In Thursday’s regional tournament, the Tupelo Tigers slid by Buffalo Valley in a 1-0 win. Though hard fought, the Tigers then defeated Mountain View-Gotebo 4-0. Friday once again brought Tupelo and Mountain View-Gotebo together in the championship game. Tupelo took a first inning 3-0 lead and never looked back, taking the regional title in the 13-3 win. Front L to R: Cash Wafford, Nate Medcalf, Zane Wilkerson, Talyon D’Aguanno, Harley Davidson, Taecyn Meek, Caiden Kingston, Luke Foreman, and Brody McCollum. Back L to R: Asst. Coach Joel Medcalf, Peyton Bills, Tyler Jett, Kolt Carrel, Cody Airington, Davin Weller, Dalton O’Dell, Colton Bourland, Jas Hunter, Chase Billy, Colby Hamer, and Coach Clay Weller.

COALGATE LADY CATS AND THEIR NEW SCOREBOARD — From left (back) - Marie House, Faith Grant, Emma Thomas, Kaylie Trevathan, Josi Lackey, Rainey Davidson, Nevaeh Parker, Myca Farris, Jaci Lackey, Braedy Wardrope, Brylee Rice, Jordana Fuller, Abi Looney, Natalie Washburn, Raeleigh Madden, Kodi Graham, Macy Delozier; (front) - Breana Hale, Chloe Brown.

Not to be upstaged, the 1972-73 Coalgate boys’ basketball team will soon be inducted into the Coalgate Hall of Fame, as did the Wildcat football team a couple of years ago. Both teams made it to the state semi-finals before ending their seasons.

Coalgate FFA members recently competed in several area and state FFA contests. The Freshman Agriscience Quiz Bowl team placed 1 at the southeast area contest in Seminole on April 14. They later went on to finish 8 at the state contest in Stillwater on April 23. Team members are Caden Russell, Blaine Ryan, Josie Smith, and Natalie Washburn.

COALGATE’S PATRICK KINGSTON HEADED TO STATE — Coalgate High School track and fi eld competed in the regional meet at Plainview HS in Ardmore on April 30. Patrick Kingston qualifi ed for state in the 100m and 300m hurdles and will represent Coalgate HS at the May 6 state meet at Western Heights in Oklahoma City. Patrick is a two-time state qualifi er in hurdles. Congratulations, Patrick! Wishing you the best at state!

Senior Jay Hogue and junior Randle Lemons escort their guest, Mati Smith. Prom pictures submitted by Kathy Ingram.