EDMOND — Erik McCarty is regarded as one of the top players in the state, and he lived up to the hype Saturday night.

For Claremore boys basketball, it all came down to defense. Specifically in the fourth quarter.

Despite losing a large chunk of their production from last season’s state tournament squad, the Lady Cardinals looked as dominant as ever in their season opener.

Sequoyah led by 12 points entering the fourth quarter, but that wasn’t enough for Eestyn Prater. He wanted to leave no doubt.

Brackets have been announced for the 29th annual Adair Invitational Tournament.

The brackets have been set for the annual Jerry Oquin Tournament.

Brackets have been set for the Vinita Big Dawg Shoot-Out.

Editor's note: Look for the full story, which includes thoughts from Collinsville players and coaches, in the upcoming Wednesday print edition.

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and the University of Central Oklahoma released information for fans ahead of the OSSAA football state championship contests to be held this week.

This is the game everyone has been waiting for.

Sequoyah football completed its second consecutive seven-win season in 2021, and those efforts were reflected on the 2A-8 All-District team.

Although AT&T Stadium is much closer to Waco, Texas, than it is to Stillwater, Tanner McCalister sees it as a home site.

Last week’s record: 3-1 (75%)

Football practice is typically a little less intense on Thursdays, so wide receiver Brennan Presley has time to join his friends for dinner.

Editor's note: The Lady Zebras fell to Grove as well, 40-17, in the first game of the doubleheader. This story will be updated with details from that game when stats become available.

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, the online sports outlet’s national college football writer, who was the first to have Lincoln Riley leaving for Southern Cal, put out a tweet on Wednesday that said this:

Oklahoma is shaking things up with its schedule next season.

With a Bedlam victory secured and a conference title game ahead, the Oklahoma State football team continues to advance closer to a College Football Playoff spot.

There will be a new Claremore High volleyball coach next fall.

The B-8 All-District football roster was released Tuesday, and several Foyil players were selected.

OWASSO – Up and down, round and round. Top-ranked Washington’s pinball offense kept on churning against Rejoice Christian in the Class 2A football quarterfinals Friday night at Eagles Stadium.

OWASSO — It is hard to beat a good team twice.

Oklahoma is looking for a new football coach.

More than four years ago, Bob Stoops stood at a podium to announce his retirement from the University of Oklahoma.

The fallout from OU coach Lincoln Riley's departure continues to grow.

It appears Lincoln Riley won't be alone in leaving Oklahoma for USC.

Almost midnight, Lincoln Riley on his postgame Zoom call, the Pokes having taken Bedlam 37-33, SoonerScoop’s Carey Murdock preambled his postgame question.

After weeks of rumors, OU coach Lincoln Riley was adamant on Saturday night that he would not be the next head coach at LSU.

CLASS 5A SEMIFINALS

Last week’s record: 5-0 (100%)

Oklahoma hasn’t often been in this position.

If Mike Gundy had his choice, the original Big 12 Conference with two divisions would have stayed intact.

COLLINSVILLE — Andrew Carney felt a little sore.

During his weekly Tuesday press conference, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley was asked a lot about Caleb Williams’ recent struggles.

Area football teams in Class 5A and Class 3A found out where and when they’ll be playing in the semifinals this week.

ARDMORE — The Verdigris High School football team didn’t seem to mind a three-hour plus trip south to unfamiliar territory.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced changes to its COVID-19 safety protocol on Monday.

Oklahoma State is in unprecedented waters.

Somewhere along the path to a Big 12 Conference Championship berth, the Oklahoma State football team shed its dependency on winning tight, suspenseful games.

With just 26 seconds to go before halftime, Iowa State tried to break the tie.

The Oklahoma defense severely limited Iowa State’s offense for most of the afternoon on Saturday.

Verdigris 37, Plainview 20

Oklahoma and Iowa State seemed destined to meet in the Big 12 title game.

Editor’s note: Home teams in ALL CAPS.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder put the final touches on their 101-89 victory over Houston on Wednesday, there was one player that stood out among the rest.