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SEATTLE _ Washington and Oregon rarely feature in presidential races. Neither state has voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1984, and neither President Donald Trump nor his Democratic rival Joe Biden is likely to campaign here this year.

TULSA -- The Ponca City Wildcats picked up their first win of the season Friday night defeating the Tulsa McLain Titans 23-22. As the score would indicate the win didn’t come easily.

Sep. 11--The Oklahoma home game experience will not be the same this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ponca City Wildcats are geared up for their first road trip of the season, a Friday game at Tulsa McLain. Both teams will be looking for their first win.

Some things to watch in the Big 12 Conference during the delayed opening weekend of the league’s 25th season, with just seven teams set to play their only non-conference games at home this weekend after three games were postponed because of the coronavirus:

With four runners placing among the top-14 at the season-opening Terry Masterson Twilight Classic held Friday in Hutchinson, KS, the Cowley College men’s cross country team finished second to only Allen Community College in the eightteam field.

ATLANTA (AP) — Manager Brian Snitker was just hoping to shake up the Atlanta Braves’ lineup following a shutout loss. As it turned out, the new mix made National League history.

TEAMS on PONCA CITY SCHEDULE Enid 19, Ponca City 17 Springdale, Ark. 46, Choctaw 18 Bixby 42, Jenks 35 Bishop Kelley 28, Sand Springs 24 B.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard blocked a dunk at the rim with one finger. It was part of a defensive effort that deserved a big hand for propelling the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch.

Despite Friday’s 19-17 loss to Enid, Ponca City Wildcat Coach Scott Harmon saw some encouraging signs. “We started seven sophomores,” Harmon said.