Ricky Stromberg and Darrias Murdock have a lot in common with the game of football. Besides being teammates at Union, where they play on opposite sides of the line among many teammates, they will continue in that status as both seniors recently made verbal commitments to play their college ball at the University of Tulsa.
Read MoreIt was a big moment on the pitch for Union, as the Redskins successfully completed an unbeaten season by winning the Class 6A boys state championship in May.
Read MoreUnion closed a memorable season when it dished out a 3-2 upset victory against Westmoore in the Class 6A state baseball championship final in May at Johnson Stadium on the campus of Oral Roberts University.
Read MoreRogers State head men’s basketball coach Justin Barkley announced the addition of Union High School Graduate Michiah McQuarters as the third student-athlete in the 2018 men’s basketball signing class. McQuarters will be a freshman for the navy and red basketball team in the 2018-19 season.
Read MoreDan Newman, athletic trainer for Union High School, in March was recognized for his work and career dedication by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Union soccer, the girls have been the hot team, having won consecutive championships the past three seasons. However, the boys are rockin’ the pitch in the early going of the 2018 season.
Read MoreFor the first time in five years, Union can boast of having a state champion swimmer.
Senior Josie Uerling achieved the honor when she won the girls 200-yard freestyle event at the Class 6A state meet on Feb. 17 in Edmond. She captured the first-place medal after finishing a time of 1:52.60, finishing ahead of runner-up Katie Callahan of Edmond Memorial (1:53.13).
“I am very excited to be a state champion,” Uerling says. “Especially since I’m the first to be a state champion from Union since 2013. I like being able to represent my school. It’s also great for me to see how all my hard work this season paid off.”
You know what they say about perennial powers. They just re-load.
That’s exactly what Union has done this season with players like Jordan Flood putting up points.
Read MoreIt is a season of transition for Union’s Michiah McQuarters. But it hasn’t been too difficult.
Having played basketball since seventh grade, the Redskins’ senior guard is from a strong sports family. His uncle is R.W. McQuarters who starred in football at Oklahoma State. Michiah is doing a lot, averaging 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocked shots per game, contributing to the team’s 8-3 record and a No. 10 ranking in 6A boys.
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