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Baseball

Arkoma 9, Keota 1

Arkoma 9, Warner JV 3

Bennington 4, Heavener 3

Howe 13, Glencoe 1

Panama 14, Clarksville, Arkansas 2

Pocola 13, Smithville 3

Poteau 2, Charleston, Arkansas 1

Talihina 11, Porum 3

Whitesboro 8, Indianola 0

Colbert 8, Wister 0

Rattan 15, Wister 5

Slow pitch softball

Howe 12, Oktaha 10

Red Oak 10, Panama 2

Panama 29, Wister 18

Talihina 10, Central 4

Talihina 15, Webbers Falls 0

Whitesboro 20. Atoka 11

Whitesboro 10, Wilburton 8

Soper 19, Whitesboro 7

Red Oak 15, Wister 7

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Friday night saw the remaining half of the Sweet 16 field battle for a spot in the regional finals. The night was defined by UConn’s grit, Duke’s survival, and Michigan’s offensive explosion.

The first two tickets to the Final Four in Indianapolis will be punched today.

 AUSTIN, Texas – No. 8 Oklahoma dropped the second game of the series at No. 2 Texas Friday night by a final of 4-3 in 10 innings.  

The Sooners (19-7, 4-4 SEC) held a 3-0 lead into the seventh inning before Texas (22-4, 6-2) plated two in the eighth and one in the ninth to send the game to extras. In the 10th, an RBI single down the left line from Texas’ Ashton Larson walked the game off.  

OU starter Cameron Johnson went five innings and allowed no runs on just one hit to go with eight strikeouts and four walks. It was Johnson’s second-most strikeouts on the season and fifth start of 5.0 IP or more on the year.  

At the plate, Kyle Branch brought in two runs on a double in the second inning and Camden Johnson plated OU’s other run on a groundout in the fifth. 

OU used four pitchers out of the bullpen in Kadyn Leon (1.0 IP), Jason Bodin (0.0), Jackson Cleveland (3.0) and Gavyn Jones (0.1). Cleveland (L, 2-1) took his first loss of the season in relief, surrendering two runs on five hits with one strikeout and one walk.  

Pitchers of Record

Win: Sam Cozart (5-0)

Loss: Jackson Cleveland (2-1)

Cowboy Baseball Evens Series At BYU 

PROVO, Utah – Oklahoma State rolled to a 12-5 win over BYU Friday night at Miller Park to set up a rubber game in the series finale. 

With the victory, the Cowboys improved to 17-10 overall and 3-5 in Big 12 play, while BYU fell to 12-13 and 3-5 in the league. Saturday’s rubber game is set for 2 p.m. (CDT). 

Kollin Ritchie had a big night at the plate and also a highlight-reel catch in center field to help carry the Cowboys to victory. The junior was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and slugged his 15^th home run of the season, tying his career high.

 Campbell Smithwick, Sebastian Norman and Garrett Shull also drove in multiple runs for the Pokes. 

Along with the offensive production, Mario Pesca turned in a strong start on the mound, picking up the win to improve to 3-2 on the year. The right-hander worked 6 2/3 innings and struck out seven while allowing three runs on six hits and a pair of walks. 

OSU went on top early. Brock Thompson led off the game with a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Smithwick to give the Pokes a 1-0 advantage. 

BYU used the long ball to erase its deficit in the third, going up 2-1 on a two-out, two-run home run to right field by Ryder Robinson. 

The Cowboys would not be down long, however, as they rallied for a pair of runs in the fourth. Ritchie led off the inning with a single and after advancing to third following a walk and a sac bunt, he scored on a wild pitch to tie the score. 

Norman would later bring home the go-ahead run with an RBI double down the left-field line as OSU took a 3-2 lead. 

OSU rallied for a big inning in the fifth, batting around and plating five runs on four hits to make the score 8-2. 

After a leadoff walk to Danny Wallace, Shull blasted a two-run home run to left field, his fourth homer of the season. 

The Pokes weren’t done. Following a hit by pitch and a single, consecutive RBI doubles by Smithwick and Alex Conover made the score 7-2 before a sacrifice fly off the bat of Norman brought home the final run of the inning. 

OSU added to its lead in the sixth, going up 9-2 on a two-out RBI single by Aidan Meola. 

The Cougars produced a run in the seventh, but Thompson made a leaping catch at shortstop with the bases loaded to end the inning and limit any further damage. 

OSU answered in the eighth when Ritchie deposited a pitch over the left-field wall for a two-run homer that made the score 11-3. 

BYU’s final runs of the night came in the eighth as they put up a two spot before the Cowboys added their 12^th run in the ninth when Ezra Essex scored on a wild pitch.

Hogs’ Pitching Falters in Series-Opening Loss against Gators

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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – No. 4 Arkansas (19-8, 4-3 SEC) could not overcome its struggles on the mound in its 9-4 series-opening loss against Florida (21-6, 4-3 SEC) Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium on Norm DeBriyn Legends Weekend. 

