Area Sports

The Caney Lady Cougars played the Moyers Lady Tigers in Moyers on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The Lady Cougars were behind 15-18 in the first quarter; 13-18 at the half, and went slightly ahead, 15-14, by the third quarter. Grace Moore (23) was the leading scorer with 26 points. Other scorers included: Adelyn Culbreath (4)…

The Atoka Wampus Cats beat the Durant Lions on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Durant. Leading scorers were Tarrin Snow (12) with 16 points; Gavin Harrison (0) with 13 points; Eli Eaves (20) 10 points; Tyson Barrett (5) 9 points; Trent Yarbrough (10) 8 points, and Lyndon Burnett (33) with 4 points. The final score…

The Atoka Lady Cats traveled to Durant to face off against the Lady Lions on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The final score was 56-43 in favor of the Durant Lady Lions. Durant was ahead in the first quarter 11-9; at the half the score was 20-8; and 12-8 at the end of the third quarter.…

By: Steve Turrentine The Atoka Wampus Cats ended their 2020 football season in second round playoffs on Friday night November 20, 2020, against the tenth ranked Vian Wolverine team, who in this writer’s opinion has a great chance at winning the state title. Atoka came into the game after three of their last four games…

By Steve Turrentine The Atoka Wampus Cats traveled to Wilburton on Friday October 30th to play the Diggers in another district matchup. Atoka went into this game with a 5-2 record.  After winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half, Atoka kicked off to begin the game.  After only three plays, Sophomore defensive…

Saturday, October 3, 2020, the Atoka Trails Golf Club held a championship tournament at the golf course in Atoka. Thirty-two golfers participated in the event, competing in six divisions for the championship. The division results are: Scratch Division (actual Club champion): • 1st – Treg Buchanan • 2nd – Kevin Wilson • 3rd – Cooper…

By Steve Turrentine A hard fought battle was had at Wampus Cat Stadium Friday night October 9th as Atoka played district front runner Eufaula. The game began with Atoka kicking off to the Iron Heads who returned it to their own 43 yard line.  Eufaula kept it on the ground for the entire series before…

By Steve Turrentine Friday night September 25th the Atoka Wampus Cats traveled to Hugo for the first district game of the season. The Wampus Cats started the game receiving the kickoff and the offense moved the ball but not enough, forcing a punt. The Atoka defense took over and held the Buffaloes attack off, forcing…

By Steve Turrentine The Atoka Wampus Cats traveled to class 4A number nine ranked Muskogee Hilldale Friday night September 18th after the game with Marlow was cancelled due to COVID-19 reasons. The Cats anticipated a tough game that tested them physically and mentally and were up for the challenge. Hilldale, in their first two games…

By Steve Turrentine Friday September 11 was a day of reverence as we all remembered the tragedy that happened in our country on that day in 2001. It brought us together as a country and reminded us of the important things in life.  While football may not be at the top of that list, community…