From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, February
24, 1997
LOCAL
Walkaway From Jail Returned to Custody
Nearly News
United Way Begins Preparation For Upcoming Supportive Drive
Two Firefighters Receive 'Firemen of the Year'
Demobilization Ceremony Honors Army Reservists
DEATHS
Caleb L. Baker
Carrie Elizabeth Baker
George Earnest Willis
Judith Jordan Ward
Delorous V. Welsh
Roy C. Griffith
Obituaries
Delia Catherine Castor
Services Pending
Ida Neff Franklin
Mable B. Otto
Funerals
Delmer Rademacher
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Aqua Jog Class Beginning New Sessions Mar. 3
Happy Hilltop Homemakers Meet
SPORTS
Young Pleased With Po-Hi Showing
Regional Team Scoring
Blackwell, Newkirk Take Regional Crowns
Prep Wrestling Pairings
Both Frontier Teams Advance
JV Boys, Girls Net Victories
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - A county jail inmate here lost months' worth of trusty status and faces an escape charge after he allegedly walked away from his maintenance job assignment at the courthouse Saturday evening.
Sheriff's deputies arrested Monty Thompson, 33, at a Blackwell residence on Sunday. He was back in jail approximately 24 hours after he left.
County Undersheriff Sid Cookerly said Thompson "signed out to his normal job" to buff the courthouse floors at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, but authorities later found the courthouse lights on and the trusty gone.
The alleged act was termed "a walkaway-from-job-assignment, but legally, he's an escapee," Cookerly said.
He said the department tracked Thompson from Newkirk to a motel room overnight in Osage County across the river from Ponca City. A woman who checked into the motel with him is also believed to have picked him up from Newkirk, the undersheriff said.
As the manhunt continued Sunday morning, a Blackwell police officer reported a Ponca City taxicab driving south on Main Street there, and the investigation ultimately led to a residence, where Thompson was arrested without incident shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday.
He was first returned to the county jail, but transported later Sunday night to authorities in Enid.
Cookerly said Thompson was a state inmate sentenced out of Garfield County, serving a sentence totaling 15 years for two counts of uttering a forged instrument after former felony conviction.
"He had worked his way up to being a trusty and was assigned as a maintenance worker" for an assignment that started last May 16 at the Kay County facility, Cookerly said.
The undersheriff believed family problems triggered the impulsive act, because Thompson the night before reportedly had paid $20 to another inmate who hand-knitted him a blanket for a gift to his 5-year-old daughter.
The young girl had been scheduled to visit him on Sunday, but the plans apparently changed abruptly in a phone conversation on Saturday, Cookerly said.
On Sunday night, the blanket remained in the basement of the courthouse, he said.
Nearly News reminds those wishing to attend the Kaw Fest meeting that it has been set for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce. Additional information may be obtained from Bill Murphy 762-3363 or Bill Rutz 762-7389.
The United Way of Ponca City held an annual meeting on Feb., 7, 1997 voting in new members to the board of directors and executive committee and installing new officers.
Teresa Smith, 1996 president of the board handed over the gavel to Eric Kurtz, from Pioneer Bank. Kurtz began his tenure as the new president of the board after serving as Vice President and 1996-97 campaign chairman. Kurtz has been a member of the board of directors and allocations committee for three years, and has held various positions in the campaign.
Steve Keller from Conoco, has come aboard as treasurer and Bob Frankenfield from Conoco, continues his role on the executive committee as chairman of the admissions and allocations committee. Tana Wilson with the City of Ponca City has agreed to a second term as public relations chairperson and Teresa Smith, who works at Pioneer Technology Center remains on the executive committee as past president.
Newly elected members of the board of directors are Larry Hughes, First National Bank; Ann Kinsinger, community volunteer; John Pennewitt, from Continental Carbon; Kevin Karpe, from Boatmen's Bank, Martin Smith, Sykes Enterprises, and Don Young from Thorn Apple Valley, who also be serving on the Allocations Committee. Sandy Murphy-Driggers from Conoco was voted in as a new member of the Allocations Committee.
Others include Bob Askew, Group One Realtors; Carl Balcer, retired community volunteer; Pam Dickerson, Pioneer Technology Center; Leanna Felix, St. Joseph Medical Equipment; Gary Hughes, Conoco; Troy Lewis, Lewis and Associates; Roylene Mayse, Evans and Associates; and Pat Morris, Ponca City Schools.
Also Mike Mott, First National Bank; Ken Rupard, Marriot Corp.; Jim Sindelar, City of Ponca City; Tom Sipe, Roosevelt School; Steve Struble, Oklahoma Employment Service; Debra Whitener, Loftis Insurance; and Kim Youngblood, Bowker Ford are continuing as members of the board of directors.
Board members can serve up to a three year term. The United Way of Ponca City board meets the first Tuesday of the month and all meetings are open to the public. For more information about becoming a member of the board, committee member or campaign volunteer call 765-2576.
The United Way of Ponca City supports the following 17 member agencies within the Ponca City Community. American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts Of America Will Rogers Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice Of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army, and YMCA. These agencies provide vital services to our community and local contributions enable these agencies to continue quality services to all Ponca Citizens.
Two Ponca City firefighters received the honor of Firemen of the Year, an award sponsored by the Ponca City Sertoma Club.
Dusty Eckert and Darin Johns were nominated by their peers, for the award which recognizes their service to mankind.
"The entire community ought to take notice of the quality of firefighters and police officers we have," said Fire Chief Larry Mullikin. "They represent the efforts of the entire department that support them to get the job done. This award is an opportunity to honor one of our own," he said.
Eckert assisted Donna Jeffries-White, president of 101 Beverage, in raising funds for two CairnesIRIS thermal imaging helmets. Johns was recognized for his hazardous materials training, his professionalism and attitude.
A Demobilization Ceremony was held for members of the 381st Replacement Battalion in recognition for their service in Operation Joint Endeavor.
The Ponca City Army Reservists were called to active duty on April 19, 1996, and sent to Fort Benning, Ga., to perform personnel processing of soldiers being sent to Bosnia. The unit was released from active duty on Jan. 13.
During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Livingston, Commanding General for the newly activated 90th U.S. Army Reserve Regional Support Group, San Antonio, Texas, awarded the Army Achievement Medal to Capt. Emmitt F. Burge, 1st Lt. Adele M. Kraus, Sgt. George L. Merritt, Cpl. Darren L. Sloan, Spec. Jaime A. Testerman, and Spec. Kolby L. Gouldon.
