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Wildcats shine in Scrimmage action

Checotah quarterback Cade Shropshire looked

very sharp in his passing and appears to be the
front-runner for the starting position.
(Staff photo by Rodney Haltom)

By Rodney Haltom Knight played exceptionally

Sports Editor well as the senior made sev-
Checotah hosted a four- eral receptions and moved
way scrimmage on Thurs- the chains for the Wildcats.
day, August 17 that includ- Two of the biggest fac-
ed the Wildcats, Muldrow, tors that were noticeable
Hartshorne and Wyandotte. were the overall speed of the Checotah running back Justin Collins slips through Wyandotte defenders and picks up a first down
Checotah head coach Chad team and the strength and for the Wildcats in scrimmage action Thursday. (Staff photo by Rodney Haltom)
Hendricks had to be pleased aggressiveness of the defen-
with the performance of his sive front. On one particu-
team. Quarterback Cade lar play, Wyandotte’s run- the field and made a big hit Landon Whitlock and Malik Checotah was impressive for improvement, but I’m
Shropshire looked sharp ning back made a reception that prevented the touch- Jones pushed the offensive as Ronny Hall, Justin Col- pleased with our overall
throwing from the pocket and appeared to have the down. line deep in the backfield lins and David Underwood effort,” said Hendricks.
or on the run. Shropshire angle to score from around The defensive front numerous times and put each had a productive out- Checotah opens the sea-
appears to have an edge to the 35-yard line, but Che- did not allow a long run pressure on the quarter- ing. son August 25 at Ogle Field
be the starting quarterback cotah’s Malik Carr bursted throughout the scrimmage. back. “I thought we did a good when they host Roland.
over Seth Knight. However, from the opposite side of The power of Kevin Pouncil, The running game for job. We still have room Kick off at 7:30 p.m.

Checotah blanks Eufaula

13-0 in Softball action
By Rodney Haltom Jay Robison each had a hit and combined
Sports Editor for three RBIs.
The Checotah Lady Wildcats limited Julia Hawkins took the loss for Eufaula
errors and were very productive at the plate from the pitching circle, throwing 18 first
and pitching circle as they defeated arch pitch strikes and striking out two. Eufaula
rival Eufaula 13-0 on Monday. The loss falls to 4-4 overall.
extends the Lady Ironheads’ losing streak
to three. Senior Demi Jeffreys earned the
win from the pitching circle, striking out Lady Wildcats force Pirates
five allowing zero runs, two hits and walk-
ing one. Checotah improves to 5-1 overall.
to walk the plank
The Checotah Lady Wildcats swept the
The game was close early as the Wildcats
Poteau Pirates 5-2 and 5-4 on Thursday
had players in scoring positions with bases
in softball action. Checotah had overcome
loaded in the first and second innings only
a 2-0 deficit in game one. Sara Matthews
for Eufaula third baseman Jade Ostrowski
and Sabetha Sands each went 2-for-4
to make a great stop and throw to end
with an RBI. Demi Jeffreys earned the win
the first inning and Pitcher Julia Hawkins
from the pitching circle. In game two the
striking out the batter to end the second
Lady Wildcats bombarded Poteau from the
inning.
plate scoring four runs in the first inning
Haylee Winkle gave Checotah their first
in route to their 5-4 district win. Checotah
score when she grounded out, scoring a
improved to 4-0 overall.
run in the top of the second inning . Eufau-
la’s Jaci Nixon also connected on a base hit
in the same inning to try to give the Lady
Ironheads a spark.
Muldrow ends Checotah
The Lady Wildcats pulled away for the win streak
win by scoring four runs in the third, a Muldrow ended Checotah’s four game
run in both the fifth and sixth and finished win streak with a 5-1 home victory on Fri-
hard with six runs scored in the seventh day. The Lady Wildcats struggled from the
PBR member Seth Kilgore rides the bull known as Juciy Fruit at the LJ inning. plate as Demi Jeffreys doubled to knock
Jenkins Buckin on Lake Eufaula event. (Staff photo by Rodney Haltom) Aubrey Cooper had a sensational day in their only run scored when Vanessa
for Checotah going 2-for-4 at the plate and Henson reached base on a fielder’s choice.
stole three bases. Sabetha Sands and Cee Checotah is 2-1 is district play.

