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OHS Lady Cub #1 Kynlee Lauderdale will be this season’s starting pitcher. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #12 Oaklan Hopkins is cool under pressure and the perfect player for shortstop this season. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #20 Natalie Simmons will handle first base this season Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #3 Ava Stewart takes over the left outfield this season. Photo by Will Sadler
Your 2026 Lady Cubs Varsity Softball Team: #1 Kynlee Lauderdale, #3 Ava Stewart, #4 Lauren Pham, #5 Morgan Simmons, #7 Brooklynn Bond, #9 Allison Alvarado, #12 Oaklan Hopkins, #13 Kristen Fields, #14 Halee Craven, #20 Natalie Simmons, #21 Emily Morcom, #2
OHS Lady Cub #13 Kristen Fields brings her experience to the catcher position this season. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #23 Aubree Englishbee brings focus to second base this season. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #22 Angel Turner will bring much-needed power at bat this season. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Lady Cub #5 Morgan Simmons will be handling the heat at third base this season. Photo by Will Sadler
Lady Cubs Start Season With Jacksboro Tourney

Lady Cubs Start Season With Jacksboro Tourney

The Olney High School Lady Cubs Softball team began their season with the annual Jacksboro softball tournament. The Lady Cubs are under new mana gement this season with 30-year coaching veteran Coach Justin Tate. Coach Tate has nine years of experience coaching varsity softball, including state championship games and many playoff games. The Lady Cubs edged out the Bowie Lady Jackrabbits, 7-6, and fell to the Alvord Lady Bulldogs, 4-5, after a hard-fought game that included a four-run streak in the fourth.

OHS Student Athletes head up the student cheering session with their own sports analyst and sportscaster table. [L-R] Kyle Stewart, Kanton Rodgers and Ricco Sandoval. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Senior Cub #24 Peyton Bedford was escorted by [L-R] Alex Bedford, Ashley Bedford, Marissa Sandlin and Jeremiah Sandlin. Favorite memory: anytime he gets to step on the court with his best buds. Advice for younger players: enjoy the time you have and p
Senior night was also youth night for some tiny Cubs and Lady Cubs, who took center court for some recognition. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Cub #2 Ryder Lisle was on fire outside the line for the night, hitting for 3 for 9 points and one successful free throw. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Cub #24 Peyton Bedford excels on defense and plays with a ton of passion every time he steps on the boards, Peyton scored 2 for the night on a floater. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Senior Cub #22 Eli Clayton was escorted by Ashleigh and Monty Clayton. Eli played 4 years in basketball. favorite memory: is making the buzzer beater in the Chico Tournament, sending the game into overtime, Advice for younger players: don’t take opp
OHS Senior Cub #15 Luke Lane was escorted by Kenley and Julie Lane. Favorite Memory: beating Electra on senior night last year. Advice for younger players: always play for each other and not just yourself. After graduation, Luke plans to attend trade scho
OHS Cub #15 Luke Lane continued a season of domination under the bucket against the Wildcats and came away with 7 points. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Cub #22 Eli Clayton enjoyed a strong game and came away with 7 points that included 2 successful free throws. Photo by Will Sadler
OHS Cub #4 Jamarcus Collins continues to dominate any player who steps to him, growing more confident and skilled with every game played. Jamarcus dominated on both offense and defense and will continue to fill a key starter position in post season. Jamar

Cubs Defeat Archer City for Senior Night

The Olney High School Cubs hosted the Archer City Wildcats for Senior Night and came away with a big win. The Wildcats are longtime friendly rivals from just north of Olney who in the past have given the Cubs a lot of losses, but this is a new era for the Cubs with a top-rated Head Basketball Coach Eric Symank and a team full of weapons who all play for each other.

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