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July 1, 2023 Sports The Elk City News - 7 OSU women’s basketball looks ahead to top in-state talent from Class of 2025 RONDA L. GOODE AKA RONDA ‘THOMPSON, YOU ARE + Timothy A. Fisher, OBA # 15 899 Fisher& Fisher PO Box 700870 ‘Tulsa, OK 74170 and you must answ Jon Walker, Stillwater News- ‘They've reached out to — and ver- and her staff. A large part of that Johnson (Baylor), have pledged ‘Telephone 918-488-9191 Plaintiffs Petition on or before Press bally offered — Oklahoma's top- stems from the 6-foot guard's elsewhere. The rest of them aren't \@FisherLaw.ce day of August 2023 or a money five recruits in ESPN's 2025 Super trips to Stillwater in the fall. judgment in the amount of $2,177.11 in any rush, though. At least not plus interest and attomeys fees will be Oklahoma State women’s basket- 60: No. 8 Keeley Parks (Norman), “| want a coach who, not only on Hjelmstad, who doesn't expect to rendered according ball coach Jacie Hoyt seemingly No. 13 Keziah Lofton (Bethany), the court, but off the court has have a decision until before her Dated this 19 day of June 2023 isn’t going anywhere in the fore- No. 16 Janiyah Williams (Edmond trust and respect for me — as BECKHAM COUNTY seeable future, and that’s been North), No. 29 Marcayla Johnson a player and as an individual,” senior year. FOR BECKHAM COUNTY COURT CLERK “I think it’s definitely just kind STATE OF OKLAHOMA BY: /S/ Kandice Van Gieson evident in the program's recruit- (Booker T. Washington) and No. Hjlemstad said. “Seeing that pas- GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL Approved by: /S/ Timothy A. Fisher ing efforts. 43. Avery Hjelmstad (Edmond sion (Hoyt) has for her players, of — not waiting to see, but just MEDICAL She received a contract extension, North). and being able to go to the locker watching who's next,” she said. Plaintiff, Fisher & Fisher one that slates her to be in Stillwa- “It was definitely exciting to get room after and see how she reacts “There's a lot of girls with offers vs. ter through the 2027-28 season, it,” Hjelmstad told News Press after losses and after big wins, it's out. ... There’s a bunch of other RONDA L. GOODE AKA RONDA PO Box 700870 ‘THOMPSON, ‘Tulsa, OK 74170, after leading the Cowgirls to the on Thursday morning. “I went really good to see how she cares girls who haven't decided yet, so ‘Telephone 918-488-9191 second round of the NCAA Tour- to maybe four or five (football) for them.” it's definitely kind of — not a race, [email protected] nament in her first year at the games before I got offered, so I but it’s, like, ‘Oh, who's gonna go helm. Hoyt and a new-look staff was really close with the staff. ‘This past winter, Hjlemstad and where?’ It’s exciting, though.” Breaking down have been reloading for another Even some events today at differ- Williams helped lead Edmond Me- run back to the big dance, but they ent colleges, I'll still talk to them.” morial to the Class 6A semifinals Through everything, Hjelmstad haven't let that stop them from ‘The Cowgirls were onto these anda final record of 22-5. The for- said, Hoyt’s passion continues Oklahoma State football's trying to build on an already-laid soon-to-be juniors early, too. foundation. Hjlemstad announced her ver- posted averages of 11.9 points, 5.3 ‘They, similar to Mike Boynton bal offer via social media in No- mer averaged 12.7 points and four to stand out. After all, that’s the rebounds a game, and the latter thing that helped the Cowgirls lay the foundation of a new era last first 10 commits in the and the OSU men, have been ac- vember. Parks, Lofton, Williams, Parks, who visited OSU in Septem- tive since June 15 — when the di- and Johnson announced theirs rebounds and 3.1 assists. season. It's what's helped them land highly coveted transfers this rect contact period opened. Since in May. The communication, as ber and is considered the state's Class of 2024 offseason. then, coaches have officially been much as permitted, has been con- top prospect in the Class of 2025, And, soon, it could be just the dropped more than 20 points a thing to keep some of the top in- able to reach out to prospects in stant — something that's picked the Class of 2025. ‘up more over the past week. game for Norman as a sophomore Jon Walker, Stillwater News- Hackleman had a lot to do with ‘That's important for a recruit like in addition to averages of four state talent close to home. Press that. He played offensive tackle For Hoyt and Co, that’s meant Hjlemstad, who wants to have rebounds, four assists and five Follow News Press sports reporter on both sides of the line, and his doubling down on their pursuit meaningful relationships