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B: Sports
April 23, 2025
Lady Pirates dominate slowpitch All-Conference honors
By PATRICK FORD Editor,

The 2025 Heartland Conference spring softball awards have been announced, with Preston High School leading the pack in both team standings and individual honors.

Preston claimed the top spot in the final conference standings, followed by Eufaula in second and Beggs in third. Rounding out the standings were Henryetta in fourth, Morris in fifth and Kellyville in sixth.

Coach Jimmy Hurst of Preston was named Coach of the Year, highlighting his leadership in guiding the Lady Pirates to a first-place finish. Preston standout Taylen Star was honored as the conference Most Valuable Player, capping off an impressive season on the field.

Also representing Preston in the top awards were Na’Braijhanae “Nae” Phillips, named Offensive Player of the Year, and Eufaula’s Kadie Joe Tidwell, who earned Defensive Player of the Year for her outstanding performance.

Selections for the All-Conference Team were awarded based on final team standings, with the first-place team receiving three selections and each subsequent team receiving fewer:

Preston (1st Place) • Kristin Holuby

• Josi Cope

• Olivia Beaver — Eufaula (2nd Place) • Kate Pippenger

• Rayleigh Peterson

• Leah Green — Beggs (3rd Place) • Abigail Harmon

• Angel Aylor — Henryetta (4th Place) • Allie Davis

• Ailanee Hicks — Morris (5th Place) • Alli Guynes — Kellyville (6th Place)

• Mae Butler – The strong representation from Preston reflects the competitive spirit and high level of play seen throughout the 2025 spring season. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches recognized for their accomplishments.

Henryetta’s Camrynn Watkins signs with Seminole State
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Henryetta’s Camrynn Watkins signs with Seminole State
December 6, 2025
Henryetta High School senior Camrynn Watkins reached a milestone Tuesday afternoon inside the Knight Center, signing her national letter of intent to run collegiate cross country for the Seminole Stat...
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Candidate filing period concludes
December 5, 2025
The three-day candidate filing period for local school boards and municipal offices in Okmulgee County officially closed Wednesday, setting the stage for a series of nonpartisan elections that will ta...
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Hallmark Christmas arrives
December 5, 2025
Henryetta is set to shine brighter than ever this Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for one of the most festive nights of the season - Henryetta Hallmark Christmas. From 4-9 p.m. at Gazebo Pa...
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HEF surprises teachers with nearly $20,000 in grants
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HEF surprises teachers with nearly $20,000 in grants
December 5, 2025
Henryetta Public Schools is celebrating an early Christmas this week, thanks to the extraordinary generosity and behind- the-scenes dedication of the Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF). In an announ...
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Nominations open for Henryettan of the Year
December 5, 2025
The Henryetta Free-Lance is calling for nominations for the coveted Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stronger, more vi...
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Obituaries
Yvette Marie Mitchell
December 5, 2025
November 29, 2025Yvette Marie Mitchell, 66, died on November 29, 2025, in Tulsa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Okmulgee Chapel of Keith D. Bigelow Funer...
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American Legion Post 103 added to National Register of Historic Places
December 5, 2025
A landmark of service, sacrifice and resilience in Okmulgee’s Black community has earned one of the nation’s highest historic honors.The Oklahoma Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation...
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Dewar students recognized by PreACT program
December 5, 2025
The PreACT Rising Stars program, in its inaugural year, honors students who score in the top half of all U.S. students who take the PreACT 8/9 Assessment. That exam provides a preview of the ACT test ...
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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory
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Pirates Outplay Quinton in Dec. 2 Victory
December 5, 2025
The Preston Pirates (2-1) are off to a solid start, bringing home their second win of the season Tuesday against the Quinton Savages. Above, Kent Rice(3) fires a three-pointer over a Quinton defender ...
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Lady Tigers Open Season with Loss to Aspire
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Lady Tigers Open Season with Loss to Aspire
December 5, 2025
The Wilson Lady Tigers, under Head Coach Rikki Wolfe, fell to the Aspire Lady Trailblazers 66-34 Tuesday night. The team is ready for a rebound Friday against Putnam City Heights at home. Above, Wilso...
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Lady Pirates Fall to Quinton, 56-21
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Lady Pirates Fall to Quinton, 56-21
December 5, 2025
The Preston Lady Pirates (0-3) are still seeking their first win of the season after Tuesday night’s loss to Quinton. The Lady Pirates will travel to Henryetta Friday to take on the county rival Lady ...
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