Additionally, the Commanding Generals Coin was awarded to all participants in recognition of their performance of duty during their service.
Furthermore, the soldiers who mobilized also received a plaque to acknowledge their performance of duty during Operation Joint Endeavor.
"Your collective professionalism and dedication in fulfilling all mission requirements is both commendable and in the finest tradition ... it is with great admiration and respect that we present this plaque to you for a job well done," said Livingston.
Other members who served: Lt. Col. Ronald J. Denoya, Maj. Warren L. Reavis, Maj. John M. Shores, Capt. Richard M. Coutre, Capt. Steve B. Pruitt, Capt. Galyn A. Yeager, Capt. Alvin D. Leavell, Command Sgt. Maj. Larry G. Smith, Sgt. 1st Class Kevin L. Cochran, Sgt. 1st. Class Idella M. Wilson, Staff Sgt. Stacey M. Husted, Sgt. Jeffrey A. Schwerdtfeger, Cpl. Freeman R. Reed, Spec. Eric D. Reames, Spec. Tina R. Rowland, Spec. Kalin R. Singleton, Pfc. Robert MD Robertson III and Pvt. 2 Robert W. Tabor.
Livingston expects that Joint Endeavor will continue for another 18 months.
He also said that more mobilizations will be coming with the downsizing
of the military.
DEATHS
FAIRFAX - Caleb L. Baker, son of Rita Baker, Fairfax, and Dale Baker, Tulsa, died Thursday evening, Friday, 20, 1997, near Skiatook. He was 21.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Turley with the Rev. Charles H. Matlock and the Rev. David Reddick officiating. Burial will be in the Ethel Reese Cemetery in Barnsdall under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Caleb Lee Baker was born March 27, 1975, in Oklahoma City, the son of Stewart Dale and Rita Lee (Watson) Baker. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard on Sept. 5, 1995, and was a Seaman Apprentice with the Coast Guard Group Astoria of Astoria, Ore.
He was united in marriage to Carrie Elizabeth Bryant on July 20, 1996 in Fairfax and the couple made their home at Seaside, Ore.. He was a member of the Seaside Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Discovery TV channel.
Survivors include his parents, Dale Baker of Tulsa and Rita Baker of Fairfax; one brother, Stewart Dale Baker II of Kuwait City, Kuwait; three sisters, Cynthia Renea Caho of Tulsa, Marion Lindsay Baker and Rita Marina Baker, both of Fairfax; his paternal grandfather, Royce Baker of Ponca City; paternal grandmother Hazel Baker of Oklahoma City; his step-father, Fortino Morales of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one nephew and two nieces; He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Elizabeth, on Feb. 20, 1997, one grandfather and two grandmothers.
The family will be at the Rita Baker home.
Casket bearers will be members of the U.S. Coast Guard.
FAIRFAX - Carrie Elizabeth (Bryant) Baker, died Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 1997, near Skiatook. She was 21.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Assembly of God Church at Turley with the Rev. Charles Matlock and the Rev. David Reddick, officiating. Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Carrie Elizabeth (Bryant) Baker was born Aug. 30, 1975, in Burlingam, Calif., the daughter of Richard Dennis and Patricia Carolyn (Wood) Bryant. She enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard on Feb. 14, 1994, and was currently serving as a 3rd Class Petty Officer assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Cowslip with the Coast Guard Group Astoria of Astoria, Ore.
She was married to Caleb Lee Baker on July 20, 1996, in Fairfax, and the couple made their home in Seaside, Ore. She enjoyed music and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her father, Dick Bryant of Rapid City, S.D.; her mother, Patricia Bryant, Santa Rosa, Calif.; two brothers, Harley Bryant of Rapid City, S.D. and Robert Bryant of Santa Rosa, Calif.; her paternal grandmother, Beth Wood and maternal grandmother, Betty Jones; one aunt; and one uncle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Caleb, on Feb. 20, 1997; her paternal grandfather, Richard Bryant and her maternal grandfather, Robert Wood.
The family will be at the Rita Baker home.
BLACKWELL - George Earnest Willis, lifelong Kay County resident, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 1997, at his home in Blackwell. He was 54.
The funeral was held graveside at the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery on Feb. 20, 1997, with the Rev. Wayne Bookout, Blackwell First Church of God, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
George Earnest Willis was born Jan. 3, 1943, near Ponca City, the son of Lester P. and Bessie M. (Warden) Willis. He grew up and received his education in Ponca City. After his schooling, he began working as a ranch hand for various ranches in the area, until the early 1970s, when he began employment with Acme Foundry in Blackwell.
On Feb. 7, 1975, he was married to Carolyn Sue Beard in Blackwell, where the couple established their home. Willis retired from Acme Foundry in 1984, due to ill health. After retirement he enjoyed working with plastic models and jig-saw puzzles.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue Willis of Blackwell; two daughters, Norma Jean Baskin of Clayborn, Texas, and Robin Dayline Newton of Joshua, Texas; two sisters, Lilie M. Randolph of Blackwell and Wuanita T. Mackey, Ponca City; two brothers, Fredrick of Kildare, and Raymond of Elkhart, Neb.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Angela M. Willis; his parents; and a brother, Virgil L. Willis.
LUTHER - Judith (Lasch) Jordan Ward, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, 1997, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 54.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Luther First Baptist Church with pastor Derick Coney officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held at the Luther Cemetery under the direction of Baggerley Funeral Home, Edmond.
Judith (Lasch) Jordan Ward was born March 14, 1942, in Superior, Wis., the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Lasch.
She was married to Robert Jordan in 1962, in Carlton, Minn. and moved to Ponca City in 1972. She was employed in various positions in restaurants in Ponca City for 28 years.
On March 19, 1993, she was married to James Ward and moved to Luther.
Survivors include her husband, James Lee Ward, of Luther; one son, Robert C. Jordan of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Brenda Mahaffey of Luther; one sister, Beverly Hazelmeyer of Westerville, Ohio; one brother, Tom Lasch of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; two step-sons, one stepdaughter; and five step-grandchildren; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant daughters Lisa Marie and Robin Renae, and one sister, Ruth.
BRAMAN - Delorous V. Welsh, former longtime Braman resident, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, in Sutherlin, Ore. She was 82.
