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By: Daniel Hawk TULSA, Okla. - Caleb Nero was a star at Tulsa Memorial where he brought home a Class 5A state championship in 2017. Now, he calls Fargo, North Dakota home. He is in town squaring off against Oral Roberts this weekend. “On the court, Im more vocal now,” Nero said. “I have gotten a lot stronger and Ive gotten a lot faster." There’s one problem: Nero said he hates the cold. Fargo regularly dips below the freezing mark, but there is one place Nero finds warmth: The gym. ...

By: Daniel Hawk TULSA, Okla. - ORU guard Max Abmas has been lighting it up for the Golden Eagles so this season as the sophomore is averaging nearly 22 points per game,15th best in the country. Every day, the sharpshooter Max Abmas spends a couple of hours before and after practicing sinking three-pointers, repetition that have carried over into games. "The repetition becomes muscle memory and ultimately I have complete confidence in my game and my shot. When I shoot out there, it’s like s...

Saturday, December 26th 2020, 9:43 pm By: Daniel Hawk Make your mark on the world and leave a legacy worth aspiring to is easier said than done. For Tulsas offensive lineman Chris Paul, he is already ahead on the path of life as he gets ready to play in the Armed Forces Bowl. "You only get one college experience, and I believe that its important that if there is anything that you like to do and anything you are interested in, its important to branch out and foster a holistic experience, overa...

Thursday, December 24th 2020, 10:36 pm By: Daniel Hawk TULSA, Okla. - Being a coach is no easy task, always looking for your next win while trying to motivate your team. ORU Head Mens Basketball Coach Paul Mills has been doing more than coaching this season. Another day in the practice gym for Coach Mills and ORU basketball, but this seasons workouts arent the only thing on Mills mind. He also is finishing his master’s degree at Dallas seminary. His professor was former Heisman finalist a...

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By: Daniel Hawk Metro Christian is looking to bring home their second straight 2A title, using last year as motivation for Saturdays game with Washington. After picking up the school’s first state title last year against Vian, Metro Christian had one goal this year: bring home another 2A title. Even though they are dealing with snowy like conditions this week, it hasn’t swayed the team’s confidence to make that goal a reality on Saturday. "Last year it was like 55 and sunny, it felt rea...

The Bulldogs are looking for a second straight title, the Dutch playing for their first. The Holland Hall Dutch take the 2020 3A state title over Lincoln Christian, 35-7. Its the school’s first 3A title and its the first title as Head Coach for Tag Gross who has led the program for 21 years.

By: Daniel Hawk Saturday, the Wagoner Bulldogs will play for a 4A state title, but there’s one Bulldog who carries a heartbreaking past with him every time he steps on the field. Wagoner has been ready for this moment since August, and the 24 seniors are ready to leave their mark. Wagoner running back Nunu Clayton has had to go through more than what most His mother passed away of acute leukemia when he was just nine years old and his father was killed just seven years ago. His aunt stepped...

By: Daniel Hawk Lincoln Christian and Holland Hall will square off for the 3A title Friday night at UCO. The Bulldogs enter the title game as the reigning champs and want to keep their 26-win streak intact. The Bulldogs are working to stay cool and collected ahead of the matchup. Finding the endzone hasnt been a problem for Lincoln Christian. In their 12 wins, the Bulldogs have two shutouts and are averaging 50 points a contest. The Dutch arent that far behind, also undefeated with six shutout...

By: Daniel Hawk Holland Hall and Lincoln Christian will meet Friday night in Edmond in the 3A state title game. This is the Dutchs first championship game appearance since joining the OSSAA five years ago, and theyll be looking to "snag" a gold ball. "It’s off us and we are the only team that is going to stop us,” Holland Hall wide receiver and cornerback Marc Gouldsby said. Holland Hall enters the 3A title game undefeated with six shutout wins. The Dutch will face defending state champ L...