Area Sports
Wampus Cats End Season with 46-7 Loss
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…
Read MoreWampus Cats Get Win Number Six Over Wilburton With 34-7 Score
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…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Results
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…
Read MoreAtoka Wampus Cats Battle Eufaula Hard But Fall Short 44-28
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…
Read MoreWampus Cats Blow By Hugo Buffaloes 28-12 for First District Win
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…
Read MoreWampus Cats Fall To Muskogee Hilldale 27-7
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…
Read MoreWampus Cats Get Win Two over Talihina With A 49-8 Blow-Out Win
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…
Read MoreLeaving Vegas
The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) is moving to Arlington, Texas, for their December 2020 event. NFR will take place December 3rd through the 12th at Arlington Globe Life Field home of the Texas Rangers. Tickets will go on sale to the public September 25, 2020 via texasrangers.com/NFR. Season Ticket holders will be invited to purchase…
Read MoreBoggy Bottom Bowl Trophy Stays In Atoka With 33-14 Win
By Steve Turrentine The Atoka Wampus Cats season opener against the Wildcats of Coalgate resulted in victory for the second year in a row at the Boggy Bottom Bowl. Atoka travelled to Coalgate on Friday, September 4, 2020, after two weeks of very limited or no practice for most of the team members due to…
Read MoreTushka Tigers Fall Baseball Schedule
The Tushka Tigers Baseball 2020 Fall Schedule is as follows: August 13 – 15: Away – Dale Tournament – TBA. August 17: Home vs. Colbert at 4:30 p.m. August 18: Home vs. Silo at 4:30 p.m. August 20 – 22: Away – Tupelo Tournament – TBA. August 24: Away – Soper at 4:30 p.m. August…
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