LOCAL

City Reaching Out to Troubled Youth
Bomb Threat Proves False Empties Po Hi

City Reaching Out to Troubled Youth

By JACKIE SCHROEDER

News Staff Writer

“This is not about state agencies. It’s about the community filling gaps in service and finding results in the community,” said Palma McBucher, director of Child and Adolescent Policy and Outreach for National Alliance for Mental Illness Oklahoma.

Ponca City is one of 51 pilot sites in the United States attempting the Systems of Care program for mentally disturbed children.

It is estimated that there are 75 million children in the United States with serious emotional problems, said McBucher. In Kay County alone, there are approximately 500 children with emotional problems and McBucher says it’s time we help them.

Systems of Care, or Kay County Circle of Care as it is called locally, is a program to keep kids out of jail and in the community.

McBucher, along with Jayne Braden and Gary Wilburn, are attempting to help children who are classified as mentally disturbed in the Ponca City area.

The program was developed last January and Systems of Care started July 1.

Ponca City applied for grants, but did not win the grants because it didn’t have the funds to match the bid. Later several state agencies decided that the problem couldn’t wait for federal dollars — the system was needed now, according to McBucher.

The Department of Human Services, Offices of Juvenile Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Mental Health and the Health Care Authority donated money to start the program.

Children are referred to the program by the OJA, DHS or even the community. Generally they are children who are already in trouble because they have a mental disorder, said McBucher.

The family has to be involved with two state agencies to be considered. A diagnosis is performed to learn if they have a serious emotional disturbance (SED).

SED can result from a physical brain disorder or abuse and negligence, explained McBucher. Then the child is either approved or rejected. The child’s age can range from 6-21, but younger children can be accepted if the case is severe.

No one has been rejected thus far, but that day could come, said McBucher. The program can only host 45 children. Currently six families are working through the Kay County Circle of Care, but the program just started in Sept. 19.

Part of the program is team treatment. The group can consist of grandparents, pastors or anyone in the child’s life.

They meet to determine an intervention plan. The plan is to prevent the behaviors that make the child sociably unacceptable.

If the plan fails, “it’s not because of the child,” says McBucher, “it’s because the intervention wasn’t good enough.”

The group will try again.. “The child always has another chance,” said McBucher.

The philosophy of Systems of Care is “All service will be child centered and family focused. This is a community based and culturally competent service.”

Not only will the program help children, McBucher explains, it will assist families by offering support groups, helping with control and giving them time to rest.

This program is “a collective amount of state agencies and providers and the community at large to produce a seamless system of care,” said Wilburn.

He stated that three workshops will be provided by the Circle of Care program.

On Nov. 13 and 17, the organization will host a “wrap around training.” This session is for parents and providers who are involved “hands on” with the kids, and will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s open to the public and will be hosted at the First Christian Church.

On Nov. 16 “Community Team” will be hosted. This service is for those who are not directly involved with the child, but still have some influence. The program will run from 3-8 p.m. at the same site.

Circle of Care will also host a meeting for parents Monday evening, Nov. 13. For more information, contact McBucher at 1-800-645-5437.

Bomb Threat Proves False Empties Po Hi

Officials at Ponca City High School reported the school was evacuated after a bomb threat was received at 10:35 a.m. Monday morning.

Police say the caller, a male, made the bomb threat from a pay phone at the school. Officials evacuated the school immediately.

After a thorough search of the school revealed the threat was false, students returned to class at 11:04 a.m.

Police request that anyone with information pertaining to this case contact Crime Stoppers at 762-5100 or the Campus Crime Stoppers program at 767-0366.

DEATHS

Roger Holman
Carol L. Strange Spray
Mary Jane Dowse
Carmen Martin
Ernest Nichols Jr.

Roger Holman

WINFIELD, Kan. — Roger Holman, resident of Winfield, Kan., died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000. He was 55.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at the pavilion in Island Park in Winfield with the Rev. Ron Keith officiating following cremation. Arrangements are under the direction of Swisher-Taylor and Morris Funeral Home of Winfield.