as much steals. Jon Walker on Twitter @ByJon- Tuesday marks the start of a dead blocks continued into the second of the best in-state prospects that as she wants to win. And, thus far, Only two of the aforementioned Walker for updates on Oklahoma period for Oklahoma State foot- level if the defender lined across ball, meaning the Cowboys are ef- wasn’t already on the ground. group has to offer. she has when it comes to Hoyt five, Lofton (Oklahoma) and State athletics and more. fectively done recruiting until the Hackleman took an official visit in backend of July. Mike Gundy and mid-April before announcing his Korn Ferry Tour: Where former Co. have already gone to work on commitment on his final day in the Class of 2024, though. Stillwater. For a team that’s strug- OSU won't play any of the usual gled with offensive line health as Texas schools — Texas, Baylor, of late, Hackleman provides the Sooners stand after Compliance ‘TCU, Texas Tech — this fall, but Pokes one more piece to work with that hasn't stopped the Pokes’ re- up front. cruiting efforts in the Lone Star Landyn Cleveland, $ — Mansfield State. They've already addressed Legacy (TX) an increased need for versatile de- Cleveland surpassed Jaylen fenders, too. Broadley as the Cowboys’ highest- Here's what the Cowboys are get- ranked recruit upon committing ting in each of their first 10 re- April 23 — the Sunday on the cruits from next year’s class, cur- weekend ofhis official visit to Still- Solutions Championship rently all three-star recruits in water. A top-100 player in Texas, Tarik Masri, The Norman Tran- the top-30 on the Points List in didn’t have the showing he want- the top 125 of the regular season 247Sports’ database, broken down Cleveland's junior season at Man- script 37th place. ed at the Compliance Solutions points list, in order of their commitment: sfield Legacy included 116 tackles, Starting this season, the top 30 Championship, shooting 71-75 to Josh Ford, TE — Stillwater (OK) three interceptions and five pass Welch has played three Korn Fer- ‘The Cowboys didn’t have to go far breakups. If there's a jump ball, Every new tournament becomes players on the Points List after the miss the cut. Still, the Oklahoma ry Tour events since finishing off for their first commitment from expect Cleveland to be at the top a huge opportunity with just over Korn Ferry Tour Championship City native is 22nd on the Points his last season at Oklahoma. He's the soon-to-be seniors. Stillwater of the pack. The safety doesn't shy three months remaining in the will earn PGA Tour membership List and 160 points clear of 31st made the cut twice and finished High's pipeline to OSU — a mile away from contact, either, making Korn Ferry Tour season, but the for the 2024 season, increasing place with 11 events left on the tied for 12th at the Wichita Open. down the street — continued open-field tackles when needed in when Ford gave his pledge to the addition to an impressive ability Compliance Solutions Champion- from 25 last season. Gotterup is schedule, Welch sits three spots ahead Pokes in January. This past fall, he to play the ball when it’s in the air. ship held a little extra meaning for 48 points behind Sam Saunders in McAllister lost in a playoff at the of 156th place, which would be had 19 catches for 140 yards and David Kabongo, $— Byron Nelson eight former Sooner golfers. 30th place. LECOM Suncoast Classic earlier enough to qualify for the Korn three scores, And at 6-foot-5, 230 (TX) Tournament champion Jimmy ‘The Maryland product has only this year, and has four top-10 fin- Ferry Tour Finals. pounds, he'll give the offense an- Kabongo visited Kansas the week- Stanger took home 500 valuable missed two cuts, with six top-25 ishes this season. Despite missing Martin Flores (75th), Quade Cum- other versatile piece to the newly end of June 9. Then he commit- split Cowboy Back room, which is ted to OSU — over the Jayhawks, points, which help determine the finishes in his last eight starts. the cut in nine of 15 events, McAl- mins (87th) and Michael Geller- now divided into tight ends and Missouri, Texas, Texas Tech, Utah regular season standings, while He has an average round score of lister has hung near the top of the man (144th) are each currently fullbacks, whether it be as a receiv- and more — that Monday and every player that finished inside 69.40, which ranks 25th on the leaderboard when he does make it on pace to qualify for the Finals as er or blocker on the end of the line. take an official visit to Stillwater the top-100 earned at least one Rodney Fields, RB — Southeast the following weekend. In Ka- Korn Ferry Tour. to the weekend, with six finishes well. The