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Sports July 16, 2022 OU football: Sooners climbing up recruiting Fishing Report rankings after latest additions NORTHWEST Canton: July 10. Elevation is below normal, water tem- perature 86°F and stained. Striped bass hybrids fair on top- Jesse Crittenden, The Georgia, Arkansas and LSU. and seven touchdowns in eight western, Arkansas and Florida water lures around main lake and points. Report submitted by Norman Transcript As of now, the 2023 class games last season for Langham State. He’s the 12th-ranked Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County. looks promising for the Soon- Creek High School. EDGE rusher in the class, per Fort Supply: July 11. Elevation is normal, water tempera- Heading into July, there ers: 14 total commits, 1 5-star Pettaway joins Keyon 247Sports. ture 84°F and clear. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver, punch bait, shad, stink-bait and worms around channels, main were some concerns about (quarterback Jackson Arnold), Brown as the receivers in the Logan Howland lake, shallows and below the dam. Report submitted by Jason Oklahoma's recruiting class for five 4-stars and eight 3-stars. class for OU. The 3-star offensive line- Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County. 2023. And coach Brent Venables and Cayden Green man chose the Sooners over Foss: July 11. Elevation 2.73 ft. below normal, water tem- ‘Those concerns are quickly his staff aren't done recruiting, The 4-star offensive line- Towa, Miami, Michigan and perature 82°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hy- fading away. either. man chose the Sooners over Boston College. brids good on topwater. Catfish good on cut bait. Walleye fair The Sooners entered July Here's a look at the Soon- LSU, Missouri, Nebraska and Listed at 6-foot-7 and 280 on worms. Bass fair. Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K way behind in the team recruit- ers’ latest additions to the Arkansas. Bait House. pounds, Howland is the 45th- ing rankings, as 247Sports 2023 class: ‘The Missouri native is list- ranked offensive lineman in SOUTHEAST listed them outside the top 30. Jaquaize Pettaway ed at 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, the class. Arbuckle: July 9. Elevation .5 ft. above normal, water tem- But after receiving five com- The 4-star receiver an- adding a big body to OU coach perature 84°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish Bill Bedenbaugh’s offensive Phil Picciotti mitments last week, the Soon- nounced his commitment last Picciotti is a solid 3-star fair on baited holes. Bass fishing fair early daybreak on top- ers have jumped all the way to week via social media, choos- line. water then worms and jigs in 20+ ft. of water. Crappie slow No. 11. ing the Sooners over Texas, ‘Adepoju Adebawore linebacker that chose the around docks. White bass are chasing shad, they come up and That trails only Texas, Ole Miss, Arizona State and ‘Adebawore is the type of Sooners over Auburn, Michi- go back down, if you are fortunate to be close you could catch who ranks third, among cur- Arkansas. big EDGE rusher the Sooners gan, Nebraska and Illinois. one. Report submitted by Jack Melton. rent Big 12 teams and behind ‘The Houston, Texas native have been looking for. The Pennsylvania native Blue River: July 11. Elevation is below normal, water tem- five Southeastern Conference is the 33rd-ranked recruit in Listed at 6-foot-4 and 240 is listed at 6-foot-3 and joins perature 82°F and stained. (USGS Lake Level). Largemouth, teams, the Sooners’ future the class, per ESPN. He record- pounds, the 4-star chose the Samuel Omosigho as the two smallmouth and spotted bass good on grass hoppers, plastic home — Texas, Tennessee, ed 43 catches for 745 yards Sooners over Missouri, North- linebackers in the 2023 class. baits and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, creek channels, rocks and shorelines. Channel catfish good on punch bait and stinkbait around channels, rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace. Big 12 Media Days: New commissioner Yormark Broken Bow: July 7. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal, water temperature 88°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level). Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, weighs in on OU, Texas’ looming exits flukes and plastic baits around brush structure, creek channels, points and standing timber. Crappie fair on hair jigs, jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report Tarik Masri, The Norman long will Oklahoma and Texas going to sit down and discuss terest in adding as many as six submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in McCurtain Transcript be a part of that future? the future — obviously I don’t teams from the Pac 12 as the County. Both programs voted last start until August 1 — and I conference reels from the re- Eufaula: July 7. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal, water tem- ARLINGTON, Tex. — Re- July to depart the Big 12 for look forward to doing that,” cent announcement that UCLA. perature 84°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level). Largemouth, cently hired Big 12 commis- the SEC by no later than 2025. Yormark said. “That’s really all and USC will join the Big Ten smallmouth and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, in-line spin- sioner Brett Yormark got his The exact timeline of their Ican say at this point in time. in 2024. nerbaits, plastic baits and topwater lures around brush struc- first chance to take questions eventual departure is unclear, “From my perspective... I Yormark didn’t confirm ture, creek channels, main lake and rocks. Blue, channel and from the media on Wednesday as both teams and the confer- have a lot to learn. But in any that report but made it clear flathead catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, live shad, shad and at Big 12 Media Days. ence could negotiate for an ear- situation like this, I always where the conference stands. sunfish below the dam, creek channels, main lake and river Sitting in between his pre- lier exit. look for a win-win scenario. “One thing is for sure — channel. Crappie good on hair jigs, minnows and spoons be- there is no doubt the Big 12 is ‘That being said, it’s important low the dam, brush structure, creek channels and rocks, Report decessor, former commission- Yormark didn’t give a spe- whatever happens is in open for business,” Yormark er Bob Bowlsby, and Baylor cific answer, but indicated will- that the best interest of this confer- said. “We will leave no stone submitted by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIn- tosh County. president Linda Livingstone, ingness to have those discus- ence, But I look forward at the unturned to drive value for the Hugo: July 7. Elevation is normal, water temperature 82°F Yormark spoke about his vi- sions. right time to have those con- conference. and murky. (USACE Lake Level). Blue, channel and flathead sion for the future of the con- “I'm sure there's going to be “I think it's fair to say I've versations.” received a lot of phone calls, a catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, live bait, ference. One big question: How a moment in time where we're Yormark was clear that he lot of interest. People under- punch bait, shad, stinkbait and sunfish below the dam, chan- feels no animosity towards stand the direction of the Big nels, main lake, river channel, shorelines and standing timber. [EON | a 12, and we're exploring those Crappie fair on jigs and minnows below the dam, brush struc- UN both schools. “The folks from Texas, both levels of interest. Nothing is ture, main lake, river channel and standing timber. Report sub- the president and [athletic di- imminent, but we're work- mitted by Andrew Potter, game warden stationed in Choctaw rector], as well as at Oklahoma, ing hard to make sure that we County. Large they've been very gracious to position the Big 12 in the best Robert S. Kerr: July 7. Elevation is normal, water tempera- me,” Yormark said. “They were possible way on a go-forward Elk City, O Selectionjof New/&\Used a part of the process in me get- ting hired, so I appreciate the basis.” ‘The incoming commission- ture 87°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level). Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, dough bait, hot dogs, minnows, shad, sunfish and worms below the dam, main lake, Civic Center Rifles, support that I received.” er has other focuses outside of conference realignment, too. points, river channel, river mouth and tailwater. Largemouth 1016 Airport Industrial Road Yormark will take over a Specifically, Yormark’s focus is and smallmouth good on buzz baits, minnows, small lures, ‘Shotguns/& Big 12 conference that’s in aon growing the Big 12 “brand.” spinnerbaits, spoons and topwater lures around brush struc- period of radical change and I think there’s oppor- ture, coves, main lake, points, rocks, sandbar, standing timber July 16-17 Admission $7 Handguns uncertainty. In addition to tunities, as I learn a little bit and weed beds. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs and minnows Saturday 9-5 » Sunday 9-4 Oklahoma and Texas’ eventual more about the brand and our around brush structure, channels, coves, docks, points, tailwa- exit, the conference will add fan base, to become a little bit ter and weed beds. Report submitted by Logan Shimp, game G&S Promotions 918-659-2201 four additional teams — BYU, more national, to position our warden stationed in Haskell County. Cincinnati, Central Florida and brand a little younger, hipper, Texoma: July 10. Elevation is 3 ft. above normal, water tem- SA Bring this ad & get $1 OFF Admission ‘ Houston — in 2023. cooler... [to] connect a youth ks2 OFF for Active Duty & Retired Miltary withD "3 perature 88°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level). Striped bass good Recent reports indicate the culture, diversify some of the on live shad and topwater lures below the dam, channels, dam Big 12 has also expressed in- things we're doing,” Yormark and points. Blue, channel and flathead fair on cut bait, dough said, “And I think we have a bait, live shad, punch bait, stinkbait and sunfish below the great opportunity to do that.” dam, channels, coves, docks, points and river channel. Crap- Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life cholces Yormark’s background in pie fair on hair jigs, jigs, minnows and nymphs around brush structure, channels, coves, docks, points, rocks and standing sports marketing provides a unique perspective for the timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been great. Striper Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- leadership in the conference. are being caught near the dam on topwater lures and live shad. Before joining Roc Nation, Yor- ‘They are also being caught near points and river channels. Blue sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer mark worked for the Brooklyn cats are being caught near channels and flat areas on live shad. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical Nets for 14 years, starting in Crappie are being caught on jigs and minnows on brush struc- details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. the ticket office before eventu- tures in 10-24 ft. of water. Report submitted by Garrett Beam, ally working his way up to CEO. game warden stationed in Bryan County. But this is Yormark’s first Wister: July 7. Elevation is normal, water temperature 96°F For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: venture in college athletics, and stained. (USACE Current Lake Level). Largemouth bass which he said has always been fair jigs, plastic baits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, his goal. Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator “What excites me most channels, main lake and points. Blue catfish fair on cut bait around channels, main lake, points and river channel. Crappie about joining the Big 12 is the fair on grubs and tube jigs around brush structure, channels transformative moment in Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient C front of all of us today,” Yor- and river channel. Report submitted by James Williams, game mark said. “We have an oppor- warden stationed in Le Flore County. SOUTHWEST tunity to grow and build the Altus-Lugert: July 11. Elevation is 25 ft. below normal, Some of the most common conditions ar Big 12 brand and business, be water temperature 74°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level), White * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) aspirational, define our point bass, crappie and walleye slow on bill baits, crankbaits and jigs of difference, all while never around dam, docks, main lake and rocks. Channel catfish fair * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic losing our commitment to al- on minnows, punch bait, stinkbait and worms around main Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ways compete and develop our lake and rocks. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game student-athletes at the highest warden stationed in Greer County) ¢ + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV levels. Moments like these do Ellsworth: July 11. Elevation is normal, water temperature * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's not happen often, and we must 84°F and stained. ( USGS Lake Level). Crappie slow on jigs and seize them and make the most minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted of them. It will require incred- by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed in Caddo County. carrie ible work and collaboration.” Fort Cobb: July 11. Elevation is normal, water tempera- Perry, RN Professional, Passionate After Yormark officially ture 82°F and stained (USACE Lake Level). Blue and channel starts his new position in Au- catfish fair on cut bait, hot dogs and stinkbait around channels Advance, Attentive... gust, he plans to visit “all 14 campuses” within the first 60- and creek channels. Crappie slow on hair jigs and jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Justin Cor- Our Difference Is Our Care 90 days to meet with univer- nett, game warden stationed in Caddo County. sity personnel before report- Lawtonka: July 11. Elevation is normal, water temperature 1 ing back to the Big 12 Board of 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level). Saugeye slow on crank- Directors to discuss the confer- baits, sassy shad and small lures around points and shorelines. ence’s next steps. Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game warden stationed Have you ever considered becoming “Just as I pledged to the in Caddo County. a hospice volunteer? board, we will be boldand hum- Tom Steed: July 11. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and fall- ble, aggressive and thoughtful, ing, water temperature 76°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level). A fulfilling experience in the spirit and innovative and creative, Blue and channel catfish fair on cut bait, live bait, shad, stink- all in an effort to position the bait and worms around brush structure, main lake and rocks. of giving and receiving. conference in a way that not Report submitted by David Smith, game warden stationed in only grows the Big 12 brand Kiowa County. and business but makes us a Waurika: July 11. Elevation is .5 ft. below normal and fall- bit more contemporary.” ing, water temperature 83°F and murky, Blue and channel cat- Tarik Masri is a sports re- fish fair on cut bait around main lake and shorelines. Striped porter for The Transcript cov- bass hybrids and white bass slow on sassy shad and shad ering OU athletics and area around creek channels and dam. Saugeye and walleye fair on sports. You can reach him by crankbaits around dam and riprap. Report submitted by Matt emailing _ tarikenormantran- Farris, game warden stationed in Jefferson County. script.com