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Heavener’s Jerami Casteel won the discus at the Heavener track meet Tuesday.
Heavener boys fare well in own meet
Heavener boys had a good day at the Heavener track meet Thursday.
Jerami Casteel was first in the discus and second in the shot put. Jerred Boss was first in the 4x800 and second in the 800. Morgan Altstatt was first in the 4x800, second in the 1,600 and scored points in the 4x400.
Parker Brand was part of the first-place team in the 4x800, scored points in the 4x400 and the 400. Geren Palmer was also on the first-place 4x800 team, and scored points in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles. Brecken Barnes had points in the 4x400.
For the Lady Wolves, Gracie Springfield was second in the 300 hurdles and scored points in the 100, 110 hurdles and long jump.
Willie Dehart hits the ball during Tuesday’s game with Stigler.
LeFlore County sport scores
LeFlore County sports scores for Tuesday.
Baseball
Arkoma 7, McCurtain 2
Stigler 12, Heavener 1
Talihina 10, Panama 2
Checotah 12, Spiro 0
Slow pitch softball
Cameron 9, Poteau 4
Cameron 11, Spiro 3
Heavener 13, McCurtain 9
Pocola 12, Howe 7
LeFlore at Haileyville (no score reported)
Panama 13, Wister 6
Poteau 12, Spiro 1
Haworth 6, Talihina 4
Antlers 5, Talihina 1
Soccer
Boys
Heavener 5, Dove Science 3
Girls
Heavener 1, Keys 0
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Cowboy Baseball Tops DBU
DALLAS – Oklahoma State completed a season sweep of Dallas Baptist Tuesday night with a 15-4 victory over the Patriots at Horner Ballpark.
With their second win over DBU this season, the Cowboys improved to 18-11; DBU is now 16-13.
Colin Brueggemann hit a pair of home runs for the Pokes, with Kollin Ritchie, TP Wentworth and Garrett Shull also going deep.
Kai Fye picked up the win in relief of Wentworth, who started on the mound and at DH. Fyke improved to 2-0 as he worked three innings and allowed just one run while tying a career high with five strikeouts.
The Cowboys fell behind in the first inning as Luke Pettitte smacked a two-run home run to left field.
OSU cut that lead in half in the third. After a perfectly executed hit and run put runners on the corners with two outs, Ezra Essex came in to score on a wild pitch to make the score 2-1.
The Patriots got the run back in the fourth, getting a pair of singles and a double steal of second and third before an RBI groundout extended their lead to 3-1.
Brueggemann made it a one-run game once again in the fifth, leading off the inning with his fifth homer of the season over the wall in center field.
The Pokes seized control of the scoreboard with a six-run rally in the sixth as they sent 11 batters to the plate.
Ritchie got things started with a solo bomb to right field as his 17th blast of the season made it 3-3.
The Cowboys then took advantage of the DBU pitching staff’s inability to find the strike zone. After loading the bases on a single, walk and hit by pitch, Brueggemann and Wentworth drew back-to-back RBI walks. Up next, Shull was hit by a pitch to plate OSU’s sixth run.
The lead reached 8-3 when Brock Thompson ripped a two-out, two-RBI single up the middle before DBU was able to get out of the inning.
The Patriots loaded the bases themselves in the bottom of the inning, doing so with no outs. A sacrifice fly made the score 8-4, but Fyke was able to get another fly out and an inning-ending strikeout that left the bases full to escape further damage.
OSU added insurance in the seventh via the long ball. Brueggemann smacked his second of the night, a two-run shot, and Wentworth followed that with his fifth homer of the season as the back-to-back jacks pushed the Cowboys’ advantage to 11-4. That duo also hit back-to-back homers against DBU earlier this month in the game in Stillwater.
Shull capped OSU’s scoring with a three-run home run to center field in the eighth.
OSU returns to action Friday when the Cowboys open a three-game series against Cincinnati at O’Brate Stadium.
Sooners shut out ORU
TULSA – No. 11 Oklahoma cruised to a 3-0 win over Oral Roberts Tuesday night in Tulsa.
The Sooners (20-8) were propelled by a career night from starting right-handed pitcher Michael Catalano. The sophomore went five innings of two-hit ball with no walks and seven strikeouts. It was both a career-long outing and career-high strikeout number.
Freshman Nick Wesloski was as impressive out of the bullpen, going three innings of scoreless pitching with five strikeouts, both career highs. Junior Isaac Williams finished the job, hurling a scoreless ninth while allowing one hit.