Korn Ferry Tour contin- (OK) point. ‘The 23-year-old has been able to inside the top 25. ues this week in Springfield, Ill. at bongo, the Cowboys are getting a Fields is figured to be one of the 5-foot-11, 180-pound safety who's Chris Gotterup and Patrick Welch distinguish himself with his pow- ‘The only other former Sooner to the Memorial Health Champion- top in-state prospects the class willing to do it all on defense. Ka- each made the 36-hole cut of er off the tee, ranking fifth on the make the cut at Jimmie Austin ship. has to offer, and OSU locked him bongo tracks the ball well once it’s S-under par. Gotterup went on tour in average driving distance was the school’s newest member McAllister, Gotterup, Welch, up shortly after his official visit thrown, and he's willing to stick to shoot 67-70 on the weekend to at over 319 yards, He's been able of the Korn Ferry Tour, Patrick Fores and Cummins will all be in in late January. Three days later, his nose into the action at the line he announced his commitment reach 13-under and finish in a tie to take advantage of that extra Welch. After playing onto the PGA the field. of scrimmage, finishing his junior via social media. He stood out as campaign with 64 tackles, two in- for 21st place. distance by hitting 76% of greens Tour University Second Team as Tarik Masri is the interim sports a sophomore, but his junior cam- terceptions and a forced fumble. Playing in his first full season on in regulation, which is seventh on a fifth-year senior, Welch earned editor for The Transcript covering paign drew warranted attention, the Korn Ferry Tour, Gotterup the Korn Ferry Tour. conditional status on the tour OU athletics and area sports. You resulting in 107 carries for 1,147 Tre Griffiths,offensive WR — Keller (TX) yards and 17 touchdowns (10.7 Cowboys coordinator now has seven top-30 finishes in Meanwhile, Gotterup’s former through the end of the season can reach him by emailing tarike yards/carry). He’s a downhill run- Kasey Dunn has a history of land- ing — and further developing — 13 events, and sits just outside teammate, Logan McAllister, and can retain it by finishing in normantranscript.com ner who wastes little time iden- tifying a gap, bursting through it big-time wideouts. Griffiths, at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, became and maneuvering through the sec- OSU's first receiver commit in the ond level of the defense, Fields has the speed to bounce it outside, but class on June 18. The Pokes held OSU Agriculture names Champions for 2023 he isn’t scared of contact. off Baylor, Boston College, Kan- Willie Nelson, $ — Longview (TX) sas and more to get Griffiths, who By Mandy Gross impacts on the Ingersoll family Newell spent 30 years working as al Sciences and Natural Resources. ‘The Lone Star State safety brings reeled in 30 catches for 836 yards and seven scores in 2022. He’s also ‘The division is comprised of theas both daughters also graduated asenior research manager and sci- more to the table than the same name as one of country music's a track star, and his tape shows it. STILLWATER - Oklahoma State Ferguson College of Agriculture from the university. The Inger- entist at Anheuser-Busch Inc. He cornerstones. Nelson locked down He'll give the Cowboys a physi- University will honor individu- and two state agencies: OSU Ex- solls joined the New Frontiers also received a business degree in opposing receivers in the second- cally daunting pass catcher who als who have demonstrated a tension and OSU Ag Research. campaign, which continues to 1990 and currently owns a com- ary en route to Longview’s appear- has shown an ability to burn just continuing commitment to agri- Learn more about each honoree raise funds for the new teaching, mercial real estate rental business ance in Texas’ 5A Division I semi- about anybody across from him. finals — recording 77 tackles, five Chauncey Johnson, OL— Lonoke cultural sciences and natural re- below or visit OSU Agriculture research and Extension facil- in Hemet, California. interceptions, two touchdowns (AR) sources. Honors online. ity for OSU Agriculture. They also One of Newell's most satisfying (one punt return) and a handful Johnson, similar to Caleb Hackl- Win and Kay Ingersoll and Jon Win and Kay Ingersoll, Inola created an endowment to fund projects during his career was de- of pass breakups. He's a 5-foot-9, eman, will have a chance to make Ranching has been part of the scholarships in the OSU Depart- veloping a method to make auto- 170-pound defensive back who an early impact on OSU's offensive Newell are recipients of the 2023 has a knack for the ball once it's line. He's every bit of 6-foot-4, 295 Champion