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Round Ryan October 18 2018

By
Mollye Compton
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Ryan Main Street

What a week we now have behind us. We skipped fall and now we are having more winter-like weather. We had more rain this past weekend and are expecting more for this week. I got out Saturday morning in my car to make a couple of deliveries and decided I would drive over to the south bridge of Beaver Creek. Boy, that was a mistake! Water was barreling over the bridge, not from the water below the bridge, but, from the water coming down the hill across the road. I made my way over to the turn in for the city dump and sat there for a couple of minutes. I rationalized in my mind that if it began raining any harder, I was not going to be able to get back down that road in my car. I was able to turn around and made it back up the hill to make my deliveries, safely. I won’t ever do that again! Our earth is so saturated in this area now, that all of our moisture we are getting now is staying on top of the soil and running off to the nearest creek or river. Several bridges around our county have washed away. Edna Grantham lives out east of town and said the bridge between her house and the house of Iva and John Roark was not there anymore. I had water coming under my arch from my neighboring building here in town Saturday morning, too. 

The dinner for Sammy Overstreet surely brought in a crowd of people. Most of the Givens family came back home for this event. Lolly and I got there just as they ran out of spaghetti. We just patiently waited for them to bring out some more. There were a lot of workers there for the dinner. We had to sit in the front dining area because the back area was completely full. That says something right there. 

We have a celebrity in our midst around here. I missed the news broadcast on channel 7 out of Lawton last Wednesday at 6:00, but there was a news team from Lawton that interviewed Sarah Tyus last week. Sarah has been home schooled by her mother, most of her life since she was school age. She did attend Ryan School for a little while, before her mother decided she would teach her the necessary curriculum in a home school program, herself. Donna has done a good job with her. She has had some extracurricular activities that she has participated in as well. Sarah has been active in showing sheep with the Ryan FFA kids. She has also excelled in her archery skills. She has done very well for herself and I know her parents, Donna and Kevin, are very proud of her. Sarah is 16 years old now and I was asking her about whether she had a drivers license yet. She said she does not, and really doesn’t have a great desire to drive anyway. She will someday soon enough, I am sure. I am sure, too, that we will be hearing more about the accomplishments of this young lady as time progresses. Way to go, Sarah!

Kim’s news for this week: 

Last week I got to see Bryson Hernandez in a cross country track meet. It is so great. Next week he goes to State. Foxy went and didn’t complain about the rain. I’m still receiving knowledge from the Cowboy College. 

Everyone have a blessed week. Prayers to those that are suffering from illnesses or just in need of our Lord’s presence in our lives.

Terry Forst Named to Hall of Fame

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 OKLAHOMA CITY, May 21 – The 93rd class of Oklahomans has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. 

These accomplished Oklahomans will join the 706 current Members of the prestigious hall. 

The 2020 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Honorees are: Calvin J. Anthony, Stillwater; Gary Batton, Clayton; Martha Burger, Oklahoma City; Charles Dennis “Denny” Cresap, Afton; Terry Stuart Forst, Waurika; Stephen M. Prescott, M.D., Oklahoma City; Francis Rooney, Tulsa; and John W. Smith, Del City. The 2020 Class will be formally inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 12th at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Norman Hotel and Conference Center, Norman, Oklahoma. 

The Honorees were presented via Facebook video, with Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Bart Conner and Bob Burke serving as hosts. The announcement can be seen on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame website, oklahomahof.com, YouTube channel and Facebook page. 

 TERRY STUART FORST, WAURIKA A fifth-generation Oklahoman, Terry Stuart Forst was born in Oklahoma City. She became general manager of The Stuart Ranch, the family ranch she grew up on near Caddo, in 2001. Through innovative planning and hard work Forst and her family have built an award winning equine program, cattle operation, and outfitting division. The Stuart Ranch is the oldest ranch in the state under continuous family ownership and encompasses over 40,000 acres in southeastern and southwestern Oklahoma. Forst served as the first woman president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and as a member of the American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Council. She was honored with the Master Breeder Award by Oklahoma State University, named “Top 50 Women Making a Difference” by The Journal Record, was the first female to receive the Oklahoma Cattlemen of the Year Award and inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. 

