’m not saying to the point of being obsessive, but we know that many illnesses are spread through contact and good hand washing with soap and water can reduce your risk of getting sick. When you’re out in public and in contact with a lot of people, hand sanitizers can also help.”

If you have children in day care, there is a good chance they will be exposed to a lot of infections over the course of a winter. Dr. Hudson says small children are infection prone because of their age and the way they socialize.

Toys often wind up in the mouth and when they come, there’s a good chance they harbor bacteria that can be passed to the next child who plays with that toy. Most day care facilities know that and the best ones clean their toys often, especially those in the infant and toddler rooms.

“We make sure every toy is scrubbed down with soap and water, then disinfected,” says Debbie Barnes, executive director and Kids Ink, Inc.

Barnes says parents can also help them keep the winter “bugs” at bay by keeping children home when they are ill. Dr. Hudson agrees.

“Any time your child has a fever, he or she should probably not be in school. It’s not in the best interest of your child or anybody else’s.”

“Don’t try to mask the fever either with Tylenol or another fever reducer,” adds Barnes, “because invariably in three or four hours that fever is going to be back and we’re going to be on the phone calling you to come and pick up your child.”

According to Dr. Hudson, fever in children and adults is a god indicator it may be time to see the doctor.

“The fever can be a warning sign that there is a bacterial infection which will respond to antibiotic treatment, not just a virus.”

It’s also a good idea to see the doctor if your illness lingers. Most viral syndromes clear up in about a week. Dr. Hudson says if you are still feeling poorly after seven to ten days, it may be a sign that something else is going on.

Experts at Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma say parents should know that in infants younger than two months, a fever is a serious matter. It should be evaluated immediately by your pediatrician or an emergency room physician. Beyond two months of age, typically a phone call to your pediatrician or clinic will ensure that your child gets the right care.

SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback
PC Cagers Eying Jenks After Sweep
Lady Bucs Lose 52-38 To Luther
Freshmen Girls Lose Close Game
JV Freshmen Take Third
Saints Split With Wichita

Monday Evening Quarterback

by Fred Hilton

News Sports Editor

Suddenly it’s all starting to come together.

After month of hard work by coaches and wrestlers, the Ponca City wrestling program took three giant steps over the weekend toward resuming its place among the state’s elite.

Wildcat coach Todd Steidley took a partial team to the Sand Springs Tournament. Eight of the nine Po-Hi wrestlers who entered placed as the Cats finished fifth in the 12-team tournament — behind state and national powers Broken Arrow, Perry, Bristow and Sand Springs. Those front runners all entered full teams.

“The kids wrestled real well,” Steidley said. “If we would have had a couple of the wrestlers we sent to Grove, we would have given Sand Springs a battle for fourth place.”

But Steidley was more interested in getting his young wrestlers experience.

So he sent a larger contingent to Grove. There the Poncans had eight placers and finished seventh among 12 teams. All the others were varsity teams.

“Most of our kids were first or second-year wrestlers,” explained assistant coach Jim Sharon. “And, a lot of them were freshmen.”

Continuing the trend, the Ponca City junior high team placed second in the tough Perry Tournament. Again, the Poncans had eight individual placers.

“This is the first time in years a Ponca City team has finished in the top five at Perry,” Steidley said.

“Our life is the junior high and elementary programs. If they do well, the high school team will continued to improve.

That elementary program is also flourishing. In its four most recent tournaments, a total of 31 youngsters have been among the top four finishers.

At Sand Springs, Ponca City’s MiMi Miller placed second at 125 pounds, losing to Catoosa’s Willord, 2-0, in the finals.

Aaron Brooks (135 pounds), Matt Littleton (145) and Jasper Lockett (152) all placed fourth. Roman RedLeaf (140), Jason Leavitt (171) and Tyler Fezer (heavyweight) were fifth.. Steven Windler was sixth at 130 pounds.

At Grove, Brian Womble and Joe Oswald placed third at 112 and 130 pounds, respectively. While Cody Pappan was fourth at 160.

Dexter Morin (103) and Joe Childers (189) were fifth. Mark Goddard was sixth at 152 while Dave Taglialatela (125) and Tony Arbertha (215) were seventh.

All this success bodes well for the Wildcats.

But severe tests are still to come.

The Cats will take on Class 2A’s No.1 ranked Perry here Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. They host Stillwater in a district showdown on Thursday before traveling to Sand Springs on Saturday.

Perry is possibly the best dual team in the state, according to Steidley.

The Stillwater dual may decide the district entry in the Dual State Tournament.

Ponca City is 1-0 in the district duals after a resounding victory over Tulsa East Central. The Cardinals are 2-1, having beaten Stillwater and Jenks, but Ponca City owns that tie breaker.

Stillwater is 1-1, having beaten Jenks.

