OPSU
Wednesday, December 10
OPSU 57th annual bull test update
Posted at 7:16am
Submitted by Gwen Martin
Goodwell, Okla. — The beef bulls in the 57th Annual OPSU Beef Performance Test are performing very well halfway through the 112-day testing period. They have an overall ADG (average-daily-gain) of 5.18 lbs. and an overall WDA (weight-per-day-of-age) of 3.33 lbs. The test will be completed Jan. 31, 2009 and the top 70 head will sell in the 57th Annual Performance Tested Sale, Feb. 23, 2009. Read full post
Monday, December 8
Aggies average over 100 points in two weekend wins
Posted at 6:54am
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State men’s basketball team picked up a pair of very big wins – Friday night over Barclay (99-60) and on Saturday afternoon over Dallas Christian (102-77). A dozen Aggies scored in each of the two games; with six scoring in double digits on Friday and five doing the same on Saturday. Read full post
Lady Aggies lose twice in Colorado tourney
Posted at 6:49am
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State women’s basketball team was in Golden, Colorado on Friday and Saturday to compete in a tournament hosted by Colorado School of Mines. The Lady Aggies played the host school on Friday and went against the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs on Saturday, losing both contests. Read full post
Saturday, December 6
OPSU: double triples
Posted at 5:52am
Cort Scheer - OPSU photo
By Neal Reid of Pro Sports News
The following article originally appeared in a recent edition of Pro Sports News, a magazine published by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The article is reprinted here with permission. Cort Scheer is currently a senior at OPSU.
Sometimes in sports, dominating performances can sneak up on people, surprising their competitors, fans, the media and yes, even themselves. That was the case for a pair of roughstock riders at the Dodge Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, presented by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 23-25. Read full post
Friday, December 5
Etbauer excited to win Linderman Award in first year
Posted at 6:53am
Trell Etbauer in his last CNFR in summer 2008.
Kristen M. White
of Pro Sports News
The following article originally appeared in a recent edition of Pro Sports News, a magazine published by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). The article is reprinted here with permission. Etbauer graduated from OPSU in May of 2008.
Trell Etbauer set some lofty goals for himself during his first year as a PRCA cardholder, and he just learned that he’d reached one of them. Read full post
Burleson preparing for present and future of Lady Aggie softball
Posted at 6:49am
Rachel Burleson, head softball coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s Rachel Burleson is preparing for her first season at the helm of the Lady Aggie softball team. She has already proven herself to be one of the hardest workers on campus, and in addition to preparing the members of the present team for the upcoming spring season; she also has an eye on the future and has been on the recruiting trail. Read full post
Thursday, December 4
OPSU student athletes of the week
Posted at 5:33am
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, Okla. — Each week during the school year, Oklahoma Panhandle State University recognizes Student Athletes of the Week -– an honor based upon citizenship, leadership, academic accomplishment, and athletic performance.
Honored this week are Amanda Boggs of the Lady Aggie basketball team and football player Andrew Walker. Read full post
Loan funds available for OPSU’s Oklahoma students
Posted at 5:20am
By Laura Hays
Goodwell, Okla. — Students and their families concerned about current economic conditions should be aware that the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) in Oklahoma remains strong. Read full post
Wednesday, December 3
Fort Hays tops Lady Aggies
Posted at 10:15am
OPSU junior guard Kariz Bioni recorded a “double double” in Tuesday’s game against Fort Hays State.
Goodwell, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University women’s basketball team met a very experienced Fort Hays State squad on Tuesday night in Hays, Kansas. Fort Hays picked up the win, 74-52. Read full post
OPSU student apartments offer excellent value
Posted at 6:08am
Goodwell, Okla. — Consider the advantages of campus living — no commuting, no more worries about utility deposits and monthly bills, free high speed internet and cable television, and perhaps the two best benefits — pay no rent for July plus no more moving out in the summer and back in the fall! Read full post
Aaron Foster’s senior art show set
Posted at 5:40am
Submitted by Aaron Foster
Goodwell, Okla. — As far back as he can recall, Aaron Foster, a local born and raised in Guymon, has been creating art. To this day, it’s one of his earliest memories with his mother as well as with his friends in school. With every new stage of his life, he has continuously found new things encouraging him to continue studying art Read full post
Tuesday, December 2
Another Etbauer continues rodeo tradition
Posted at 6:02pm
Trell Etbauer, a 23 year old from Goodwell, is the 2008 All-Around Rookie of the Year and winner of the Linderman Award in the PRCA. He’ll receive his awards at the Wrangler National Finals in Las Vegas, which start Thursday. Read full post
