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Sports 4 - The Elk City News October 15, 2022 Elk City Varsity Elkettes Stymied by Caddo Varsity Lone Grove Varsity Longhorns, Lose 9-0 By Shonda Little victory for Lone Grove Varsity Longhorns. one hit to lead Elk City Varsity Elkettes. Lady Bruins Wilson went six innings, allowing zero Lone Grove Varsity Longhorns tallied Elk City Varsity Elkettes struggled to runs on two hits, striking out seven and get their offense going on Friday, getting walking one. easily dispatched by Lone Grove Varsity Aubrie Pogue led things offin the pitch- 12 hits. Jordan Ramsay, Brook Langford, and Jesse Shuman all managed multiple hits for Lone Grove Varsity Longhorns. Runs Away With Early Longhorns, 9-0. er’s circle for Elk City Varsity Elkettes. The A single by Rylee Wyatt in the first pitcher lasted five and a third innings, al- Lone Grove Varsity Longhorns was sure- inning was a positive for Elk City Varsity lowing 12 hits and nine runs while strike handed and didn’t commit a single er- Elkettes. ing out two and walking one. ror. Mattie Roj made the most plays with Lead in Victory Emma Wilson was credited with the Wyatt and Jera Moler each collected three. Venables confident Sooners can finish Canute Varsity Canute Taylor Beutler was in the strong, but it starts with defense Trojanettes watched the game pitcher's circle for Canute Var- slip away early and couldn't re- sity Canute Trojanettes. The cover in a 13-2 loss to Caddo Jesse Crittenden, The Norman Tran- For the Sooners to finish strong, and fensive coordinator Ted Roof said. “After Varsity Lady Bruins on Thurs- pitcher surrendered 13 runs script find a good rhythm, it has to start on the three weeks, we were doing pretty well [on the defensive line]. The production hasn’t defensive side of the ball. The Sooners day. Caddo Varsity Lady Bru- on 17 hits over six innings, It's been a hard fall for Oklahoma. have surrendered 145 points and over been what it was. The results haven't been ins scored on an error and a striking out one. After a 3-0 start to the season, which 1,700 yards of offense through the last what it was. We're evaluating everything single by Timber Hensley in Beutler led Canute Varsity included a No. 6 spot in the Week 4 AP three weeks. the first inning. Poll, the Sooners have dropped three Against Texas, the Sooners continued every rock week. We're looking under every and behind every door. We're evalu- ‘The Canute Varsity Canute Canute Trojanettes with two straight games for the first time since some of their troubling trends. They again hits in two at bats. 1998. While the offense has had its own struggled to create pressure in the back- ating a bunch of things right now.” Trojanettes struggled to put Caddo Varsity Lady Bruins issues, the struggles have been particu- field, finishing with zero sacks and only One of the things they’re evaluating runs on the board and had a larly apparent on the defense. four tackles for loss. The Sooners are now is finding playing time for some of the tough time defensively con- saw the ball well today, racking Following the Sooners’ loss to Kansas tied for 46th nationally in total sacks af- younger players like Jaren Kanak and Kip taining Caddo Varsity Lady up 17 hits in the game. Jaycie State on Sept. 24, OU coach Brent Ven- ter ranking inside the top five through the Lewis, who have made an impact in lim- Bruins, giving up 13 runs. Nichols, McKay, Hensley, and ables said the Sooners would be defined by first three weeks. ited snaps this season. Venables said they Caddo Varsity Lady Bruins how they responded. And he gave a simi- That lack of pressure has made the want to find more reps for their freshmen, fired up the offense in the first Nichols each racked up multi- lar response Tuesday as the Sooners (3-3, Sooners vulnerable to the rush, The Soon- though it depends on avariety of factors. 0-3 Big 12) move past the midway point of ers have dropped to 122nd nationally in inning. An error scored one ple hits for Caddo Varsity Lady their season. rushing defense after surrendering 296 “There's no magic formula,” Venables run for Caddo Varsity Lady Bruins. Nichols went 4-for-4 “We've got a chance to have a strong yards to Texas. They've also defended the said. “It’s just based on what you see in Bruins. at the plate to lead Caddo Var- finish,” Venables said. “People are going to second most rushing attempts of anyone practice. Right now, what we’re seeing in Caddo Varsity Lady Bruins sity Lady Bruins in hits. Cad- remember this team by how we finish.” in the country. practice isn’t necessarily translating to scored five runs in the fifth in- “I think it’s incredibly important that OU’s opponents are constantly run- what we're seeing on game day. We're just do Varsity Lady Bruins stole this week, like any other week, is virtu- ning the ball, and they're finding a ton of trying to continue to develop our young ning. Caddo Varsity Lady Bru- ins’s big inning was driven by six bases during the game as ally the same in regard to what it takes guys " success. It'll be another tough task this singles by Emily Robinson and two players stole more than to win and be successful. We're still not weekend against Kansas, which ranks ~ “We've gotabunchof really good young where we want to be, obviously. This is a 16th in rushing offense. players and ones that are right there on Hensley and doubles by Kadey one. Robinson led the way game of improvement and development. One area of focus has been the Soon- the fringe if they're not in the two-deep. McKay and Jordyn Nichols. with two. Caddo Varsity Lady ‘We obviously have a long way to go. Right ers’ defensive line, which has struggled af- Rylan Peevyhouse pitched Bruins didn’t commit a single now, for whatever reason, we haven't been ‘We need to play more guys. The No. 1 rea- ter a hot start. They ran a four-man front able to get into a good rhythm here in the son is because it’s hard to play week after the first two weeks but have primarily Caddo Varsity Lady Bruins to error in the field. Nichols had last several weeks as a football team and, switched to a three-man front in recent week after