Michael Kinney

2 weeks ago | ozarksfn.com | Michael Kinney

Smith Farms has seen many changes over the generationsBUTLER, MO. – Since 1856 Jim Smith’s family have been in the same location. From the time they arrived in what is now Butler, Missouri and began homesteading, they have been living and working on the same parcels of land. “It’s changed generation by generation. My parents row-cropped and had hogs and then kind of got into the cattle business in the fifties and went more towards cattle,” Smith said.

1 month ago | ozarksfn.com | Michael Kinney

Bar E Ranch maintains a reputation with a combination of quality enterprisesHASKELL, OKLA. – Roger Erickson first figured out he wanted to be a cattle rancher when he was young. Growing up in Missouri and Oklahoma, when he was part of the 4H Club he could see he was destined to be in the cattle business. “I never really thought about anything in particular except being able to raise quality cattle is just passion,” Erickson said.

1 month ago | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Michael Kinney

By Michael Kinney Midwest City Beacon YUKON — Carl Albert showed up to the 5A semifinals in good spirits. According to coach Kyle Richey, they were laughing and playing games on the bus ride from CAHS to Yukon High. That was when Richey knew his squad was ready to claim their spot in the championship game. Unfortunately for the Titans, they happened to meet up with a squad that was just as determined and led by one of the top players in the state. Carl Albert fell 59-45 to Booker T.

1 month ago | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Michael Kinney

By Michael Kinney Midwest City Beacon YUKON — Del City had a certain style they wanted to play. Facing an athletic and up-tempo Booker T. Washington squad, coach Lenny Hatchett wanted to slow the game to a snail’s pace and win it in the trenches. Unfortunately for the Eagles, the Hornets had other plans. After a tight first half, Booker T Washington exploded in second to run away with a 72-45 contest.

1 month ago | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Michael Kinney

By Michael Kinney Mustang Times The Mustang girl’s basketball team saw their season come to an end Saturday. Even though it concluded with a loss to Putnam City North in the 6A title game, the Broncos said they outperformed the expectations that had been set by those outside of the program. “I feel like a lot of people didn’t think we were going to make it this far,” said senior Cherish Underwood. “We were just a good team. I feel like we played both sides of the floor.