Forst, her two sons, and their families live and work on the ranch in Waurika. 

 “We proudly continue our mission in honoring Oklahoma’s best and brightest with our state’s highest honor” said Shannon L. Rich, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum. “Since the first induction ceremony in 1928 the Oklahoma Hall of Fame has celebrated the inspiring stories of our native sons and daughters who committed their lives to overcome challenges for the betterment of Oklahoma, our nation and the world. The outstanding class of 2020 is no exception and we look forward to sharing their unique stories that bring an overwhelming sense of pride to communities throughout our great state”. 

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was founded in 1927 with the purpose of honoring Oklahomans in their lifetime with the state’s highest honor and educating Oklahoma’s youth on our rich history. The Gaylord- Pickens Museum, home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, opened in 2007 with the intent of giving the public access to the stories of these and other inspirational Oklahomans. 

Along with being honored at the formal induction ceremony, the 2020 Honorees will be recognized in November with the unveiling of their portraits at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum. In addition, their biographies, photos and videos will be accessible through interactive exhibits in the Museum. 

For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony or making a nomination to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, contact Brenda Schwartz, Director of Honoree Relations, at 405.523.3209 or bbs@oklahomahof.com. Tickets and table sponsorships for the event will go on sale to the public September 1. For more information about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame or Gaylord-Pickens Museum, call 405.235.4458 or visit OklahomaHoF.com.

Waurika FFA News

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Kaley Morris
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 This is an exciting time at WHS, with Blue and Gold orders and Homecoming floats the FFA kids have been extremely busy. October 22nd the W.A.E.B. will be hosting a hamburger feed at Sorosis Park, tickets are $8.00 for 12 and up, $5.00 for 5-11 year olds, 4 and under free.  There will be performances from Hunter Wesberry, Bailey Wesberry, Delaini Wesberry, Chloe Adkins, and Mallory Adkins. There will be a Halloween costume contest, ice cream freeze off contest, bounce house, face painting and a roping demonstration.  Raffle tickets will be available for a One Man- One Day, Management Buck Hunt donated by Stuart Ranch Outfitters. Tickets will be $10 each or $20 for three. There will also be a Pierce Cooler given away at the Festival. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BENEFIT OF WAURIKA YOUTH AG PROGRAMS, 4-H & FFA.

Jennie Mosely appointed Director of Chickasaw Nation Real Estate Services

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Tony Choate
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ADA, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has appointed Jennie Mosely director of Chickasaw Nation Real Estate Services.

Mrs. Mosely, a Chickasaw citizen, manages all operations over the Chickasaw Nation’s land base, including oil and gas leases, farming and grazing, land purchases, and transfer to trust status of property. Also, the department works extensively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) with land ownership and legislative updates.

“Jennie Mosely understands the vital role land ownership plays in the lives of the Chickasaw people and the progress of the Chickasaw Nation,” Governor Anoatubby said. “Her education and experience have prepared her to help ensure land ownership continues to benefit the Chickasaw people for generations to come.”

Real Estate Services also manages commercial leasing for all Chickasaw Nation departments in addition to property purchases. Mrs. Mosely directs a staff of seven in an office she describes as “incredibly busy.”

While attending East Central University, she landed a part-time job with the Chickasaw Nation as a personnel clerk in the human relations department. She continued her studies and graduated with a business management degree.

“If it wasn’t for the Chickasaw Nation, I am not sure I could have earned my degree,” Mrs. Mosely said. “What the Chickasaw Nation provides to students are opportunities for the future.”

After graduating in 2000, Mrs. Mosely spent 15 years working for the BIA in the real estate services division.

