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Dale tops Millwood in battle of Oklahoma high school boys basketball heavyweights
DALE — Denton Forsythe is playing with something to prove this season.
A junior at Dale, he won titles in his first two years with the Pirates as his older brother Dayton led the program and solidified himself as one of the best players in the state.
But with Dayton graduating and now playing at OU, there were questions about Dale.
Would the Pirates maintain their high level of play?
Would they fade a bit?
Did they have enough star power?
Dale had a chance this week to see where it stood among the state’s best.
In the end, the Pirates erased any doubts that may have thrown their way.
Class 2A top-ranked Dale defeated Class 3A No. 1 Millwood 64-57 inside its home gymnasium Friday.
Forsythe had a big night as he led Dale with 22 points, while Jett Higdon had 13 and Tray Chambers added 12. Amari Barrett led Millwood (7-5) with 18.
“We played extremely hard and extremely well,” Dale coach Jeff Edmonson said. “MIllwood is one of the top teams in the state. That’s a big-time win, so I’m really proud of our boys.”
Dale had won 57 straight home games into the matchup, and the gym was packed Friday.
“We knew this place was gonna be rocking,” Forsythe said. “We got to give thanks to all of our fans. We knew Millwood was gonna come, because we beat them last year, we knew they were gonna come with energy and effort. I’m just proud of these guys, the way they played and competed.”
Dale didn’t have the greatest start and trailed 15-9 after Millwood’s Isaiah Wilks hit a jumper at the end of the first quarter.
But with Forsythe leading the charge, Dale fought back, trailed 29-25 at halftime and dominated after the break.
“He played with a lot of heart,” Edmonson said of Forsythe. “They all do. Everybody made big plays. Every single one of them on both ends of the floor.”
Forsythe views this as one of the best wins of his career.
The Pirates are now 17-2. Their lone losses were in December at the Tournament of Champions, where they fell to Class 4A top-ranked Weatherford 59-58 and to Class 4A third-ranked Crossings Christian 62-49.
“We got a bunch of momentum going forward,” Forsythe said. “I’m proud of these guys. And the way we just celebrated in that locker room shows you how much these guys care about each other.”
Dale girls rout Millwood
The Class 2A top-ranked Dale girls squad blew past Millwood 66-37, improving to 18-1 on the season.
Danika Pendley led Dale with 19 points, while Teague Muncy had 15 and Ava Bell added 11 against the Falcons (5-6).
“We did a good job getting the ball inside,” Dale coach Eric Smith said. “They have a hard time guarding us inside. We’re pretty big and long and strong. And then defensively, it was good for the most part all night long.”
The season is going well for Dale, the state runner-up last year.
The Pirates’ only loss was to Class 3A top-ranked Washington at Dale’s home tournament in December, but they avenged that when they defeated Washington later in the month at the Bertha Frank Teague Mid-America Classic in Ada.
“It’s been a good season — 2A is as hard and as tough as I’ve ever seen it in a while,” Smith said. “Pocola is really good, Hartshorne is really good, Okemah is really good. I mean, there’s 10 or 12 teams that I think could make the state tournament, so It’s been a challenge for us.”
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — One person is dead after a domestic dispute led to a shooting in southwest Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Police said officers responded to calls about a shooting at a home in the 3700 block of Stable Court near S Mustang Road and SW 44th St in southwest Oklahoma City Tuesday night.
Police said a fight broke out at the residence and moved into the front yard. The suspect shot the victim, who died at the scene.
OKCPD said the suspected shooter is in custody and investigators are currently working to determine what led to the dispute.
Police were unable to provide any details about the suspect or their relationship to the victim.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Family, friends and fellow Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers will gather in Oklahoma City on Tuesday to honor trooper Vernon Brake, who died in a vehicle crash earlier this month.
Brake served with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nearly two decades and was widely respected as a mentor and leader. Those who knew him described him as a devoted husband and father of two who was deeply involved in his family and community.
Three people, including child and OHP trooper, killed in I-35 crash.
Funeral services for Brake are scheduled for 11 a.m. at Crossings Community Church. The service will include a procession and full honors, including a 21-gun salute.
The crash that killed Brake also claimed the lives of 36-year-old Mercedes Bayne and her 4-year-old daughter, Ariana. Authorities said the fatal incident occurred after Bayne’s vehicle lost control for an unknown reason and crossed the center cable barrier, striking Brake’s vehicle.
36-year-old Mercedes Bayne, who was killed in an I-35 crash along with her 4-year-old daughter, is remembered as a devoted and joyful mother.
A separate tribute ride was held Monday night in honor of Bayne and her daughter. Family members said Mercedes and Ariana will be remembered as the community continues to mourn all three lives lost in the crash.
Friends and family gathered in Oklahoma City for a ride-out and balloon release honoring a mother and her four-year-old daughter killed in a crash on I-35.
NORMAN — Even big time college football players had the same dreams fans do when they were growing up.
For Bowe Bentley, prepping for his first Oklahoma Spring Game as a true freshman, the experience feels “surreal.” He described the shift: “… being in the stands watching all the games but being actually able to play on this field in front of a crowd is going to be pretty incredible.”
With spring practice wrapping up — the Sooners have four more sessions scheduled, with the Spring Game sandwiched between them — Bentley has already grabbed the attention of his coaches in a positive way.
Now, he’s focused on putting on a good show for Sooner fans when he gets his number called on Saturday.
“Just be efficient and move the ball, I think that’s the biggest thing,” Bentley said on Monday. “Just being able to operate an offense out here in front of the fans, just show my athletic ability. I think that’s the biggest thing.”
That’s the answer Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle want to hear. What about the former high school hot shot who daydreamed about wearing the Crimson and Cream? Especially one who left high school early to earn valuable opportunities in spring as an early enrollee.
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“It’s been a dream. I mean, you kind of think about it during the fall. Obviously, graduating early, you’re gonna kind of roll into it. Kind of get prepared through January, February. But once it hits, it’s rolling,” he said.
Typically, when freshmen arrive for their first run of practices, the game feels like it’s going a thousand miles an hour. Everyone on the field was the best player on their high school teams.
Going from a high school playbook to a division-one playbook might be akin to going from reading a Harry Potter book to The Silmarillion.
Bentley, the Celina High School star, was no different in his adjustments to this new speed.
“I think just going from high school to college, understanding the playbook,” Bentley said. “It’s a lot more than what I’m used to, so it also helps me slow down the game. Understand why we run something. See the defense, it makes my checks easier, my reads easier. So I think that’s the biggest thing is just the speed.”
Of course, it doesn’t hurt the young quarterback’s development that he is going against a Venables-led defense every day.
“It kind of humbled me a little bit to be honest. I don’t think I’ve played a defense like that ever. So you’ve kind of got to settle in. I mean they’re the best defense in the SEC, so being able to go against them helps a lot.”
Bentley’s progress as a backup — maybe the backup — has been and will continue to be something to watch. John Mateer is the entrenched starter and Bentley has already learned so much from him. But competition keeps everyone sharp.
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