PODCAST: Summer is coming

6/4/2019 |  Ben Johnson

It's that time of year again. Summertime has arrived, and high school sports fans are left waiting for more games in August. But fear not! The Publics and Privates OKpreps Podcast will help get you through the slow months.

This week the guys recap some state tournament baseball, including Edmond Santa Fe and Pryor winning titles for the first time for both programs. The guys also look back on the memorable moments from the 2018-2019 athletic season, including some cross country, football, basketball and much more. 

The podcast closes out with Swisher breaking down this week's Skordle Shootout in Cushing. A solid field of small school hoopsters will be at Cushing Middle School, and Swisher gives you all the details you need to stop by and watch some basketball.

We'd welcome your feedback! Tweet at us - @michaelswisher & @benjohnsontul

PODCAST TIME! Wall to wall basketball and wrestling

2/28/2019 |  Ben Johnson

Medals and trophies have been handed out to wrestlers across the state. Now it’s time for basketball teams to start claiming hardware.

Ben and Michael dive into Class A & B state basketball tournaments on tap this week, and they guys also make their predictions in each class.

Ben breaks down what happened at the state wrestling tournament and some of the various highlights along the way. 

Also added a new segment where the guys named their MVPs of the week. Listen in and find out who they dubbed as last week’s MVPs.

All that leading up to Michael's interview with Okarche coach Ray West. You don't want to miss what West had to say.

Thanks for listening & enjoy!

Have any feedback? Email the show at ben@skordle.com

Booth steps down as Red Oak head coach

Boys Basketball | 3/21/2018 | Corey Stolzenbach | McAlester News-Capital

Trey Booth has stepped down as the head coach of the Red Oak boys basketball program. Red Oak Public Schools' Board of Education approved the move at its March 12 meeting following a season in which the Eagles won their third basketball state title in Booth's 27th career season coaching basketball.

Red Oak falls in championship game

Girls Basketball | 3/5/2018 | Corey Stolzenbach | McAlester News-Capital

OKLAHOMA CITY — Red Oak fell in the Class B title game at Jim Norick Arena Saturday to No. 3 Hammon, 45-34.

The No. 5 Lady Eagles (24-9) had their second runner up finish in the state tournament in the past three seasons, and are still looking for their first gold ball after Saturday’s defeat.

Red Oak found itself in a familiar spot from Friday’s 49-46 win against Varnum. The Lady Eagles trailed the Lady Warriors, 22-20, the identical deficit they had at halftime against the Lady Whippets the night before. Hammon scored the first five points of the second half, and had 30-24 

Jessa Baldwin sparks Red Oak in fourth quarter

Girls Basketball | 3/3/2018 | Jacob Unruh | NewsOK

Jessa Baldwin had never played in the state tournament until Thursday.

Now, she’s Red Oak’s hero entering Saturday’s Class B state championship game, and that’s due to a breakout fourth quarter.

Baldwin, a senior, scored 11 points and iced the game with crucial free throws 10 seconds after failing to do so.

Red Oak advances to the state finals

Boys Basketball | 3/2/2018 | Corey Stolzenbach | McAlester News-Capital

OKLAHOMA CITY — Red Oak will play for the gold ball on Saturday.

The Class B-No. 2 Eagles (26-4) prevailed over No. 10 Leedey, 62-41, at the Big House on Friday in the state semifinals. Red Oak pulled off a wire-to-wire victory, as they did on Thursday against Kinta, and have yet to trail in the state tournament. They had built up a 23-6 advantage on the Bison at the end of the first quarter.