A Roland man was injured in a motorcycle accident Friday at 11:19 p.m. on Highway 64.

Dalstyn  M. Parker, 20, of Roland, failed to negotiate a curve with his motorcycle, departed the road and came to rest in a ditch.

He was transferred to Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where his injuries were treated. Parker was wearing a helmet.

The accident was investigated by Trooper Elijah Crist.

LeFlore County scoreboard for games played Friday. sponsored by Colby Addison, Attorney at Law.

Basketball

Area

Boys

Wewoka 67, Howe 57

Latta 56, Pocola 54

Girls

Howe 40, Latta 33

Panama 39, Warner 38

Spiro 25, Roland 24

Saturday’s schedule

Basketball

Area consolation championship

Boys

2A-III

Pocola vs Wewoka 7:30 p.m.

Girls

3A-III

At Okmulgee

Spiro vs. Keys 6 p.m.

2A-III 

At Checotah

Panama girls vs. Latta 6 p.m.

Cowboys fall in series opener

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State dropped its series opener to Gardner-Webb, 19-5, Friday night at O’Brate Stadium. 

The loss snapped the Cowboys’ eight-game winning streak, the fourth longest in 14 seasons under head coach Josh Holliday, as they fell to 9-4 on the season. GWU improved to 10-4 as Kelvin Agosto led the way with a two-home run, seven-RBI night. 

Hudson Barrett took the mound for the Cowboys, making his fourth start of the season. The southpaw only pitched 1 2/3 innings and struck out four before being removed from the game. 

The Pokes used six pitchers in the contest, with Bryce LeBlanc taking the loss to fall to 0-2. 

GWU jumped in front in the first inning courtesy of a solo home run off the bat of Matt Ilgenfritz. For Barrett, it snapped a streak of 15 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run. Surrounding the home run, the lefty struck out two in his first frame. 

It didn’t take long for the Pokes to respond as Alex Conover led off the bottom of the inning with his first home run of the season, a shot to center field to even the score at one. The Cowboys threatened to do more damage after back-to-back singles by Kollin Ritchie and Aidan Meola, but GWU starter Oliver Ellison retired the final two batters of the inning.

 LeBlanc was tasked with replacing Barrett on short notice in the second inning and struck out the lone batter he faced to finish the frame.

 Colin Brueggemann, who had two hits in the contest, led off the bottom of the second by lacing a double to right field and was joined on the bases by TP Wentworth via a walk. With two outs, Brock Thompson smacked a single to center field that scored both Brueggemann and Wentworth after an error by the center fielder to make the score 3-1. 

But Gardner-Webb answered back in the top of the third, scoring three runs with two outs to take a 4-3 lead. Zane Burns replaced LeBlanc and was able to get out of the inning thanks to a sliding catch by Wentworth to save two more potential runs. 

The Bulldogs hit two home runs in the fourth inning, a solo shot by Merik Carter and a two-run blast by Agosto, to extend the lead to 7-3.

GWU would score 12 runs over the final three innings as the visitors finished with 19 hits in the contest. 

The two teams return to action Saturday at 2 p.m.

 STILLWATER – A three-run home run in the first inning from UCF’s Izzy Mertes was too much for the No. 19 Oklahoma State softball team to overcome as the No. 24 Knights were 4-1 winners in the Big 12 opener at Cowgirl Stadium Friday.   

OSU dipped to 16-6 on the year, with UCF improving to 21-4.   

RyLee Crandall took the loss for the Cowgirls, falling to 6-1 after allowing three runs in 2.2 innings of work. Ruby Meylan was strong in relief, yielding only one run in 4.1 innings. Isabella Vega (6-2) pitched a complete game to earn her sixth win of the year for the Knights.   

OSU got its lone run of the game in the sixth, thanks to a sacrifice fly from Audrey Schneidmiller to bring in Macy Graf.    

Both teams had their chances to add to the scoring tally, but the Cowgirl pitchers and defense worked their way out of several jams and forced UCF to strand 12 runners in the game. The OSU offense was a consistent threat but left at least one runner in scoring position in four different innings.   

