College football has changed. A trip to Stillwater last Thursday left no doubt that many college football teams are struggling for identity. The transfer portal allows players to move at will with very few restrictions-that translates to a situation where few or nearly all of the players from last year’s team may not be playing on the team this year.

The Holdenville Wolverines traveled to Antlers to participate in the first of two pre-season scrimmages. And, as always the coaches have found some things to be pleased about and some things that need improvement.

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Wolverine Softball Team Ends Week With a Win The Holdenville High School softball team began the week with a 0-7 indecisive game with the Morris Eagles. Morris managed to build a 7-0 lead going into the 4th Inning before lightning caused a game delay.

Wolverine Sports Seasons Start Monday Holdenville High School will open the 2025-2026 sports season this week when the Wolverine Softball team hosts Morris. Monday is also the day the Wolverine football team will begin pre-season practices for the 2025 gridiron season.

All-State week was a special week for area athletes. The week began with Holdenville High School All-State basketball player, Myah Olden, putting on a stellar performance in the All-State basketball game on Tuesday.

The 2025 fast pitch softball season is just a few weeks away and the Wolverines are working hard to be ready to host Morris on August 11. The Wolverines are led by a new coaching staff and everyone has been eager to go to work to make the 2025 season a success.

Mason Townley is at it again! His uncle, Jami Skipworth, has introduced him to spoonbill snagging, and let’s just say, these fish don’t come quietly. They’re harder to reel in than a toddler at bedtime!

The first day of school sports seasons usually are associated with the beginning of the school year. The OSSAA sets the date for the beginning of the sports seasons and that magical date is July 15. July 15 is the date that is established for the beginning of organized practice for softball and cross country.