Sports

It comes way too often these days. I’m talking about the experience of learning of the passing of good friends and associates. A couple of weeks ago, another good friend advised me that a Ponca City High School sports icon, Steve Larimer, had passed away.

Mac Jones and members of the Patriots offense were smiling and laughing on the sidelines after Pierre Strong’s touchdown gave them a two-score lead against the Cardinals in the fourth quarter. Jones was hugging and patting Matt Patricia, his playcaller, following the five-play drive.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Celtics came into Saturday’s 2022 NBA Finals rematch with vengeance on their minds, but the Warriors had the last laugh, defeating the best team in the league, 123107. The Warriors led by as many as 17 in the fourth quarter and the Celtics never came within six of the reigning champions.

LEXINGTON -- The Ponca City Lady Cat wrestling team finished fourth in the large 89’er City Showdown over the weekend. Individuals who placed from Ponca City: 100 pounds -- Camila Bohon, 3rd 105-- Kayle Gibson, 4th 110 -- Tootie Bales, 4th 115-- Oakley Hunt, 2nd 120-- Vanessa Chavez, 6th 125-- Dallas Guenther, 5th 130-- Mya Trevino, 2nd 135-- Caitlynn Cooper, 5th 140-- Kaylie Thomas, 6th 145-- Adisyn Ivers, 2nd 170-- Alex Zimmershied, 5th 190 -- Nevaeh Heppler, 2nd 235-- Isdabel Herrera, 5th.