Roger Holman was born May 1, 1945, in Winfield, Kan., the son of Emery E. and Lucinda Eudaly Holman, He attended Winfield Schools and later joined the United States Army, serving in Korea. He had been employed in Wyoming, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ponca City before moving back to Winfield. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10 and the National Rifle Association. He had been active in the Hunter Safety Program and the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed fixing things, reading, hunting, fly fishing and being a rodeo clown.

He is survived by his mother; two sisters, Pat Davis of Winfield and Sheri Crawford of Edmond; and numerous other relatives.

Funerals

Wednesday

Carol L. Strange Spray

Carol L. Strange Spray — Funeral at 2 p.m. in the Community Christian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Dowse

Mary Jane Dowse — Graveside service at 10 a.m. in the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Services Pending

Carmen Martin

TONKAWA — Carmen Martin, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Sunday morning, Oct. 29, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 65. Services are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa.

Ernest Nichols Jr.

Ernest Nichols Jr., Ponca City resident, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, at his home. He was 76. Local survivors include his wife, LaVerla. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home.

NEWS BRIEFS

Retirees to Meet - Retirees of Cities Service and Sequoia will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for lunch at Furr’s Cafeteria.

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Trick-Or-Treat — The Asbury United Methodist Church will be hosting a trick-or-treat night, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at their church, 700 West Liberty Avenue. Participants are asked to enter through the south door.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv.

World Community Day — Everyone is invited to World Community Day, sponsored by Church Women United, 9:30 a.m., Friday, at the First United Methodist Church. The theme will be “Standing Up with Those in Need.” All churches are invited to attend.

Burglary — A man reported an attempted burglary at a business in the 500 block of West Grand Avenue to Ponca City police at 8:04 a.m. Saturday. A flower pot had been turned over and a window screen torn, and the caller believed these were signs someone had tried to gain access to the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Burglary — A woman in the 600 block of South Eleventh Street reported someone had gone through her vehicle and stolen some items to Ponca City police at 10:25 a.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer in the 1600 block of North Osage Street reported a 29-year-old man had been taken into custody for domestic assault and battery after a domestic disturbance call at 3:31 p.m. Saturday.

Disturbance — A man reported seeing subjects drag racing in the 300 block of South Franklin Street to Ponca City police at 12:49 a.m. Monday. Two officers responded to the scene. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody for possession of marijuana, transporting an open container, allowing subjects to violate their curfew, a person under 21 in possession of beer and a city warrant. His vehicle was towed from the scene. The juveniles were released to their parents with a promise to appear.

Suspicious Persons — Someone reported seeing 3-4 juvenile boys jump the fence at AMBUC pool, 601 South Sixth Street, to Ponca City police at 3:58 p.m. Saturday. An officer responded to the scene. Two boys were escorted to the police department and issued citations for trespassing. The boys were later released to their parents with a promise to appear.

Fire Run — A house fire in the 7900 block of South Nine Mile Road was reported to the Communications Center at 5:11 p.m. Saturday. Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department and McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded were paged. Ponca City Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Ambulance Run — A 911 call to the Communication Center advised of a woman in Kaw City who had been hit by a vehicle at 7:32 p.m. Saturday. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. An 18-year-old woman was transported code yellow to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Animal Call — Someone advised of seeing a black dog running loose near the intersection of South Lake Street and West Ponca Avenue to Ponca City police at 7:35 p.m. Saturday. The caller advised the dog runs loose frequently. An officer responded to the scene, but was unable to locate the dog.

Reckless Driver — A woman came to the front lobby of the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, to report a reckless driver to Ponca City police at 8:02 p.m. Saturday. The woman advised someone had tried to run her off the roadway while on U.S. 60 west of Ponca City. A description was given of the driver and vehicle. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was advised.

Theft — A clerk at a business in the 400 block of East South Avenue reported a beer theft to Ponca City police at 8:22 p.m. Saturday. The clerk told police a 19-year-old woman had stolen a 30-pack of beer, then fled down an alley on foot. Two officers responded to the scene and a report was taken. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Subject Held — An officer in the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue reported a 35-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated and speeding at 1:22 a.m. Sunday.

Subject Held — An officer in the 300 block of West Gary Street reported a 29-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant at 8:25 p.m. Saturday.

Theft — A man in the 1700 block of Christmas Tree Lane reported a flag had been torn down and a sign stolen from the yard of his residence to Ponca City police at 8:53 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Intoxicated Person — An employee at a business in the 800 block of South Fourteenth Street advised of a woman causing problems at the business to Ponca City police at 9:25 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a 36-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Twelfth Street and East South Avenue reported a 44-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication at 9:41 p.m. Saturday.

Animal Call — A woman in the 900 block of South Sixth Street reported a neighbor’s dog was loose in her yard to Ponca City police at 10:25 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned, but the dog was gone on arrival. The woman advised she would contact Animal Control since the problem was ongoing.

Accident — A one-vehicle accident south of the intersection of U.S. 60 and U.S.. 177 extension was reported to Ponca City police at 3:26 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle had struck a light pole and the power lines were arcing and sparking. The driver was last seen walking back toward Ponca City. An officer was assigned. the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff’s Office was also advised. A woman in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street called at 5:59 p.m. advising police her vehicle had been stolen and wrecked. Both calls were referring to the same vehicle.

Fire Run — A woman advised the Communications Center a trash can was on fire in the 400 block of North Second Street at 10:56 p.m. Saturday. Engine one with the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. Firefighters advised no fire was found.

Theft — A man in the 400 block of South Ash Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 10:10 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Pecan Road was reported to Ponca City police at 1:48 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department in the 500 block of North Union Street reported a 46-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for a bogus check at 3:37 p.m. Sunday.

Subject Held — An officer in the 100 block of North Lake Street reported a 25-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for aggravated assault and battery at 10:07 p.m. Sunday.

Prowler — A caller in the 1100 block of East Scott Avenue reported a man was parked outside honking his vehicle’s horn and flashing its lights trying to get the caller to come outside to Ponca City police at 1:49 p.m. Sunday. Two officers responded to the scene and advised the vehicle was parked and secure. A 34-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Subject Held — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper came to the Ponca City Police Department to book a 38-year-old man into the jail for driving under intoxication, transporting an open container and driving left of center at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, since the Kay County jail was filled to capacity at the time.

Intoxicated Subject — A clerk at a business in the 3300 block of North Fourteenth Street reported seeing a very intoxicated woman in the area to Ponca City police at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned. A 28-year-old woman was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Suspicious Person — A caller advised of seeing a man asleep or passed out in the entryway of an apartment complex in the 200 block of North Third Street to Ponca City police at 9:26 a.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned. An 18-year-old man was taken into custody on a Cleveland County warrant for concealing stolen property and false declaration of ownership.

Theft — Someone in the 200 block of East Chestnut Avenue reported a stolen bike to Ponca City police at 5:22 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of East Oklahoma Avenue and South Thirteenth Street reported a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop on a city warrant for driving under suspension at 12:59 a.m. Sunday.

Miscellaneous — Someone reported a power line was down in the 900 block of South Twelfth Street to the Communications Center at 1:38 p.m. Sunday. The Water and Light Department was contacted.

Stolen Vehicle — A woman in the 800 block of North Elm Street advised Ponca City police at 11:42 p.m. Saturday her 20-year-old boyfriend had stolen her mom’s vehicle around 10-minutes prior to her call. The boyfriend was supposed to only be listening to the radio when he suddenly drove away. Two officers responded to the scene and advised the vehicle had been returned to the owner. The man was taken into custody for driving under intoxication, transporting an open container, no drivers license and person under 21 with alcohol.

LIFESTYLES

American Legion Auxiliary Makes Plans for Parade
Chapter Hears Program About Scotland
Police Investigating Report of Raped Girl

American Legion Auxiliary Makes Plans for Parade

American Legion Auxiliary unit 14 met recently at the Legion Post with Lisa McGee, president, conducting the meeting. Chaplain, Betty Brown, led the group in prayer. The flag salute was given and the Preamble was recited.