It was at the BIA, thanks to sage advice from her Kiowa-Comanche father, Guy Ware, and Chickasaw mother, Kathy, that Mrs. Mosely understood landownership is key to “sovereignty.” The family cattle business was near Anadarko, where Mr. Ware still holds title to his family’s trust allotments.

“I was raised and immersed in the importance of protecting your land,” Mrs. Mosely recalls. “Landownership is how Native Americans really protect and preserve sovereignty, as well as their cultural identity. If you own the land, people can’t tell you what to do with it. My parents always told me to do right by our Native people.”

The opportunity to join the Chickasaw Nation allowed Ms. Mosely to help her tribe.

“It was important for me to give back, and it was personal, too,” she said. “My heart has always been in real estate services. Protecting your land base makes it possible to continue as a strong tribe and to create economic development to ensure a viable future for our children and citizens.”

The personal aspect is from a fascinating 1911 lawsuit between her great-great Chickasaw grandmother, Ida Anoatubby, who prevailed in a case where a farmer planted cotton on her allotment land but paid no fee. At the time, her grandmother was a minor. Her guardian was with her every step of the way. She won the case before the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 1915.

Mrs. Mosely and her husband, Palmer, are the parents of four children. They are Palmer Mosely IV, 19; Ethan Lovell, 16; Grayson Mosely, 6, and Maverick Mosely, 5. Mr. Mosely also is employed by the Chickasaw Nation as Undersecretary of Self-Governance under the Department of Interior Services.

“I feel very honored Governor Anoatubby and Secretary Wayne Scribner have trusted me.”

Season Begins Under The New Bright Lights

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Curtis Plant
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 Waurika’s Little League Baseball began the season under new lights this past Monday evening.

Front Row (l-r) Alan Castro, Ryder Barenthin, Carson Arzola, Brody Franco, Jaxton Simmons, Ryder Watkins, Noah Torrez, and Ledger Watkins
Back Row (l-r) Coach Cody Simmons, Gunn Gunter, Ethan Sewell, Erik Roy, Coach Justin Roy, Zander Barenthin, Tyson Graham, Aidan Jenkins, Aaron Torrez, and Coach Braden Watkins.
Photo by Curtis Plant

J.K. Townsend took time to recognize all of those who contributed in any way to the project. 

However, before beginning he took time to recognize past presidents of the summer baseball league. 

Some of those in attendance included: Coach Norman West – he set the record for the most years of service (20 years), Keith Salazar, Jim Bernard, Mary Bernard, Lori Wesberry, Steve Tyler, Joe Masoner, Sloan Lewis. 

Townsend said that this has been an ongoing project. 

There are 20 new lights that are powered by several thousand feet of wire. 

The project cost over $10,000.00.

Cotton Electric’s charitable foundation known as “Operation Roundup” provided the seed money to begin the project. They donated around $7000.00.

Jarrod Hooper of Cotton Electric located the poles the lights are mounted on. This saved over $4,000.00.

First Farmer’s Bank also contributed financially. 

Public Service Company also helped. 

The Waurika Chamber of Commerce and others helped raise funds. 

Carter Waid of 1st Farmers Bank threw the first pitch of the Little League Season.
Brad Turner of PSO received the pitch! Photo by Curtis Plant

Carter Waid was mentioned, he sits on the board of Cotton Electric. He also had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the season. Brad Turner of Public Service Company of Oklahoma served as catcher for the pitch. 

Mr. Roxy Terry was also instrumental in the project while he served as Superintendent of Waurika Public Schools. 

Brad Turner helped install the lights.

Harold Winton lent a hand. It is said he worked several days on the project. 

Ronnie Bohot said on the Cotton Electric Board at the time. 

Bryce Bohot helped move the poles into place. 

Brian Morris was credited with designing the electrical system. 

Newton Plumbing and Electric donated all their labor.

Also mentioned was Waurika Schools Superintendent Cody Simmons. 

Keith Salazar of the City of Waurika helped with the trencher for several days. 

Tony Roberts also helped in various ways. 