The funeral will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Friday at the Braman (Okla.) Cemetery with the Rev. Don Martin, Braman United Methodist Church, officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Delorous V. Welsh was born Jan. 13, 1915, in Wellington, Kan. She was married to Leslie E. Welsh on Jan. 1, 1947, and the couple established their home on a farm southwest of Blackwell, where they farmed until retirement. After retirement the family moved to Tucson, Ariz., and later to Pecos, Texas. Following her husband's death she moved to El Paso, Texas. In 1993, she moved to Sutherlin, Ore., to live with a daughter.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Barbara) Davis of Sutherlin, Ore.; one son, Gary P. Welsh of El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
WILBURTON - Roy C. Griffith, father to Betty Wyatt of Ponca City, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997, in Wilburton. He was 84.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Wilburton First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Talbott officiating. Burial will be in the Wilburton Memorial Gardens under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.
Roy C. Griffith was born Nov. 21, 1912, in Lewis, Colo. He was married to Velva Goodson on Nov. 1, 1930.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Griffith of Wilburton and Emmett Griffith of Goldsby; one daughter, Mrs. Tony (Betty) Wyatt of Ponca City; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 10, 1997; and his parents.
Delia Catherine Franklin Castor died Feb. 23, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1997 at the First United Methodist Church of Ponca City under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. There will be no visitation as she wished her body to be donated to science.
She was born July 21, 1913, on a claim in Washita County near Cordell. Her parents Nell Baker Franklin and W.A. Franklin were teachers in several western Oklahoma towns. She graduated from Goodwell High School.
The family moved to Norman while her father worked on his Doctorate and Delia on her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Oklahoma. She was a member of El Modiii, honorary art fraternity, and elected to the Association of Oklahoma Artists in 1934. She graduated in 1936 and moved with her family to Ponca City. The house at 408 North Fifth - originally built by Ponca founder B.S. Barnes - soon had a ceramics studio added to the garage.
In 1938 she married fellow artist Harold Castor. Together they produced ceramics and paintings for the Castor Studio, located in the Fifth Street home. She chaired the Ponca observances of National Arts Week in 1940 and 1941 and taught art classes in Ponca City and at Northern Oklahoma Junior College in Tonkawa. The marriage ended in divorce.
In Garden Clubs, two of which her mother founded, she had an ideal outlet for her combined love of nature and art. In 1946 Delia was president of the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs. She developed a professional career as a flower arranger and flower show judge. In her home based business, Delia Castor Creations, she made felt replicas of 48 species of birds and sold them to every state in the Union. One year, members of the Oklahoma delegation to the National Garden Club Convention wore Delia's felt scissor tails as the state's badge. Governor Johnston Murray's wife took birds as favors to the governor's wives at a National Governor's Conference.
In 1947 she organized a Flower Show Judging School in Ponca City. The same year two of her arrangements were ranked in the top ten of their classes in a contest sponsored by the national Council of State Garden Clubs. In 1951 one of her arrangements was chosen for illustration in the Flower Arrangement Calendar. During this time she wrote and illustrated articles on flower arranging that appeared in Farm Journal, Hollands, Popular Hobbies, and the Oklahoma Gardener. Three of her creations appeared in the New York Times (Feb. 8, 1953). She wrote a book-length manuscript on flower arranging.
In 1952 she was nationally certified in flower arrangement and flower show practice. That year she was invited to make the official Oklahoma arrangement at the National Garden Club Convention and she was chosen to be State Garden Chairman of the Oklahoma Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1955 she was accredited as a flower show school instructor, one of five in Oklahoma. She judged flower shows statewide including the Ponca City Iris Festivals through 1995.
From 1960 to 1964 she wrote a weekly column about trees in the Ponca City News. And in the tradition of her father she continued to write letters to the editor in support of civic enrichment projects such as the Hutchins Memorial and the Indian Museum and Cultural Center.
In 1968 she became curator of the Indian Museum for the next ten years, until she reached the age of retirement. She taught herself the Native American art of finger weaving and produced hundreds of sashes in her spare time.
From 1957 to 1985 she participated in programs teaching nature and crafts for Campfire Girls. In 1990-91 she helped Vinita Oklahoma's Main Street Project beautify the City with day lilies.
The Ponca Council of Garden Clubs made her an honorary council president from 1993 to present. Besides the Council she belonged to the Chrysanthemum Garden Club, the Day Lily Society, the First United Methodist Church, and the Oklahoma Historical Society. During her active career she was associated with the Federated Women's Clubs, Ponca City Business and Professional Women, the Oklahoma Ornithological Society, the Oklahoma Anthropological Society, Dorcas Quilters Guild, the Ponca City Art Association, the Panhandle State Alumni Association, the OU Alumni Association, and Campfire Girls.
Survivors include a daughter Adelia Hanson, a son-in-law Bertil Hanson of Stillwater, a son William H. of Tulsa, three grandsons Will Castor, Jon Hanson, Peter Hanson, and a great-grandchild Lindsey Castor.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 South Sixth Street, Ponca City 74601; or the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, Mavis Robison treasurer, 1613 Shirlee, Ponca City, 74604.
paid obituary
FAIRFAX - Ida Neff Franklin, Fairfax area resident, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997 at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 83. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Franklin. Arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Mable B. Otto, 745 North Fourteenth Street, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997, at her home. She was 85. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
Thursday
Delmer Rademacher - Rosary to be said at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rindt-Erdman
Funeral Home in Arkansas City, Kan. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newkirk. Burial will be
in the Newkirk Cemetery.
NEWS BRIEFS
Golf Association Meeting - The annual meeting of the Lew Wentz Men's Golf Association will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Wentz Pro Shop. Members and those interested in joining the LWMGA are encouraged to attend to elect officers for 1997, to approve this year's tournament schedule and to discuss any other business matters.
Gathering For Dinner - Former employees of Cities Service and Sequoia Refinery will be gathering for dinner Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Furr's Cafeteria.
Spelling Error - In Sunday's Lifestyles section there were two spelling errors in the Hoedebeck-Robbins wedding. Apologies go to the groom's mother, Rosalie Robbins. Readers are asked to spell chocolate with the second "o" and the cake was "triple-tiered." The reception table was centered with one topiary.
Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer took a report of vandalism in the 3500 block of Springwood at 10:25 a.m. Saturday.
Under Suspension - A 24-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at East Detroit Avenue and North Fifth Street at 1:13 p.m. Saturday.
Grand Larceny - A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man in the 1100 block of East Prospect Avenue at 5:52 p.m. Saturday for grand larceny.
Arrested - A 31-year-old man was arrested from a traffic stop by a Ponca City police officer at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 6:29 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, speeding and no insurance.
