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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.

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City Council confronts nuisance properties
March 20, 2026
Frustration over neglected properties, late-night disturbances and declining neighborhood conditions took center stage Tuesday night as the Henryetta City Council confronted some of the city’s most pe...
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Federal changes ripple down to county programs
March 20, 2026
In rural Oklahoma, for small towns like Okmulgee, a housing program isn’t just about building homes.It’s about keeping families in place, keeping jobs local and keeping communities intact.When one of ...
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
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Wright honored as Veteran of the Week
March 20, 2026
Maj. Gen. Tony L. Wright was recognized as the Veteran of the Week on Monday by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.Wright is a constituent of House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fet...
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Focus Magazine Available
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Focus Magazine Available
March 20, 2026
The Henryetta Free-Lance is proud to announce its annual Focus Magazine is now available. This year’s magazine, released in last Friday’s edition, highlights several of the many bright people and orga...
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Filing period begins April 1
March 20, 2026
Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, when the candidate filing period opens.Candidates for state offices file with the Secretary of State Election Board, while c...
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Courthouse Offices, Restrooms Remodeled
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Courthouse Offices, Restrooms Remodeled
March 20, 2026
The remodeling project that has completely revamped the Okmulgee County Courthouse is almost wrapped up. Visitors to the building can now access updated, ADA-compliant bathroom facilities for both men...
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Genealogical Society invites community
March 20, 2026
Residents interested in learning more about their family history are invited to connect with the Okmulgee County Genealogy Society, a local organization dedicated to helping people uncover their past....
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Okmulgee County Sharks debut new look as season begins
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Okmulgee County Sharks debut new look as season begins
March 20, 2026
Under the late afternoon sun, the Okmul‑gee County Sharks gathered on the field for practice, their new black and blue uniforms catching the light as players stretched, laughed and prepared to take th...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
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100 Years Ago (1926)
March 20, 2026
• Okmulgee Coun‑ty Republicans held a well‑attended conven‑tion at the Belmont Ho‑tel, electing a new county chairman and adopting resolutions supporting national and state par‑ty leaders. Committees ...
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JH powerlifters shine at State
March 20, 2026
A deep and competitive group of Okmulgee County seventh and eighth grade powerlifters took the platform at the state meet in El Reno, turning in solid performances across multiple weight classes and c...
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Morris Athletes Sign College Letters
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Morris Athletes Sign College Letters
March 20, 2026
Congratulations to Morris High School’s Jaret West and Isaiah Taylor, who each signed to continue their football careers on scholarship. Jaret signed with McPherson College and Isaiah signed with Nort...
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