Shawn Bennet hangs on as the bull known as Action Jackson goes air borne
at the LJ Jenkins Buckin on Lake Eufaula event on Saturday. Haylee Winkle connects for a hit and knocks in a runner to her team the
(Staff photo by Rodney Haltom) lead over Eufaula. (Staff photo by Rodney Haltom)
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Early youth specialization

and over training – What
every parent should know
Kids around the country at a young age are neces- activities.
are playing organized sports sary to achieve elite status. “Once parents know the
more than ever today. In Here’s what Walls shares risks of early specialization
fact, The National Strength with the parents of the and overuse injury risks,
and Conditioning Associa- young athletes who she they usually encourage
tion (NSCA) reports that works with: their child to diversify and
youth in the country partic- Great athletes are often cross train,” added Coach
ipating in sports went from the product of well-rounded Walls. “The problem is that
around 18 million in 1987 physical development (kids most parents are not aware
to 60 million in 2008. While playing lots of different of these risks. They have
that’s good news, because sports and rotating each been led to believe that
of the many benefits that season). their child needs to pick a
can be gained from keep- Children involved in sport at the age of five and
ing them active, there is sports that are single-sided stick with it. When this
also a downside that health (like baseball and golf, as happens, many kids experi-
professionals are beginning examples) should be bal- ence overuse injuries, and
to caution parents about ancing out the asymmetries they end up being burned
– early specialization and that develop by engaging in out and leaving the sport
overtraining, both of which other sports or a strength/ all together by the time they
can become problematic conditioning program reach adolescence.”
and become detrimental for designed with those consid- The NSCA reports that
young athletes. erations. the growth cartilage in chil-
“There is this notion Young athletes who spe- dren is vulnerable to the
today that people think cialize in one sport too early stress of repeated micro-
kids should only be focused (before age 15) can be/are traumas, which leads to
on one sport and train like prone to overuse injuries. injuries that may be long-
crazy to become good at If a child is experiencing lasting. Examples include
it,” explains Coach Sarah regular aches and pains, “Little League elbow.”
Walls, personal trainer and they should be given a Some of the symptoms of
Wildcat receiver Malik Carr goes vertical against a Wyandotte defender in owner of SAPT Strength & break from the activity and overtraining include early
Thursdays scrimmage. (Staff photo by Rodney Haltom) Performance Training, Inc., encouraged to engage in fatigue during workouts,
who is also the strength play or a different sport decreased strength or coor-
and conditioning coach for entirely. dination, faster heart rate

Football districts approved

WNBA’s Washington Mys- Children are experienc- with less effort, lower resis-
tics. “Yet more and more ing injuries that previously tance to common illnesses,
research is showing that were only seen in adults - frequent colds, frequent
at a young age it’s not wise for example ligament tears aches and pains, ongo-