Bogus Checks - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man in the 1500 block of McGraw Drive at 7:12 p.m. Saturday on Kay County warrants for bogus checks.
Failure to Pay - A 24-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue at 10:53 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay and public intoxication.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 37-year-old man at North Eleventh Street and East Highland Avenue at 2:16 a.m. Sunday for public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to pay. He also took a 49-year-old man into custody for driving under the influence, no Oklahoma driver's license, no insurance and driving left of center.
Car Fire - The Ponca City Fire Department and a Ponca City police officer handled a car fire in the 3600 block of D Street at 3 a.m. Sunday.
Forgery - A woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 500 block of West Central Avenue at 5:52 a.m. Sunday on a Kay County warrant for uttering a forged instrument.
Burglary - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a burglary in the 900 block of North Birch Street at 9:07 a.m. Sunday. An officer took a report.
Car Fire - McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded at 9:07 a.m. Sunday to a car fire 1.5 miles east of Peters School.
Warrant Served - A 25-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 400 block of South Palm Street at 12:18 p.m. Sunday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Stolen Auto - A resident in the 400 block of North Lake Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:11 p.m. Sunday to report a 1984 vehicle stolen. An officer took a report.
Shoplifting - A Ponca City police officer stood by at 1:55 p.m. Sunday, while an employee of Hastings Books, Music and Video, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, told a juvenile not to return to the store. The youth was caught shoplifting.
Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue at 2:02 p.m. Sunday.
Collision - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street at 3:05 p.m. Sunday.
Arrest - A 21-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at U.S. 60 and U.S. 177 at 7:09 p.m. Sunday for driving under the influence, speeding and transporting an open container.
Bike Stolen - An employee at the Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:26 p.m. Sunday to report a bike stolen. An officer took a report.
Subjects Held - Two Ponca City police officers arrested three subjects at East Central Avenue and South Fifth Street at 1:04 a.m. Monday. An 18-year-old woman was arrested for public intoxication, a 19-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence and transporting an open container and a 36-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication.
Burglary - A resident in the 300 block of North Pine Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:47 a.m. Monday to report a burglary. The resident indicated that a TV, VCR, coffee pot, toaster and clothing were stolen. An officer took a second degree burglary report.
Burglary - An employee of Friendly Bar, 705 North Osage Street,
informed the Ponca City Police Department at 4:46 a.m. Monday that the business
had been burglarized. An officer took a second degree burglary report.
LIFESTYLES
Aqua Jog with June, the original co-ed deep water aerobic and toning workout designed by instructor June Foreman will begin a new session March 3-4. New students can bring a friend and receive a "2 for the price of 1" special said Foreman.
Spring is a great time to start exercising to get into shape for summer activities and bringing a friend"makes you more confident in trying a new workout and motivates you to be consistent" according to the instructor.
Day and evening classes are scheduled locally on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:35-6:35 p.m. or 6:40-7:40 p.m. beginning Mar. 3 and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30 beginning Mar. 4. Enrollment is continuous and students can pay $20 per month or $3 per visit. Flotation belts are provided. Students are required to contact Ms. Foreman personally at 762-0035 to enroll and receive information on the location of her classes.
The hour-long workout includes a warm-up that focuses on loosening joints, raising core body temperature and stretching, a 40 minute non-impact aerobic segment that involves every major muscle group from the neck down, followed by a cooldown, abdominal toning and a final stretch.
With the body suspended in water using a specially designed flotation belt, there is no jarring or impact to the body and students receive an upper and lower body workout simultaneously since the arms remain free.
Foreman designed and developed her Aqua Jog program in 1989. She has researched and studied deep water fitness extensively for 9 years and has received training specifically for deep water in Chicago, Ill., Jackson, Miss., and Minneapolis, Minn. Her specialized training included knowledge of proper body position and correct execution of exercises for deep water exercises as well as safe guidelines for special populations.
Foreman has taught a wide variety of water fitness classes for 13 years in Ponca City. She is a certified instructor with the Aquatic Exercise Association and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics. She is also a Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor.
Mrs. Nancy Challis, president, presided at the business meeting of the Happy Hilltop Homemakers during the Feb.12 meeting. Thirteen members and one guest, Edna Covalt, sister to Mrs. Nadene Thomas, answered roll call with a "memory of a past Valentine's Day." The luncheon meeting was held in the home of Mrs. Ava Goldman who gave the devotion on "Love" using scripture from Matthew.
Mrs. Irene Harden, secretary, read the minutes and Mrs. Mary Bryant gave the treasurer's report. A thank you note from Kaw City school personnel was read for money the group donated to the school.
Mrs. Challis discussed the needs of the county Domestic Violence home
and members of the Happy Hilltop group voted to collect items along with
books and magazines for the home. The club members will also make Easter
treats for their adopted school project. Mrs. Goldman presented each member
with a basket and material for the day's craft. Mrs. Loma Smith won the
hostess gift. The March meting will be a salad luncheon at the home of Mrs.
Thomas.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Given the tough eastern regional wrestling field at Jenks, Ponca City coach Pat Young is pleased he is taking three regional runners-up to the state tournament in Norman.
"We would have liked to take more," the coach said while resting his voice Sunday. "But it was a tough, tough tournament. I think we did pretty well. We came close to scoring 100 points (94) which is pretty good for most regionals.
"In addition to the three second placers, the Wildcats also had one fifth placer (Jay Bentley at 189 pounds) and two sixth placers (Doug Scott at 135 and Darrin Smith at 145).
"Choctaw (which won the East title) scored 232. I'm surprised they got that many points," Young said. "It's almost unheard of to score more than 200 points in a regional."
Broken Arrow was the only team to give the Yellow Jackets a race. The Tigers score 187.5 points while Putnam City North had 142 and Muskogee 131.
Choctaw advanced 10 wrestlers to the state tournament in Norman while Broken Arrow will send eight. Edmond Memorial, which finished behind Del City and Midwest City in the West Regional team scoring, also has eight qualifiers while Del City and Midwest City each have seven.
Ponca City's three regional finalists will have tough matches at state, but probably not any tougher than they faced at Jenks.
In a battle of defending state champions, Mark Dodgen (112 pound champion last year) went against unbeaten Matt Holman of Choctaw (formally of Broken Arrow where he was the 119-pound champ). Holman got a third-period takedown to win 3-2 at 119.
At 125, Matt Dodgen faced Chris Forbes of Broken Arrow, who was fourth in the state at that weight last year. Forbes scored early and held on, 5-2.