Samantha Stallcup also worked tirelessly on the project. 

All of their help was deeply appreciated. 

Each person was given a medal, presented by some of the players. 

Signed metal baseball plaques were signed by each of the ball team members and presented to those organizations that made such generous contributions. 

Round Ryan May 9 2019

By
Dennis Underwood
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  I have been remiss in my reporting or lack there of on the activities of the Ryan Beautification group.  If you have been down to the Ryan Business District on Washington then you will have noticed the new Ryan Cowpersons banners that have been installed on the newly repainted light poles.  They are really nice looking, so if you see any of the folks responsible, be sure and commend them for their hard work.

 The school year is drawing to a close and various groups and organizations are having their year end festivities.  The sports banquet is Monday night and the FFA banquet is having theirs Tuesday night.  As I mentioned in an earlier column, the Ryan School Variety show will be Tuesday, May 14th.  Be sure to come out and watch the many talented kids.  

  On Saturday, May 18th there will be a dance sponsored by the American Legion.  There will be concessions available.  There will also be a live band consisting of Bill Roberson, Cary Gore and Gene Chesley.  I’ve heard Mr. Roberson and Mr. Gore play and sing but I believe this will be a first for me to hear Mr. Chesley, I understand he plays a fine dobro guitar.  Be sure and come out and support the American Legion, hear some good music and have a good time.

  For the book portion of this column I will be discussing one author and several of her books.  Angie Debo, in the early and middle part of the twentieth century wrote a great deal about Oklahoma history and also the history of the Native American People and how the government dealt with the people that were moved to make way for westward expansion.

  Ms. Debo was born in Kansas and moved with her parents to Indian Territory as a small child.  Her dissertation, “ The Rise and Fall of the Choctaw Republic” was published by the University Press and received much praise, but her next book, “And Still the Rivers Run” was more controversial.  This book described how the Five Civilized Tribes were first moved to Indian Territory and then deprived of the very land and resources granted to them by federal treaty.  With the passing of the Dawes Act in 1887, non-tribal members were able, with the help of the very people that were tasked with protecting the tribes, to swindle their way to ownership of what was formally tribal property.  Ms. Debo had a hard time finding a publisher for “And Still the Waters Run”, but it eventually found a publisher with the Princeton University Press.  Angie Debo went on to write among others, “The Road to Disappearance”, The Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma”, “A History of Indians of the United States” and “Geronimo, The Man, His Time, His Place”.  If you have any interest in history, any or all of these books are well worth the time spent finding and reading.

 Until next week.

Waurika Celebrates Football Homecoming 2019

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Curtis Plant
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Waurika Homecoming Court
(l-r) Kaci Reynolds, Gracie Walling, Gunner Myers, Alexa Breitigan (Seventh Grade Candidate), Gabe Jenkins, 
Tallon Mora (Sophomore Candidates and escorts), Coby Mead, Sara Ballard (Senior Candidates), Turner Mora, Travis Etheridge, 
Nicole Burton (Queen), Edwin Garcia, Seth Waid, Jordan Wadsworth (Senior Candidate and escorts), Jordan Watkins, 
Peyton Fletcher, Hunter Wesberry, Octavia Gomez, Asia Smith (Junior Candidates),
 Kaden Dobbs, Traci Ballard (Eighth Grade King and Queen), 
Cody Ramsey, Karlee Brinson (Freshman Candidate and Attendant with her escort), Lexi Streeter, Faith Roberson
High School Crown Bearer: Kade Torres Flower Girl: Harper Watkins (near center)
Junior High Crown Bearer: Daniel Neasbitt Flower Girl: Charlie Baxter (far right)
Photo by Adam Brinson
High School King and Queen
Edwin Garcia & Nicole Burton
Crown Bearer: Kade Torres
Flower Girl: Harper Watkins
Photo by Adam Brinson
Junior High King and Queen
Kaden Dobbs & Traci Ballard
Crown Bearer: Daniel Neasbitt
Flower Girl: Charlie Baxter
Photo by Adam Brinson

Trevan Jimboy appointed Director of Youth Activities at Chickasaw Nation

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Tony Choate
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ADA, Okla. – Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has named Trevan Jimboy tribal Director of Youth Activities.