for OSU Agriculture Ingersoll family since 1915 when ment of Natural Resource Ecol- lyzed yeast extract, a popular food ingredient used primarily as a fla- in the air and takes good pursuit pounds, and he chose the Cow- Award. The honorees will be rec- the late Win Ingersolls great- ogy and Management and make angles if it’s kept on the ground. boys over offers Arkansas State, vor enhancer in processed foods Jaylen Boardley, LB — Pleasant Missouri and Arkansas. The tape ognized during the OSU Agricul- grandfather, Robert McFarlin, their ranch available for wildlife such as broths, bouillons, soups, Grove (TX) shows a rarity ifadefender doesn’t ture Honors ceremony on Oct. 20. started the McFarlin Ranch. The research. meats, sauces, dressings, ready- OSU didn't have a cakewalk end up on the ground, regardless “These individuals embody the ranch was one of the first and Before Win Ingersoll’s passing to-eat meals and snack foods. in landing Boardley, a 6-foot, of whether it’s a run or pass, along ideals and mission of OSU Agri- largest Oklahoma ranches in the in 2020, the couple decided to Other successful 190-pound linebacker. He even- with a left tackle who's willing to projects included tually chose the Cowboys in early work his way up field after secur- culture and support our rich tra- 1900s and continues to thrive become Cornerstone Donors to- qualifying genetically modified April over offers from LSU, Arkan- ing an initial block, Gunnar Wilson, LB — Melissa dition and history of improving today under the guidance of Win gether, and now the Academic canola oil to fry potatoes, imple- sas, Auburn, Baylor, Texas Tech (TX) the quality of life for Oklahomans Ingersoll’s widow, Kay, and the Suite on the first floor of the New menting an instrumental method and others. He’s been crucial in through science-based research,” couple’s family. Frontiers Agricultural Hall will Pleasant Grove's offense at wing Bryan Nardo's 3-3-5 scheme will pay homage to Kay Ingersoll’s be- to measure frying oil stability and back the past couple of seasons. thrive with versatile, instinctive, said Thomas G. Coon, vice presi- Both Win and Kay Ingersoll at- loved husband. commercializing honey roast pea- But he’s been monstrous in the disciplined defenders on the field. middle of the Hawks’ defense, ‘That's exactly what the Cowboys dent and dean of OSU Agricul- tended OSU in the early 1960s, Jon Newell, St. Louis, Missouri nut butter. shedding blocks at the point of got when Wilson announced his ture. “Each of the honorees makes where they reconnected before Newell knew after his first sci- Newell credits OSU for his success contact and reeling in intercep- commitment Saturday, only a few tus proud, and we look forward to marrying in 1965. After their ence class in grade school that he in attending a college he could tions. Boardley should be a stand- hours after Chauncey Johnson. recognizing them and celebrating wedding, the couple took over the wanted to be a scientist. He re- afford and meeting friends with out in the middle of Bryan Nardo’s He played a little bit of offense for defensive scheme — and under Melissa, too, but what he did as their achievements.” ranch as the fourth generation to ceived both his bachelor's degree whom he still maintains contact the direction of Joe Bob Clements, a junior showcased how effective Established in 2011, the Cham- and doctoral degree in chemistry today. He is honored to be rec- manage operations. That family OSU's linebacker coach and co-de- he can be as an edge-setter, flat- pion for OSU Agriculture Award tradition has carried on to their from OSU in 1963 and 1967, re- ognized for the endowments he fensive coordinator, defender and boundary safety. He Caleb Hackleman, OL — Pleasant finished the 2022 campaign with recognizes individuals who are daughters, Joleta Ingersoll and spectively. His emphasis was in created in the OSU Department Grove (TX) 42 tackles and three interceptions. not graduates of the university's Wendy Keener, and Kay Ingersoll biochemistry, which was based of Biochemistry and Molecular At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, there Follow News Press sports reporter Ferguson College of Agriculture hopes it continues to her four in the ag college, but his degrees Biology and is motivated to con- weren't too many blocks that Jon Walker on Twitter @ByJon- but who have brought distinction grandchildren. were granted by the College of tinue funding scholarships in the he didn’t finish in 2022. Pleas- Walker for updates on Oklahoma ant Grove ran the rock a ton, and State athletics and more. to the OSU Division of Agricultur- Agriculture and OSU had major Arts and Sciences. future.