Stockton Graves lost a controversial 4-3 sudden-death decision to Duston Walker of Putnam City North at 160.
Coach Young was figuring out different methods of attack for his three grapplers even before he left the Jenks fieldhouse.
"There's a good chance they will meet those same opponents again" he said of the upcoming state battles. "But we have to get there (the finals) first. They face some tough matches.
Mark Dodgen (23-3) will open his 119-pound title bid against Jay Hannah of Norman (20-7), the third placer in the West Regional. Also on his side of the bracket is Dace Blankenship (26-6) of Mustang, the west champion.
Matt Dodgen (26-3) will go against John Greedy of Edmond Memorial (16-8) in the first round. Greedy did not wrestle in the Ponca City-Edmond dual back in January. If Dodgen wins he will probably face Jeff Wilson of Midwest City (25-3). Wilson beat Dodgen in overtime at Geary.
Graves (29-5) is slated to go against Justin Gunn of Moore (26-6). Also in Graves' path to the finals is Felix Valdez of Midwest City (31-1).
The state tournament at Lloyd Noble Arena starts Friday with the first session at 10:30 a.m. The first consolation round will be at about 6:15 p.m. with the semifinals slated to start at 8:30.
Saturday's consolation semifinals are at 10:30 and consolation finals at 1 p.m. The championship finals start at 5:45.
East
Choctaw 232, Broken Arrow 187.5, Putnam North 142, Muskogee 121, Tahlequah 126, Jenks 106.5, Union 103, Ponca City 94, Stillwater 89.5, Sand Springs 78, Sapulpa 70, Owasso 30, Shawnee 21, Bartlesville 8, Tulsa Memorial 0.
West
Del City 210, Midwest City 176.5, Edmond Memorial 163.5, Norman 142, Yukon 125.5, Mustang 120.5, Moore 111, Edmond North 94, Westmoore 91, Putnam City 80, Putnam West 61, Lawton Eisenhouer 56, Enid 22.5, Edmond Santa Fe 16, Lawton 15, Northwest Classen 6.
Kay County has two regional wrestling championship teams.
Blackwell won the Class 3A West title in Harrah, outscoring second-place Marlow 211.5 to 174. The Maroons advanced 10 to the state tournament in Norman Friday and Saturday.
Newkirk took the Class 2A East crown at Sperry with 182.5 points. Another Kay County team, Tonkawa, was third with 166.5 points, just behind second-place Sperry (170.5).
Newkirk qualified nine (one behind West champion Tuttle) for the state tournament while Tonkawa will send six.
The Blackwell qualifiers include regional champions Braun Strickland (28-6) at 112 pounds, Jared Spry (34-4) at 125 and Micah Harris (28-7) at 160 along with runners-up Josh Kochler (31-6) at 103, Bobbie Lorg (26-5) at 135, and Travis Watkins (33-4) at 152.
Regional third placers are Shane Leatherman (27-8) at 145 and Jeff Albers (26-8) at 215. Fourth placers are Kyle Reeser (25-13) at 119 and Wes McCurry (19-17) at 171.
Newkirk qualifiers include regional champions Jeff Schieber (31-5) at 152 pounds and Levi McWilliams (23-7) at heavyweight. Regional runner-up was Cody Jones (26-11) at 125.
Third placers included Travis Odell (27-8) at 103, Jake Levin (22-14) at 130, Robbie Marlar (22-7) at 171 and Jason Leven (24-10) at 215. Fourth placers were Leo Ring (17-14) at 145 and Dustin Mills (21-13) at 190.
Tonkawa qualifiers include regional champion Cory Stephenson (31-5) at 160 pounds. Runners-up are Kevin Randall (31-2) at 130, Jeff Styron (25-2) at 157 and Shane Randall (30-3) at 189.
Scott Klufa (22-5) was third at 145 and Ronnie Sholer (14-15) was fourth at 171.
The state tournament at Lloyd Noble Arena in Norman starts Friday.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Pairings for the Oklahoma high school wrestling championships, to be held Friday and Saturday at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Formula: 1-West vs. 4-East, 3-W vs. 2-E, 1-E vs. 4-West, 3-E vs. 2-West.
CLASS 2A
Qualifiers: Tuttle 10, Newkirk 9, Perry 7, Sperry 7, Berryhill 6, Chandler 6, Comanche 6, Little Axe 6, Tonkawa 6, Madill 5, Pawnee 5, Watonga 4, Barnsdall 3, Cordell 3, Deer Creek 3, Kingfisher 3, Lexington 3, Pawhuska 3, Elgin 2, Hinton 2, Hobart 2, Vinita 2, Covington-Douglas 1, Empire 1, Geary 1, Henryetta 1, Morrison 1, Newcastle 1, Oklahoma Union 1, Plainview 1, Snyder 1.
103: Nathan Barnes, Hobart, So., 32-0, vs. Mike Pollin, Pawhuska, Sr., 19-11; Chas Patterson, Watonga, Fr., 19-5, vs. Brandon Wheeler, Barnsdall, Fr., 25-6; Randy Meredith, Berryhill, Jr., 22-2, vs. Robert Gates, Little Axe, Fr., 14-5; Travis Odell, Newkirk, Jr., 27-8, vs. Abe Karcher, Perry, Jr., 24-10.
112: Andy Towell, Comanche, So., 30-2, vs. Eli McClendon, Berryhill, So., 18-12; Matt Malget, Perry, Sr., 22-14, vs. Cimaron Haley, Chandler, Jr., 28-6; Travis Benavidez, Sperry, Sr., 30-4, vs. Mark Newcombe, Little Axe, Fr., 19-7; Jose Casas, Madill, So., 13-8, vs. Jefferson Killgore, Deer Creek, So.
119: Mark Landers, Lexington, Sr., 32-3, vs. Cody Williams, Sperry, Fr., 21-11; Mat Tolle, Watonga, Sr., 25-7, vs. Will Price, Barnsdall, Sr., 28-4; Clark Shouse, Morrison, Fr., 28-3, vs. Luke Anderson, Snyder, Jr., 23-5; Jared Willis, Madill, So., 20-5, vs. Derick Lea, Tuttle, So., 20-8.
125: Clint Henderson, Tuttle, Sr., 29-3, vs. Jodie Jones, Chandler, Jr., 25-6; J. R. Raper, Kingfisher, Sr., 20-13, vs. Cody Jones, Newkirk, Jr., 26-11; Jason Beard, Sperry, Fr., 30-4, vs. Robbie Loyd, Newcastle, So., 23-9; Trent Novotny, Pawnee, Jr., 28-10, vs. Stephen Hodge, Perry, Jr., 25-9.
