Category: Purcell
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Postseason Path: Local Teams Set for Regional Battles in Classes A, 3A & 4A
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It’s postseason week across Classes A, 3A and 4A. For 3A and 4A schools, the path goes through Super Regionals, where only winners move on to the state tournament. In Class A, it’s simpler — regional champions punch their ticket straight to state. Around our coverage area, Washington, Lindsay, Newcastle, Tuttle and Blanchard host their…
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Senior Night Heartbreaker: Purcell Rally Falls Short vs. Perkins-Tryon, 5–4
PURCELL — On Senior Night, the Purcell Lady Dragons’ rally from an early 4–0 hole came up one swing short, falling 5–4 to the Perkins-Tryon Lady Demons in a crucial 4A-1 district matchup Monday night (Sept. 22, 2025). Purcell answered the Demons’ four-run second with four of its own in the third to tie it,…
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War on 74: Washington pulls away in the third, beats Purcell 42–25
PURCELL — Washington turned a tight rivalry game into a statement win after halftime, riding Josiah Dickerson’s three rushing scores and a 64-yard TD catch plus a steady night from QB Creed Barrett to defeat Purcell 42–25 on Friday at Conger Field. The Warriors have now won 11 straight in the series and lead it…
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Showdowns on the Gridiron: War on 74, Tri-City, and Bulldogs Battle
Rivalry week has arrived, and three tradition-rich matchups headline Friday night: Washington–Purcell, Blanchard–Newcastle, and Wayne–Lexington. Each carries decades of history, dramatic momentum swings, and the kind of bragging rights that linger long after the final whistle. Washington at Purcell — War on 74 Series trend (recent): Washington has won 10 straight regular-season meetings (2015–2024), plus…
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Seven Straight: Newcastle Rolls at Purcell, 7–2, Behind Five-Run Third
PURCELL — On a rare Wednesday district date, Newcastle stacked a five-run third inning and never looked back, beating Purcell 7–2 to run the Lady Racers’ win streak to seven and keep pressure on the top of Class 4A-1. Newcastle (15–5, 5–1) broke it open in the top of the third with five consecutive run-scoring…
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Washington and Purcell Set to Host Third Annual Heart of Oklahoma Tournament
The Heart of Oklahoma Tournament returns this week for its third year, once again co-hosted by Washington and Purcell. The three–day event runs Thursday through Saturday, bringing together a deep field of small–school programs from across the state. Local flavor will be strong once again, with Washington, Purcell, Tuttle, Lindsay, Blanchard, and Bridge Creek all…
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Lindsay’s Flood Silences Purcell in 2–0 Win
PURCELL — The Leopardettes opened their season on the road Monday night and leaned on the arm of Arizona State commit Riese Flood to shut down the Purcell Lady Dragons, 2–0. Flood was dominant in the circle, striking out 12 while allowing just one hit and two walks across five scoreless innings. The right-hander recorded…