A win Thursday would clinch a berth in the state tournament for Ponca City;

“We need a big crowd out here Thursday,” coach Steidley said. “Our team always responds to a big crowd.”

Lady Mavs Resume Conference March

By TED ATCHLEY

NOC Sports Information

Taking a break from their march toward the Bi-State Conference title, the Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks stood their ground Saturday night, repelling the Rose State Lady Raiders by a margin of 77-65.

The Lady Mavericks resume conference play tonight at Foster-Piper Field House in Tonkawa. The ladies tip-off at 6 p. m., followed by the Mavericks at 8 p.m.

The team’s record is 14-1 overall and 5-0 in conference.

Northern Coach Greg Krause’s finely tuned defense soundly handled the game with a total of 13 steals on the night, many of which resulted in fast break scoring opportunities.

Krause said it was another good win, but the team didn’t play well overall.

“We just came off two emotional conference wins,” Krause said. “And too, this was a non-conference game during the conference schedule.”

“I think they’ll get refocused and be back on track tonight,” he said.

Sophomore B. J. Homer led both the offense and defense. The guard managed to come up with six steals and 23 points on the night, including four 3-point buckets. Homer put together a deadly string of 3-pointers that put the game surely in Northern hands. She sank three treys in as many trips down the floor at one point in the game.

Sophomore LaQueisha Dickerson helped clog up the middle on defense and managed to garner 15 points on the night. Sophomore guard Lindsey Shiever netted eight free throws on her way to 14 points, and Freshman Ashley Hewitt rounded out double-figure scoring with 10.

Although she was held scoreless, Sophomore center Tia Andrew shut down Rose State’s inside game, coming up with nine blocked shots and 13 rebounds on the night.

Krause said Andrew only attempted two shots. But, each blocked shot represents two less points for other team.

Freshman Erin Goss had eight points and four rebounds, Sophomore Denise Jake hit a trey and deuce for 5 points, and Freshman Angela King sank a pair of free throws for her two points.

The Lady Mavericks led by 12 at the half and finished the game with the same margin. The Lady Mavs stand at an impressive 14-1 on the season with a perfect 4-0 conference record. The Northern basketball teams will be at home Monday night to face off against rival Connors State in conference duels beginning with the women’s game at 6 p. m., in Foster-Piper Field House in Tonkawa.

PC Cagers Eying Jenks After Sweep

By DAVID DAVIS

News Sports Writer

SAND SPRINGS — The Ponca City Wildcats took their brooms to Sand Springs Saturday to sweep the Sandites. The girls won the first game, 46-37. The boys followed, 57-47.

Ponca City travels to Jenks Tuesday for another Frontier Conference match up. The boys raised their record to 6-6 and 5-4 with three straight wins over teams that included the second and sixth leading scorers in the state. It is also the third consecutive game opponents were held to less than 50 points.

“They can have the leading scorers,” coach Ron Arthur said of Sand Springs and Sapulpa. “We have the better team.

“I’d rather have a better team than the leading scorer.”

The Cats need one more win to equal last year’s 7-16 record.

The girls emerged with their fist win in three games after the holidays. The ladies lost center Jenna Wedd for the season before Christmas with a torn ACL. Oklahoma City doctors successfully repaired the ligament in her left knee on Friday. Without the team’s leading scorer, the Lady Cats have struggled to transform from an inside post oriented offense into a guard oriented outside shooting offense.

Senior Tara Cries For Ribs assumed the leadership role in the last two games. She scored a career-high 27 points against Sapulpa at home Friday. The next leading scorer was senior Jena Birdsong, with six points, and the Lady Cats lost, 54-50.

Sophomore Jamie Prado only scored four points, but played an outstanding defensive game. She harassed the ball handlers all night and made three steals in the first quarter. She committed five thefts and hauled in six rebounds during the game.

Cries For Ribs scored 20 points against Sand Springs. Again, Jena Birdsong was the second leading scorer, but Birdsong dropped in 15 points the following night to help beat the Sandites.

On Friday, Cries For Ribs made 11-of-22 from the field. Saturday, she hit 3-of-8 from beyond the 3-point arc 5-of-11 overall. She added and additional seven points from the free throw line.

The Lady Cats led the almost the entire game although neither team mounted much offense in the first half. The first half ended with the score, 18-13. In spite of 13 first half turnovers by the Lady Sandites.

The Po-Hi girls let Sand Springs take the lead, 22-21, at the 3:04 mark on a layup and a free throw from Lindsey Dyer. The home team scored two more points before Birdsong hit two consecutive 3-pointers to put the Lady Cats back in the lead, 27-24.

This time, the girls kept the lead and entered the fourth with the score of 29-24.

Lori Wassom and Jessica Grayson were the leading scorers for the Sandites with 8 points.