130: Jeff Graham, Perry, Sr., 27-8, vs. Justin Jones, Chandler, Jr., 25-11; Wesley Mitchell, Comanche, Jr., 23-10, vs. Kevin Randall, Tonkawa, Jr., 31-2; Jerry Furr, Madill, Sr., 28-1, vs. Ron Allred, Little Axe, Sr., 21-12; Jake Leven, Newkirk, Jr., 22-14, vs. Chris Miller, Tuttle, Jr., 20-8.
135: Shawn Warden, Perry, Sr., 14-2, vs. Justin Meeker, Oklahoma Union, Sr., 24-8; Wade Miller, Empire, Jr., 27-6, vs. Darren Hulsey, Chandler, Sr., 28-6; Johnny Holmes, Sperry, Sr., 29-4, vs. Shane Raper, Kingfisher, So., 25-12; Bill Smallwood, Madill, Fr., 24-10, vs. Casey Cox, Tuttle, Jr., 27-7.
140: Canon Patchell, Tuttle, So., 29-5, vs. Nick Turner, Pawnee, Sr., 30-8; Ty Keenan, Watonga, Jr., 28-9, vs. Michael McGill, Barnsdall, Jr., 15-6; Daniel Voss, Berryhill, Jr., 20-8, vs. Benj Bowman, Deer Creek, Jr., 32-6; J. D. Gwartney, Madill, Sr., 29-7, vs. Tom Boecker, Cordell, Sr., 28-3.
145: Luke Gray, Little Axe, Sr., 19-2, vs. Leo King, Newkirk, So., 17-14; Levi Ogle, Cordell, So., 21-3, vs. Trent Creager, Pawnee, Jr., 28-11; Jeremy Taylor, Pawhuska, So., 19-3, vs. Erik Winegeart, Hinton, So., 23-8; Scott Klufa, Tonkawa, Fr., 22-5, vs. James Patchell, Tuttle, So., 14-1.
152: Jeff Henning, Tuttle, Jr., 34-1, vs. Eli Hayden, Chandler, Sr., 27-8; Seth Wright, Hinton, So., 20-8, vs. Jeff Styron, Tonkawa, Jr., 25-2; Jeff Schieber, Newkirk, Jr., 31-5, vs. Sammy Mooneyham, Lexington, Sr., 24-11; Heath Hartley, Vinita, Sr., 28-6, vs. Russell Boecker, Cordell, Sr., 27-7.
160: Curt Morris, Elgin, Sr., 20-1, vs. Ty Burns, Pawnee, Jr., 26-16; Claude Moates, Tuttle, Sr., 22-8, vs. Clay Osburn, Vinita, Sr., 23-7; Cory Stevenson, Tonkawa, Sr., 31-5, vs. Mikeal Baker, Watonga, So., 28-8; Dustin Mills, Newkirk, Jr., 21-13, vs. Donald Mayes, Comanche, Sr., 26-7.
171: David Batton, Little Axe, Sr., 28-6, vs. Ronnie Shroyer, Tonkawa, So., 14-15; Robbie Shirley, Plainview, Jr., 29-2, vs. Travis Townsell, Berryhill, Jr., 20-9; Willy Gruenwald, Sperry, So., 29-1, vs. Kyle Base, Geary, Sr., 26-10; Robenie Marlar, Newkirk, Jr., 22-7, vs. Ben Nigliazzo, Deer Creek, Sr., 36-2.
189: Josh Hodge, Little Axe, Sr., 28-1, vs. Richard Bolding, Henryetta, Jr., 23-8; Jason Slaton, Perry, Sr., 25-10, vs. Shane Randall, Tonkawa, So., 30-3; Tim Carter, Sperry, Jr., 31-0, vs. Billy Plumlee, Tuttle, Sr., 13-8; Dereck Dickman, Chandler, Jr., 16-4, vs. Casey Lehew, Comanche, Jr., 32-3.
215: Bryan Wilson, Perry, Jr., 34-7, vs. Jason Leven, Newkirk, Sr., 24-10; Robbie Siebert, Comanche, Sr., 29-5, vs. Jared Inhofe, Berryhill, Jr., 23-8; Charlie Franke, Covington-Douglas, Jr., 31-0, vs. David Ritter, Elgin, Sr., 17-5; James Holt, Pawnee, Jr., 25-7, vs. Mike Barber, Lexington, Sr., 25-10.
275: Randy Carlson, Comanche, Sr., 18-3, vs. Eric Morrow, Sperry, Sr., 21-11; William Hathorn, Hobart, So., 24-10, vs. Jason Andrews, Berryhill, Jr., 18-9; Levi McWilliams, Newkirk, Sr., 23-7, vs. Kennt Brady, Kingfisher, Sr., 28-13; Bobby Harris, Pawhuska, So., 25-3, vs. Josh Carollo, Tuttle, Sr., 27-7.
CLASS 3A
Qualifiers: Blackwell 10, Sallisaw 9, Bristow 8, Marlow 8, Harrah 7, Collinsville 6, Coweta 6, Wagoner 6, Mannford 5, Sulphur 5, Cleveland 4, Cushing 4, Anadarko 3, Clinton 3, Locust Grove 3, Oologah 3, Skiatook 3, Star-Spencer 3, Grove 2, Jay 2, McLoud 2, Miami 2, Okmulgee 2, Tecumseh 2, Fort Gibson 1, OC McGinness 1, Poteau 1, Pauls Valley 1.
103: Tommy Hoang, Cushing, Jr., 30-5, vs. Kendall Crawford, Sallisaw, Fr., 6-6; Jonte Gibson, Okmulgee, Fr., 4-3, vs. Tony Vanzant, Bristow, Jr., 26-5; Josh Hooker, Locust Grove, Fr., 21-5, vs. Ben Flowers, Sulphur, So., 16-12; Ronnie Delk, Collinsville, Fr., 25-10, vs. Josh Koehler, Blackwell, So., 31-6.
112: Braun Stricklin, Blackwell, Sr., 28-6, vs. Grant Strickland, Wagoner, Fr., 19-5; Daniel Gibson, Marlow, Jr., 24-8, vs. Skyler Holman, Sallisaw, Jr., 33-5; Matt Brown, Bristow, Sr., 33-1, vs. Pat Luhm, McLoud, So., 17-10; Chris Elliott, Locust Grove, Sr., 21-8, vs. Kory Koch, Anadarko, So., 31-7.
