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Varsity Sets Stage For Victory

Canute Varsity Trojans stole the lead late and defeated Sterling Tigers Varsity 8-4 on Thursday. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth Jake Beutler doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

There will be another round of racing at the Elk City Motorsports Park south of Elk City. The race will feature 750hp ASCS Sooner Region Sprint Cars on Sat., April 22nd. They will be racing for $2000 to win.

STILLWATER – Construction will begin soon on the new Horticulture Education Center at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University. Located near the south entrance of the garden, the facility will be used by students, faculty and the community for both formal and informal learning.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that eight students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently presented their research at the 2023 Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, South Central Regional Convention. The event, which took place from March 31 to April 2 at Mt. Lebanon in Cedar Hills, Texas, drew participants from universities across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Several SWOSU Biology students received awards, highlighting their outstanding work. Rachel Uhlig of Oklahoma City and Joseph Alcuitas of Enid won the John C. Johnson Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation in their respective categories. Molly Wingard of Pryor won the Frank G. Brooks Award for Outstanding Oral Presentation. Uzziah Urquiza of Guymon earned second place for Outstanding Poster Presentation in his category. As first-place winners, Wingard, Uhlig and Alcuitas will receive financial support to attend the 2024 Beta Beta Beta National Convention in Columbus, Ga. Wingard’s presentation was titled “Seasonal patterns in reproductive output in a self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish.” Her mentor for this work was Dr. Mark Garcia, Assistant Professor in the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Uhlig and Alcuitas’s presentation, titled “Female amphipods adjust brood sex ratios based on mate choice,” was mentored by Dr. Rickey Cothran, Associate Professor and Chair of the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Urquiza’s presentation was titled “Exploring the metabolic plasticity of pancreatic cancer.” His mentor for this work was Dr. Pragya Sharma, Assistant Professor in the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. In addition, SWOSU Biology students Michael Knabe, Caitlin Wayland, Lindsey Wells and Saraya Hunt presented their research at the conference. The SWOSU team was led by faculty sponsors Dr. Mark Garcia and Dr. Vijay Somalinga, Associate Professor of Biology. SWOSU is proud of these students and faculty mentors for their exceptional contributions to the field of biological sciences. Their success demonstrates their high level of academic excellence and dedication.

SOUTHWEST Altus-Lugert: April 2. Elevation is 25 ft. below normal, water temperature 50°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) No fishing activity Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game warden stationed in Greer County.

Canute Varsity Trojans stole the lead late in the game in a 9-5 victory over Merritt Varsity Oilers on Friday. The game was tied at four with Canute Varsity Trojans batting in the bottom of the sixth when Jake Beutler singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Sayre Eagles took the lead late and defeated Cordell Varsity Blue Devils 12-4 on Monday. The game was tied at four with Sayre Eagles batting in the bottom of the fourth when Lawson Simpson doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles weathered a push by Ringwood Varsity Lady Red Devils in the third inning where Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles coughed up three runs, but Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles still won 6-3 on Monday. The offensive firepower by Ringwood Varsity Lady Red Devils was led by Litzy Jimanez and K Randolph, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Canute Varsity Trojanettes had all cylinders firing on offense on Tuesday, winning big over HS AB Lady Indians 10-2 Canute Varsity Trojanettes got things moving in the first inning, when Madison Church singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Elk City Varsity Elks nabbed the lead late in the game in a 4-3 victory over Harrah on Friday. The game was tied at three with Elk City Varsity Elks batting in the bottom of the sixth when Rylan Parks singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Sayre Eagles fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-0 loss to Hollis Tigers Varsity on Tuesday.