OU junior designated hitter Brendan Brock provided the offense for Oklahoma, hitting a three-run home run in the first inning for his seventh of the year. The bats went quiet on both sides until the ninth when the Sooners tacked on an insurance run. Brock and freshman Alec Blair registered consecutive base hits and junior catcher Deiten Lachance plated Brock on a sacrifice fly to center.
Catalano, Wesloski and Williams combined on OU’s fifth shutout of the season and third game with zero walks. Oral Roberts (14-12) registered just five hits in the game.
Pitchers of Record
Win: Michael Catalano (2-2)
Loss: Brendan Asher (0-2)
Arkansas clipped in extras by Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – No. 17 Arkansas (19-11) was walked off in extras by Missouri State (18-9) in a back-and-forth affair that featured nine lead changes and eight combined homers Tuesday night at Hammons Field, losing 15-14 in 10 innings.
With the loss, the Hogs dropped to 6-2 in midweek games this season. Arkansas previously defeated Tarleton State on Feb. 16 at Globe Life Field, split a double midweek series against in-state foe Arkansas State on Feb. 24-25, took down Oral Roberts on March 3, swept its double midweek series against Northern Colorado on March 17-18 and picked up its second win of the season over an in-state opponent with a win against UCA on March 24 before Tuesday night’s setback.
Four Razorbacks, including Camden Kozeal (4-for-5, 2B, HR, 5 RBI), Zack Stewart (2-for-5, 2B, RBI), Nolan Souza (3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI) and Christian Turner (3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI), recorded multi-hit games in the loss. Arkansas also blasted four home runs, including Ryder Helfrick’s solo shot, his team-leading ninth of the season, and Souza’s three-run homer in the third inning, Turner’s three-run home run, the first of his collegiate career, in the top of the fifth inning and Kozeal’s grand slam, his eighth homer of the season, in the top of the seventh inning, but could not slow Missouri State’s offense.
The Bears tagged the Razorback pitching staff for 14 runs on 12 hits, including four doubles and four home runs, Tuesday night. Missouri State scored six in second, three in the fourth, three in the sixth and tied the game with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning before walking Arkansas off with a leadoff home run in the 10th to seal its midweek win.
In relief of starter Steele Eaves (1.0 IP, 4 R, 2 SO), right-hander Jackson Kircher twirled 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Parker Coil emerged from the bullpen and tossed 2.2 innings of three-run ball (zero earned) with three strikeouts, while Cooper Dossett turned in 2.1 innings of two-run ball with a career high-tying four strikeouts.
Up next, Arkansas heads to Auburn, Ala., for an SEC weekend series against No. 18 Auburn (20-8, 4-5 SEC). First pitch between the Razorbacks, who are 4-5 in conference play, and Tigers is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, on ESPN2.
Today in history
Today in History: April 1April 1, 2026 – Happy April Fools’ Day! While many of us enjoy a light-hearted prank or two, this date has also marked some of the most significant – and sometimes solemn – moments in world history.Major Historical Events on This Day
527 – Byzantine Emperor Justin I named his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor. Justinian would go on to become one of the most influential rulers in history, overseeing the creation of the Justinian Code that shaped Western legal systems for centuries.
1748 – The ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, were rediscovered by Spanish engineer Roque Joaquín de Alcubierre. This find would later provide an extraordinary window into daily life in the Roman Empire.
1789 – The first full meeting of the U.S. House of Representatives took place in New York City. Pennsylvania Representative Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg was elected as the very first Speaker of the House.
1918 – The Royal Air Force (RAF) was officially formed in Britain through the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, becoming the world’s first independent air force.
1933 – Nazi Germany began its systematic persecution of Jews with a nationwide boycott of Jewish-owned businesses – a dark turning point that foreshadowed the horrors to come.
1945 – U.S. troops landed on the Japanese island of Okinawa, launching one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of World War II in the Pacific.
1946 – A powerful undersea earthquake near Alaska triggered a devastating tsunami that struck Hawaii, killing 159 people.
1976 – Apple Computer, Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in a garage in Los Altos, California. What began as a small personal computer company would revolutionize technology and become one of the world’s most valuable corporations.
1979 – Following a national referendum, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Iran an Islamic Republic, marking the official end of the Iranian Revolution and the monarchy.
1984 – Legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye was tragically shot and killed by his father in Los Angeles, just one day before his 45th birthday.
1999 – The vast territory of Nunavut was officially created in Canada, giving the Inuit people greater self-governance over a huge portion of the Arctic.
2001 – The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.
