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January 11th, 2012
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arkansas Razorback offense started slow in several games this season and Friday night's 76th annual Cotton Bowl Classic against the Kansas State Wildcats was no different. The Hogs fought through some early adversity and eventually came out on top winning the game handily 29-16.
We here at PDN apologize to everyone. In today's paper, Wednesday, January 11, the article with regard to the opening of the Science and Math Center at CASC, states that the new building was to open its doors today, again we are sorry for any inconveniences that may have been caused. The Deanna J. Reed Science and Math Center's dedication will be Thursday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m.
January 10th
Ramona Woolard Lewallen, 52, of Spiro died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home, Spiro.
Henryetta Imbese, 90, formerly of Talihina died Thursday, Jan. 5, in Tulsa. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, in the Talihina Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Old Talihina Cemetery under the directon of Talihina Funeral Home.
CUSHING — Poteau Pirate wrestler Tyler Tustin placed third at 132 pounds at this past weekend's Cushing Tournament, in what second-year Poteau Coach Chris Barbee called “the toughest tournament in the state.”
“Here's how tough it was at this weight (132 pounds),” Barbee said. “There were three state champions, Tyler, one from Class 5A and one from Class 3A. There were nine state placers and four state qualifiers. He wrestled really well, but he had one bad match and lost in the semifinals to the kid from Comanche. As a whole, he wrestled pretty good.”
LONE GROVE — The Talihina Lady Golden Tigers suffered through foul trouble and the loss of injured player Tara Hawkins as they lost 47-33 to the Washington Lady Warriors in the title game of the Longhorn Invitational Tournament Saturday night at the Gary Scott Center.
The Lady Golden Tigers (8-2) won their championship semifinal game 37-34 over the Healdton Lady Bulldogs Friday night.
McALESTER — Five Talihina Golden Tiger wrestlers placed in this past weekend's McAlester Tournament.
Derek Lester was fourth at 106 pounds, while Andrew Young (160), Brian Collins (182), Dylan Chancellor (195) and Jed Martin (heavyweight) all placed among the top six.
“I'm very pleased with their performance this weekend,” Talihina Coach Jon Bradberry said.
As a team, the Golden Tigers scored 50 points.
Other competitors for Talihina were Jacob Balzanna, Triston Blemmel and Bryan Young — all of whom won matches over the weekend, but did not place.
As host teams of the 2012 LeFlore County Junior High Tournament, the Pansy Kidd Middle School basketball teams had the desire to sweep the titles — and they did just that.
The Raiders got past the Wister Wildcats 39-32 in the boys championship game Saturday night at Carl Albert State College's Mick Thompson Fieldhouse.
That came on the heels of the Lady Raiders' 28-23 upset win over the Howe Lady Lions in the girls' title game.
It was a happy homecoming of sorts for the Poteau High School basketball teams Friday night at Sherman Floyd Fieldhouse. The Pirates made the Wolves walk the plank as they won 55-28.
However, the visiting Lady Wolves spoiled homecoming for the Lady Pirates as they rallied for a 46-45 victory.
The first of two LeFlore County Basketball Tournaments ended its weeklong run Saturday night with the Pansy Kidd Middle School teams sweeping the titles. Congratulations to the Raiders and Lady Raiders.
After an “off” week (if you want to call it that as it will be filled with high school and Carl Albert State College basketball as well as high school wrestling), the 2012 LeFlore County Tournament will begin Monday at three sites — host Bokoshe, Heavener and Spiro, with the latter site the host for the finals.