119: Eric Dobey, Marlow, So., 28-5, vs. Eli Bennally, Coweta, Sr., 30-5; Blake Fitzgerald, McGinness, Jr., 27-7, vs. Cody Kysar, Bristow, Jr., 32-7; Jason Holmes, Sallisaw, Jr., 34-1, vs. Kyle Reeser, Blackwell, Jr., 25-13; Steven Casillas, Skiatook, So., 20-12, vs. Kyle King, Sulphur, Jr., 32-3.
125: Jared Spry, Blackwell, Jr., 34-4, vs. Robert Jenkins, Sallisaw, Sr., 21-14; Adam Esparza, Clinton, Sr., 26-9, vs. Tim Deckard, Skiatook, Jr., 28-5; David Blankenship, Bristow, Sr., 26-9, vs. Nathan Crow, Marlow, Jr., 27-4; Rusty Arnold, Grove, So., 24-3, vs. Justin Whitlock, Harrah, Jr., 21-5.
130: Scott Seaton, Harrah, Sr., 22-3, vs. Kenneth Hooks, Bristow, Sr., 28-5; Josh Longbrake, Cushing, Jr., 23-12, vs. Chris Brown, Coweta, Jr., 31-5; Mark Henslick, Collinsville, Sr., 36-1, vs. Jacky Lear, Mannford, Jr., 10-8; Doug Large, Oologah, So., 22-6, vs. Rodney Poeling, Marlow, Sr., 30-3.
135: Matt Grice, Harrah, Fr., 27-3, vs. Bill Tinney, Grove, Sr., 25-6; Marcus Jones, Star-Spencer, Jr., 24-14, vs. David Gilstrap, Miami, Jr., 29-3; Seth McIntosh, Coweta, Sr., 28-2, vs. Adam Heaton, Marlow, Jr., 32-4; Tony Moreland, Collinsville, So., 33-7, vs. Bobby Lorg, Blackwell, Sr., 26-5.
140: Rodney Hobbs, Sulphur, Jr., 32-1, vs. Brian Sterling, Wagoner, Fr., 25-12; Brandon Foss, Marlow, Jr., 14-11, vs. Jason Tanner, Jay, Jr., 28-5; Shawn Dunkel, Oologah, Jr., 29-4, vs. Shawn Leatherman, Blackwell, Jr., 27-8; Clyde Hollenbeck, Collinsville, Jr., 7-2, vs. Eli Ward, Mannford, Sr., 16-9.
145: Casey Moss, Sulphur, Jr., 31-4, vs. Mark Pickle, Jay, So., 29-9; Bobby Bibb, Harrah, Sr., 18-15, vs. Chad Reid, Sallisaw, Jr., 32-4; H. M. Chapman, Bristow, Sr., 31-4, vs. Brandon Lamborn, Clinton, Jr., 18-10; Luke Brummett, Skiatook, So., 13-2, vs. Matt Ward, Cushing, Sr., 30-4.
152: Luke Davis, Marlow, Jr., 29-4, vs. Pete Duke, Sallisaw, Sr., 22-11; Henry Craig, Star-Spencer, Sr., 33-8, vs. Matt Patterson, Collinsville, Sr., 30-6; D. G. McGrew, Cleveland, Jr., 26-6, vs. Travis Fowler, Tecumseh, Sr., 30-1; Chris Hancock, Wagoner, Fr., 16-3, vs. Travis Watkins, Blackwell, Sr., 33-4.
160: Micah Harris, Blackwell, Sr., 28-7, vs. Jacob Stilwell, Wagoner, Sr., 27-11; Tim Brinson, Sulphur, Jr., 14-10, vs. Chris Claggett, Bristow, Sr., 27-7; Michael Barger, Sallisaw, Sr., 34-0, vs. Chris Morrow, Harrah, So., 19-11; Jason Bowling, Cleveland, Jr., 25-3, vs. Mike Bock, Mannford, Sr., 16-8.
171: John Mueller, Harrah, Sr., 18-14, vs. Bryan Wright, Bristow, Sr., 28-7; Patch McComas, Clinton, So., 24-12, vs. Mac Stevens, Coweta, Jr., 31-5; Jason Adams, Sallisaw, Jr., 35-2, vs. Wes McCurry, Blackwell, Sr., 19-17; Eric Brown, Cleveland, Jr., 28-9, vs. Travis Jones, Cushing, Sr., 14-15.
189: Igor Barabach, Tecumseh, Sr., 23-0, vs. Andy Duncan, Cleveland, Sr., 26-5; Bryan Jackson, Anadarko, Sr., 28-7, vs. Roman Garcia, Wagoner, Sr., 29-6; Nathan Willis, Locust Grove, Sr., 24-6, vs. Chris Harding, Okmulgee, Sr., 27-9; Jeremy Holman, Sallisaw, Jr., 26-13, vs. Travis Little, Pauls Valley, Sr., 23-8.
215: Luke Garcia, Mannford, Sr., 29-6, vs. Jerry Reece, Miami, Sr., 20-5; Jeff Albers, Blackwell, So., 26-8, vs. Jerry Collins, Poteau, Jr., 28-5; Brad Raska, Coweta, Sr., 33-3, vs. James Talley, Star-Spencer, Sr., 13-4; Chris Hare, Fort Gibson, Sr., 27-5, vs. William Bailey, Harrah, So., 24-5.
275: Ryan Maddox, Marlow, Sr., 23-0, vs. Justin Hensaw, Wagoner, Sr., 22-11; Charles Nestell, Anadarko, Sr., 4-1, vs. Ben Damron, Oologah, Jr., 11-1; Camron Bradshaw, Coweta, Sr., 33-1, vs. Chris Collins, Mannford, Jr., 12-10; Richard Lawhead, Collinsville, Sr., 28-6, vs. Wayne Heath, McLoud, Jr., 21-7.
CLASS 5A
Selected Weights
Qualifiers: Choctaw 10, Broken Arrow 8, Edmond Memorial 8, Del City 7, Midwest City 7, Putnam City North 6, Tahlequah 6, Edmond North 5, Mustang 5, Norman 5, Stillwater 5, Yukon 5, Muskogee 4, Putnam City 4, Tulsa Union 4, Jenks 3, Moore 3, Ponca City 3, Sand Springs 3, Sapulpa 3, Westmoore 3, Lawton Eisenhower 2, Putnam City West 2, Shawnee 1.
