Pictured: Caitlyn Holmes and Williams Manager Jeremy Parker
Winter storm warnings sent Piedmont residents scrambling to stock up on groceries and household items in preparation for Thursday’s snow storm. Jeremy Parker, manager at the Williams grocery store, said Wednesday was one of the busiest days the store has seen since opening, with lines four deep on all the lanes.
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Piedmont’s Hayden Priddy looks to put up a shot around the defense from Deer Creek’s Abbey Renner (44) and Whitney Jones (13) during the second half Tuesday night at Deer Creek.
By Evan Grice
While it might have been opening night at the brand new Deer Creek Performing Arts and Athletic Center, it was the No. 9 Piedmont Lady Wildcats who stole the show on center stage.
Finding themselves down 25-22 at the half, PHS used a strong 15-6 run in the third followed by a shutdown fourth quarter to silence the defending state champion and top-ranked Lady Antlers by a score of 46-39.
The win also marked the first victory for first-year head coach Jamie Hill in charge of the Lady Wildcats. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Adrion Williams goes up for a slam dunk during the second half Tuesday night at Deer Creek against the Antlers.
By Evan Grice
If there was one thing to be learned from the No. 7 Piedmont Wildcats opening night game against No. 16 Deer Creek, it was that it doesn’t matter how you start a game.
It matters how you finish the contest.
After falling behind to an early 5-0 hole in the first quarter, Piedmont settled down and took control in the second quarter which led to a 63-47 blowout victory at the Deer Creek Performing Arts and Athletic Center Tuesday night. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Logan Simunek readies to swing during a district game against Bishop McGuinness earlier this season. Simunek was one of seven Lady Wildcats named to the Daily Oklahoman’s Big All-City Team.
By Evan Grice
For the Piedmont Lady Wildcats softball team, the honors seem to be never-ending.
This past weekend it was announced that seven Piedmont players were named to the Daily Oklahoman’s Big All-City softball roster for Class 5-6A. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Keli Patterson goes up for a layup attempt in a game against Chickasha earlier this season. Patterson scored nine points vs. El Reno Monday night at Collett Fieldhouse.
By Evan Grice
While the Piedmont Lady Wildcats freshman basketball team was able to be thankful for a 3-0 start, the beginning of December handed them their first defeat of the season.
After surviving a road test against Kingfisher, it was the Lady Indians from El Reno getting a measure of revenge on Piedmont at Collett Fieldhouse this past Monday night. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Michael Lopez looks to maintain control during a match at the Sooner State Athletic Games which were held at Oklahoma City University last Wednesday.
By Evan Grice
Before the Piedmont Wildcats wrestling team gave thanks last week, they decided to indulge in a feast of their own on the campus of Oklahoma City University at the Sooner State Athletic Games last Wednesday.
Up against solid competition made up of teams from all across Oklahoma, PHS brought home several top-five finishes in both the junior high and high school divisions.
Next up will be the Wildcats home debut Thursday night against Deer Creek in the first dual match of the season. Read more →
Jim Crosby
City Manager
By Robert Flippo
editor@piedmontnewsonline.com
The City of Piedmont has reached a finalized agreement with Apex Clean Energy and Kingfisher Wind regarding the placement of wind turbines in the Piedmont area. All that remains is for the Piedmont City Council to vote on the agreement at the council meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.
City Manager Jim Crosby said he will recommend that the council approve the agreement.
“I think it’s an excellent agreement,” Crosby said. “I think we got more than we had anticipated getting.”
Of course, Crosby said, the agreement is by no means perfect. As is the case in all negotiations, everyone leaves a little unhappy, wishing they could have got just a bit more. However, Crosby said he thinks most people will be pleased with agreement.
“There was a lot of give and take on all people’s part,” Crosby said. “When it was all over I think all parties were very well satisfied.” Read more →
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Piedmont senior Kasey Rein signs her letter-of-intent to swim for the Evansville University Purple Aces in Evansville, Indiana. Joining her were father, Steve and her mom and coach Orelia Rein.
By Evan Grice
For Piedmont Lady Wildcat swimmer Kasey Rein, her journey has finally come full circle.
After being one of the founders of the PHS Swim team, then carving her own legacy by winning four individual state championships, Rein can now add the title of college bound athlete to her resume. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Rylan McDaniel hangs in the air before putting up a layup during the seventh grade game against Kingfisher Tuesday night at Collett Fieldhouse.
By Evan Grice
There was plenty to be thankful for last Tuesday night for the Piedmont seventh and eighth grade teams against Kingfisher at Collett Fieldhouse.
While the seventh grade Wildcats found themselves in a close contest against the Yellow Jackets, things went much more smoothly for the eighth grade squad in the second game of the evening. Read more →
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Piedmont’s Kayden Carver looks to drive to the basket during a preseason scrimmage earlier this month. Carver will be one of the returning players this season for the Piedmont Lady Wildcats.
By Evan Grice
There’s a new look about the Piedmont Lady Wildcats basketball team this season.
But, there’s also the same winning mentality at the same time.
With first-year head coach Jamie Hill now at the helm, expectations are high for a squad that finished just one game short of the state tournament last season. Read more →
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