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Sewer Repair Project Closes Street Tuesday
Letter - Successful After School Activity
Letter - Let Senators Know About Ridiculous Hearing

Sewer Repair Project Closes Street Tuesday

A sewer repair project along Overbrook Avenue will necessitate the closing of the street to all traffic beginning Tuesday. The area to be closed will be from Overbrook Avenue from Virginia Avenue to Elmwood Avenue.

A sanitary sewer line under the street is in need of repair and the city has contracted with Bluestem Construction Inc. of Newkirk to do the work.

Besides Overbrook Avenue being closed, the intersection of Elmwood and Overbrook, may be closed for short periods of time throughout the duration of the project, which is to take approximately two weeks barring any delays due to inclement weather.

Residents of the construction area will need to find alternate parking during construction. Representatives of Bluestem Construction Inc. will be distributing construction notices and contacting residents in the construction area to notify them of the project.

Construction signing and barricades will be in place to direct traffic as required in the construction area. Any questions about the project may be directed to the contractor or to the city engineering department, 767-0333.

Letter - Successful After School Activity

I would like to bring some attention to a successful after school club called the Discovery Group. It is organized by Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Ketchum and provides these youth with a wide variety of experiences hosted by various organizations and businesses. This is the second year the Ponca City Art Association has hosted the group. The students were polite, responsible and very enthusiastic. They were a pleasure to work with. They created some unique artworks in the limited time they were with us. Anna Adams and I would like to congratulate these teachers and students on their efforts in learning. They are a credit to our community.

Sincerely,

Cindy Butler Rasche

Anna Adams

Youth Art Instructors

Ponca City Art Association

Letter - Let Senators Know About Ridiculous Hearing

If you really feel hurt about what the State Board of Medical Licensure have done to our Dr. Bob Gibson, I suggest you call your Senators Muegge at 405-521-5628 and Senator Harrison at 405-521-5581. Let them know how you feel about this ridiculous hearing.

My husband and I both were there for the board hearing and along with all the other Ponca City people (friends, employees, relatives and patients) we feel it was unjust and never have I seen such smirking on the faces of the prosecuting section. It was unfair and uncalled for.

Dr. Bob has always been kind, generous, compassionate and an outstanding doctor.

Where do we turn to now? Who really cares if we are hurting?

When you have a spare minute, please say a prayer that Dr. Bob Gibson gets his licenses reinstated. We need him.

Inez Potts

DEATHS

Omer O. Chaney
Margaret L. Hosman

Omer O. Chaney

Omer O. Chaney, longtime Burbank resident, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Fairfax Manor in Fairfax. He was 93.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. David Bigger, pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be on the Chaney family farm in Burbank.

Omer O. Chaney was born Feb. 14, 1906, in Comanche, Oklahoma Territory, the son of Thomas N. and Hattie (Hammons) Chaney.

He worked in the oil fields from age 16 until retirement then worked at the Burbank Rock Crusher and Coon Construction in Shidler.

He was married to Lorena Leonard on Nov. 27, 1927, in Healdton. She preceded him in death on June 2, 1979.

Surviving are three daughters, Marsha and her husband, Elden Townley, of Stillwater, Linda O’Malley of Blackwell, and Judy and her husband, Robert Watson, of Austin, Texas; three sons, Gerald Chaney and his wife, Lolita, of Ponca City, Lowell Chaney and his wife, Kathleen, of Tucson, Ariz., and Terry Chaney and his wife, Earnestene, of Burbank; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mary and Edith Chaney and Ollie Martin; and seven brothers, Robert, Wesley, Earl, Lloyd, Drury, Johnny, and Clifford; an infant son; and one grandson, Christopher Watson.

The family will be at the home at Burbank Landing and will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

paid obituary

Margaret L. Hosman

Margaret L. Hosman, 3885 Tanglewood Circle, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 74.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. A service, celebrating Margaret’s life, will follow at 11 a.m. at Woodlands Christian Church with the Rev. Paul Krueger, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Leland Peterson, associate pastor.

Born Jan. 22, 1925, at Osborn, Kan., she was the daughter of Stanley and Harriet McGuinness McDonald. She received her early education at Ingersoll and graduated from Lambert High School, Lambert. She then attended Ponca City Business College.