119: Dace Blankenship, Mustang, Sr., 26-6, vs. Zak Knight, Putnam North, So., 26-10; Jay Hannah, Norman, Jr., 20-7, vs. Mark Dodgen, Ponca City, Jr., 23-3; Matt Holman, Choctaw, Sr., 33-0, vs. Mickey Henry, Edmond Memorial, So., 22-10; Branson Phillips, Broken Arrow, So., 32-12, vs. Matt Myrick, Yukon, So., 22-11.
125: Jeff Wilson, Midwest City, Jr., 25-3, vs. Justin Jackson, Sand Springs, Jr., 29-8; John Greedy, Edmond Memorial, Sr., 16-8, vs. Matt Dodgen, Ponca City, Jr., 26-3; Chris Forbes, Broken Arrow, Sr., 32-6, vs. Johnny Gully, Putnam West, So., 15-13; Chris Bennett, Shawnee, So., 31-9, vs. Matt Sparkman, Norman, So., 25-5.
130: Mike Goodson, Yukon, Sr., 30-2, vs. James Maturino, Broken Arrow, Sr., 26-15; Aaron Green, Edmond North, Jr., 19-13, vs. Ronnie Mackey, Sand Springs, Sr., 26-8; David Marsh, Choctaw, Sr., 31-2, vs. Derrick Roberts, Westmoore, So., 25-7; P. J. Baker, Putnam North, Jr., 31-10, vs. Benji Stone, Putnam City, Sr., 20-6.
135: Kyle Watkins, Del City, Sr., 25-6, vs. Scott Martin, Tulsa Union, Sr., 21-6; Mike Mitchell, Midwest City, So., 27-5, vs. Justin McAuliff, Jenks, Sr., 29-2; Tony Morgan, Stillwater, So., 32-0, vs. Kacey Keller, Edmond Memorial, Jr., 28-7; Gregg Davies, Choctaw, So., 28-8, vs. Eric Blewitt, Edmond North, Jr., 28-5.
140: Shane Johnson, Edmond Memorial, Sr., 34-3, vs. Levi Rains, Stillwater, So., 18-16; Jeff Scott, Edmond North, Sr., 36-5, vs. Nick Southerland, Tahlequah, Jr., 24-8; Ricky Jaramillo, Broken Arrow, Jr., 28-7, vs. Josh Valentine, Del City, Sr., 28-12; Trey Hopkins, Muskogee, Sr., 21-13, vs. Matt Bean, Mustang, So., 33-1.
145: Nate Gomez, Yukon, Sr., 28-2, vs. Jason Bolstead, Stillwater, Jr., 24-13; Wes Roberts, Westmoore, Fr., 28-3, vs. Scott Lunsford, Tulsa Union, Sr., 30-7; Quentin Bell, Choctaw, Jr., 31-5, vs. Erick Wyatt, Del City, Sr., 20-7; Justin Loy, Putnam North, Sr., 25-13, vs. Sean Adams, Edmond Memorial, Sr., 29-7.
152: George Morales, Norman, Sr., 24-2, vs. Justin Morgan, Putnam North, Sr., 31-6; Adam Hurst, Midwest City, Sr., 20-12, vs. Will Shadrick, Choctaw, Sr., 27-6; McKeion Payne, Muskogee, Sr., 31-6, vs. Billy Rackley, Del City, Jr., 23-5; Justin Ross, Sapulpa, Jr., 24-8, vs. David Kennedy, Putnam City, Jr., 20-3.
160: Felix Valadez, Midwest City, Sr., 31-1, vs. Jeremy DeRoin, Choctaw, Jr., 28-5; Justin Guinn, Moore, Jr., 26-6, vs. Stockton Graves, Ponca City, Sr., 29-5; Dustin Walker, Putnam North, Sr., 39-1, vs. Mike Storozyszyn, Putnam City, Sr., 18-7; Travis Brotton, Jenks, So., 30-4, vs. Jeremy Kitscher, Yukon, Sr., 22-7.
CHEROKEE - Frontier's boys stormed past the field in their Class A regional basketball tournament, blasting Beaver 78-37 in the finals Saturday night.
However, the Frontier girls ran into a snag in their bid for the state tournament as a fourth-quarter rally fell short and they lost to the Beaver girls, 41-39.
Both Frontier teams advance to the area tournament at Southwestern State College on Thursday and Friday. But the boys will be in the winners' bracket while the girls try to battle back through the losers' play.
Frontier's Mustangs, now 25-2, lost no time in asserting their dominance in the region, jumping out to an 18-8 first period lead over the Beaver boys. Frontier led 41-17 at halftime.
Mitch Sheiver and John Burk led the balanced Frontier scoring with 10 points each. Josh Regnier had 8, Nolan Grant, R.J. Plumley and Boyd Romero had 6 each, Jeremiah Regnier 5, Ronnie Bible, Martin Sanders and Zac Clouse each had 4 and Charles Sanders 1.
The Lady Mustangs were tied with Beaver, 20-20, at halftime but fell behind 31-28 in the third quarter and didn't quite catch up.
Stephanie Romero led the Frontier girls in the losing cause with 16 points while Denise Jake had 11.
Carolee Bible finished with 7 points, Elizabeth Sober 3 and Mindy Williams 2.
On Thursday, the Lady Mustangs play Erick at 1:30 p.m. with the loser eliminated. The winner plays again Friday.
The Frontier boys play Friday at 8 p.m. against Minco with the winner advancing to the state tournament.
A big first half carried the Po-Hi JV boys to a 17-9 lead at the intermission and the Wildcats held on to record a 28-23 win over Bartlesville here Friday night.
Nathan Zimmerman scored 8 points to lead the Cats, getting four in each half. Scott Larrison added 7 points, Brian Connelly 5, Craig Thilstead 3, Jeremiah Payne 2, Matt Bolin 2 and Justin Ross 1.
In the girls' JV game, Ponca City won 49-24.
The JV Lady Cats outscored Bartlesville 15-6 in the opening stanza and 10-5 in the second to take a 25-11 lead into the half.
Ponca City continued to roll in the second half to record the 25-point victory.
Gina Hile scored 12 points to lead the Poncans, followed by Julie Schiltz and Leslie Schieber with 9 each, Tia Williams, 7; Amy Fremin, 5; Shari Winters, 4; Aleena Ames, 2; and RaShauna Anderson, 1.
The JV boys and girls conclude their season tonight at Broken Arrow.