Gans powerlifter wins 8-Man State Meet title

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February 17, 2026

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor,

WAUKOMIS — Gans Grizzlies powerlifter Anthony Vasquez won the 181-pound division at last Wednesday’s 8-Man State Meet.

Vasquez lifted a total of 1,380 pounds to win the 8-Man State Meet title at 181 pounds as he finished 45 pounds greater than the runner-up.

The Grizzlies will return to action at 9 a.m. Friday at the Iron Hog Classic in Panama.

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Roland teams split at Muldrow, sweep Senior Night games from Sallisaw

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

February 17, 2026

In an electric environment last Friday night at Muldrow High School’s Roger Sharp Activity Center, the Roland High School basketball teams split their latest “Battle of 64” games on the hardwood with ...

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Roland pitcher on NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List

By Oliver Grigg ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

February 17, 2026

Former Roland Ranger and current Arkansas Razorbacks relief pitcher Carson Wiggins is one of two Hogs, with Parker Coil the other Razorback, to be among the 104 pitchers named to the National Collegia...

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Roland powerlifters compete at Skiatook Invitational, with two champions crowned; Rangers finish third among small schools

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

February 17, 2026

SKIATOOK — The Roland High School powerlifting team competed at the Skiatook Invitational, which took place Friday at Brooks Walton Activity Center. The Rangers finished third as a team in the small-s...

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Gans boys fall to Strother in district tournament finals; season ends for Lady Grizzlies

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

February 17, 2026

The good news is the Gans Grizzlies basketball team made it to the Class B, Division I Regional Tournament, but the bad news is they are facing elimination for the rest of the playoffs. The Grizzlies,...

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Several Brushy Wrestling Club members qualify for state

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

February 17, 2026

TULSA — Several Brushy Wrestling Club members qualified for next Saturday’s Oklahoma Wrestling Association (OKWA) State Tournament, which will be at O.G.&E. Pavilion, a.k.a. “The ‘New’ Big House. At l...

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Muldrow splits Senior Night games with Roland, sweeps Poteau; Muldrow senior recognized for reaching 1,000 points in prep career

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

February 17, 2026

To say that Roger Sharp Activity Center was a jumpin’ last Friday night for the annual Muldrow basketball games against archrival Roland was an understatement, and the fans were treated to two barnbur...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

Felony Docket

February 17, 2026

Felony Docket Gregory M. Williams, 65, Muldrow: Kidnapping; A&B, or A&B with a dangerous weapon. Clenton K. McCoy, 63, Vian: Endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police officer; DUI-al...

Obituaries

Rose Mary Anderson

February 17, 2026

Aug. 18, 1946 – Feb. 7, 2026 Funeral services for Rose Mary Anderson, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was at Rocky P...

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Doris Jean O’Bryan

February 17, 2026

Feb. 14, 1938 – Feb. 5, 2026 Funeral services for Doris Jean O’Bryan, 87, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Muldrow under the direction of Ocker Funera...

Obituaries

Leslie Zebbie Strong

February 17, 2026

July 11, 1948 – Feb. 9, 2026 Funeral services for Leslie Zebbie Strong, 77, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Gar...

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Evelyn Johnson Henry

February 17, 2026

March 22, 1930 – Feb. 5, 2026 Graveside services for Evelyn (Johnson) Henry, 95, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory-...