Cowgirl center fielder Jayelle Austin made a run-saving play in the fourth inning when she made a diving catch with two outs and a runner on third base. Second baseman Jayden Jones also made a run-saving play in the fifth inning when she broke hard to her right to keep a sharply hit ball in the infield and force baserunner Ashleigh Griffin to stop at third base. When Meylan coaxed Aubrey Evans into a fielder’s choice ground out to third on the next at-bat, it marked the third inning that UCF left the bases loaded.   

Game two of the three-game series is Saturday at 2 p.m. CT. 

Gaeckle's leads Hogs to win against Hatters

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Gabe Gaeckle tossed a career long-tying six shutout innings with six strikeouts to lead No. 6 Arkansas (11-3) to a 7-1 series-opening win against Stetson (5-9) Friday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium. 

Behind Gaeckle’s quality start, Arkansas is in position to secure its 35th consecutive non-conference weekend series at home. The Hogs, who have not lost or tied a non-conference weekend series in the regular season at Baum-Walker Stadium since 2014, and Hatters square off in game two of the series at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, on SEC Network+. 

The Razorback right-hander recorded his second win of the season and logged his first career quality start with his strong performance on the mound in Friday’s series opener against the Hatters. Gaeckle’s six-inning start marked the longest of his career and matched his six-inning relief outing against LSU on June 14, 2025, in the College World Series. 

Arkansas jumped on Stetson for four runs in the bottom half of the first inning and controlled the game for the entire afternoon. Camden Kozeal, Kuhio Aloy, Maika Niu and TJ Pompey each collected RBI base knocks in the four-run first. 

The Hogs added three more runs in the fifth on Carson Brumbaugh’s RBI sacrifice fly, Ryder Helfrick’s RBI single and Kozeal’s RBI single to extend their lead to 7-0. Five Arkansas batters finished with multi-hit games, including Damian Ruiz (2-for-5, 2B), Helfrick (2-for-4, BB), Kozeal (2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI), Aloy (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, BB) and Pompey (2-for-3, RBI, BB). 

With his two-hit day, Aloy raised his team-leading slash line to .396/.431/.667 with three homers and 17 RBI through 12 games. Kozeal, meanwhile, raised his team-leading RBI total to 19 with his multi-RBI game, his seventh of the season. 

In relief of Gaeckle, Parker Coil (1.0 IP, 1 R, 3 SO), Mark Brissey (1.0 IP, 0 SO) and Jackson Kircher (1.0 IP, 2 SO) combined for three innings of one-run ball to lock down Arkansas’ series-opening win against Stetson. Through four appearances, Brissey, a freshman right-hander, has not given up a run in six innings while allowing only one hit and striking out nine. 

Through three starts this season, Gaeckle owns a 2-1 record with a 2.61 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 20.2 innings of work on the mound. The Aptos, Calif., native has allowed just seven runs (six earned) on six walks and 21 hits this year. 

Hunter Dietz (1-1, 4.15 ERA) will toe the rubber for Arkansas in Saturday’s game against Stetson. Shawn Murnin (play-by-play), voice of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, and Troy Eklund (analyst) will have the call on SEC Network+. 

Hogs Fall in SEC Opener to Georgia, 7-2

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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas. – The No. 7/9 Arkansas Razorbacks fell to Georgia, 7-2 in the SEC Opener on Friday afternoon at Bogle Park, to drop to 19-2 (0-1 SEC) on the season.

Georgia (19-5, 1-0 SEC) took an early 1-0 lead with a solo home run by Jaydyn Goodwin before adding five runs on five hits, an error and one walk in the top of the third inning before the Bulldogs’ Tyler Ellison added the seventh and final run of the contest with a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning. Arkansas got on the board courtesy of a two-run home run from Ella McDowell with one out in the bottom of the third. The two-run blast was McDowell’s fifth of the season.