The Hogs, who wore throwback uniforms and caps Friday night in recognition of the legendary former Razorback head coach’s induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, will look to even the weekend series against the Gators at a game apiece tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, on SEC Network+. 

Florida tagged Arkansas starter Gabe Gaeckle for three runs on one hit and four walks in 1.1 innings of work to take an early lead. In relief of Gaeckle, Cole Gibler emerged from the bullpen in the top of the second inning and fired a career-long 4.2 frames of two-run ball with three walks and five strikeouts to keep the Razorbacks in the ballgame. 

The Razorbacks had Gator starter Liam Peterson, who worked four scoreless innings with six walks and seven strikeouts, on the ropes multiple times but were unable to capitalize until his night was done. Trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth, Ryder Helfrick launched a two-run home run against relief pitcher Ernesto Lugo-Canchola to bring Arkansas within two. 

A two-run home run in the top of the seventh re-extended Florida’s advantage to four, but consecutive two-out RBI doubles by Carter Rutenbar and Reese Robinett in the bottom of the eighth brought Arkansas back within two runs. 

The Gators, however, put the game away for good in the top of the ninth inning with a three-spot to open a 9-4 lead. Ultimately, Florida capitalized on two hit batsmen and a season-high 10 free passes issued the Arkansas pitching staff. 

Offensively, Maika Niu (2-for-3, 2B, BB) was the lone Razorback with multiple hits, carding his team-leading 13th such game of the season. Helfrick, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two walks, extended his team-leading reached base streak to 26 games and raised his season slash line to .310/.488/.598 with seven home runs and 21 RBI. 

Left-hander Hunter Dietz (2-2, 3.86 ERA) will take the mound for Arkansas tomorrow and go up against Florida right-hander Aidan King (3-2, 1.27 ERA). The Razorbacks, who have won two consecutive series against Florida at Baum-Walker Stadium (2021 and 2024), have not lost a home weekend series to the Gators since the 2016 campaign.

Photo by: Peyton Martin/University of Oklahoma

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.  — Down 1-0 heading into the top of the seventh inning, Ailana Agbayani used her bat and eventually her legs to help ignite a two-run frame before the Sooners eventually won it in the eighth as the Sooners (33-2, 7-0 SEC) were victorious, 3-2, in the series opener at No. 20/20 LSU Friday, March 27.

OU 3, LSU 2
LSU scored first thanks to a solo home run off the bat of leadoff hitter Jaila Lassiter in the bottom of the third inning. 

OU would get the leadoff batter on base in the fifth, sixth and seventh but wouldn't push one across until a wild top of the seventh when OU took a 2-1 lead. 

Ailana Agbayani led off the inning with a single sliced inside the third base bag. Pinch hitter Lexi McDaniel flew to deep right field that Agbayani tagged up on and advanced safely to second base thanks to an acrobatic slide into second. Abby Dayton roped her third hit of the night and Agbayani moved up to third base, putting runners at the corners with one out. 

The clutch baserunning continued as Kasidi Pickering, Agabyani and Dayton all evaded pursuing LSU fielders on what was a fielder's choice grounder to shortstop. One batter later Kendall Wells flared a two-RBI single to right, giving OU the lead. 

LSU was within a strike of being retired in the seventh inning after a frame of matchups in the circle and at the dish. With one out and a runner at first, LSU's Tori Edwards walked and Alix Franklin singled in the tying run with a base hit through the left side. 

OU replied in the eighth, taking a 3-2 lead. Gabbie Garcia doubled to left center and eventually came around to score on a sac fly from Dayton. 

The Tigers had one runner reach in the eighth inning, but Miali Guachino got out of the frame for her ninth win.

Pitchers of Record
Win: Miali Guachino (9-0)
Loss: Jayden Heavener (7-7)

Today is Saturday, March 28, 2026. It is the 87th day of the year, with 278 days remaining.

March 28 is a day of profound contrast, marking one of the world's most terrifying nuclear accidents alongside the births of some of the most iconic voices in music and film.

Vickie Lockhart Jirash obituary

Vickie Lockhart Jirash, age 73, of Oklahoma City (previously of Howe) went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2026. She was born June 2, 1952, in Heavener to James Grady and Marjorie Lee Luton Lockhart.

Vickie lived a life full of faith, family, laughter, and a deep love for children. She was a devoted wife, a proud and loving mother, an adoring grandmother, and a treasured friend to many.

Growing up in Howe, Vickie spent much of her time in the No. 10 Community and around the family’s Lockhart Station. She attended Howe Schools from elementary through high school and graduated in 1970. Her love for learning and helping children led her to Carl Albert State College and Northeastern State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and later a Master’s Degree in Reading.

Teaching wasn’t just a job for Vickie, it was her calling. For 30 years she taught first grade, shaping young minds and encouraging little hearts. She later continued her work in education as a Reading First Specialist for the State of Oklahoma. Along the way she was honored as Howe Teacher of the Year in 1989 and was named a Top 10 Finalist for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year.

