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Tondrell Durham resigns from Mustang
Mustang boys’ basketball coach Tondrell Durham resigned from his duties as of 1 p.m. Tuesday. Durham has spent the last two seasons as the coach of the Broncos and compiled a record of 18-27. The news comes six hours before the Broncos were scheduled to tip-off against the Norman Tigers on the road. “He resigned…
Read MoreBradley set to compete in Super 16 All-Star Games
For the second time in his young career, Yukon Middle School eighth-grade student Chaz Bradley will compete Saturday in the Oklahoma Super 16 All-Star Games at Mustang High School. Bradley will join fellow Yukon Middle School students Keziah Lofton (sixth grade) and Gabby Tilley (seventh grade) at the event. “I am just going to try…
Read MoreCanadian County GOP leadership put in question
Canadian County’s sheriff this week called for a change in leadership of the county’s Republican Party. Chris West, during the group’s monthly meeting, urged those attending to consider making a change in the party’s leadership. West’s remarks followed a letter that was sent to members of the state Legislature urging that lawmakers consider changing how…
Read MoreMr. 1,000
Southwest Covenant’s Will Haas hit 1,000 career points Tuesday against Calumet There was a buzz in the Calumet gym Tuesday night. The 22-1 Chieftains are enjoying a successful season, and with the playoffs just weeks away, one would think the buzz would be for them. It wasn’t. Southwest Covenant’s faithful made the trip and filled…
Read MoreCur’Tiera Haywood surpasses 1,000 points
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Mustang Lady Broncos had an individual reach the 1,000-point milestone. Cur’Tiera Haywood hit the mark on Dec. 10 in the championship game of the Plainview Tournament. “My parents told me the game before, but it didn’t change my mindset. I still played my game, but, yes,…
Read MoreLooking for revenge
Mustang hosted District Dual last Thursday, which included Edmond Memorial, Moore, Norman and the Broncos. The team with the best record after the three duals heads to Dual State at Firelake Casino in Shawnee. Mustang finished the dual 3-0 in blow-out fashion to advance to Dual State for the second straight season. It had been…
Read MoreLosing streak snapped for Lady Patriots
It’s been a while since Southwest Covenant had the feeling of the buzzer going off and their score being higher than the other teams. Jan. 7 was the last time the Lady Patriots got the taste of winning but none of that discouraged their spirit. Nine games went by before they found the winning side…
Read MoreYukon Middle School students selected to play in Oklahoma all-star basketball game
The future is bright for the Yukon Millerettes basketball program with two rising stars among the state’s top young basketball talents. Yukon Middle School students Keziah Lofton and Gabby Tilley have been selected to play in the Super 16 All-Star Basketball Games Feb. 9 at Mustang High School. Keziah is in sixth grade at YMS,…
Read MoreDoes defense still win championships?
Remember that old saying that defense wins championships, well that’s exactly what it is – an old saying. This year’s NFL playoffs are an example of why that saying is outdated and may be trending to become extinct with the hiring’s that have already happened since the end of the regular season. Out of the…
Read MoreMillers finish third at tourney
An unusual occurrance cost the Millers a chance at the Weatherford High School Basketball Tournament championship. Yukon picked up a win in the first round against Class 5A No. 18-ranked Guthrie and their game against Tuttle proved to be an anomaly. The Millers dropped the game against the 4A school 69-67. Their opponent attempted 39…
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