Margaret was first employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in the business office and later worked for the YMCA.

On Sept. 2, 1949, she married Paul Hosman at the First Christian Church in Ponca City.

Mrs. Hosman was a longtime member of Woodlands Christian Church where she was a past president of the CWF, had served as a deacon, and at the time of her death was serving on the Stewardship Committee.

Together with her family, Margaret enjoyed camping and fishing, which spawned many of her grandson’s favorite memories. She also spent many pleasurable hours with her painting, crocheting, embroidering, and wood crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Paul, of the home; a son, Don Hosman and his wife, Angia, of Lago Vista, Texas; a daughter, Susan L. Anderson of Ponca City; four grandchildren, James and John Hosman of Pensacola, Fla., Brian and his wife, Kim Anderson of Garland, Texas, and Mathew Anderson of Ponca City; a great-grandson, Bryce; and a sister, Helen Stout of Hooker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to the Woodlands Christian Church, in care of the church office, 1400 E. Hartford Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74604.

The Seekers Sunday school class will be seated with the family.

Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The family will be at the home, 3885 Tanglewood Circle.

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Assault — The Communications Center received a report from the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 5:37 a.m. Saturday that a man was being treated for injuries received in an assault. An officer was assigned and a report will be taken.

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Tires Slashed — A woman from the 300 block of South Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:29 a.m. Saturday that some tires had been slashed on her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Dog Chasing Chickens — A woman from the 300 block of South Lincoln Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:19 a.m. Saturday that a dog was in her yard chasing her chickens. An officer was assigned, the owner of the dog contacted, an the dog was put up.

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Pistol Stolen — A man from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:23 p.m. Saturday that a pistol had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Injured at Gala — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:10 p.m. Saturday from the Marland Estate that a woman had fallen at the Gala, and was injured. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and she was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Injury Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:40 a.m. Saturday that an injury accident had occurred just east of South Fourteenth Street on East South Avenue extended. Three units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and two ambulances took three people to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. A Ponca City Police Department officer handled the situation until the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrived.

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Vehicle Burglarized — A man from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:24 a.m. Saturday that his vehicle had been burglarized and a stereo stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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Items Missing — A man from the 100 block of Hillside Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:33 a.m. Saturday that a tag and tailgate had been stolen from his pickup. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Items Found — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of South Eighth Street at 12:01 p.m. Saturday that several cartons of cigarettes and other tobacco products had been found. Information was logged that none had been reported missing.

Vehicles Cited — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 12:26 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Palm Street about vehicles at an auction. Another officer was assigned and three vehicles were cited.

Item Stolen — A woman at Sally’s Beauty Shop reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:06 p.m. Saturday that a juvenile had taken a pair of hair clippers from the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Electric Box Fire — The communications Center received a 911 call at 8:01 p.m. Saturday from a residence in the 500 block of South Lincoln Street that the electric box in a bathroom was on fire. Units from three Ponca City Fire Department stations responded to handle the situation and an electrical inspector was also notified.

Beer Stolen — A clerk at Triple T, 1301 West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:12 p.m. Saturday that two teen males had taken two 30-packs of beer and left without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Dog Gone — A woman from the 400 block of South Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:26 p.m. Saturday that a dog had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Fourteenth Street and East Ponca Avenue at 3:12 p.m. Saturday that a 20-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Vehicle Damaged — A woman from the 700 block of South Tenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:49 p.m. Saturday that her vehicle had received damage from another vehicle’s door while in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Item Stolen — A woman from the 1300 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:05 p.m. Saturday that a television had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Shoplifters Held — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:44 p.m. Saturday that three juveniles were in custody for shoplifting. An officer was assigned and two 15-year-old girls and a 16-year-old girl were held for petit larceny.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:21 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Item Missing — A man from the 1700 block of Fairway Place reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:13 p.m. Saturday that a checkbook had been stolen out of his vehicle Friday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Window Broken — A man from the 400 block of South Lincoln Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:42 p.m. Saturday that a window of a vehicle had been broken and items were missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Items Missing — A woman reported from the 300 block of South Sunset Street to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:29 p.m. Saturday that someone had taken items from a vehicle including CD’s and a cellular phone. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Stolen Vehicle Found — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the K-Mart parking lot at 11:24 p.m. Sunday that a vehicle in the lot was one that had been reported stolen from Tulsa. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and North First Street at 1:27 a.m. Sunday that a 21-year-old man was being held for DUI.

Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of West Oklahoma Avenue and South Palm Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:39 a.m. Sunday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:02 a.m. Sunday that a private property accident had occurred in the 3000 block of East Prospect Avenue. An employee of CableOne responded to check damage to the property. The vehicle was towed from the scene and information was logged that a subject was at the police department to report the incident.

Smoke in the Attic — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:36 a.m. Sunday from the 500 block of North Eighth Street that some smoke was in the attic. Five units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene and handled the situation. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department assisted.

Hit and Run — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman in the 2100 block of Oriole Street at 1:45 p.m. Sunday that a subject had hit her vehicle and left. an officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Smoke at Church — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:55 p.m. Sunday that there was some smoke on the second floor of First United Methodist Church at 200 South Sixth Street. Units from all Ponca City Fire Department stations responded as did two officers of the Ponca City Police Department to help with traffic control. A problem was found and the fire was put out.

Accident — A three-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of East Prospect Avenue and Warwick Road was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:46 p.m. Sunday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Floor Furnace Fire — A man from the 400 block of South Pine Street reported to the Communications Center that the floor furnace at the residence continues to smoke after being turned off. Units from two Ponca City Fire Department stations responded and the fire was put out.

Burglary Attempt — A man at a business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:09 p.m. Sunday that doors to two establishments had been found open. The information was logged that it appeared the door had been forced open.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Osage Street at 12:49 a.m. Monday that a 21-year-old man was being held for DUI and no driver’s license.

LIFESTYLES

Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Plans Several Events
OAS Chapter Sets Election
Lighter Version Of Sweet Treat

Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter Plans Several Events

Phyllis Pledger was the hostess for the Dec. 2 meeting of Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority with 13 members and a guest, Marilyn Lechtenberg, present.

The Preceptor Ritual was held for Mrs. Pledger by Nida Austin, Lila Logan and Judy Watt. The meeting was conducted by Cassandra Kifiak. Jill Sims called roll and gave the minutes, and Doretta Jackson gave the treasurer’s report.

Ms. Sims also reported on the executive board meeting and announced a “Girl of the Year” party will be held for Nida Austin on Jan. 22. Members will attend the play “Millennium Folly” in Wichita, Kan.

Judy Watt gave the social committee report and announced that the committee will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 in the home of Dottie Johnstone to finalize plans for a Christmas party. Ms. Austin distributed eight angels tags from the Angel Tree so that members could purchase items to give to the elderly. Members will meet in the Austin home at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 to work on tray favors for Meals on Wheels.

Ms. Logan announced that the Silver Circle Ritual will be held Jan. 20 for Cassandra Kifiak, Judy Watt, Nida Austin and Melva Keen. Ms. Logan won the friendship basket, and a program on remembrances of World War II was presented by Phyllis Pledger. A Christmas party and secret sister gift exchange is planned for Dec. 16 at the home of Jeannine Gemmill.

OAS Chapter Sets Election

The Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society will meet Dec. 9 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Each member is asked to bring a vegetable, salad or dessert. Meat, bread and beverage will be provided.

An election of officers is also scheduled. The program will be presented by Dr. Don Wyckoff, curator of archeology at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman. His topic will be “Current Archeological Research at the Museum.”

Lighter Version Of Sweet Treat

(AP) — Everyone looks forward to dessert, especially during the holidays. But that appealing sweet course can often be loaded with fat and calories, so it is a nice surprise to note that this version of the popular Tiramisu is not only luscious but light in fat, only 8 grams a serving.

Tiramisu is the Italian for “pick me up.” This creamy melange of lady fingers and soft cheeses is flavored with coffee and chocolate.

Tiramisu

12 ladyfinger biscuits

1/4 cup brewed decaffeinated

espresso or strong coffee, cooled

1/2 cup warm (105 F to 115 F) water

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons

powdered egg whites

1 and 1/3 cups nonfat ricotta cheese

1/3 cup fat-free egg substitute

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons unsweetened

cocoa powder

Dip each biscuit into the espresso; place in a single layer on bottom and around sides of a glass or ceramic baking dish, about 8 inches square or similar capacity.

Combine the water and powdered egg whites in a large stainless steel bowl, stirring gently until the powder dissolves, 3 to 4 minutes. With an electric mixer, beat at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes.

In another large bowl, beat together the ricotta, egg substitute, mascarpone and sugar. Stir in about one-third of the beaten egg whites, then gently fold in the remainder with a rubber spatula. Pour over the ladyfingers. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours. Sprinkle with the cocoa just before serving. Makes 8 servings.

SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback
Big 12 Basketball Prestige Gets Hit
Cat Calendar

Monday Evening Quarterback

The dedication Tonkawa’s Buccaneers have shown for the past year has paid off. The Bucs will be in the state Class A finals Saturday afternoon, playing Turpin in Lewis Stadium.

That is a place no Tonkawa team has been since 1953.

Although a few people may be surprised Tonkawa in the finals, coach Steve Love isn’t.

“These kids dedicated themselves to this last year,” he says. “They have sacrifice a lot — in the off-season and during the season — to get here.

“They haven’t even drank pop during the season because of the carbonation.”

No one was surprised when the Buccaneers swept to the District 5A title unbeaten. They have done that for the past three season.

No one was surprised when Tonkawa won their first two playoffs — they have done that, too. Although the margin of victories — 47-8 over Oklahoma Union and 39-0 over Allen — raised a few eyebrows in the area.

When the Bucs destroyed unbeaten Commerce in the quarter finals, 52-0, people across the state took notice.

But their semifinal game last Saturday was against No. 1 ranked Thomas.

Neither Thomas’ prestige, nor a hard rain during the first half of the game, slowed the Bucs. They sloshed to a 21-7 victory.

There was no smoke or mirrors in the Buccaneers attack.

“Just our power running game,” Love noted. The Bucs passed just four times in the entire game, completing two for 11 yards.

But Tonkawa ground out over 250 yards on the ground. Scott Klufa carried 31 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns. Kolby Simpson ran 21 times for 87 yards and a score.

The Bucs ran off 68 plays from scrimmage with few mistakes and absolutely no turnovers, despite the soggy conditions.

Meanwhile, the defense was shutting down the powerful Thomas offense — and in the process recovering two Thomas fumbles.

One of those recoveries help set up a touchdown as the Bucs built a 14-0 first half lead.

Tonkawa then took the second half kickoff and broke Thomas’ back. The Bucs marched 70 yards in 18 plays with Klufa scoring from two yards out as Tonkawa went ahead 21-0, The drive took nine minutes.

Thomas tried to make a game of it, driving for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The Terriers then forced a Tonkawa punt and started another drive. But that one ended when Josh Brining fell on a Thomas fumble. The Bucs then ran out the clock to earn a chance to bring home a state title.

Tonkawa will met a Turpin team that played in even worse weather conditions in Woodward, edging out Luther, 16-14.

Tonkawa crushed Luther 54-14 in the second game of the season, but Love wasn’t about to get into a game of comparing scores.

“They played that game in a blizzard,” the coach said after driving through the rain and snow from Norman to Woodward to scout his team’s next opponent.

“It just a matter of who held on to the ball and didn’t give up any turnovers.” he said.

“Turpin is a good team. Their only loss was to Marlow in four overtimes.”

Love has had several good teams that just came up short in the playoff.

“We were either hurt by injuries or were beaten by a good team,” he said of the previous playoff ventures,

But this edition of the Bucs seemed destined to break through that barrier.

“These kids made up their minds at the end of last year they were going to the state finals,” Love said. “They started to work toward that goal then.

“We haven’t had any serious injuries and their attitude and determination has carried them through.”

The key to this year’s success?

“This is a close knit group with a lot of seniors,” Love said of his team. “They have played a lot together and they have had a great work ethic.”

Big 12 Basketball Prestige Gets Hit

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas failed to protect the Big 12’s prestige. Now Kansas will take a turn.

The No. 9 Longhorns, in the Top 10 for the first time since 1982, almost erased a big deficit but still bowed 88-81 to No. 4 Arizona at home on Saturday. No. 6 Kansas, a 99-77 winner at Middle Tennessee on Sunday, will take on No. 8 Michigan State in the Great Eight on Tuesday night.

If the Jayhawks do not win, the Big 12’s reputation will be seriously eroded no matter how many non-ranked teams it beats.

In one of the weekend’s biggest games, Richard Jefferson scored all 19 of his points in the second half as Arizona beat the Longhorns. Texas fought back from a 10-point second-half deficit and pulled within 83-81 on Chris McColpins’ 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds left. Then Arizona’s Luke Walton and Gilbert Arenas went 5-of-6 from the foul line in the final seconds.

Chris Owens led Texas with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

‘‘Our team showed a lot of heart tonight,’’ Texas coach Rick Barnes said. ‘‘We knew it would be a tough game. I thought part of the problem was that we were too emotional. It is early December, so we will learn from this.’’

In other Big 12 games over the weekend, No. 21 Oklahoma State kept on the winning track by easily defeating Texas-San Antonio 87-66; Texas Tech downed Louisiana-Lafeyette 67-54; Baylor blew a 14-point lead with 3 minutes to play and wound up losing 77-76 to Creighton in overtime;

Nebraska swamped Monmouth, N.J., 63-47 in the consolation game of the Ameritas Classic; Oklahoma beat Mississippi 81-73 as Eduardo Najera scored 22; Marcus Fizer scored 24 to lead Iowa State past Sam Houston State 84-69, and Colorado freshman Richard Fox scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Buffs past California 80-62.

In the other Sunday game, Texas A&M erased a 17-point deficit to beat Virginia Commonwealth 75-59.

Even though Kansas shot 65 percent from the floor and outrebounded Middle Tennessee 41-31, coach Roy Williams echoed the same sentiments he’s been expressing all season.

‘‘We’re playing sort of un-Kansaslike,’’ said Williams. ‘‘We’ve always been a team that’s been intelligent. That’s played smart basketball and just played with a lot of savvy and a lot of poise.

‘‘Right now we’re getting by on talent. We’re definitely not getting by on coaching, and we’re definitely not getting by playing intelligently.’’

If Dave Bliss didn’t understand why the Baylor coaching job came open, he does now. The Bears and their first-year head coach had a 14-point lead on Creighton with 3 minutes to play, then a four-point lead with 6 seconds to go.

But they ended up on the short end of a one-point loss in overtime — a loss that was even more discouraging because it came at home.

Texas A&M won its second consecutive game after opening the season with two straight losses by switching from a man-to-man defense to a pressuring zone in the second half, when they outscored the Rams 46-22.

Freshmen Bernard King led A&M with 17 points, followed by Jamaal Gilchrist with 16.

Oklahoma watched a 17-point second-half lead dwindle to five. But the Sooners hit 5-of-6 free throws in the closing seconds to remain unbeaten in six games.

Najera had eight rebounds to go with his 22 points as Mississippi, playing its fifth straight road game, lost for the first time in seven outings. Oklahoma had four players score in double figures with J.R. Raymond adding 17, Hollis Price 11 and Tim Heskett 10.

Brian Montonati had a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead Oklahoma State (6-0) past Texas-San Antonio. Desmond Mason and Glendon Alexander each added 18 points for the Cowboys, who made nine 3-pointers after going 0-for-7 from long range in their last game.

Rayford Young scored 21 points as Texas Tech beat Louisiana-Lafeyette for its fourth victory in a row. The Red Raiders (4-1) overcame a cold first half by scoring 10 of the final 12 points before intermission and then starting the second half with a 17-3 run.

Cat Calendar

Basketball

Tuesday — at Broken Arrow

JV girls at 3

JV Boys at 5:10

Varsity girls at 6:30

Varsity boys at 8

Thursday — Boys at Blue Valley Tournament

Friday — at Blue Valley Tournament

Saturday — at Blue Valley Tournament

Swimming

Tuesday — vs. Edmond North & Santa Fe at 5

Wrestling

Tuesday — vs. Broken Arrow

JVs at 6

Varsity at 7

Thursday — vs. Edmond Memorial

JVs at 6

Varsity at 7