Dora Adkins read the minutes, and the financial report was given by treasurer, Dora McGee and Dora Adkins reported on Children and Youth and Community Service. Evelynn McCutheon’s canteen report was read.

Kathy McLemore, chairman of the Auxiliary’s Float Committee for the Veteran’s Day Parade presented ideas and suggestions to the group. All members are invited to participate in the celebration by working on the float; riding on the float; riding in the parade or accompanying the float on foot during the parade to be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Contact Lisa McGee, 767-8975, if you can help or would like to participate in any way.The American Legion Post will again be serving lunch to the Veterans and guests after the parade. Auxiliary members are being asked to bake sheet (or 9x13 inch) cakes for dessert that day. Call 767-1096 if you can donate one.

The next auxiliary meeting will be Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Post.

Chapter Hears Program About Scotland

Members of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met recently in the home of June Miller. President Jan Ellison called the meeting to order, and members stood for the Opening Ritual.

June Miller, recording secretary, called the roll. Official communication was received from International concerning membership application of new pledge Patti Braden.

Cindy Wardlow, treasurer, gave the financial report, and City Council representative Terri Beusing read the minutes from the City Council meeting regarding changes in the City Council by-laws.

Members decided to participate in a chili supper to raise donations for the Nelda Smith fund. The supper will be held at the New Hope Christian Fellowship Hall in Fairfax on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. The Hobo Dinner will be rescheduled for January 2001.

Drug Store 2000 was discussed, and members Sammie Coats and Patti Braden will donate their time to the project. Cindy Wardlow will do scrapbook pages for November.

It was announced that Founder’s Day is to be held April 22 at the American Legion Hall. The Traveling Basket was given to Sammie Coats from Patti Braden. The Mystery gift was won by Jan Ellison, and a Secret Sister Halloween gift exchange was held.

The cultural program was devoted to the homeland (Scotland) of June Miller, beginning with a meal consisting of ‘mince and tatties’ followed by shortbread and tea and Cadbury’s chocolate for dessert. After the business meeting, she read an excerpt on the history of the tartan that is associated with Scotland. She showed her clan tartan (Campbell) and crest, also books and postcards of the 500-year-old town (Forres) where she grew up.

Hostess for the next meeting on Nov. 13 is Terri Buesing. Cultural hostess will be Lois Coats, and Food hostess will be JoAnn Ferguson.

Police Investigating Report of Raped Girl

A 17-year-old Ponca City girl was reportedly raped at a party Friday night, say Ponca City police.

A parent of the girl reported the incident to police at 2 p.m. Saturday and the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurses Exam) unit at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center was activated.

“Investigating officers have conducted some interviews and gathered evidence that they will submit to the OSBI lab for analysis,” indicated Sherry Bowers, police information officer.

Bowers said the girl was at a party when she was allegedly assaulted by a 17-year-old boy. “Through the investigation it has been determined that several underage people that attended the party had consumed alcohol,” she continued.

The investigation is continuing as are interviews of witnesses believed to have witnessed the assault. There have been no arrests made at this time.

SPORTS

No. 1 Sooners Stay Grounded
Monday Evening Quaterback
Oklahoma-Nebraska II Likely for Big 12 Title
TU Falls Out Of Bowl Bid Hunt in Loss

No. 1 Sooners Stay Grounded

NORMAN (AP) — These are heady times at Oklahoma, which is No. 1 for the first time since 1987.

You’ll pardon coach Bob Stoops if he doesn’t lead the cheers.

‘‘It’s not one of our goals to be No. 1 partway through the year,’’ Stoops said Sunday. ‘‘It has no bearing on anything we’re doing.’’

The Sooners moved up from No. 3 after a 31-14 victory over then-No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday. They became the first team to beat Nos. 1 and 2 in consecutive games, and Stoops acknowledged that it would be tough to find a team more deserving of the top spot.

The publicity that goes with being No. 1 ought to help with recruiting, Stoops said. But otherwise — at this stage, at least — the rankings are little more than a conversation piece.

‘‘I don’t mean that I don’t care about it. Obviously, it means you’re doing well,’’ he said.

‘‘But what’s special to me is the fact we’re 7-0 and undefeated in our conference because that’s what’s important to me first — being able to win the Big 12 South and represent the South Division in the Big 12 championship game.’’

Like their coach, Oklahoma’s players seemed to take the return to No. 1 in stride.

‘‘We’re going to go about our business like we always do,’’ quarterback Josh Heupel said. ‘‘We’re going to go out there and practice as hard as we can during the course of the week, get ourselves prepared, and go out and play great football on Saturday.’’

The victory Saturday capped a stunning October for the Sooners.

On Oct. 7, while ranked No. 10, the Sooners beat then-No. 11 Texas, 63-14. That victory bumped Oklahoma to No. 8 in the poll heading into an Oct. 14 game at No. 2 Kansas State.

Heupel threw for a season-high 374 yards and the Sooners won, 41-31, to move up to No. 3 and set up the most-anticipated game in Norman in years.

The Cornhuskers looked like the top-ranked team early, gaining 169 yards and scoring 14 points on their first 11 plays. But they totaled 169 in the next 53 minutes and didn’t threaten again.

‘‘It’s probably as good a defensive performance as I’ve seen,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘I don’t know when they’ve been held down like that offensively in a long, long time.

‘‘The reason I appreciate it so much is I understand how difficult and complex their offense is,’’ he said. ‘‘It takes great, great discipline to play against them. They’re not just a physical team, they make you really think. Our players were just excellent.’’

The quick start by Nebraska stunned the sellout crowd at Memorial Stadium, but Stoops said he felt sure it was simply a matter of time before his defensive players settled down and the offense got going.

The Sooners drove 74 yards for their first touchdown, a drive that included completions of 18, 16 and 19 yards by Heupel and a 21-yard scramble as well.

That started a run of four straight point-producing drives by Oklahoma, which took a 24-14 lead into halftime and scored the final points on a 31-yard interception return by cornerback Derrick Strait.

The goal post in one end zone was brought down afterward by fans who ran onto the field to celebrate. Just three years ago, Oklahoma had lost 69-7 to Nebraska. In fewer than two seasons, Stoops has transformed a team that had won 12 games in the three years before he arrived.

But the work is far from finished, he warned.

‘‘To me, the most important part of the schedule is coming up now with four Big 12 South games,’’ he said. ‘‘Our players understand that.’’

Monday Evening Quaterback

By Fred Hilton

News Sports Editor

Three wins in three seasons.

A lot of high school seniors would have packed it in to go on to other things for their last year.

Not these Wildcats. Their numbers actually grew.

Approximately 25 Po-Hi seniors will take to the field at Sullins Stadium Friday night against winless Sapulpa, looking for that fourth win that would make their careers a little brighter.

But there surely were some thoughts about leaving two hours of practice every day and finding something more enjoyable to do.

“That’s not what sports is about,” said end Michael Martin, one of a half dozen three-year starters who will end high school careers Friday. “You go out to play the game as a team, for good or bad.”

Martin’s first start with the Wildcat varsity came in Ponca City’s first home game of his sophomore season — a win.

But more wins were few and far between. Still, he feels it has been an experience he has enjoyed.

“When I started my sophomore year, coach (Todd) Kimary told us our high school career would go by awfully fast. And it has. I’ve enjoyed playing and being with the players. It’s going to be hard when we walk off the field Friday night.”

But being on the winning end when Friday’s game is over will make it a lot easier.

“Going out with a win will make a big difference,” Martin continued. “I hope we have a big crowd.”

Like most players, when the game is underway, Martin says he doesn’t notice the crowd much.

“But when you’re coming onto the field you do notice. It’s great to look up in the stands and see a lot of people there.”

Coach Frank Piccirillo is the third head coach Martin has played for and that has made thing difficult for these Wildcats.

“It took a while to learn another system,” Martin said. “It took a few games for us to come together and play like a team and we’ve been improving every week.

“If we could go back and start the season the way we’re playing now, I think it would be a lot different.

“There has been a lot more enthusiasm in the team this year,” Martin added. “There were a lot of close games — like Bartlesville, being ahead of Edmond Memorial and, of course last Friday when we lost to Choctaw in the final minutes.

