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September 11, 2021 Sports ‘I got to keep building’: Clayton Kershaw says elbow feels fine after rehab start with OKC Dodgers Ed Godfrey, The Oklaho- move back to Oklahoma to re- "I love him because he is the first Isotope batter on four ovation from the crowd, sev- “Compete. Get people out. man tire, she was persuaded in part so consistent. He is a warrior.pitches. He allowed only an in- eral of whom were wearing Move on." because Oklahoma City was People write him off and say field single in the inning and Kershaw jerseys and shirts. Kershaw said he wasn't When Cliff and Sue Clem- the Triple-A club of the the he is getting older. You never threw 15 pitches — 11 strikes Kershaw's final line was sure if more rehab assign- ent moved to Norman from Dodgers. write off Kershaw because he is with the strikeout. three innings pitched while ments are in his future before California in February, they Kershaw is her favorite going to do what it takes for his In the second, Kershaw giving up two earned runs on he takes the mound again for never imagined they would Dodger. team. He proved that last year fanned the first batter but Tay- four hits, with three strike- the defending world cham- be watching Clayton Kershaw “He is so moral," Sue said. lor Snyder lined a single left in postseason. Kershaw is also outs. pions. He may return to the pitch in Oklahoma City. “He has a work ethic. He isavery Godly man, and that's a ahead of a crushing two-run Asked about the elbow af- "I am beside myself," said such a family man. He does so big deal to us." Dodgers first as a reliever. homer to left by Albuquerque ter the game Kershaw said, "] will get to St. Louis Sue, who came to Chickasaw many charitable things and he Kershaw saw his first action catcher Brian Serven. Kershaw “We'll find out. It feels good Bricktown Ballpark early Tues- isa fabulous pitcher.” on Tuesday night against the got the final two outs of the (Wednesday) and talk to the right now. Felt good overall. day to get tickets near the Kershaw's appearance was Albuquerque Isotopes since inning on a flyout and ground- Hopefully bounce back tomor- guys and see what they say," front row to see Kershaw toss also the reason Ellen Wilfong July 7 after he was originally out, tossing 18 pitches with 11 row OK." Kershaw said. "Obviously I am three innings on a rehab as- of Kingfisher made the driver placed on the 10-day injured for strikes. Kershaw said it was good not ready for a full start yet. I signment for the Oklahoma to Oklahoma City with her list, then moved to the 60-day In the third, Kershaw to be back but added that his think lot of things are in con- City Dodgers. young son on Tuesday night. list with left elbow inflamma- fanned the leadoff hitter be- “stuff wasn't that great." sideration. Sue, has been a Los Angeles "He is my husband's favor- tion. fore allowing a bloop double. It was the third rehab start "Ideally, I'd love to throw Dodgers’ fan since the days of ite Dodger. I have several... We In 18 starts with Los Ange- ‘The runner was left stranding for Kershaw with the Okla- long. ‘The reality is that just Sandy Koufax and Don Dry- have went to watch him pitch les this season, Kershaw is 9-7 after a groundout and a deep hhoma City Dodgers. Kershaw wasn't going to happen. I sdale and her dad would take in L.A. and when we watched with a 3.39 ERA over 106 1/3 flyball to center. said he approaches the rehab thinkby the time October rolls her to ball games. when he came back here to re- innings pitched. In Kershaw's final inning, starts just like a game. around I should be up to 100 When her husband, a hab a couple of times," Wilfong He looked sharp right off he tossed 12 strikes in 16 “Trying to get people out is pitches or so, which is the goal. Sapulpa native, wanted to said. the bat Tuesday night, fanning pitches and left to a standing the only way to do it," he said. I got to keep building." Esports coming to Oklahoma as OSSAA-sanctioned sport after board approval Cameron Jourdan, The involvement at the high school to continue growing the sport. ify how teams were selected Oklahoman level is only growing, too. As of May, 18 states had for playoff competitions when OSSAA assistant director partnerships with PlayVS for COVID impacted teams play- Imagine winning an Okla- ‘Amy Cassell, who will over- esports competitions while 31 ing games and the normal se- homa high school state cham- see esports, said there will be others had schools participat- lection process. pionship for playing Madden about 60 schools that are in- ing in some sort of competi- For example, in football, or Super Smash Brothers. terested in initially participat- tion without championships. the OSSAA added an extra After Wednesday's Okla- ing based on a straw poll. That Oklahoma City Public week to the playoffs and al- homa Secondary School Ac- number is likely to balloon af- Schools superintendent and lowed any team to play if it tivities Association monthly ter Wednesday's decision. board president Sean McDan- wanted. The motion would also Sanctioned by USBC, we offer iaagies for women, men, mixed, senior, and youth, starting on September 13, 2021. board meeting, that will soon Executive director David iel said his district installed allow OSSAA staff to modify be something that can hap- Jackson said the association selection processes in other esports facilities in each of the pen. The board unanimously high schools this summer. So sports, if needed, to assist with plans to send out a Zoom link approved a motion to make as soon as Monday to schools many kids showed up to play playoff seeding in relation to esports an OSSAA-sanctioned interested to begin planning ‘once school began, the schools the pandemic. sport. exhibition competitions. On had to have tryouts and now The board approved a Sept. 20, there will be an online have varsity and junior varsity three-year contract with Play- rules meeting, Competitions VS, an online gaming competi- will begin Sept. 28 and be held teams for competitions. Teams will not be separated. Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces tion platform that is partnered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and into different classes to begin. with the NFHS. The OSSAA ‘Thursdays. Board approves motion to plans to use the first year as ‘The tentative list of games, allow OSSAA to modify activi- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- an exhibition season before per Cassell, is: FIFA 21, League ties as needed sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer starting championship compe- of Legends, Madden NEL 21, With the coronavirus pan- or heart failure. Hospice care also helps fami lly members manage the practical titions. Rocket League, SMITE, Spla- demic remaining a part of the Esports have exploded in toon 2 and Super Smash Bros. high school sports realm, the details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. popularity in recent years, Ultimate. board approved a motion to with many states making it a ‘There are various club es- allow the OSSAA to modify ac- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: sanctioned sport and hosting ports leagues that have offered tivities as needed this year. championships. In Oklahoma, competitions for high schools The motion is similar to there are 15 colleges that offer in recent years. Now, the OS- one that was passed last year. 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