McDowell headlined Arkansas offensively with a 3-3 performance that also featured a double, a single and a walk in addition to her round-tripper. Karlie Davison, Reagan Johnson and Kailey Wyckoff also added singles in the loss. Freshman Brinli Bain extended her reached base streak to 21 games with a third-inning walk. Johnson and Tianna Bell also added walks in the loss, while Atalyia Rijo was hit by a pitch.

Freshman Saylor Timmerman was solid in relief for Arkansas, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks in 4.2 innings pitched. Robyn Herron (2.1 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K) took the loss for Arkansas to 8-1 on the season. The Bulldogs’ (19-5) Randi Roelling improved to 8-3 with the victory, with a complete-game performance that featured eight strikeouts and two runs allowed on six hits and a walk.

How it Happened

Herron earned the start for Arkansas, while Georgia went with left-hander Randi Roelling.

In the top of the first inning, Herron retired her first two batters faced with a groundout and a strikeout before the Bulldogs’ Tyler Ellison gave Georgia a 1-0 lead with a solo home run to center field. Following the solo homer, Georgia loaded the bases with a pair of walks and a single, but Herron would escape the jam with a strikeout to preserve the one-run ballgame. 

McDowell recorded the Hogs’ first hit of the game with a double into the gap in right-center field with two outs in the bottom of the first inning.

Herron retired Georgia in order in the top of the second courtesy of a lineout, flyout, and the ultra-rare 1-4-3 groundout. In the home half, Davison drove a 3-2 pitch into left field for a two-out single before Atalyia Rijo was hit by a pitch, but Roelling would escape unscathed courtesy of a ground out to first base.

Georgia increased its lead to six in the top of the third inning by plating five runs courtesy of four singles, a double, a walk, and an error. Saylor Timmerman would relieve Herron with one out in the inning. In the home half, Reagan Johnson walked and was replaced at first base by Dakota Kennedy, who hit into a fielder’s choice. McDowell then stepped to the plate and drove a two-run home run over the wall in center field, cutting the visitors' lead to 6-2. Following McDowell’s homer, Bain walked to increase her reached-base streak to 21 games.

Tyler Ellison would make it a 7-2 ball game with a solo home run to left-center field with two outs in the top of the fourth inning. Roelling retired the Hogs in order in the home half while picking up a pair of strikeouts.

Timmerman and Roelling would finish their respective days by allowing no runs over the final three frames of the day.

In the top of the fifth, Georgia would muster three hits but have nothing to show for it, highlighted by a 4-6-3 double play for the first two outs of the frame. Following a pair of singles and a wild pitch that allowed both runners to advance to second and third, Timmerman then issued an inning-ending groundout. In the bottom of the fifth, McDowell and Bell would both walk with two outs, but that would be all the Hogs would get.

In the top of the sixth inning, Georgia put a pair of runners on courtesy of consecutive walks with one out. The top half of the frame was highlighted by a 6-3 double play from Atalyia Rijo to end the inning. Kailey Wyckoff singled to second base with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The Bulldogs’ Gabi Novickas singled to lead off the top of the seventh before Timmerman retired the next three by way of groundouts. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Reagan Johnson and McDowell would both reach on singles with one and two outs, respectively but Roelling would end the contest by registering her eighth and final strikeout.

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.

Saturday

Funeral service for James and Freddie McBride

High school basketball: Panama girls vs. Latta 6 p.m. at Checotah; Pocola vs. Wewoka 7:30 p.m. at Checotah; Spiro girls vs. Keys 6 p.m. at Keys

Sunday

Brandon Moody fundraiser at Heavener PAC

Ronnie Hudson memorial service

Monday

LeFlore County commissioners meet 9 a.m.

