Tulsa Tough Contributes to Million Miles
Tulsa Million Miles, an initiative of Mayor Kathy Taylor’s Fitness Challenge, received a huge boost when Tulsa Tough’s Ride and Race event coordinator logged participants’ miles from their May event on the Web site. A total of 63,323.1 miles were added to TulsaMillionMiles.com, increasing the mileage to 396,209 and edging the health and fitness initiative closer to the halfway mark of one million miles.
Bike MS Rides to Route 66
OFFICIALLY STRONG: The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced that the Bike MS Oklahoma Ride has been named the Official Route 66 Bike Ride in Oklahoma.
Broken Arrow Rugby Climbs to Top, Takes State
PILED UP: The 2009 Green Country Rugby State Championship game was a rematch of the previous year’s state finals between Broken Arrow Rugby and the Tulsa Bretheren. The Brethren won the 2008 title. It is a different story this season.
KUDOS OF THE MONTH: TU Tennis Star Arnau Brugues
University of Tulsa tennis star Arnau Brugues was ranked No. 1 in the country five times and spent a total of 11 weeks in the top spot this season. The Barcelona, Spain, native finished the season with a 44-4 record, including 29 wins against nationally ranked opponents. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the Men’s Singles Championships recently for the second time in his career. Brugues was ranked No. 2 in the final national men’s singles poll released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. It is the highest final ranking in Brugues’ career and of any player in Tulsa history. Brugues completed the 2005 and 2007 seasons ranked No. 7 in the nation.
Drillers Busy on the Field and Downtown
Personnel of the Tulsa Drillers are staying busy on and off the field. The players are in the middle of a long baseball season. Management is busy out in the community doing social projects and lobbying for the downtown baseball stadium, which will open next April. It is supposed to be one of the nicest and modern baseball parks in the country. All this action is unusual and very exciting.
Tulsa Rampage Team Member to Continue Hockey in College
The Tulsa Rampage is pleased to announce that two year veteran defenseman, Kris Vandenberg will advance to college. The Tinley Park native will return to his home state to play with the Illinois State University Redbirds hockey program beginning in the fall.
Oilers Acquire Power Forward Kozak
Rugged right winger Rick Kozak will be bashing bodies in the Center next Central Hockey League season as the Tulsa Oilers have acquired him from the Laredo Bucks.
Oilers, Rampage Continue Partnerships
The Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League will continue their promotional partnership with the Tulsa Rampage of the Western States Hockey League.
The Rampage is a Jr. A team, the only Hockey certified junior hockey team in the state of Oklahoma. The Rampage will be entering its fourth season, playing its home games at the Oilers Ice Center, located at 64th and Mingo.
Ultimate Athletes Gear up for Annual Tournament
The Tulsa men’s ultimate frisbee club-team, Rawhide, pictured here at the 2009 sectionals tournament in Ames, Iowa, is one of 28 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams participating in the 16th annual Summer Solstice Ultimate tournament June 27-28 at Valley Park Soccer Complex in Catoosa.
Oklahoma Thunder, Hot Summer Football
The Oklahoma Thunder football team is showing up on everyone’s radar. At the first game of the Oklahoma Thunder, Prentiss Elliott was already in the spotlight with scouts from the New England Patriots. Later visits have included scouts from the St. Louis Rams and calls from agents out of Kansas.
Tulsa Talons Making Prey of Everyone in Their Path
As the Tulsa Talons make a swath through their schedule, they continue to mount huge scores and unbelievable stats. Now past the midway mark, the Talons hold a steady No. 2 rank in the af2. The Spokane Shock are ranked No. 1 and have maintained this spot for 13 consecutive weeks. Look for a post-season clash between these two squads.
ORU Boasts 12 Straight
The Baseball team won its 12th straight Summit League Championship this summer. Since, the team has been showered with accolades. They made it to the post-season, put a couple players on the All-American roster and sent three to the Bprofessional contracts.
Golf Tourney Benefits S.A. Boys & Girls Club
The 10th Annual Cox Communications Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 22 at the Tulsa Country Club.
Hurricane Dominates C-USA
After four years as a member of Conference , the Tulsa Golden Hurricane has captured a league-best 25 conference championships since the league restructured in the fall of 2005. Tulsa has won 16 postseason titles and nine regular season conference crowns, including three Western Division football titles in 2005, 2007 and 2008.
Tulsa Tough Hosts Annual Event, Brands Team
The fourth annual Tulsa Tough Ride and Race has attracted national attention from the racing community. The event?s popularity has even encouraged a local cycling club, formerly known as the Tulsa Wheelmen, to rebrand as Tulsa Tough and promote the city and event throughout the region and nation.
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