Other notable April 1 moments include the 1957 BBC “spaghetti tree” hoax (one of the most famous April Fools’ pranks in broadcasting history) and the 1985 release of Nike’s first Air Jordan sneakers.Notable Births on April 1
1815 – Otto von Bismarck, the “Iron Chancellor” who unified Germany and shaped 19th-century European politics.
1873 – Sergei Rachmaninoff, one of Russia’s greatest composers and pianists.
1908 – Abraham Maslow, psychologist famous for creating Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
1932 – Debbie Reynolds, beloved Hollywood actress known for Singin’ in the Rain and mother of Carrie Fisher.
1939 – Ali MacGraw, actress who starred in the 1970 blockbuster Love Story.
Modern birthdays include actors Asa Butterfield, David Oyelowo, and Taran Killam, plus wrestler Randy Orton and YouTube personality Logan Paul.
Notable Deaths on April 1
1204 – Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages, queen of both France and England.
1917 – Scott Joplin, the “King of Ragtime” and composer of classics like The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag.
1950 – Dr. Charles R. Drew, pioneering African American surgeon who developed large-scale blood banks and plasma preservation techniques that saved countless lives during World War II.
1984 – Marvin Gaye, the iconic “Prince of Motown” whose music continues to influence generations.
April 1 reminds us that history is full of innovation, tragedy, political transformation, and the occasional playful hoax. From the founding of Apple to the creation of Nunavut, this day has repeatedly shown humanity’s capacity for both groundbreaking progress and profound change.What’s your favorite April Fools’ prank or historical “gotcha” moment? Share it in the comments or submit your own family history stories tied to this date!
Calendar of events
Calendar of events for the next week for Heavener, LeFlore County, southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The calendar is a free service for our readers. If you know of an event coming up, please CONTACT me.
Wednesday
Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC
Thursday
High school baseball: Heavener at Pocola; Northside at Cameron; Howe at Haworth
High school softball: Wister, Central at Cameron; Whitesboro at hall of fame festival; LeFlore at Spiro’ Talihina at Smithville
High school soccer: Regent Prep at Heavener
High school golf: Heavener at Tahlequah Tournament
Heavener City Council meets 6 p.m.
Friday
High school baseball: Cameron at Pocola; Forte Gibson at Poteau
High school softball: Cameron, Howe, Talihina at Howe Festival
Saturday
Makayla Cheek Manley fundraiser
Monday
LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.
High school baseball: LeFlore County Tournament
High school softball: LCT
High school golf: Heavener at Poteau Tournament (Choctaw Country Club)
Tuesday
High school baseball: LeFlore County Tournament
High school softball: LCT
Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC
Larry P. Herrington memorial
Larry P. Herrington, of Poteau—known by many as “Hoss”—passed away on March 27, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 80.
He was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Modesto, California, to Raymond and Ruby (Collins) Herrington.
Survivors are his wife of 48 years, Vicki Herrington, of the home; his children Brandon Herrington and Brittanii Herrington; his sister, Kathy Turner; and his nieces and nephews, including Traci Hermoso and husband Neil, Teresa Albertoni and husband Larry, Dale Beezley, James Turner, and John Turner. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Debi Smith, Lori Groening, and Kimi Miner, along with a host of extended family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Sandy Herrington and Linda Beezley; and his nephews, Jeff Herrington and Kenny Herrington.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com.
Kevin Wayne Holt services set
Kevin Wayne Holt passed away March 30, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 58, and was born Aug. 30, 1967, in Tulsa to Wayne Holt and Patsy Black.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Kevin Holt Jr. and TJ Holt officiating.
Survivors are his children Elizabeth Holt of Cameron, Kevin Holt, Jr. of Spiro, Billy Holt and Kristin Daniels of Pocola, Edgar Athey of Shady Point, Cody Thompson of Bokoshe, Tasha Ray and Carey of Giddings, Texas; as well as a special niece, Destiny Phillips, of Sallisaw; sisters Kalley Montgomery and Dewayne of Sallisaw, Patricia Gossett of Spiro, Dede Persson and Andreas of Spring, Texas and Waynie Holt of Stigler; brother, Terry Holt, of Stigler; his uncle, Virgil Dameron, of Horseshoe Bend; eight grandchildren; , along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Morelock; and three sisters Claudia Lacey, Claudette Corbin and Verna Dotson.
Pallbearers are Kevin Holt Jr., Billy Holt, Edgar Athey, Dewayne Montgomery, Jeff Montgomery and Terry Winn. Honorary pallbearers are Duane Thompson, Tasha Ray, Cody Thompson, Elizabeth Holt and Destiny Phillips.
Family visitation is from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, at The Cedars, 522 Dewey Avenue in Poteau.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com.