Sports

“That was an odd one, but one we probably needed,” reported coach Chad Rumer on Wednesday morning following Tuesday’s game on Feb. 5 at Lone Grove. It is not often the Lady Redskins have played with sophmore, Avri Weeks, and junior, Danna Wagnon, both on the bench at the same time with two fouls each. This threw the regular substitution rotation off, and it showed, especially on the defensive end and the full-court press.

The score at the end of the first period of play was 16 to 8, Lady Redskins. In the second period, playing at times with four guards and one post player, Tyla Bohannon, the Lady Redskins were struggling to execute their offense. They limped into the half with a 1-point margin, 24 to 23.

The Lady Longhorns showed their determination in the third period. Despite Weeks and Wagnon returning to the court, they needed Brit Henderson’s sharpshooting to stay close. The period ended with a tie score at 40-all.

Madill celebrated Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 8, in a game against Atoka. The seniors recognized were: Kelsie Lambertsen, Caitlyn Gillis, Maria Flores, Diego Flores, Luke Magness, Seth Coleman, Cole Weiberg, and Justin Gillis

The Lady ‘Cats took to the court to play the Lady Wampus Cats.

The Lady Wampus ‘Cats led the first period, 14 to 5. The Lady ‘Cats came back and outscored the Lady Wampus Cats, taking the lead at halftime, 25 to 23.

The Lady ‘Cats played hard, but at the end of the third period, they trailed 48 to

33. The Lady Wampus ‘Cats would take the win, 41 to 54.

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The Madill Wildcats and the Lady ‘Cats Basketball Teams traveled to Byng to play the Byng Pirates on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

The Lady ‘Cats took the court against the Lady Pirates and trailed at the end of the first period of play,19 to 9.

By halftime, the Lady Pirates led 42 to 18. Although the Lady ‘Cat’s had less turnovers, the second half was no better.

At the end of the third period of play, the Lady ‘Cats trailed 55 to 25.

The Lady Pirates took the win, 69 to 33.

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The Kingston Redskin Track Team, along with the Lady Redskin Track Team, traveled to the Enid Indoor Track Meet on Feb. 2. When they came back home, the Redskins brought with them a Team First Place Overall Title, and the Lady Redskins came home with a Team Second Place Overall. Both teams earned a total of 79 points each. The Redskins were ranked first out of 23 teams, and the Lady Redskins were ranked second out of 15 teams. The Redskins competed in 11 events for the day and had Top 5 scorers in six of the 11 events. Gary Jackson competed in the 55 meter hurdles, finished with a time of 10.72, and earned Seventh Place. Jarron Morgan and Marc Sampson ran in the 55 meter dash for the Redskins. Morgan finished in Second Place, with a time of 6.87, and Sampson finished in Fourth Place, with a time of 6.98. Nick Castellano competed in the Prelims in the 55 meter dash and finished with a time of 7.54. The Redskins competed with two teams in the 4 x 800 meter relay.

The Madill Soccer Teams are focused and preparing for their upcoming season. They have been practicing hard each day.

Although the Lady ‘Cats only have five returning starters, coach Jose Cortes believes this will be a good season.

Cortes said, “We have five returning starters. These five returning starters will need to step up since we lost some good defenders and lost our main attacking player.”

Eunice Martinez is the captain for the Lady ‘Cats and Daisy Rosas and Elizabeth Ibarra are co-captains.

Eunice Martinez said, “As a captain, I encourage my team not only to be better, but also to never give up. I lead the team by setting examples on the field, like giving effort, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and respecting my team.” There are a total of seven seniors, four juniors, and 12 freshmen returning this season, and coach Jim Love is the girls’ assistant coach.

The Wildcats and Lady ‘Cats attended the Enid Indoor Meet on Saturday, Feb. 2.

The Lady ‘Cats brought home the Championship, and the Wildcats placed Seventh.

Coach Eidson and coach Jaggers both said,“These indoor meets help the kids prepare for the track season. We are proud of the kids, what each one accomplished on the track and in the classroom.”

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The Lady Redskins of coach Chad Rumer were anxious to get back on the floor after a disappointing loss at the hands of the Lady Tigers of Ardmore.

They would be, however, without Kassie Bailey for this one The junior guard has not been cleared to play following a concussion in the Ardmore game.

She reported “ I am much better now” before game time. Coach Rumer explained that with a concussion injury the OSSAA guidelines call for two weeks off the court and practice. “She will see her doctor on Tuesday morning and will need their approval to be able to return,” he stated.

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