Busy week of basketball ahead: Get out and support PHS! Our girls are currently 8-5 and ranked 12th in Class 3A. The boys are 9-3 and also ranked #12 in Class 3A.
Events like the Heart of Oklahoma Tournament don't happen without the hard work and planning of organizers. Sarah Jones, David Sikes, and Cara Simonton, PHS Athletics secretary, deserve recognition for their efforts. A special thanks as well to sponsors and volunteers.
The 50th Annual Heart of Oklahoma Tournament concludes in thrilling fashion. Two buzzer beaters on championship Saturday including the Dragon's own Nate Willis to knock off Blanchard for 3rd Place. Congrats to 2022 Champions; Boys: Douglass Trojans. Girls: Ada Cougars
Jaiden Avila and Adolfo Vasquez: PHS January Athletes of the Month sponsored by Ryan Russ State Farm! Jaiden is the daughter of Donna and Isaiah Avila. She plays varsity basketball and tennis. Adolfo is the son of Joel and Maria Vasquez and is a basketball starter. Go Dragons!
Day 3 of the Heart of Oklahoma! Girls play CCS for consolation championship @ 11. Boys play Blanchard for third place @3:20. Both teams played extremely well on Friday. Click link to purchase tickets. Go Dragons! https://gofan.co/app/events/502872?schoolId=OK13156
Day 2 of the Heart of Oklahoma comes to an exciting finish. Another night of last second shots and intense play. Blanchard girls tie with a late three and beat Plainview to advance to finals. Douglass boys defeat PHS Dragons 44-38 in a hard-fought game. Updated brackets linked.
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament Day 2 Consolation Bracket: Boys: Noble--47 Elgin--43. winners bracket: Boys: Anadarko--44 Blanchard--31. Girls: Ada--34 Anadarko--26. Purcell Boys play Douglass in winner bracket game @ 7:20
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament Day 2 Consolation Bracket: Girls: Purcell--54 Elgin--21. Boys: Community Christian--73 Noble--37. Great job Lady Dragons and great job student section. There might be some free pizza in your future!
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament Day 2: Girls: Community Christian--52 Noble--27 Note: Game currently on schedule
Day 1 of the Heart of Oklahoma was a blast with last second game-tying shots to the best floor sweepers around. Day 2 starts @ 10AM. Lady Dragons play @12:40 and Dragons take on Douglass @ 7:20 PM. Stream @ https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/purcell-high-school-purcell-ok
Congratulations Kurt Gray - PHS Staff Member of the Month
Coach Gray is a wonderful History teacher. He loves the subject and his kids love his class. His students appreciate the respect and dignity that Coach Gray shows them. We are lucky to him @ PHS.
Purcell Boys Basketball defeats Elgin 33-31 to advance to the winner's bracket at the Heart of Oklahoma Tournament. The Purcell Lady Dragons fall to Plainview tonight and move to the consolation bracket. Updated brackets are attached. See you tomorrow @ 10AM for 2nd Round action.
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament: Boys: Anadarko--56 Plainview--29. Note: We are currently running approximately 30-40 minutes behind schedule for start times for evening games. Purcell Boys and Elgin Boys likely to start @ 7:50 PM
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament: Girls: Anadarko--63 Noble--38. Note: We are currently running approximately 30-40 minutes behind schedule for start times for evening games. Purcell Girls and Plainview Girls likely to start @ 6:40 PM
Final Score Update for Heart of Oklahoma Tournament:
Boys: Douglass--63 Noble--52
Note: We are currently running approximately 30 minutes behind schedule for start times for upcoming games.
Final score updates from Heart of Oklahoma Tournament:
Boys: Blanchard-- 50 CCS--36
Girls: Blanchard--51 Elgin--25
Score update from morning session of Heart of Oklahoma Tournament
Girls Bracket:
Ada--49
Community Christian--37
Heart of Oklahoma Tournament games can be watched online @ https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.../purcell-high-school.... You can also scan the QR code below with your phone. Go Dragons!
The Historic Heart of Oklahoma Basketball Tournament begins tomorrow! The tournament began in 1969 and this marks the 50th Boys tournament and the 43rd Girls. The Lady Dragons play Plainview tomorrow night @ 6:00 and the Dragons take on Elgin @ 7:20 at the Reimer Center
ATTENTION SENIOR PHS PARENTS! Please click on link to order all things senior 2022: official ring, graduation gear, spirit wear, grad gifts, and letter jackets. Balfour @ PHS to accept orders/payments on 1/25 from 9-10AM for cap/gowns and rings. https://www.smore.com/hkuyr