Generations of students remember her not only for teaching them how to read, but for making them feel loved and believed in. This devotion to educating generations of people in Howe grafted her to the community with deep roots of friendship, devotion, and loyalty that prompted her and many others of the community to fight for the preservation of schools like Howe in the early 1990s, when the threat of closure and consolidation was considered by state legislators.

Vickie, along with many other colleagues, coworkers and community members fought for Howe to stay an independent school and preserve the identity the town is functioning and growing in today.

Vickie’s faith was the foundation of her life. As a young girl she was saved and baptized at No. 10 Community Church. She raised her two boys in Howe with the same faith she held dear, always wanting them to know Jesus above all else.

One of Vickie’s greatest gifts was music. She loved playing the piano and shared that gift faithfully in churches throughout the area. Over the years, she played for countless church services, revivals, weddings, funerals, and school graduations. Through every note she played, she shared her love for the Lord and her heart for people.

Vickie faced cancer twice in her life and gave all the glory to God for carrying her through both battles.

During her second journey she met the love of her life, Ed Jirash, and the two were married on June 1, 2007. Together they built a sweet life filled with simple joys of cheering at Howe basketball, softball, and baseball games, watching OU Sooners and, much to Vickie’s protest at times, USC Trojans football. One of Vickie’s greatest blessings was seeing Ed saved and baptized, a moment that brought her deep joy and gratitude.

Vickie and Ed shared their love of gathering their family and friends for large celebrations, especially around the Fourth of July and other holidays, when the laughter was loud and the love was even louder. Vickie was a consummate host and life of the party when any group, but especially her family, was gathered together. Her desire to entertain, involve and, above all, love during these gatherings was evident to everyone who attended any gathering she hosted.

Vickie’s life was one of kindness, faith, music, and service to others. Her legacy lives on in the many students she taught, the hymns she played, the family she loved, and the countless lives she touched. While she will be deeply missed, those who knew her take comfort in knowing she is now home, welcomed with open arms and surely hearing the most beautiful music of all.

She leaves behind a family who loved her dearly: her sons Ryan McCullah (Christie) and Justin McCullah (Kara) of Oklahoma City; her stepsons Paul Jirash, James Jirash, and Dan Jirash; and her beloved granddaughters Maddie (Michael), Hayley, Mackenzie, Mikiah, Karlee Jaycee, and Mavery, who brought endless joy to her life; her nephew Russell Lockhart (Jill, Olivia, and Autumn) of Mena, Arkansas; her niece Hollie Montgomery (Michael and Brady) of Mena; her aunt Mildred Lockhart of Poteau; and many special cousins including Glenda Folkes, Cheryl Lockhart, Tab Lockhart, Britt Lockhart, Lorree Norris, Ida Henderson Heacock, Greta Suter, Homer, Shawna, Jalei, and Brayden Oglesby, and Jim and Kay Suter, along with a host of very loved family members and dear friends.

Vickie was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Jirash, her parents James Grady and Marjorie Lockhart, and her brother, James Dale Lockhart and sister-in-law, Dianna Stone Lockhart.

The family wishes to thank Morada Lake Hefner Assisted Living and Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care during Vickie’s final days.

A celebration of Vickie’s life will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Highway Baptist Church in Howe. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery,  under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

Viewing is Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

In honor of Vickie’s lifelong love for the Howe Lions and the OU Sooners, the family kindly invites everyone to wear red to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions toward funeral expenses. These can be made directly to the Venmo Account @jmccullah5513 or brought to the service.

To sign Vickie’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Chief Darrell Barham, 79, of Spiro are 10 a.m. on Saturday at Spiro City Cemetery with Braedon Howard officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma.

Chief Darrell Barham was born on April 14, 1946, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Mildred “Midge” (Daugherty) Barham and Darrell Eugene Barham, Sr. He passed away on March 26, 2026, in Spiro, Oklahoma.

He married the love of his life, Sharon, on July 28, 1985, in Spiro, Oklahoma. Darrell was born in Oklahoma but spent his formative years in Colorado, where he became a lifelong Denver Broncos fan.

Darrell faithfully served his community as the Chief of Police for the Town of Spiro for 37 years. He was a dedicated public servant who took great pride in protecting and serving others. In addition to his law enforcement career, he was a pilot who loved to fly and also loved racing. Known for his straightforward nature, Chief enjoyed his Marlboro cigarettes and Diet Mountain Dew, but above all, he loved his family dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Derrick Barham; his sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Gil Howard; and his brother, Richard Barham.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Barham of the home; his son, Lee Lale and wife Michelle; his daughter, Kendra Armer and husband Jeremy; his grandchildren, Derrick “Baby D” Barham, Kayla Short and husband Avery, Justice Thompson and husband Isaiah, Jalen Armer, and Sadie Lale; and his great-grandchildren, Spencer Short, Stevie Short, and Tucker Thompson, who will arrive later this year.

He is also survived by his special niece, Sunnye Gilliam and husband Matt; his special nephew, Shawn Howard and wife Jenn; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Ellis, Karen Pipkins, and Vicki Barham, along with nephew Trevor Barham; his brother-in-law, Harold Harrison; and numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and loved ones.

Online condolences may be made at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com