Nadine Baukman funeral service

Services set for Kristy Steele

William Grant Yeager service 

High school baseball: Checotah at Heavener; Cameron at Hackett: Idabel at Poteau: Buffalo Valley at Whitesboro

High school softball: Vian at Cameron; Whitesboro at Boswell Festival; Talihina at Clayton

High school soccer: Heavener at Poteau

School board meetings

Tuesday

High school baseball: Heavener at Checotah; Poteau at Idabel; Talihina at Hartshorne; Whiesboro at McCurtain; 

High school softball: Poteau at Cameron; Whitesboro, Crowder at Haileyville

Poteau Evening Lions Club meet 6 p.m. CASC

Wednesday

Poteau Rotary Club meets noon EOMC

Memorial service for Jack Maxwell

Thursday

Poteau Kiwanis Club meets noon EOMC

High school baseball: Heavener Wood Bat Festival; Cameron at Battiest Tournament

High school softball: Keota at Whitesboro; Talihina at Stigler

High school track: Heavener at Mena meet

High school soccer: Sallisaw at Heavener

High school golf: Heavener at Muldrow Tournament (Wolf Ridge in Poteau)

Mena Chamber of Commerce banquet

Heavener VFW bingo 6

Friday

High school baseball: Heavener Wood Bat Festival; Cameron at Battiest Tournament; Poteau at Roland;

High school softball:

Ronnie Hudson obituary

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Hudson, 66, of Heavener was born to Harry Howard and Estella Mae (Price) Hudson on Oct. 16, 1959 in Ardmore. Ronnie went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026 while being surrounded by his family. 

A memorial service to honor Ronnie’s life is 3 p.m. Sunday at Big Creek Baptist Church in Heavener with Tim Olive and Brother Philip Jones officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener. 

Ronnie, a cherished lifelong resident of Heavener, graduated from Heavener High School in 1977. Known for his passionate enthusiasm as an OU football fan, he often cheered loudly at the TV, believing his encouragement could reach the team. An avid outdoorsman, Ronnie thrived on fishing and hunting, with memorable annual trips to Colorado shared with friends. His adventurous spirit and love for wildlife reflected his zest for life. 

A dedicated member of Big Creek Baptist Church, Ronnie's diverse career included roles in the oil field, KCS Railroad, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and as a skilled taxidermist, where his perfectionism shone through in his work. 

Family was at the heart of Ronnie's life. His pride and joy was his beloved Eli, whom he often referred to as “perfect.” Every moment spent with Eli and Beth brought him immense joy, and during challenging times, Eli's presence was the greatest source of comfort for him. Ronnie's love encompassed his roles as a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, cousin, and friend. His warm spirit and generous heart will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Ronnie had a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and cut up. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Ronnie also enjoyed cooking. He was known for his famous spaghetti. Everyone that ate it, talked about how delicious it was. 

Ronnie’s advice: “Live life to the fullest, life is short”. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gail Hudson, of the home; one daughter, “Baby Girl Always” and son-in-law Bethany “Beth” Mead and husband Toby of Heavener; one grandson “Little Man” and the light of his life, Eli Mead, of Heavener; one sister Terri Liles and husband Dennis of Bulverde, Texas; one brother, Jerry Hudson, of Wichita, Kansas; his nephews

Kevin Yandall and Michael Yandell both of Hontubby, and Matt Hudson of Rogers, Arkansas; his brother-in-law, Paul Yandell, of Hontubby; special friends Tim Olive, Steve “Pac Rat” Hembree, Chris Crouch, Lonnie Renick, Joe Gregory and Jamie Means; numerous other nephews, nieces, other loved ones, and a host of friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Estelle (Price) Hudson; his granddaughter, Miley Mayann Mead; his father-in-law, Chief Steelman; his grandparents, R.C. Price and Evelyn Price; one brother, Larry Hudson; a sister-in-law, Candi McCurtain; a sister, Pam Yandell; a niece, Brittney Hudson; a special aunt, Shirlene Price; and two uncles, Burl “Sonny” and Winston Price. 

The family would like to say thank you to Heart of Hospice and a special thank you to Jennifer Alexander, who was always a phone/text away. She made sure to keep him comfortable and was so gentle and caring with him and our family. Thank you to Big Creek Baptist Church for the family meal and the prayers and encouragement throughout this journey. 

