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Coalgate High School defeated Crowder 8-0 on Friday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Payton Hilfer struck out Moten to finish off the game.The Wildcats opened up scoring in the first inning. Gavin Blue hit a solo homer.Coalgate High School scored four runs in the third inning.

With Braedy on the Mound, Coalgate Wildcats Varsity Shuts Out ThackervilleBraedy Wardrope threw a gem on Tuesday for Coalgate Wildcats softball, allowing zero runs and besting Thackerville by a score of 11-0Jordana Fuller led the Lady Wildcats to victory by driving in four runs.

Sliger Strong at the Plate as Lady Tigers Defeat MaudFour hits from Ava Sliger helped lead the way for Tupleo over Maud 14-6 on Thursday. Sliger doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, and homered in the fourth.

Coalgate High School powerlifters Caleb Perry and Will Penney will be heading to El Reno on Saturday, March 12, to compete in the OFBCA (Oklahoma Football Coaches Association) powerlifting meet. The two athletes qualified for state at the regional meet held March 4 at Broken Bow.

A WINNING TEAM! Coach Nathan Hill, Caleb Perry, Will Penney, and Coach Joseph Ward, from left. See story and additional photos page 3.

The Coalgate High School baseball team is sponsoring a blanket drive for Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor residents and Mary Hurley Hospital. New blankets with tags are now being accepted for delivery on Valentine’s Day. The drive will end February 11.

1969 Coalgate HS graduate Tommy Loudermilk will be inducted into the prestigious Athletic HOF on Memorial Day Weekend 2022. A process that began in February 2021 when the selections were announced will finally come to fruition.

KENLEY TO JOIN SNU CRIMSON STORM — Coalgate High School senior Kenley Thompson signs a letter of intent to play softball for Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm.

The 2021 Coalgate Wildcat football season was arguably their best of the past three years.Despite several heartbreaking losses, the Wildcats showed they could stay in a game and fight to the end, something they didn’t always do in the past.

The Coalgate Wildcats finished the 2021 football season on a high note by winning big over Marietta, 48-12.Additionally, senior quarterback Gavin Blue broke the 1,000 yard rushing mark during the game.