In the boys’ game, Kris Upchurch, Jared Brashears and Kyle Geheb came off the bench and took up the slack in the second half. Upchurch played a lot of minutes in the second, third and fourth quarters and contributed 11 points in his effort.

“Kris may by the best pure shooter on the team along with Billy Broughton,” Arthur said. “And when he’s on, you have to leave him in the game.

“You could talk about the starters every game,” Arthur continued, “ But these guys come off the bench and make major contributions.”

Geheb made four points in the second quarter. One was a layup, in the midst of the Sandites who seemed to be hitting him from all sides. It looked like a bombing run over Berlin with flak exploding all around.

He said after the game that he was just trying to draw a foul. He was unsuccessful at getting the foul called, but he got the score.

Brashears made four points, but mixed it up in the middle on defense. He caused the Sandites to alter their shots. He did a lot of things and made contributions that don’t show up in statistics.

The Cats jumped out to a 16-5 point lead on eight first quarter points from Blaine Petrie who made up for his three points on Friday against Sapulpa. He was held scoreless in the second half and scored 12 points in the game.

Broughton scored seven in the first half and was held scoreless until late in the fourth period when Sand Springs was forced to foul. Broughton went four-for-four and scored the final four Wildcat points. He ended the game with 11 points.

Tim Frick made five-out-of-six from the free throw line in the fourth period and ended the game with nine points.

But, Sand Springs senior Justin Clemons is the sixth leading scorer in the state in Class 6A with a 20.4 points per-game-average. After going without a point in the first quarter, woke up in the second with six points. Teammate Ed Garrett, also a senior, put in 10 points The Wildcats only scored five points during the same period and the Sandites closed the gap to 28-21.

Clemons managed to score 24 points for the Sandites, but he was the only one in double figures.

Lady Bucs Lose 52-38 To Luther

LUTHER — A scoring lapse in the third quarter cost the Tonkawa Lady Bucs a win on the road to Luther, 52-38.

The Lady Lions overcame a five-point halftime deficit and led by nine by the time the third quarter ended.

The Lady Bucs led 17-11, after the first period. Tonkawa scored a chilly eight points in the second quarter, while Luther scored 10 points to cut the lead to four, 25-21.

In the third period, the Lady Bucs got caught up in a cold snap while Luther took the lead with a sizzling 17-point quarter to take the lead, 38-29.

The Lady Lions scored 14 more in the fourth to make the score, 52-38.

Keyonna Hornbuckle scored 17 points and Lacey Clabaugh scored nine to lead the Lady Bucs.

Luther’s Henry led the game in scoring with 23. scored 16.

Freshmen Girls Lose Close Game

STILLWATER — The freshman varsity girls lost a close game, 24-22, in Stillwater on Friday.

The Ponca City girls led all the way until the fourth quarter. The local girls led by four after the third quarter when Stillwater scored eight and Stillwater scored eight. After three quarters, the score was 21 - 17 after three.

Stillwater put seven more points on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter while Ponca City only managed one point.

Jeniffer Jenkins scored nine points. Hannah Garrison put in six. Jamie Trout and Jordan Lunsford each scored 2 points and Amanda Bohon scored six.

JV Freshmen Take Third

PAWNEE — The girls freshman junior varsity basketball team won the consolation game at the Pawnee Tournament Saturday by defeating Tonkawa, 11-7.

In two games leading to the consolation, the junior varsity girls lost to Perry 27-10, in the first round.

Saturday the girls beat Blackwell, 24-15.

Tonkawa led 3-0 after the first quarter. Both teams scored two points in the second period to maintain the difference at three with the score of 5-2.

Ponca City took the lead in the third quarter with eight points. Tonkawa did not score and the third quarter ended with the score, 10-5.

In the fourth quarter, Ponca City scored two points. Tonkawa scored two and the game ended, 11-7.

Megan Benyshek scored 6 points for Ponca City. Cassandra Bauer scored three points while Molly Zoski.

In the three games, Bauer scored 3, 6, 3; Keri Lawson, 1, 6, 0; Megan Benyshek, 4, 2; Molly Zoski, 2, 4, 2. In the second game, Tiara Smith scored four points and Emily Viele scored two points.

Saints Split With Wichita

The Saints Varsity teams played against Wichita Calvary yesterday. The Saints girls varsity team won in overtime, 40-35.

The high scorers for the game were Molly McCloud and Sara Orcutt, both with 8 points. Kati Musgrove owned the boards with 10 rebounds, the most on the team.

The Saints boys varsity played a tough game in a 32-55 point loss. The highest scorer of the game was Tanner Ladd with 7 points. Tanner tore up the court defensively also with 7 rebounds and 8 steals, followed closely by Dominec Muniz with 7 rebounds and 5 steals.