by OSSAA for 2018, 2019 to specialize and risk over-

training. Kids can become
better athletes by engaging
in a variety of sports.”
and tendonitis.
Early sport specializa-
tion problems are com-
pounded by the sedentary
ing muscle soreness, lack
of motivation, and fear of
competition.
Sarah Walls has over 15
District districts for pool, McAlester, Nathan Inola, Jay, Locust Grove,
In research published in and desk-bound nature of years experience in coach-
the 2018 and 2019 foot- Hale. District 4: Claremore, Verdigris, Vinita,
the journal Sports Health, our society. This leads to ing and personal training.
ball seasons were approved Collinsville, East Central, Class 2A
researchers report that further movement pattern Owner of SAPT Strength
Wednesday by the OSAAA: Memorial, Pryor, Skiatook, District 1: Alva, Centen-
sport specialization, which dysfunction, muscle imbal- & Performance Training,
Class 6A Division I Tahlequah, Will Rogers. nial, Chisholm, Hennesey,
is training in one sport to ances and, eventually, even Inc, founded in 2007, she
District 1: Broken Arrow, Class 4A Luther, Newkirk, Oklahoma
the exclusion of others, has more injuries. offers coaching to develop
Edmond Memorial, Edmond District 1: Elgin, Chick- Christian, Perry. District 2:
become increasingly com- Avoid allowing your athletes, adult programs,
Santa Fe, Enid, Jenks, Nor- asha, Clinton, Weather- Chandler, Henryetta, Hold-
mon in young athletes. child to specialize in one team training, online
man, Westmoore, Yukon. ford, Newcastle, Cache, enville, Jones, Kellyville,
They advise that sport sport before age 15. Trust coaching, and more. She
District 2: Edmond North, Anadarko, Elk City. Dis- Meeker, Okemah, Prague.
specialization before the that well-rounded physi- is also the strength and
Moore, Mustang, Norman trict 2: Tecumseh, Harrah, District 3: Beggs, Caney
child has reached adoles- cal development through a conditioning coach for the
North, Owasso, Putnam Cushing, Blanchard, Tut- Valley, Dewey, Haskell,
cence may be detrimental, variety of sports and activi- WNBA’s Washington Mys-
North, Southmoore, Union. tle, McLoud, Madill, Beth- Kiefer, Morris, Sperry, Vic-
because there is a higher ties  will serve your child’s tics, and has over eight
Class 6A, Division II any. District 3: Bristow, tory Christian. District 4:
injury rate, increased psy- sporting ability and health years of experience working
District 1: Choctaw, Catoosa, Cleveland, Grove, Adair, Chelsea, Chouteau,
chological stress, and it over time. Ensure your as an NCAA D1 strength
Del City, Edmond Deer McLain, Miami, Oologah, Kansas, Metro Christian,
leads to quitting sports at child is maintaining a bal- and conditioning coach and
Creek, Lawton, Midwest Wagoner. District 4: Broken Nowata, Salina, Wyandotte.
an early age. Further, their anced body by having him/ personal trainer. To learn
City, Putnam City, Putnam Bow, Central, Fort Gibson, District 5: Holland
research reports that there her participate in a sports more, visit the site: www.
West, Stillwater. District Hilldale, Muldrow, Poteau, Hall, Keys, Panama, Poc-
is no evidence that intense conditioning  program and/ saptstrength.com.
2: Bartlesville, Bixby, B.T. Sallisaw, Stilwell. ola, Spiro, Tahlequah
training and specialization or a variety of sports and
Washington, Muskogee, Class 3A Sequoyah, Vian, Westville.
Ponca City, Sand Springs, District 1: Blackwell, Distrct 6: Antlers, Atoka,
Oklahoma OSSAA votes in Wesleyan
Sapulpa, Shawnee. Bridge Creek, John Mar- Eufaula, Hartshorne, Heav-
Class 5A shall, Heritage Hall, King- ener, Hugo, Valliant, Wil-
District 1: Altus, Ard- fisher, Perkins, Mount St. burton. District 7: Com-
State places
more, Duncan, El Reno,
Lawton Mac, Noble, OKC
Mary, Mannford. District 2:
OKC Douglass, Lone Grove,
munity Christian, Crooked
Oak, Lexington, Little
1945 National Christian School
By Rodney Haltom
Southeast, Wester n Marlow, Pauls Valley, Pla- Axe, Millwood, Star Spen-
Heights. District 2: Carl
Albert, Lawton Ike, Guthrie,
inview, Purcell, Sulphur,
Bethel. District 3: Checo-
cer, Stratford, Washing-
ton. District 8: Comanche,
Champions’ Sports Editor
Wesleyan Christian, a Bartlesville private school was
Guymon, Bishop McGuin- tah, Idabel, Lincoln Chris- Coalgate, Davis, Dickson, sign at Boone readmitted to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activi-
ties Association by an 11-2 vote of the board of directors
ness, OKC Northwest, Pied- tian, Okmulgee, Roland, Kingston, Lindsay, Mariet-
mont, Woodward. District 3: Seminole, Stigler, Webster. ta, Tishomingo. Pickens Stadium Wednesday, four months after first being denied.
Ada, Bishop Kelley, Coweta, District 4: Berryhill, Cascia The Mustangs plan to begin competition in all sports in
Ten months after the 2018-19. Under the new football realignment, Wesleyan
Durant, Edison Prep, Glen- Hall, Claremore Sequoyah,
American Football Coach- will compete in District B-3 with Davenport, Depew, Olive,
es Association recog- Prue and Yale. Wesleyan played eight-man football as an