Mr. Jimboy is a nine-year employee of the Chickasaw Nation. Prior to promotion, he served as manager of Facility Services.

“Trevan Jimboy understands that engaging young people in positive activities and offering positive role models is vital to their growth and development,” Governor Anoatubby said. “His experience and commitment to Chickasaw youth make him a great fit for this position.” 

Mr. Jimboy will manage many of the youth camps sponsored by the Chickasaw Nation. Youth camps are hosted by several departments throughout the Nation, and the bulk of the specialty camps – such as “Camp Survivor” – will be under his management.

“I am looking forward to working with children,” Mr. Jimboy said. “Being able to come in and make a difference in the lives of Chickasaw children is what attracted me to the position. The Nation is in a unique setting to help youth, to build and encourage athletics and build involved citizens within our respective communities.”

During discussions with Gov. Anoatubby about the position, Mr. Jimboy said he related how coaches encouraged him and helped develop his abilities through mentoring and coaching.

“It meant a lot to me as a student when coaches would say ‘that was a great hit’ or ‘good hustle on the basketball court,’” he said. “I want to bring that same type of mentoring to my new position.”

Mr. Jimboy has been putting coaching and mentoring to work in his own family.

He and wife, Rachel, have five children, and most are involved in extracurricular activities.

Byng High School senior Mikaela is a 17-year-old speech and drama aficionado who will attend East Central University in Ada to study mass communications.

MacKenzie, a 14-year-old Byng freshman, is active on the basketball team. Titus, a 6-year-old Homer Elementary student is active in basketball and in soccer where he participates in a Norman Youth Soccer Organization. Twin daughters Parker and Abigail round out the Chickasaw family. They are 15 months old and are not active in sports … “yet,” Mr. Jimboy proclaimed with a laugh.

The family is large, and Rachel is “Wonder Woman” in the eyes of her husband. Mrs. Jimboy works full time for the Nation as manager of Sick Child Care. She is a registered nurse and has been an employee of the Nation for a decade.

Waurika Roundballers Have Tough Outing At Tourney

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Trey Smart
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The Waurika girls’ and boys’ basketball squads traveled to Velma-Alma last week to compete in the 87th annual Stephens County Tournament.

It was a tough week in what has become a tough season for the Eagles and Lady Eagles.

The Eagles finished sixth in the tournament after falling to Davis, 70-38, in the consolation finals last Saturday.

The Wolves jumped out in front of the Eagles, 14-3, after one quarter and extended the lead to 27-10 at the intermission.

The two squads played on even terms through the second half of play, but Waurika was unable to cut into the deficit.

The Eagles did have an advantage in scoring inside with 20 points, but suffered 18 turnovers in the contest.

Waurika shot only 27% from the field and was only 13 of 26 from the free throw line.

Turner Mora led the Eagles with eight points, while Gatlin Black and Edwin Garcia each added seven tallies.

Waurika earned the right to play for the consolation title with a come-from-behind 43-41 win over Central High last Friday in the consolation semifinals.

Central High dominated the first quarter as the Bronchos jumped out to a 17-10 advantage.

The Eagles still trailed at the half, 26-19, but were able to cut into the lead in the third quarter by outscoring Central High, 10-6, to trail 32-29 heading into the final frame.

The Bronchos held the Eagles at bay until the final moments but Coach Joe Masoner’s crew outscored Central High, 14-9, to secure the win.

The Eagles got the win despite shooting only 41% from the field and hitting only 43% of their charity tosses.

Waurika was able to stay in the contest by getting 19 points over turnovers and holding a 24-0 advantage on scoring inside.

The Eagles pounded the boards throughout the game resulting in a 30-15 advantage in rebounds.

