Murphy to join Pratt wrestling squad next season

Guthrie High School wrestling had one of their most successful seasons in recent memory and a big part of that was Dennis Murphy.

Murphy, who wrestled in the 152 pound division, finished his senior campaign with an impressive 30-9 record and was just one match away from wrestling in the state finals.

His talents and work ethic will allow him to move to the college mat. Murphy has earned and accepted a scholarship to wrestle for Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas.

Murphy and the BlueJays finished fourth in the 5A state tournament and sent a total of seven wrestlers to the 90th Oklahoma High School Wrestling Championships.

PCC is a member of the highly competitive NJCAA Region VI and Jayhawk West Conference. The Beavers are coached by Ken Kepley and sent four wrestlers this season to nationals in Spokane.

“The future looks bright for the Beavers as we return three of the  four wrestlers that competed at the National Tournament,” Kepley said. “We look for big things out of some of the guys that red-shirted this year in hopes of bringing home some hardware next year.”

Murphy is the son of Phil and Tonya Nichols.

Golfers endure hot temperatures for 40th annual Howard Fife

Despite a heat advisory and temperatures reaching near record highs, the 40th Howard Fife went on at the Guthrie Golf and Country Club on Saturday and Sunday.

This year the Fife had 20 teams with a total of 100 players battling the 103 degree heat and gusty, steady winds. The golfers also faced newly built bermuda greens that the club recently added.

View the photo gallery.

The oldest golf course in Oklahoma (built in 1900) witness the team of Shane Mackenzie, Jerry Johnson, Tate Spreacker, Von Martin and Cliff Burdick finish the tournament with a three under score to take first place. The team scored a three under on day one before shooting even par on Sunday.

First place prize included a $750 Callaway shopping spree card each, second place was $550 each, third place was $400 each, fourth $250, fifth $150, and 6th $100 each.

Day one of the Fife is scored by taking the team’s low best ball while Sunday is scored by taking the team’s two low balls on the 9-hole regulation length golf course.

Each team was paired up with handicaps verified by the GGCC and then were labeled by an A, B, C, D, and E player. Prior to the start of the tourney, golfers and their families gathered Friday evening for music, dancing, and socializing on the Club’s front lawn.

First Place (3 Under)
Shane Mackenzie
Jerry Johnson
Tate Spreacker
Von Martin
Cliff Burdick

Second Place (1 Under)
Nathan Brown
Adam Schuster
Bryan Stambeck
AJ Wrede
Jim Sewell

Third Place (2 Over)
Justin Ramer
Jason Canning
Brian Jenkins
Darrell Covington
Jack Kriz

Fourth Place (3 Over)
Brian Sterkel
Jeff Hirzel
Billy Stumbaugh
Jim Brewer
John Carpetner

Fifth Place (3 Over)
Spencer Ross
Mike Ridgell
Tony Benear
Kelly Brown
Jim Foster

Sixth Place (3 Over)
Adam Miller
Scott Bryant
Dwayne Collins
Keith Randolph
Tim Allen

Guthrie, Carl Albert are must see TV

Guthrie and Carl Albert have become must see TV.

The two 5A football powers have put on some epic battles over the year’s and the television camera’s have been their to capture it all. 2011 will not be any different.

Cox Communications has picked up the week seven game on October 14th inside Jelsma Stadium. The game has become an annual showdown that generally determines the district champion.

Carl Albert leads the series 22-17 that dates back to 1968. Head Coach Rafe Watkins and his Jays are 6-4 against the Titans, including last year’s 32-14 win in Midwest City. The Titans have won three of the last five meetings and the last game played inside Jelsma Stadium in 2009.

Between the Jays and Titans they have combined to win seven of the last 11 state championships in Class 5A. The Titans claim five of those golden balls.

Guthrie is 8-3 when playing on television.

The two programs have had some epic games over the last several years, including Russell Rush’s game winning field goals in 2001 and 2002. Many remember the 2007 BlueJay “dream team” winning their first district title under Watkins in Midwest City.

All Guthrie Football games can be heard on Triple Play Sports Radio 105.1 FM and streamed live world-wide on Guthrie Sports Page. The upcoming season will be the 10th straight season to air the Jays on the radio.

Guthrie – Carl Albert History:

1968: Guthrie 14, Carl Albert 7

1969: Carl Albert 20, Guthrie 14

1970: Guthrie 26, Carl Albert 6

1971: Guthrie 20, Carl Albert 6

1972: Guthrie 16, Carl Albert 13

1973: Guthrie 14, Carl Albert 13

1974: Guthrie 20, Carl Albert 0

1975: Carl Albert 9, Guthrie 6 OT

1976: Carl Albert 28, Guthrie 0

1977: Carl Albert 21, Guthrie 7

1978: Carl Albert 31, Guthrie 14

1979: Carl Albert 9, Guthrie 7

1980: Carl Albert 19, Guthrie 7

1981: Guthrie 23, Carl Albert 10

1982: Guthrie 35, Carl Albert 12

1983: Guthrie 14, Carl Albert 6

1984: Guthrie 19, Carl Albert 0

1985: Carl Albert 40, Guthrie 7

1986: Carl Albert 39, Guthrie 6

1987: Carl Albert 28, Guthrie 7

1988: Carl Albert 9, Guthrie 0

1989: Carl Albert 27, Guthrie 6

1990: Carl Albert 13, Guthrie 7

1991: Guthrie 19, Carl Albert 7

1992: Carl Albert 28, Guthrie 2

1993: Carl Albert 38, Guthrie 28

1994: Carl Albert 32, Guthrie 0

1995: Carl Albert 42, Guthrie 2

2000: Carl Albert 31, Guthrie 7

2001: Guthrie 23, Carl Albert 22

2002: Guthrie 22, Carl Albert 19 OT

2003: Guthrie 28, Carl Albert 21

2004: Carl Albert 25, Guthrie 7

2005: Guthrie 33, Carl Albert 14

2006: Carl Albert 26, Guthrie 21

2007: Guthrie 24, Carl Albert 21

2008: Carl Albert 16, Guthrie 13

2009: Carl Albert 40, Guthrie 14

2010: Guthrie 32, Carl Albert 14

McCully plays big in Oil Bowl

Oklahoma and Texas met up for the 74th edition of the Oil Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas on June 18th. The Lone Star state got a Chad Hedlund 39-yard field goal in overtime to give the Texans a 17-14 win.

McCully (center) led both teams with 83-yards receiving.

The Oklahoma 14-points were all set up by Guthrie’s Devante McCully, who finished with two catches (38,45) for 83-yards. The 83-yards receiving was the most yards brought in for either team. Photo Gallery

McCully, an East Central signee, was the 16th player selected to play in the all-star game from Guthrie. The Jays have had at least one player play in the Oil Bowl the past five seasons.

Texas jumped out to a 6-0 lead, but Oklahoma took a 7-6 lead into recess and had their biggest lead at 14-6 in the third quarter. Texas took advantage of a safety on a bad Oklahoma snap and a 4-yard touchdown run to tie the game in regulation.

Lady Jays softball to host golf scramble

The Guthrie Lady Jays softball team is two months away from beginning of the season and in the meantime are concentrating on practice and fundraising.

The softball program is hosting the Guthrie Lady Jays Softball 1st annual Four Person Scramble. The event is set for 10 a.m. on June 24th at Cimarron National Golf Course. All proceeds will go toward the High School and Junior High softball booster club.

The scramble will have prizes to give out including for both the closest to the hole and longest drive. The entry fee is $200 per team.

Lady Jays newly hired coach, Lee Linsenmeyer, said they are looking for hole sponsorships and have four different levels with the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Friends of the Program to choose from.

To help sponsor, or have any questions contact Lee Linsenmeyer at (405) 612-2689.

Cimarron River body identified

According to Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents, the body that was found in the Cimarron River in Logan County has been identified.

Kimberly Ann Harlow, 48, of Oklahoma City, was confirmed by the OSBI by fingerprint analyst. Harlow was raised in Crescent.

Her cause of death remains undetermined by the medical examiner’s office.

Harlow’s neighbor noticed the sketch of Harlow and reported that he had not seen her in several weeks to help lead to the identification.

The medical examiner’s office believes the woman had been in the water for approximately four days, when she was recored on May 28th  near the State Highway 74 bridge close to Crescent.

OSBI agents and Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies can now track her whereabouts the last several days of her life to help determine how she died. Toxicology reports are pending.

Guthrie trackster’s qualify for regionals in Lawrence

Athletes from Guthrie, Coyle and Edmond recently had success in the June 5th AAU National Qualifier meet at Norman High School. The athletes qualified for regionals in Lawrence, Kansas.

(L to R front) Lexi Hastings, Tyra Aska, Micayla Haynes, and Aja Montgomery. (Back Row) Michael Anderson and Aaliyah Allison.

Micayla Haynes placed first in the 100, 200, long jump and second in the 100m hurdles. Also taking first place was Michael Anderson, Aja Montgomery and Aaliyah Allison.

Allison place first in the high jump and 400m and third in the 100m and 200m, Anderson took first in the triple jump, second in the 100m, 200m and third in the long jump and Montgomery won the 100m, second in the 200m and third in the 400m.

Lexi Hastings qualified fourth in both the 800 and 1500 while Tyra Aska qualified with second place finishes in the 100 and 200 meter runs.

Animal Shelter selling donations for fundraiser

The City of Guthrie has received a great number of donations from Pet Smart and are selling the goods as a fundraiser for the Guthrie Animal Shelter that was damaged by the May 24th Guthrie tornado.

“We have hundreds of high quality pet beds that can be obtained for a $10 donation to the animal shelter,” City Manager Matt Mueller said. “These beds come in many different shapes and sizes. We also have a mountain of pet toys that we are giving away with a donation of $2.50.”

Items are available at the Library, Police Department, Utility Counter, or at the Animal Shelter’s temporary location at 927 East Prairie Grove Road.

Mueller said he is anticipating doing significant fundraising endeavors for the shelter.

The City of Guthrie has a special fund set up to accept donations to the animal shelter.

Guthrie on pace with budget revenue; town hall meeting set

The City of Guthrie is on schedule with the latest information on sales tax revenue.

Guthrie City Manager Matt Mueller received the information and said the City was “once again in line with where we need to be with our budgeted revenues.”

The sales tax deposit this month was $322,418 compared to the $306,161 that was deposited this time last year. The increase comes in at 5.31% compared to the previous year’s comparison and it is a 1.3% increase from the $318,282 deposited this time in 2009.

Town Hall Meeting

The next Town Hall Meeting for the potential curbside recycling program will be held on July 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To learn more about the program and cast your vote, click here to read the GSP article.

School immunization required for upcoming school year

Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine will be required for students in the 7th grade in Oklahoma schools.

 

Tdap is a booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccines. One dose of Tdap is routinely recommended at 11 through 12 years of age. One dose is also recommended for adolescents 13 through 18 years of age who have not already received a dose.

 

For more information on the required Tdap school requirement click the TDAP Letter.