Jenks stadium to be nized  Oklahoma State as

the 1945 national cham-
pions in football, OSU is
OSSAA member in 2008-13, but left to compete for three
years in the Heartland Christian Athletic Association.

renamed for Allan Trimble

making claim to the title
at Boone Pickens Stadium.
OSU’s Twitter account @
OSUAthletics tweeted a
Kansas to honor former
By Rodney Haltom
Sports Editor
Jenks is changing the name of their
long time head coach Allan Trimble, who
has guided the Trojans to 13 state titles in
over 22 seasons and is in his second year
photo of the sign going up
on Tuesday. coach Mark Mangino
The 1945 Oklahoma
football field from Hunter-Dwelley Field
to Allan Trimble Stadium. It is in honor of
with incurable Amyotrophic Lateral Sclero-
sis, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
A&M football team went
undefeated and won the
during season opener
Sugar Bowl.
Kansas plans to honor Talib and Anthony Collins,
It was Oklahoma State’s
former coach Mark Mangi- during the opener Sept. 2
first football national cham-
no, who was forced out against Southeast Missouri
pionship. OSU unveiled its
amid allegations that he State.
trophy at a November game
abused his players, and the Mangino led the Jay-
last season.
rest of the 2007 team that hawks to a 24-21 win over
won the Orange Bowl, dur- Virginia Tech in the Orange
HAVE A SPORTS ing its season opener.
The school said that
Bowl college football game
at Dolphin Stadium in
STORY OR PIC?

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the team will be inducted Miami and finished the sea-
ijsports@bigbasinllc.com into its Hall of Fame, along son with 10 wins.
with former players Aqib

The LJ Jenkins Buckin on Lake make plans to attend this family

Eufaula event is an ongoing event that event next year for the fourth annual LJ
everyone should attend. The Professional Jenkins bull-riding contest. You will defi-
Bull Riders (PBR) that attended the PBR antly enjoy it.
contest in Oklahoma the prior weekend 1-2-3 BREAK!
always seem to travel to the Eufaula Fair-
grounds to participate in the
Jenkins bonanza. Not only
are some of the top bull rid-
ers in the world in McIntsoh Rodney Haltom
Sports Editor
County, but the top bull-
fighter of the year and some 918-689-2191
of the best rodeo stock in ijsports@bigbasin.com
the nation. Make sure that
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Sports/Outdoors
2017 LADYCAT FAST PITCH SOFTBALL

Checotah Wildcats
Date Day of Week Opponent Site Time Games

8.10 Th. - Sat. CUSHING TOURNAMENT TBA 7

2017 Varsity Football
8.14 Monday Sallisaw Sallisaw 4:30 7/5
Schedule
8.15 Tuesday Broken Bow Broken Bow 5:00 7/7
8.17 Thursday Poteau Checotah 4:30 7/7 Date Opponent Place
8.18 Friday Muldrow Muldrow 4:30 7/5 8/18 Football Preview Home
8.21 Monday Eufaula Eufaula 3:45 MS 5
8/25 Roland Home
8.21 Monday Eufaula Eufaula 5:00 7/5
9/1 Keys Away
8.22 Tuesday Ft. Gibson Ft. Gibson 4:00 MS 5
9/8 Hilldale Home
8.22 Tuesday Ft. Gibson Ft. Gibson 5:00 7/5

8.24 Thursday Wagoner Checotah 5:00 MS 5/5

9/15 Eufaula Away
8.26 Saturday STILLWATER FESTIVAL TBA 7/7 District Games
8.29 Tuesday Idabel Idabel 4:00 7/7 9/22 Morris Away
8.31 Thursday Sallisaw Checotah 4:30 MS 5/5 9/29 *Okmulgee Home
8.31 Thursday Sallisaw Checotah 4:30 7/5
10/6 Cushing Away
9.7 Th. - Sat. OOLOGAH TOURNAMENT TBA 7
10/13 Kellyville Home
9.11 Monday Roland Roland 4:00 7/7
10/19 Bristow Away
9.12 Tuesday Eufaula Checotah 4:00 MS 5/5

9.12 Tuesday Eufaula Checotah 4:00 7/5

10/27 Bye
9.14 Th. - Sat. CHECOTAH MS TOURNAMENT TBA 5 11/3 **Beggs Home
9.18 Monday Muldrow Checotah 4:30 7/5

Non-District Games start at 7:30
9.19 Tuesday Ft. Gibson Checotah 4:00 MS 5/5
*Homecoming
9.19 Tuesday Ft. Gibson Checotah 4:00 7/5 **Senior Night
9.21 Th. - Sat. NSU TOURNAMENT Tahlequah TBA 7
District Games Start at 7:00 P.M.