“There were game we could have won, should have won.”

Martin is hoping a win this Friday will erase those disappointments.

Oklahoma-Nebraska II Likely for Big 12 Title

By JAIME ARON

AP Sports Writer

Ready for Oklahoma-Nebraska II?

After going three years between meetings, then playing for the nation’s No. 1 ranking on Saturday, the longtime rivals are likely to hook up again in five weeks for the Big 12 championship game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

The Sooners’ 31-14 victory Saturday practically gives them the Big 12 South’s spot in the Dec. 2 league championship. Despite ending their national-best winning streak, the Cornhuskers are in great shape to meet them there on behalf of the North division.

OU (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) could go 2-2 in its remaining games — at Baylor, Texas A&M, vs. Texas Tech and at Oklahoma State — and still win the South.

But division titles are meaningless for a team in line for the biggest prize of all, a national championship.

‘‘Our goal wasn’t to be the No. 1 team halfway or three-quarters of the way through the season,’’ said Sooners coach Bob Stoops, whose team on Sunday became No. 1 for since 1987.

‘‘Everybody is gunning for you,’’ said OU quarterback Josh Heupel. ‘‘Each game becomes more important. Therefore, they’re more difficult.’’

The No. 5 Cornhuskers (7-1, 4-1) can play in their second straight Big 12 title game by winning remaining games against Kansas, Kansas State and Colorado. The Jayhawks and Buffaloes are 2-3 in conference play and the Wildcats aren’t the team everyone thought a few weeks ago.

Nebraska will need some help from other teams, but if it can make it to Kansas City without another loss, then extract revenge on Oklahoma, the Cornhuskers could still end the year on top of the polls.

‘‘No one’s out of anything yet,’’ Cornhuskers coach Frank Solich said. ‘‘It’s still a season that has to be played out. We need to regroup and get ready to play Kansas. We’re not looking at implications as how to this affects us down the road.’’

Kansas State’s 60-game winning streak against unranked teams ended with a 26-10 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. While the Aggies reminded everyone how hard it is to win at Kyle Field, the victory may have done more to unmask the Wildcats, who fell from No. 10 to No. 19. The win put the Aggies at No. 24.

‘‘We’re really not a good team right now,’’ K-State coach Bill Snyder said.

In other games, Texas beat Baylor 48-14, Texas Tech beat Kansas 45-39, Colorado beat Oklahoma State 37-21 and Iowa State beat Missouri 39-20.

Oklahoma’s rise and Nebraska’s sustained dominance seems is dividing the league into tiers.

The Sooners and Cornhuskers belong in the top group, followed by a pack of Longhorns (6-2, 4-1), Aggies (6-2, 4-1) and Wildcats (7-2, 3-2).

Iowa State is a probationary member of that class. After playing Nebraska tough but going meek against Texas A&M, the Cyclones (6-2, 3-2) will get a final shot at legitimacy Saturday against Kansas State.

TU Falls Out Of Bowl Bid Hunt in Loss

TULSA (AP) — A 34-12 loss to Fresno State snuffed out Tulsa’s hopes for a bowl bid this season.

The loss Saturday also put the Golden Hurricane (3-6, 2-3 Western Athletic Conference) out of the running for its first winning season in nine years, although Tulsa still has a shot at a .500 finish with three games to go.

Despite continued strong play from receiver Donald Shoals, Tulsa’s usually consistent kicking game faltered in the second quarter and cost the Hurricane the chance for a win against Fresno State.

Tulsa got an extra point blocked and a punt blocked for a safety to touch off a 19-point second quarter scoring spree by Fresno State (4-3, 3-1 WAC).

‘‘That was a huge momentum swing in the game,’’ Tulsa head coach Keith Burns said. ‘‘Our kicking game had been one of our strengths coming into the game. It had been consistent.’’

Chris Earnest also missed a field goal, just his third of the year in 14 attempts.

Shoals continued to shine. The junior from Enid caught 13 passes for 171 yards to become the seventh Hurricane receiver to go over 1,000 yards in a season.

He also pushed his per-game average from 104.4 to 112.1 yards.