week when you're taking all the victory. Peevyhouse went six certainly, individually on each side of the weeks. reps. We've got to be smarter that way in innings, allowing two runs on seven chances in the field, the ball.” “We tried to mix things up,” OU de- developing our team.” five hits and striking out four. most on the team. Thunder’s young core outshines Pistons in preseason win Clemente Almanza_ Sports Writer, 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists. signed and then quickly tact knee injury in the open- roster them on the OKC Blue Muskogee Phoenix Despite having a long shot to be a starter waived multiple players since ing minute of this game after when its season starts in No- at the beginning of training camp, Pokusevski vember. the start of training camp to With the Oklahoma City Thunder and De- has played his way into the conversation. ‘The Thunder have played gain their G League rights. slipping on the court. The for- troit Pistons both rebuilding, the compari- 3. Jalen Williams does a little bit of every- musical chairs with its final —Pistons injury: Marvin mer No. 2 pick needed help to sons between both teams have grown louder thingWhen asked which positions he prefers roster spot as it has been Bagley III suffered a non-con- exit the floor. with the additions of high-lottery talent each to play, Williams pushed back and said he’s draft cycle. The Pistons have Cade Cunningham, willing to play whichever of the five positions Jaden Ivey, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart. the team asks. Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life chotces ‘The Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams’ versatility was on full display Josh Giddey, Lu Dort and — eventually — against the Pistons, as he finished with 16 Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- Chet Holmgren. points on 7-of-10 shooting, seven rebounds, When the two teams met Tuesday for a three assists and three steals. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer preseason battle, members of both young ‘The 21-year-old was given a different role or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical cores showed out. this time around than the usual backup point details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Oklahoma City was able to use a 22-8 guard reps he’s received in preseason. Wheth- third-quarter run to take the lead and the er it’s on the ball or off the ball, Williams looks For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Pistons never recovered, as the Thunder won ready to contribute. 115-98 Here are four takeaways from the Thun- 4, Ousmane Dieng’s flashes potential Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator der’s preseason wi ‘The other player that’s worked with Engel- 1. Giddey’s 3-point shot shows progress land the most has been Dieng, who had his best offensive outing against the Pistons. Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care ‘The talk of training camp and preseason hhas been centered around Giddey and his ‘The 19-year-old finished with 13 points on working relationship with shooting guru 5-of-6 shooting that included going a perfect Some of the most common conditions are: coach Chip Engelland. 3-of-3 from three. * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) When the Thunder signed Engelland in the ‘The defensive talent has already been dis- * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic offseason, Giddey’s name was the first player played in the preseason with Dieng, but if he many brought up as a major beneficiary after can turn these offensive flashes into regular Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) he shot 26.3 percent from 3 on nearly four at- occurrences, then that'll unlock a new level + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV tempts last season. for him. ¢ End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s Giddey confirmed during training camp Other Notes that he's working with Engelland on a near- —Bazley, Dort impress: Bazley’s best pre- daily basis. While it’s just preseason, Giddey season performance came against the Pis- carrle ¢ had his best shooting game under Engelland tons, as he finished with 15 points and eight Perry, RN Professional, Passionate against the Pistons as he scored 16 points on rebounds in 29 minutes off the bench. All of Advance, Attentive... y 6-of-14 shooting and 4-of-8 from 3 to go with Bazley’s shots came deep inside the paint. If nine assists and five rebounds. he can continue to play well, he could begin to It’s not just outside shots either. Giddey find a real rhythm in the NBA. Our Difference Is Our Care even made a contested midrange jumper off Dort had another solid game as he finished the dribble over Stewart. with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting and 2-of- It's still just preseason, but there’s reasons 4 from outside. This comes a game after Dort to be confident that Giddey’s shooting me- scored 23 points in 18 minutes. Have you ever considered becoming chanics will be translatable once the season Before Sunday, Dort did not play a pro- a hospice volunteer? starts. fessional basketball game for eight months 2. Aleksej Pokusevski finding a rhythm after undergoing season-ending torn labrum A fulfilling experience in the spirit Since entering the league in 2020, Poku- surgery in March and missing the start of the of giving and receiving. sevski has been more of a theoretical player. preseason with a concussion. Can Pokusevski become a respectable ‘Two preseason games in and it’s safe to say shooter? Can he limit the wild plays? Can he Dort hasn't lost a step. hold up against bigger NBA forwards? —New players see the floor: The Thunder's latest signee — Abdul Gaddy — played four With the required caveat that it’s just pre- season, Pokusevski looked more than theo- minutes. The Thunder signed Gaddy after retical against the Pistons. waiving Jaden Shackelford on Monday. In Tuesday's preseason win, Pokusevski Both moves were likely made to gain the played like a Swiss army knife, finishing with G League rights of both players in order to