Game Warden named Richard Belcher watches this putt attempt fall
into the cup for par in tournament action. (Staff
photo by Rodney Haltom)

District 4 Chief
Fountainhead Senior
Men’s Golf Association
After serving as a super- said. “I feel my new role will He attended Eastern Okla- in eastern Oklahoma. He
vising lieutenant for nine allow me to use the experi- homa State College and became a firearms instruc-
Results for Aug. 16, 2017 2nd Place Joe Kernan 63
3rd Place Ron Carter 64
years, Game Warden Tom ences that I have gained Northeastern Oklahoma tor early in his career and “A” Flight
Cartwright has been pro- over the past 31 years to State University on a track enjoyed helping police offi- 1st Place John Armstrong 62 Closest to the PIN
moted to Captain and Chief fulfill my original dream scholarship for pole vault- cers and Game Wardens 2nd Place Phillip Owen 64 Hole No.3 John Armstrong
of District 4 in the Law to make a positive differ- ing, and he earned degrees become more proficient in 3rd Place Roger Barton 66 Hole No.8 Charlie Wilson
Enforcement Division of the ence by recruiting, inpiring in wildlife management and firearms use and safety. He Hole No.12 Phil Barfield
Oklahoma Department of and mentoring current and in zoology with a wildlife is also a Law Enforcement
“B” Flight Hole No.18 George Cook
1st Place Ron Carter 64
Wildlife Conservation. future Game Wardens of emphasis. Driver Training instructor,
2nd Place Phillip Barfield 65
He fills the position left the Fourth District. From 1983-86, he CLEET -certified advanced
3rd Place Joe Kernan 67 Results for Aug. 2, 2017
by the retirement of Capt. “I have inherited a group worked for the U.S. Army police officer, Archery in
Jimmie Henthorn. Cart- of very dedicated and pro- Corps of Engineers as a the Schools and Shotgun Closest to the PIN “A” Flight
wright, based in Hughes fessional individuals that park ranger at Keystone Training Education Pro- Hole No.3 Tom McKinze 1st Place Stan Drew 64
County, will oversee two are very diverse in their and Wister lakes. He began gram instructor, and official Hole No.8 Phillip Barfield 2nd Place Phil Owen 65
Game Warden Supervisors knowledge and experiences. his career as a Wildlife scorer for the Boone and Hole No.12 Phillip Barfield 3rd Place John Armstrong 66
and 12 Game I am looking forward to Department Game Warden Crocket and the Pope and Hole No.18 Roger Barton “B” Flight
Wardens in District the challenge of leading this in September 1986 and was Young clubs. Results for Aug. 9, 2017 1st Place Dave Holsten 65
4, which is Bryan, Coal, great group of men and assigned to Hughes County, His hobbies include bow 2nd Place Max Keener 65P/O
Creek, Hughes, Johnston, women in fulfilling the mis- where he has served since. hunting, hiking, mountain “A” Flight 3rd Place Ron Carter 66
Marshall, Okfuskee, Ponto- sion of the Wildlife Depart- In 2008, he was promoted biking, guiding elk and bear 1st Place Stan Drew 65
toc and Seminole counties. ment for the sportsmen and to Lieutenant. hunters, and videography. 2nd Place Leon King 65 P/O Closest to the PIN
3rd Place Frank Ockerman 66 Hole No.3 Max Keener
“After receiving the call sportswomen of the state.” At an early age, Cart- He and his wife, Tina, have
Hole No.8 Phillip Owen
that I was selected to be Born in Tulsa, Cart- wright wanted to become been married 29 years, and “B” Flight Hole No.12 Stan Drew
the Fourth District Chief, it wright is a 1981 gradu- a Game Warden. He grew they have two adult chil- 1st Place Phillip Barfield 58 Hole No.18 Dave Holsten
was a dream come true,” he ate of Jenks High School. up hunting and fishing dren.

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