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

William Grant Yeager, 92, lovingly known as W.G. or Bill was born Nov. 4, 1933 to Paul and Fannie (Jackson) Yeager in Atoka Countyk. He finished his race on March 4, 2026.

A funeral service to honor William’s life is 2 p.m. Monday at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau with Reverend Clyde Hess officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery, under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau.

Bill was a born worker. As a kid, he loved to work on the farm with his dad. His free time after his farm work was spent trying to tear apart or build something. He spoke many times about different things he built. 

In 1952 he married Martha Kilgore and together they raised five children whom he loved fiercely. That love was just as strong for his in-laws. He often said he raised five children but ended up with ten. 

He worked many jobs during his life, he most enjoyed maintenance work at different factories, especially the bakery. Fun times for the kids were climbing into the old pickup and going along with him to do a job somewhere. If he grabbed a napkin and a pen you knew there was some major brainstorming about to happen. 

When he retired he went back to work part time until he moved to Amber where he took up horseshoe art and tinkered with black smithing. 

Bill was a man of prayer. Once you were on his prayer list there was no getting off of it. He was a man of faith, he believed God would do what He said he would do. He was the best husband, father, Papa, brother and friend. 

Survivors are three sons Robert and Cathy Yeager, David and Alice Yeager, and Randy and Belinda Yeager; two daughters Debra and Steve Yakel, and Karen James; his grandchildren

Krista, Kelly, Matthew, Daniel, Michael, Mandy, Tim, Joe and Linda; 14 great grandchildren; and he was excited when learned that his first great-great-grandchild will soon arrive; one sister Gail and Lonnie Adams; two brothers Charles and Carolyn Yeager, and Richard and Georgia Yeager. 

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Fannie Yeager; his wife, Martha, his only love; one sister, Mary Human; and son-in-law, Cecil James.

Pallbearers are Robert Yeager, David Yeager, Randy Yeager, Michael Yeager, Matt Yakel, Daniel Yakel, Thomas Glenn and William Glenn.

Viewing is from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

To sign the online guestbook for William, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.

Memorial service for Jack Maxwell, 85, of Cowlington is 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with his son, Jud Maxwell, and Monty Guthrie officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.

Jack was born on Sept. 11, 1940 in Spiro to J.C. and Irene Maxwell and passed away on March 5, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to his eternal home at the age of 85.

Jack attended Spiro Schools and graduated in 1958. He later attended Eastern State College and Northeastern State University, where he played football and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. It was during his college years that he met his wife and lifelong companion.

Following graduation, Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He attended Officers Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia in 1963 before reporting to Pensacola, Florida in January 1964 for flight training. After eighteen months of flight school, he received his wings in June of 1965 and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant.

Jack was later stationed at the Santa Ana Air Facility associated with El Toro Marine Corps Base in California before being deployed to Vietnam in 1966. While serving in Vietnam, he flew the twin-engine H-46 helicopters for thirteen months before returning home in September of 1967.

In February 1968, he was stationed in the Caribbean, including Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. His final duty station was Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he had attained the rank of Captain. Jack completed his service and was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on June 1, 1968.

Jack will be remembered for his service to his country, his dedication to his family, and the many friendships he formed throughout his life.

Survivors include one daughter Lisa Guthrie and husband Monty; one son, Jud Maxwell; four grandchildren Tyler Guthrie and wife Stephanie, Addie McConnell and husband Zak, Mallory Maxwell, and Mia Maxwell; and four great-grandchildren Paizley, and Porter McConnell, and Cade and Collins Guthrie; one brother Larry Maxwell and wife Lori; two sisters Sue Maxwell and Paulette Perry; along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ronnie Maxwell and Jerry Maxwell; and the mother of his children, wife, and friend, Chicquietta Maxwell.

The family would like to acknowledge Dave Perry, Mark Cox, Ron Lawson, Mike Rose, Barry Harrison Jr., David Rose, and Todd Martin, who will serve as honorary pallbearers.