Aaron Nitka shot 60% from the field and led the Eagles in scoring with 15 points.

In the first-round game on January 16, the Eagles fell to eventual tourney runner up Comanche, 59-31.

The Eagles suffered another dismal shooting night as they connected on only 28% of their field goals and converted only four of nine free throw attempts.

Comanche jumped out to an 18-9 first quarter lead and then extended the margin to 32-18 at the half.

The Indians continued the onslaught with a 16-5 scoring advantage in the third quarter to lead 48-23 heading to the final frame.

Comanche took advantage of 23 Waurika turnovers during the contest and held a 22-6 advantage in points off turnovers.

Nitka set the pace for the Eagles in scoring with eight points.

The Lady Eagles dropped both of their games during the tournament.

Waurika fell in the consolation semifinals to Empire, 70-37, and lost to eventual tourney champion, Comanche, 68-20, in the first round.

In the first round contest with the Lady Indians, Waurika fell behind, 25-0, after the first quarter.

Madison Roberson managed a single free throw early in the second quarter, but the Lady Eagles had too big a hole to climb out of and trailed 45-11 at the half.

No other details on the two games were available.

The Waurika squads were to have traveled to Walters last Tuesday.

Waurika returns home Friday to battle rival Ringling and then will travel to Cyril on Saturday. Waurika stays on the road Tuesday as they will travel back to Velma-Alma.

Game time is 6:30 p.m.

The Waurika girls took a 5-9 mark into the meeting with Walters, while the Eagles are 4-11 on the year before the matchup with the Blue Devils.

Cowgirls Snap Seven-Game Skid With Win Over OSD

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Trey Smart
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Photo by Sheree Hanson

Juliet Spangler exploded for 31 points to lift the Ryan Cowgirls over Oklahoma School for the Deaf, 46-29, at Sulphur Tuesday night.

In the boys’ game Oklahoma School for the Deaf broke out to a nine-point lead early and fought off a Cowboy rally to claim a 54-50 victory over the Cowboys.

Spangler’s scoring spree for the Cowgirls was the most points scored by a Cowgirl since Alana Martin poured in 38 points against Grandfield in 2009.

In the first quarter Spangler, a sophomore, scored eight of the Cowgirls’ 10 points as Ryan took a 10-6 lead over the Lady Indians heading to the second period.

The Cowgirls needed every point by Spangler in the first half as OSD hung tough and trailed, 24-18, at intermission.

In the third quarter, the Cowgirls buckled down on defense holding the Lady Indians to only a single point, while the Cowgirls were putting up 16 points to extend the lead to 40-19.

Spangler had only four points to finish out the contest, but she had 12 two-pointers, one trey and connected on four of nine free throws to account for the 31 points.

Lily York also scored in double figures with 12 points for the Cowgirls who are still short-handed because of the injury bug.

Steve Spangler’s club improved to 5-10 on the year and the Cowgirls hold a 9-0 lead in the series with OSD that began in 2013.

The Cowboys fell behind early, 14-5, after the first frame, but narrowed the gap to 21-15 by halftime.

Thanks to some pin-point shooting from the outside, the Cowboys knotted the game at 29 after the third quarter.

The Cowboy rally was aided by three treys – one each by Dawson Tomberlin, Grayson Tomberlin and River Williams.

The fourth quarter turned into a real dog fight.

The Cowboys scored 21 points in the final quarter, but OSD managed to put 25 on the board behind Dylan Evans’ 16-point outburst.

Poor free throw shooting doomed the Cowboys as they hit only three of 10 attempts from the charity stripe. OSD was not much better but had nearly three times the opportunities. The Indians finished 14 of 28 for the game.

Evans finished with 28 points for the Indians, while G. Tomberlin led the Cowboys in scoring with 14 points. Joseph Martin added 12 points for Coach Judd Matthes’ squad.

The Cowboys fall to 3-12 on the year and it was the first loss to OSD in 10 meetings with the Indians on the hardwood.

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