logo
Login Subscribe
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Google Play App Store
Vian Wolverines end week with 20th straight victory
sports
April 30, 2025
Vian Wolverines end week with 20th straight victory
By David Seeley Sports Editor

The Vian Wolverines ended last week with their 20th straight victory as they got a 5-1 come-from-behind victory over the Hulbert Riders on Saturday afternoon at home.

Last week started with a 9-0 five-inning home victory over Porter on April 21, then got a 7-1 road victory over Hartshorne on April 22.

On Thursday, the Wolverines defeated Cameron 4-1 at home, which was followed by a road 5-2 victory over Wilburton.

The last loss suffered prior to any of this week’s action came March 22 in a 15-7 loss to Hammon in the Ripley Tournament, which came at the end of Spring Break.

In the win over Porter, pitcher Chris Cheater threw a five-inning onehitter as Cheater (6-0) struck out five batters in five innings.

The Wolverines (28-5) got Cheater all the runs needed with a four-run first inning for a 4-0 lead. The Wolverines then added two runs in the second inning and three runs in the third inning for a 9-0 lead to put the game into run-rule status.

For the contest, Michael Polecat was 3-for-3 with a double, three runs batted in and two runs scored, Draighton Fletcher was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs and Riley Ellis hit his third home run of the season with two RBIs for Vian.

In the victory over Hartshorne, after falling behind 1-0 after an inning, the Wolverines tied the game with a run in the fourth inning and capped the come-frombehind victory with a six-run sixth inning.

For the game, Cash Collins was 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored, Jeremiah Marshall doubled with two runs batted in and a run scored, Stryker Fields doubled with an RBI and Ellis hit his fourth home run of the season with four RBIs for Vian.

Manny Terrill (5-0) got the complete-game win, getting six strikeouts in seven innings and throwing a threehitter.

In Thursday’s win over Cameron, the Wolverines jumped out to a 3-0 lead. After the Yellowjackets cut their deficit to 3-1 after two innings, the Wolverines got that run back in the sixth inning.

For the game, Polecat was 2-for-4, Cash Collins was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI and Drake Collins was 2-for-3 for Vian.

Polecat (7-2) got the complete-game victory, striking out three batters in seven innings and throwing a three-hitter.

In Friday’s victory over Wilburton, after the Diggers took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, the Wolverines took the lead for good with a threerun third inning for a 3-1 lead. After the Diggers cut their deficit to 3-2 after four innings, the Wolverines scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to get the win.

For the game, Polecat was 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored, while Cash Collins singled for the only hits for Vian.

Ellis (5-0) got the win, going the first four innings with seven strikeouts. Cheater got his second save of the season. going the final three innings with three Ks. The duo combined to one-hit the Diggers.

In Saturday afternoon’s win over Hulbert, the Wolverines fell behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Wolverines got their second comeback victory of the week by scoring once in the first inning to tie the game, then scoring single runs win the fourth and fifth innings and capped the come-from-behind win with a two-run sixth inning.

For the game, Cash Collins tripled with an RBI and a run scored, Marshall doubled with an RBI and a run scored and Fletcher singled and scored once for Vian.

Cheater got the win in relief, going the final 6.2 innings with six strikeouts. Kaden Fulbright got the start but only lasted two-thirds of an inning.

The Wolverines will begin the postseason this week by playing in the Class 2A Regional Tournament, likely at home. However, the matchups and times were not yet determined at press time.

Sweet Roo’s: Making Vian feel right at home
Main, news...
Sweet Roo’s: Making Vian feel right at home
By ALLY TROTTER NEWS INTERN 
June 25, 2025
Noe Fuentes, and his mother Xionara Esquivel, have poured their hearts into creating a space that feels like home for their customers at Sweet Roo’s – a cozy, family operated restaurant, formally know...
this is a test
news
Federal judge rules poultry litter pollution remains high
June 25, 2025
A federal district judge ruled on June 19 that the State of Oklahoma has sufficiently proven there has not been any substantive change in poultry litter pollution of the Illinois River Watershed (IRW)...
this is a test
news
The NEWS brings home awards from OPA Newspaper Contest
June 25, 2025
The Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) presented its Better Newspaper Contest awards during the OPA Annual Convention, June 6-7, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee. The Vian Tenkiller NEWS ...
this is a test
White Completes Cadet Lawman Academy
news
White Completes Cadet Lawman Academy
By JACIE EUBANKS COURTESY 
June 25, 2025
Bryson White recently returned to his hometown of Vian after spending the week at the Cadet Lawman Academy, a program that is held annually during the first week of June at Connors State College in Wa...
this is a test
Cherokee National Holiday returns Labor Day weekend
news
Cherokee National Holiday returns Labor Day weekend
June 25, 2025
The Cherokee Nation will celebrate its 73rd annual Cherokee National Holiday over Labor Day weekend, including an inter-tribal powwow, parade and other longtime cultural favorites. Traditionally, the ...
this is a test
news
Drummond warns consumers about scam soliciting preemptive bail payments
June 25, 2025
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is warning Oklahoma consumers about the resurgence of a scam where fraudsters are producing fake arrest warrants and asking individuals to post preemptive bail at vir...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Davis Family Reunion to be Held This Weekend
news
Davis Family Reunion to be Held This Weekend
June 25, 2025
The Charlie Ambers and Lula McFarland Davis family reunion will be Sunday, June 29, at the Blackgum Community Center on Hwy 100, 1 mile east of Tenkiller Dam. Lunch will be served at 12:30 (please bri...
this is a test
news
SBA drought relief available to small businesses, private nonprofits
June 25, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Oklahoma of the July 7 deadline to apply for low interest federal disas...
this is a test
news
Counties grapple with limited insurance coverage, finances
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
June 25, 2025
It’s been almost two years since Ottawa County was ordered to pay $33 million in a wrongful death lawsuit, a ruling that sent shockwaves throughout the state and was a jarring wakeup call for counties...
this is a test
news
Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
June 25, 2025
Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to portions of Oklahoma tomorrow through the weekend. The American Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Oklahoma urges everyone to...
this is a test
Malone joins Century 21 First Choice Realty
news
Malone joins Century 21 First Choice Realty
June 25, 2025
Century 21 First Choice Realty is excited to welcome Shelton Malone to the Sallisaw realty office. Malone brings a deep knowledge of the area and a strong commitment to serving clients with integrity,...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

VIAN TENKILLER NEWS
Address: 603 W. Schley Vian, Oklahoma
Phone:+1 918-773-8000

news@bigbasinllc.com

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Vian Tenkiller News

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy