BEST OF MOORE & SOUTH OKC – We hope you enjoy the list of winners and photos from this year’s festive event at the Riverwind’s Showplace Theater. We also encourage you to patronize all of these local businesses.
SENIOR LIVING
REDISCOVERY — While it’s a joy experiencing something for the first time, many discover an even deeper pleasure when they revisit the pleasure of that first experience.
KFOR- THE SPOTLIGHT
BACK TO THE FUTURE — KFOR is kicking off a brand new talk show that is inspired by the early days of Oklahoma broadcast history.
Letter from the Editor
April is a big, big month. First of all, we’re celebrating the 2026 Best of Moore & South OKC winners. Local businesses are, we believe, the lifeblood of our community and it is one of our greatest pleasures to celebrate your favorites in 49 different categories. Our night of celebration at the Riverwind Casino’s Showplace Theater was the best event we’ve experienced in our 15 years of doing these awards. We can’t wait until next year!
PLAYER OF THE YEAR — As she prepares to graduate, Westmoore’s Kyiah Prestridge closes out a stellar high school career with a major award: the Gatorade 2026 Player of the Year.
And we want to remind folks to get out and vote on the City of Moore’s proposed one-cent sales tax increase on Tuesday, April 7th. Our great city continues to grow and funding capital projects and public safety will be a major component of making that growth healthy.
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Best of Moore & South OKC2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS
BEST OF MOORE 2026
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2026 Best of Moore & South OKC Awards this year! It was ANOTHER record-breaking year for the number of votes cast: over 40,000 total votes (even with the occasional web-security issues). Thank you so much for supporting Moore’s small businesses!
Wow! What a festive and fun-filled night this year’s awards were! Music, comedy, food, and technological problems…we had it all. The only thing missing was Bryan Kerr’s (Moore Liquor) surprise-of-the-evening. Plus, we managed to dodge a few rounds of severe weather!
A huge thanks to the Moore High School Jazz Ensemble and Choir for elevating the evening with their outstanding performances. And thanks to our esteemed judges for their help in overseeing the first-ever Best Vocal Performance category: Kelli Cormack, Kylee Higgins, and Ryan Merriman.
Here’s your full list of the 2026 winners, with second and third place in order, along with a great photo gallery from Dakota Davis.
Thanks again for supporting local Moore businesses! We’ll see you again in 2027 for a bigger and better show!
And here are the winners…
FINAL
STANDINGS
(in order of finish)
NEW CATEGORY!!! –BEST VOCAL TALENT
Brandon Laib
Hope Chancy Gabe Chordrick
BEST ATTORNEY
McIntyre Law
Foshee & Yaffe Attorneys at Law
3-Ramick Law Firm
BEST BANK
BancFirst
First United Bank
Midfirst Bank
BEST BBQ
Oklahoma Smoke
BBQ
Ray's BBQ - Santa Fe Swadley's BBQ
BEST BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH
Sunnyside Up – 19th
Street
Black Bear Diner
Oklahoma Smoke BBQ
BEST BURGER
The Garage
Braum's
Oklahoma Smoke BBQ
BEST CBD/CANNABIS STORE
Green Gorilla Smoke & Vape
Cheers Cannabis
American Cannabis Company
BEST CHILDREN'S PARTY SPOT
HeyDay Entertainment
Jump!Zone Urban Air
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Thrive Chiropractic
Revive Family Chiropractic
Moore Chiropractic
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Coffee Darling
Black Rifle Coffee Club
Scooter's Coffee
BEST COLD BEVERAGE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
HTeaO
Sonic
Swig
BEST CREDIT UNION
Tinker Federal Credit Union
WEOKIE Credit Union
True Sky Credit Union
BEST DENTAL CARE
OKC Smile
Moore Complete Dental
Homsey Family & Cosmetic
Dentistry
BEST DOG GROOMING
Doggie Styles
The Paw Spa Elite
The Painted Paw Dog Spa
BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE/ BOARDING
The Hairy Paw Inn
Vera's Posh Paws
Urban Doghouse
BEST DOG TRAINER
Tipsy Dog Training
ROC-Aimal Training
Got Your Six Service Dogs for Veterans
BEST DONUTS
Donut Palace & Kolache
Homemade Donuts-NW 27th & Santa
Fe
Honey Bee Bakery
BEST ELECTRICIAN
Bliss Electric
Norman Air
Guerrero Electrical Services
BEST FITNESS CENTER/GYM
YMCA Healthy Living Center - S.
Western
Earlywine YMCA
Moore Fit Body Boot Camp
BEST FUNERAL SERVICES
John M Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel
Vondel Smith Funeral Home
Resthaven Funeral Home
BEST HAIR SALON
Lunatic Fringe Social Club
Glamoore Salon - Hair by April
Hair by Jami Brewer
BEST HEALTH FOOD/DRINK STORE
Fit Body Nutrition
Green Acres Market
Goodlife Nutrition
BEST HEAT & AIR
Randall's Specialists
AccuTemp Heating & Air
Norman Air Heating & Cooling
BEST HOSPITAL
Norman Regional
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
SSM Health St. Anthony
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY-HOME/AUTO
Jessica Max Allstate Insurance
Chad Cobble Insurance
Terry Cavnar-State Farm
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY HEALTH
Shane Peterson-Health Markets
Doyle Crow & Associates
Medicare Basic Training - Lowell
Bynum
BEST LANDSCAPE/LAWN CARE
Marcum's Nursery
Elite Lawn Care
Tender Lawn Care
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Moore Liquor
Sammy's Liquor
Cheers Wine & Spirits
BEST MASSAGE THERAPY
A Balanced Body Message
Therapy Clinic
Mountain Bliss Massage
CJM Wellness
BEST MEAL PREP
CrockStar Dinner Club
Nosh Restaurant & Catering
Creations
Platelee
BEST MEDICAL SPA/SKIN CARE CLINIC
Touch of Serenity Wellness Spa
Beyond Beauty by Diana Namaste Spa
BEST MEXICAN DINING
Ted's Cafe Escondida
Tacologia Mexican Restaurant
Hidalgo's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
BEST ORTHODONTIST
Orthodontics Exclusively
Craig and Streight Orthodontics
Elassal Orthodontics
BEST OB/GYN
Linzi Stewart, DO-Harmony Women's
Healthcare
Julie Wiley, DO-InBloom Health Care for Women
Andrea Miller, DO- Integris Health
BEST PEDIATRICS
Just Kids Pediatrics
Sunrise Pediatrics
Mercy Clinic Primary Care
BEST PHARMACY
Chris' Express Drug
Moore RX
Med's & Moore
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER -SPORTS & EVENTS
BGW Sports Photography
405 Sports Photography
PJ's Printing & Photography
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Norman Regional Moore PT OSSPT
Physical Therapy Central
BEST PIZZA
Bella's Pizzaria
Hideaway Pizza
Eagle One Pizza
BEST PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME
Buffalo Wild Wings
Louie's Grill & Bar
Industry Gastro Lounge
BEST PLUMBER
Armstrong Plumbing
Brandon's Plumbing
Norman Air
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Prime Realty Inc
Chamberlin Realty
ReMax Lifestyles
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
Statewide Roofing & Construction
3 Dimensional Roofing
Prosper Roofing & Construction
BEST SANDWICH/SUB SHOP
Jersey Mike's
Schlotzsky's
Jimmy John's
BEST SENIOR LIVING- ASSISTED/ MEMORY CARE
Sommerset Neighborhood Assisted
Living & Memory Care
Village on the Park
Legend at Rivendell
BEST SENIOR LIVING-INDEPENDENT
Grace Pointe Living
Chateau on the Green
The Grove
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
Bentley Hedges Travel Service
Hourglass Travel Services
Vincent Vacations
BEST URGENT CARE
Classen Urgent Care
Norman Regional Urgent Care
HealthCare Express Urgent Care
BEST VETERINARIAN
Silver Leaf Animal Hospital
Eastmoore Animal Clinic
Scroggins Animal Hospital
BEST WINGS
Oklahoma Smoke BBQ
Wingstop
Buffalo Wild Wings
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Terry Cavnar State Farm Insurance
Sponsor Spotlight
I believe it is important for a business to be involved with the people and in the community. My family and I live and volunteer in Cleveland County. While the majority of funeral homes in the Oklahoma City area are owned by large out-of-state holding companies, John M Ireland & Son Funeral Home & Chapel is a locally and independently owned business.
Our quality never varies. Our standards are the highest in every instance. No matter what the price, you will receive only the finest in service and only the highest quality in merchandise.
-John M. Ireland
Coffee with a purpose! Our mission is to inspire our community by including students and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in the creation of exceptional coffee in an encouraging atmosphere. We have a wonderful menu featuring signature lattes, handcrafted breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and more.
REDISCOVERY
Rediscovering
a pleasure can bring real delight. It could be as simple as finding a wellworn paperback on a shelf of newer books. Something is appealing about its creased spine, and a flicker of recognition ignites. Perhaps on closer view, it’s a classic novel, a book from your childhood that provided a gateway to a magical land. Rediscovery can be an invitation to reminisce over who you once were and an opportunity to evaluate who you’ve become since.
Like the bookshelves, other rediscoveries can arise in many forms. Books, music, movies, art, etc. Is it as good as you remembered or better than the first time? Do you recall the ending or how the plot twists and turns? Do the lyrics still move you? Does the lead actor still make your heart beat faster, or has their charm faded with time? It may be that you are able to appreciate your rediscovery in a different way, not or that it’s lost its appeal altogether. The only way to find out is to re-experience it.
REDISCOVERY GAME
Imagine you were going to be cast away forever on a remote desert island – and you had to choose just one recording, one book, and one luxury item to take with you. Your choices should be linked to your past or bring back memories that are particularly heartfelt or meaningful.
In the space below, write a short list of 12 items from which to choose your must-have items. You could have four books, four movies, and four recordings (these could be songs, a radio sketch, sports commentary, a reading of a much-loved poem) but mix it up to suit your life.
Give real thought to what you want on the list and why. Then write down your final 12 here…
Now it’s time to get really engaged. Seek out your choices. Download them or research where you might find them. Then take the opportunity to immerse yourself in your rediscoveries.
Consider the following:
• Have your choices stood the test of time?
• What memories have been evoked?
• Do you have an altered appreciation now you’re at a differ ent point of your life?
• Are there details that you didn’t notice first time around?
• Are there any particular choices that you’d like to share with others so they, too, can share in your enthusiasm?
If you really enjoy the experience, you might want to invite friends and family members to try it, too, and then discuss what’s on their list and why it’s important. Memories, significant moments, and cultural treats are all there to be shared.
APRIL 2026
April 1 12:30 p.m. Board Games 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie
April 2 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole
April 3
11:00 a.m. April Birthday’s & Easter Party 12:15 p.m. Bingo w/ Flora 2:00 p.m. Table Tennis
April 6 9:00 a.m. Classic Movie “The Last Man on Earth
April 7 10:00 a.m. Wii Sports
April 8
April 9 11:00 a.m. Speaker Jay Colby w/ Abundant Life (Home Health vs. Health Care) 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole
April 10 12:15 p.m. Bingo with MCOA 2:00 p.m. Table Tennis
April 13 9:00 a.m. Classic Movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” 9:45 a.m. MCOA Board Meeting
April 14 10:00 a.m. Wii Sports 10:00 a.m. Library
April 15
11:45 a.m. Fresh Cobbler 12:30 p.m. Board Games 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie
April 16 11:00 a.m. Speaker Jeff w/ Archwell Health 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole
April 17 12:15 p.m. Musical Singo with Jeff from Archwell 2:00 p.m. Table Tennis
April 20 9:00 a.m. Classic Movie “In Harm’s Way” 12:15 p.m. Bingo w/ Scott
April 21 10:00 a.m. Wii Sports
April 22 12:30 p.m. Board Games 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie
April 23 11:00 a.m. Speaker Gayland Kitch on Inclement Weather 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole
April 24 2:00 p.m. Table Tennis
April 27 9:00 a.m. Classic Movie “Touch of Evil”
April 28 10:00 a.m. Wii Sports
April 29 12:30 p.m. Board Games 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Movie
Dominos, Card games, Jig-Saw Puzzles, Pool, Quilting, & Volunteer work to assist the homebound or work is available at the Brand Center.
Moore Council On Aging Bus Service: 799-3130 Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
Aging Services
Monday through Friday
Call & make reservation by 1:00pm.
Reservations for meals: 793-9069
Donation for a meal for seniors 60 & above: $3.00
Required cost for guests under 60: $6.00
In Oklahoma City’s highly competitive television market, KFOR has always set the standard for innovation. It’s impossible to talk about broadcast “firsts” without mentioning the station that began as WKY, the state’s first TV station, in June 1949. In 1954, WKY was the first to broadcast color programming. The station also broadcast the first tornado warning, choosing the safety of local viewers over government rules and marking the birth of the TV weather department that is so familiar today. The list of firsts continues: hiring the first on-air female reporter, introducing color Doppler radar, and the first digital and HD broadcast in Oklahoma.
That legacy continues at 11:30 a.m. on March 30th as KFOR launches The Spotlight, a new lifestyle show that will highlight the people, places, and businesses that make Oklahoma great. Because, yes…this is still a great state (or what?). For KFOR leadership, it’s a strategic departure from any other program currently on air in the area.
“Fun will drive The Spotlight, and we’ll introduce fresh, dynamic ways to connect and interact with our viewers across digital platforms, spotlighting talented guests and local businesses,” said Adam Chase, Vice President and General Manager of KFOR TV 4 & KAUT CW-43
The Spotlight will feature three hosts: Mecca Rayne, Owen Pickard, and Caleb Brit. Brit will also serve as producer. The trio brings a unique blend of personality and background that should make the show lively and fresh.
Rayne will be a familiar face to many. She’s a seasoned reporter previously seen on local TV news and is returning to the air after taking time off to be a mom to her two children. Rayne is excited about
co-hosting a show that isn’t just another news product.
“There are so many good things going on in our world, our state, and our community,” said Rayne. “I think people are overwhelmed with news, news, news right now. While they do need to know what’s going on, they also deserve a break from that and a reminder of the great things going on.”
Caleb Pickard’s face will not be as familiar as Rayne’s, but his voice will definitely be recognized. He’s been heard on the OKC country station, Jake FB (93.3). He’s an Oklahoma native with a passion for “pickin’ and singin’ country music” and storytelling. He’s also a father to four children.
“I think it’s important to remember that it’s a live show,” said Pickard. “And it’s in that live context that we’ll be working to establish a real relationship with our audience. One of the cool things we’re going to do is to use what we’re calling ‘a megaphone.” I honestly don’t know the technical term, but it’s a very immediate and interactive way viewers can vote or send us photos using a QR code scan. So, it’ll be a very interactive show with surprises.”
Caleb Brit is the newbie, coming to KFOR from Atlanta. Pickard and Rayne say they’ve been working hard to bring him up-to-speed on “all things Oklahoma.” Brit says Oklahoma already feels like home to him, and he’s deeply excited about the show’s more interactive and community-oriented approach.
“Right out of the gate, we’re going to be focusing on trending topics and people who are unique to our area,” said Brit. “Each day, we plan to feature the story behind a local business as well as a community guest who is having an impact on our area in a unique way.”
Rayne adds that one of the major goals of The Spotlight is to find things that give people a moment of joy, no matter where they are in life at this moment.
“Oklahomans have so much to offer, and this will be our chance to highlight that,” said Rayne. “We are going to go out to your communities, we're going to hang out, we’re going to find those stories and invite them to be on the show.”
The Spotlight will begin as a 30-minute live show, which means anything can happen. If you are interested in featuring your story or business on The Spotlight, send your email to slaes@thespotlighttv.com.
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ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
This is a partial list of schedules, activities, and classes available through the Moore Parks & Recreation department. You can find something of interest for everyone by visiting Moore Parks and Recreation website at: cityofmoore. com/parks or by calling The Station front desk at (405) 793-5090
AQUATIC CENTER
SUMMER SEASON 2026 AQUATIC CENTER SCHEDULE:
MAY 23 THRU AUG. 2, 2026: OPEN NOON-8 P.M.
Aug. 3, 2026 - Aug. 7, 2026: Open Noon-6 p.m.
Last Weekday of the Season is 08/7 Last Day of All Aquatic Programming is 08/7
Last Day of the Season Check Pool Schedule for early closing times due to Special Events For pass prices and more information, please call (405) 793-5090 or visit cityofmoore.com
SWIMMING LESSONS
The Station’s swim lesson curriculum emphasizes proper swimming technique and water safety, all while having a blast at The Station. Swim lessons available are Parent/Child, Preschool 1 & 2, Youth Levels 1–4, and our highly sought-after Private Lessons. Classes are 30 minutes. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR EVERYONE TIME: 9-9:30 a.m. – Private, Parent/Child, Preschool 1, Youth 1&2
FEE: Group Weekday - $40, Group Weekend - $30, Private/Semi-Private$90 (Must register in person)
WHERE: The Station Aquatic Center Must enroll in person at The Station Front Desk for Private and Semi-Private Lessons
For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 405-793-5090.
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
TOGETHER WE ARE MOORE –EGG-CELLENT EASTER JARS
The Station Recreation Center strives to be a place where all are welcomed. "Together We Are Moore" is specifically designed for those with special needs in our community and provide them with a safe and welcoming environment where they can create fun projects and explore their creative side. Come and join us for some fun as we create memories and make new friends! Those who do not meet this requirement are encouraged to enroll in another exciting activity. Participants of all ages must be accompanied by a parent, adult participation required.
WHEN: April 10
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FEE: Free – Advance Registration Required
AGES: 6-17 years – Adult Participation Required
WHERE: The Station Recreation Center, 700 S Broadway Ave.
REGISTRATION: Online at cityofmoore. com/fun or in-person at The Station Front Desk
This particular activity will require a parent/guardian to be present and help assist your child with the activity.
WHEN: April 11
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FEE: Free – Advance Registration Required
AGES: 5-10 years – Adult Participation Required
WHERE: The Station Recreation Center, 700 S Broadway Ave.
REGISTRATION: Online at cityofmoore.com/fun or in-person at The Station Front Desk
EARTH DAY KID CRAFTS
DIGITAL PARENTING: SMARTPHONE SAFETY FOR FAMILIES
Learn how to protect and guide your children in today's digital world. This class is designed to equip parents with practical tools and strategies for keeping kids safe, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering responsible smartphone use. Join us to gain confidence and peace of mind as you navigate technology together as a family! THIS CLASS IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR PARENTS.
CHILDREN MAY ATTEND WITH THIER PARENTS OR VISIT OUR CHILD WATCH AND KIDS CLUB AREA
WHEN: Saturday, April 18
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
FEE: Free for Passholders/Non-Passholders: $4 per child ages 6 months to 12 years old (based on availability) – Advance Registration Required
AGES: For Parents of children ages 5-teenagers
WHERE: The Station Recreation Center, 700 S Broadway Ave.
Come and join us for a time of crafting and fun! Kids will be able to express their creative side with several themed projects along the way. PARENTAL PARTICIPATION REQUIRED
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FEE: Free – Advance Registration Required
AGES: 4 – 8 years (Parental Participation Required)
WHERE: The Station Recreation Center, 700 S Broadway Ave. REGISTRATION: Online at cityofmoore. com/fun or in-person at The Station Front Desk
MOMMY & ME – SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Come and join us for a time of creativity and early learning as we introduce little ones to the world of arts and crafts, music and, movement! Mommy + Me will help encourage early development and social interaction while also providing a special bonding opportunity for you and your child. Spots are limited, so don't miss out on this low-cost opportunity for fun memories with you and your little one!
JARS
DOING MOORE FOR KIDS –EGG-CELLENT EASTER
Moore Parks and Recreation would like to do more for your kids! This fun and free Saturday afternoon class is sure to get your kids' excitement going! In each class we will offer up a fun and exciting project that you and your kids can do together! Come and join us for the fun!
REGISTRATION: Online at cityofmoore. com/fun or in-person at The Station Front Desk
WHEN: Saturday, April 25
TIME: 10am - 11am
AGES: 2-5 years
WHERE: The Station Recreation Center, 700 S. Broadway
FEE: Free (online registration required)
Photos by Dakota Davis
Best of Moore Photos
Central Oklahoma
Traci Hopper
Traci Hopper is a dedicated leader in career and technical education, inspiring serviceminded leadership through MNTC’s career tech student organizations. From organizing schoolwide fundraisers that benefit local nonprofit organizations to launching meaningful traditions like the Veterans Day Luncheon, Traci’s work helps students grow as leaders and professionals while making a difference in their community.
SKILLSUSA CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SKILLS
1. Can you give us an overview of SkillsUSA and its purpose?
SkillsUSA is a leadership and workforce development organization where students grow their skills, build confidence, and learn to work as a team. Through regional, state, and national competitions, students challenge themselves, gain realworld experience, and develop the leadership and career skills they’ll use long after graduation.
Students often share how much the organization impacts them. MNTC Cosmetology student Stella Humphrey says SkillsUSA has helped her build leadership, teamwork, and problemsolving skills while showing her “the value of giving back” to her community reflecting exactly what the organization strives to develop.
2. What are some of the recent activities or events these students have participated in?
These students have been busy all year raising money and giving back to the community. From pumpkin decorating contests and cake pop sales to selling candy bars, they’ve put in the work. They raised $700 for OK Kids Korral, which provides daytime and overnight lodging for pediatric patients and their families.
They also visited programs across MNTC to get students involved in the Santa Cause project. About 50 students joined them at an event where they helped provide presents for families who might not otherwise be able to afford gifts for their children. Students also partnered with the Salvation Army to ring the bell, supporting several local programs. In addition, they raised over $500 for Red River Youth Academy, a residential behavioral health treatment center for children and adolescents.
Esthetics/Nail Care student Daniela Lynn, who has participated in multiple service initiatives, shared that SkillsUSA has strengthened her understanding of teamwork and perseverance. Her experience rallying classmates to reach fundraising goals and participating in service activities like providing free haircuts for veterans and supporting Special Olympics shows how deeply these projects shape students' sense of community impact.
3. Regarding the upcoming competition, what kind of competition is it and who are they competing against? Also, what are the rewards or accolades gained if they do well?
Two exciting statewide competitions coming up in April are the Community Service and American Spirit competitions. Students will compete against other Career Tech centers statewide, along with several colleges that participate in SkillsUSA.
For the Community Service competition, students work together to create a professional portfolio highlighting the year's service projects and present their work to a panel of judges. The American Spirit competition focuses on patriotism, citizenship, and promoting career and technical education while showcasing what SkillsUSA is all about.
Students who come in first place at the state level will advance to the national competition in Atlanta, GA in June 2026, but as students like Daniela emphasize, the most meaningful reward is the leadership, teamwork, and real-world experience they gain. These are skills they carry into their future careers.
4. How does SkillsUSA add to the experience students have at MNTC and how does it help prepare them for future careers?
As members of SkillsUSA, students proudly represent MNTC while gaining leadership training and handson experience. They plan schoolwide meetings, events, and fundraisers; volunteer in their communities; and collaborate as part of a dynamic team.
Stella shared that her involvement has helped her “grow in responsibility” and build skills that will stay with her long after her time at Moore Norman. Daniela echoed this, noting that the organization helped her develop honesty, integrity, and the confidence to take on leadership roles. These personal growth experiences complement the technical training students receive, helping set them apart on college and job applications.
5. How does a student get involved in SkillsUSA?
SkillsUSA is one of MNTC’s CareerTech Student Organizations. Other student organizations at MNTC are Business Professionals of America (BPA), Future Health Professionals known as HOSA, and Technology Student Association (TSA). Membership is provided for every student, but participation looks different for everyone. Some students compete, some take on leadership roles, and others focus on service projects or school events. Each student can engage in the ways that best fit their strengths, interests, and goals.
It’s been just over 21 years since Sergeant Jeremy Ballard joined the Moore Police Department. Prior to that, he served as a probation and parole officer for 3 years. Ballard says a career in law enforcement has been part of his mindset since he was a young boy in Paul’s Valley.
“I grew up around law enforcement,” said Ballard. “My dad is a retired police officer, and I had a lot of family members who worked in law enforcement. So, I went off to college, and probation and parole was where I landed.”
He went to work as a probation and parole officer after graduating from East Central University, but it didn’t take him long to make the transition to the Moore Police Department. Ballard says that his early experience as a school resource officer (SRO) helped clarify his passion and calling inside the department.
“I got to see the juvenile side of it as an SRO,” said Ballard, “After being an SRO, I was on the street for a bit, but then became a detective and have been working crimes against children since 2015.”
Ballard says working in that area is difficult but rewarding.
“I’ve seen, I think, some of the worst things you can see,” said Ballard. “So, it is hard when that’s part of your job. But my family, my faith, and my activities with friends outside of work help keep me grounded.”
Support from the City of Moore and the Moore Police Department plays a big role in Ballard’s longterm career with the department. He says the city as a whole, along with the department, does a great job of supporting its police officers. That includes equipping Ballard and his fellow officers with tools to succeed in the changing digital world.
“In some ways, it makes it easier to solve crimes,” said Ballard. “These days, everybody carries a smartphone in their pocket that’s pretty much tracking everything. That will typically help us in an investigation, because your phone will always have some kind of information on it. The hard part is keeping up with the technology, along with being able to gather and process the information so that you can tie it all together.”
Away from the job, Ballard invests a lot of his energy and time in his family as a father to three girls. He also spends time with his friends playing golf and basketball, although he admits he doesn't play hoops as much as he used to when he was younger. He also relishes being a “girl dad.”
Ballard said, “Obviously, I’m very protective. At this point, I’m not sure I would know what to do if I had boys.”
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Thursday, Apri1 2, 1:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Valerie Neal
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Brad Taylor
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 p.m. – Book Discussion on The Measure
Thursday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. – Behind the Story: Author Talk with Jason Reynolds
Tuesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. – STEAM Kids: Color and Light Art (Ages 6-11)
Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. – Making a Difference: Recycled Origami
Monday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. – Music Connection
Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 p.m. – Family Story Time (All Ages)
Thursday, April 30, 6:00 p.m. – Manage Your Money: Financial Literacy
Second To None
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Author: Destiny Howell
Reviewer: Amber Luna, Children’s Services Associate, Moore Public Library
DJ and his crew are back in this sequel to High Score. These middle-school Robin Hoods begin to notice a strange pattern of number one students suddenly losing out to number twos. No activity is safe: band, the spelling bee, even the unsanctioned and unapproved gaming ring! Coincidence, or could something more deliberate be going on? DJ and his friends are determined to get to the bottom of things, but the more they discover the more they worry: could they be next?
This book is perfect for those who love conspiracies and thrillers, or fans of Stuart Gibbs and Gordon Korman. It may be part of the conspiracy, but I think this sequel is better than the first! You’ll have to read it to decide for yourself.
Second to None is geared toward children ages 8-12 with an Accelerated Reader level of 4.6 and is worth 9.0 AR points. You may find Second to None at the Moore Public Library children’s department. Please feel free to visit the Children’s Desk or call us at 405.793.4347 for more recommendations.
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OU FRED JONES, JR. MUSEUM OF ART
555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK
A MUSICAL JOURNEY
April 2, 6:00 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, April 2, as Igor Lipinski, pianist and OU School of Music Faculty member, takes us on a musical adventure through the special exhibition Nicolai Fechin: An Artistic Journey. In the Sandy Bell Event Space, Lipinski will perform a variety of musical selections based on Fechin’s travels as an expressive and diverse response to the artist’s personal journey. After the performance, enjoy an exclusive, after-hours experience in the special exhibition Nicolai Fechin: An Artistic Journey. Tickets $8; available for purchase at the front desk on April 2. For more information, visit ou.edu/fjjma/ visit/events or call 405-325-3272.
A CONVERSATION WITH STEVE SMITH
April 7, 10:30 a.m.
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Oklahoma House of Music are excited to bring Steve Smith to you on Tuesday, April 7 in the Sandy Bell Event Space at 10:30 am for a unique, intimate, and thrilling conversation with the artist. Steve Smith is best known as the drummer for Journey, whose work has contributed to 25 gold and platinum albums and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, including hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Any Way You Want It.” A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he has been named Modern Drummer’s “#1 All-Around Drummer” five times and is a member of the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit ou.edu/fjjma/ visit/events or call 405-325-3272.
OCCC VISUAL & PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
7777 S. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
ALL IN THE TIMING
Wednesday-Saturday, April 8-11, 7:30
p.m.
All in the Timing comprises five hilarious one-act sketch comedy scenes: Sure Thing, where two people meet in a café and find their way through a conversational minefield but still fall in love.
Words, Words, Words, which recalls the philosophical adage that three monkeys typing into infinity will sooner or later produce Hamlet. The Universal Language, which brings together Dawn, a young woman with a stutter, and Don, the creator and teacher of Unamunda, a wild comic language.
In Philadelphia, a young man in a restaurant has fallen into a Twilight Zone-like state.
Variations on the Death of Trotsky, which presents the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, trying to cope with the mountain-climber’s axe he’s discovered in his head. For more information, call 405-682-7579 or email BoxOffice@occc.edu.
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
For over three decades now, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry-leading substitute for The Eagles ever since.
Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question - What makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top-flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re
still going stronger than ever! Ticket prices $35-$65, plus handling fees. For more information, call 405-682-7579 or email BoxOffice@occc.edu.
OKLAHOMA YOUTH ORCHESTRA (OKYO)
Sunday, April 26, 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for our Season Finale Concert featuring students in OYP, OYW, Chamber Orchestra and Sinfonia. Ticket prices: $10 General Admission, $8 for Students, Seniors (65+), and Active Duty Military. For more information, call 405682-7579 or email BoxOffice@occc.edu.
CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION
FIVE LOAVES FOOD PANTRY
Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
291 W. Main Street – the Northeast Door. Or by appointment: call 405-7946671 (Moore First United Methodist Church).
FRESH START COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
Open the third Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Campus-Family Life Center. Canned and dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID).
CITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
PARKS BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m.
The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway.
TOWN HALL MEETING – ONECENT SALES TAX ELECTION
Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
The Station Recreation Center – Meet-
ing Room, 700 S. Broadway, and Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m., Moore Community Center – Meeting Room, 301 S. Howard. For more information visit www.cityofmoore.com/election2026.
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Tuesday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore.
OLD TOWN MOORE – STAKEHOLDER INPUT SESSION
Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard. The City of Moore has partnered with Downtown Strategies to develop a FiveYear Action Plan for Old Town Moore. Instead of brainstorming everything we could do, their bite-sized plan will identify practical small-scale strategies for what we should do to see immediate impact. Be part of the process! Join us for a stakeholder input session to collaboratively share ideas, goals, concerns, and challenges to help formulate the Five-Year Action Plan. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, discuss, and make a difference. Register at: forms.office.com/r/CXeZKx44D7.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
SPRING MARKETPLACE
Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Station Recreation Center, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 700 S. Broadway. Over 50+ vendors selling
handmade items, crafts, quilts, yard art, food, direct sale products, and other types of crafts. (VENDOR SPACES ARE FULL). Okie Bean Coffee Truck will be on hand. For more information call 405793-5090.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
ADOPT-A-PET
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. For additional information call (405) 793-5190.
AMERICAN LEGION MOORE POST 184
Monthly Membership Meetings: 7:00 p.m. (Every 2nd Tuesday of every month). Post is open for business Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 12:30- 3:30 p.m.
207 SW 1st Street, Moore, OK. 73160. VA Certified VSO on-duty to serve all veterans and their families with VA Claims. 'No Veteran Left Behind' Tel: (405) 794-5446
BIG TRASH PICK UP
Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pickup.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Meetings on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Moore Public Library, 225 S. Howard Ave., For more information email Josh Turzanski at josh@dbsaok.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Moore Police Dept. is starting a Neighborhood Watch Program. If you’re interested in helping your neighborhood reduce crime, contact Sgt. Jeremy
Lewis, (405) 793-4448.
OKLAHOMA PARKINSON’S ALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP
First Tuesday of each month (no meeting in July) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
13200 S. May Ave. For more information contact the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance at 405-810-0695.
MOORE ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main St. Moore Rotary Club meetings are held weekly. At our meeting, we aim to have fellowship and fun, enjoy a good meal and listen to an interesting speaker as well as communicate activity updates to members. There are membership fees associated to Rotary International. Come visit at least once and we’ll be happy to discuss membership options. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service and advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organization. For more information, contact Dee Ann Gay at 405-300-6202.
405 BUSINESS CLUB
Weekly on Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar & Grill”, 1199 S. Service Road. Here members learn more about each other's businesses and pass referrals between members of the group, all while building friendships, camaraderie, and eat lunch. Meetings are open to visitors looking to find a networking group to join, however; we only allow one business per business category. So before you choose to come, please check out our membership and determine if there is an open seat for you & your business in our group.
NORMAN NEWCOMERS MEETING
Second Monday of the month, 10:00 a.m.
At First Christian Church, 220. S. Webster. You don’t have to live in Norman to join in. For more information, contact Susie Orsenigo at 561-914-0771.
THE MOORE TIPS CLUB, BUSINESS AND NETWORKING MEETING
Every Thursday, 12:00 p.m.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, 1199 SS I-35 Service Road. A small but effective business networking group, empowering others through valuable and trusted recommendations. We strive to build each member’s business. Do you have a question about our business referral group, or do you want to see if we match your specific needs? Join us on Thursdays from 12pm – 1pm in Moore, Oklahoma @ Toby Keith’s. See the map for location! Send us a message or call one of our members! We're always happy to connect with new businesses! For more information visit mooretipsclub. com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY COFFEE
Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
APRIL 1 – Village on the Park, 1515 Kingsridge Drive, OKC
APRIL 8 – Chris’ Express Drug, 12032 South Western Avenue, OKC
APRIL 15 – Clear View Insurance, 1700 North Broadway Avenue
APRIL 29 – All Set Urgent Care INTEGRIS, 750 SW 19th Street
Start your day with a cup of coffee and great company at our Community Coffees! These informal gatherings are the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members, business professionals, and local leaders in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. What to Expect: Networking: Build meaningful relationships and grow your connections within the community.
Conversation: Engage in casual discussions about local initiatives, business updates, and upcoming events. Community Spotlight: Learn about local businesses, nonprofits, and key projects shaping our area. Community Coffees are a great way to stay connected, share ideas, and start your day with positive energy. For more information call 405-794-3400 or email info@ moorechamber.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WIN
LUNCHEON – BEYOND THE BOOK
Thursday, April 2, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
OEC Training Center, 2520 Hemphill Drive, Norman. Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we go "Beyond the Book" with four incredible local authors! This unique panel discussion dives into the business of storytelling, the creative process, and the grit it takes to build a brand in the literary world. Whether you are a lifelong reader, an aspiring writer, or a business professional looking for fresh creative perspectives, you won't want to miss this powerhouse lineup:
• Abby Moore – Master of the dark mafia genre.
• Rane Williams – Expert in heart-pounding suspense romance.
• Hayley Elliott – A leading voice in contemporary romance.
• Shelley Malicote-Stutch man – Diverse creator of fiction and poignant poetry. Come network with fellow Moore professionals and hear how these women have turned their passion into a published legacy. Register at moorechamber.com/calendar
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER
SERIOUSLY FUN NETWORKING
Thursday, April 7, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, 1199 South I-35 Service Road. This is one of
the Chamber's networking groups. The Seriously Fun Networking meets for happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at one of the Chamber-member place of business. We always have a round of self-introductions and will begin having a few mini-spotlight speakers. Non-members are also invited to attend to learn about the South OKC Chamber. For more information contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email JamieCrowe@southokc.com.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH
Wednesday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
McDonald’s, 10609 South May Avenue, OKC. This is one of the Chamber's networking groups. Come join us, we meet for lunch each month at one of the Chamber-member restaurants. We always have a round of self-introductions and open networking. Pre-register on the Monday Morning Memo or the Chamber's online calendar so that we can prepare appropriately! For more information, contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email JamieCrowe@ southokc.com.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER CITY CONNECTION
Thursday, April 9, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Frontier State Bank, 5100 South I-35 Service Road, OKC. We’re pleased to welcome Oklahoma City Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington, joined by Oklahoma City Assistant City Manager LaShawn Thompson. Together, they’ll share updates on key initiatives, current city priorities, and what’s ahead for Oklahoma City. LaShawn oversees several major departments, including Airports, General Services, Human Resources, the City Clerk’s Office, Key to Home, Municipal Court, Planning, and the OKC Zoo. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from city leadership, gain insight into issues impacting our business community, and engage in meaningful conversation with fellow Chamber members. For more informa-
tion, contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-6341436 or email ElizabethFox@southokc. com.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER GOOD MORNING COUNTY
Wednesday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
South OKC Chamber of Commerce, OG&E Reception Room, 701 SW 74th Street. Join us for Good Morning County with Oklahoma County Clerk Maressa Treat! This is a wonderful chance to hear directly from Clerk Treat, learn more about the important work of her office, and ask questions on topics that affect residents and local businesses alike. Whether you’re curious about property services, records, or just how the Clerk’s office helps keep our community running smoothly, this is the perfect opportunity to get an inside look and connect with others in the South OKC business community. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided—come enjoy a relaxed morning of conversation, learning, and networking! For more information contact Elizabeth Fox at 405-634-1436 or email ElizabethFox@southokc.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING LUNCH
Tuesday, April 14, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Johnny’s Charcoal Broiler, 2305 South Telephone Road. Join us for a Networking Lunch, a casual and engaging opportunity to connect with fellow professionals while enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant. These lunches are designed to help you expand your network, share your business highlights, and discover new opportunities. Spotlight Opportunity: Each attendee has up to one minute to introduce themselves, their business, and share a highlight or tidbit about their company. Should you need or want more than one-minute, additional opportunities are available to increase your exposure at this event. Contact Tish Norman, Director of Development and Engagement, for more details. Bring
your business cards and get ready to share, connect, and grow your network in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. For more information call 405-794-3400 or email info@moorechamber.com.
SOUTH OKC CHAMBER COFFEE & COMMERCE NETWORKING
Friday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. NOSH Restaurant & Catering, 200 SE 19th Street. Join us for our Coffee & Commerce networking! We have a round of self-introductions plus opportunities for free-style networking with other business professionals! We meet on the 3rd Friday morning of each month! For more information, contact Jamie Crowe at 405-634-1436 or email JamieCrowe@southokc.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EGGS & ISSUES
Wednesday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. –9:00 a.m.
Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W. Main Street. Join us for Eggs & Issues, a breakfast series where business and community leaders gather to discuss key legislative and business topics that impact the Moore business community. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage with elected officials and gain valuable insights into policies and initiatives at the local, county, state, and federal levels. For more information call 405-794-3400 or email info@ moorechamber.com.
MOORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CLOSED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Monday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 29.
SENIOR CONNECTION
TRANSPORTATION:
• Metro Transit will provide van service for age 60 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Moore area to Oklahoma City for medical appoint-
ments. Call Jackie at (405) 297-2583.
• MOORE COUNCIL ON AGING. Seniors may have transportation anywhere in the City of Moore for errands or appointments. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (405) 799-3130 at least one day in advance.
• “SHARE-A-FARE” for age 60 and over or disabled. Purchase taxi fare at 40% off.
March Madness: From Disappointment to Celebration for Prestridge
Westmoore’s Kyiah Prestridge says her phone rang while she was still hurting from the Jaguars’ loss in the 6A state championship tournament. So, she chose to let the call go to voicemail.
“We had just lost to Muskogee, and I really needed a reset day,” said Prestridge.
transformed a season-ending disappointment into a celebration of her incredible high school career.
Next up for the Jaguar senior is graduation and a move to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she will begin her college basketball journey. Prestridge says that while she will miss her friends at Westmoore, she’s excited to move to Arkansas, where she will take summer school classes and participate in summer workouts.
It turns out the call was from Arkansas Razorback assistant coach Nick Bradford. Prestridge has signed to play for college ball for the Razorback and Bradford was on the line with good news. About that same time, she also received a notification that she had been mentioned in a story from Gatorade.
“I was thinking that was kind of weird, so I called Coach Bradford back,” said Prestridge. “He was so excited to tell me that I had been named Oklahoma's 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year.”
The roller coaster ride of her reset day suddenly hit a high point. Prestridge said, "I was overwhelmed with joy. I obviously wanted to win a state title with my sister, and that didn’t happen. But this was a real blessing in disguise.”
Prestridge steps into elite company as the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year award, which recognizes the state's top-tier basketball talent, following in the most recent footsteps of Moore High School's Aaliyah Moore, who played college hoops at the University of Texas. This award celebrates not only Prestridge’s skill on the court but also her character, leadership, and academic excellence. For Prestridge, the announcement
“I love the town and the campus,” said Prestridge. “I’ll have a chance to get used to college life so that when August gets here, I’ll already be adjusted to that change. Plus, there’s a lot of good barbecue in Fayetteville!”
Those who know Prestridge well aren’t surprised by the level of maturity and commitment she’s displaying as she turns the corner and targets the next level of competition. And while she will be living out of state, Prestridge notes the drive back home to Moore is just three hours, making it easy to come back to visit.
In the meantime, the roller coaster ride will continue for Prestridge as she prepares to celebrate with her Class of 2026 classmates one more time in May. Prestridge says she doesn’t take her high school experience for granted and is proud of all that she has achieved. But she also hopes that future Jaguars will remember her as someone who helped show how to be a great teammate and a student.
"I have so many great memories with my friends at Westmoore,” said Prestridge. “Seeing the people that I grew up with and that are younger than me and hopefully being a role model for them means a lot to me.”
No question that Prestridge's ride is far from over. She says one of the things she’ll miss most is playing alongside her younger sister, but is looking forward to sharing updates from life as a Razorback. As for Fayetteville and Hog fans, they’ll need to get ready for the arrival of someone with the kind of talent and work ethic that has propelled them to elite status as a Gatorade Player of the Year award winner.
“My friends tell me that they can’t wait to watch me on TV and do big things,” said Prestridge. “I’m ready to put the work in to be successful at the D1 level.”
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APRIL SPORTS CALENDAR
(All scheduled events are subject to change)
MOORE
BASEBALL
April 2-4
@Enid Festival
April 6 @Choctaw
April 7 Choctaw
April 9-11 @Bixby/BA Turf War
April 13 Capitol Hill
April 16-18 @Piedmont/Deer Creek Festival
April 20 @Southmoore
April 21 Southmoore
April 23 Norman North
April 25 @Edmond Santa Fe
April 27 NW Classen
April 30 @Duncan
GOLF
April 6 @Mustang
April 8 @Del City (Boys)
April 9 @Del City (Girls)
April 13 @Norman
April 15 Regional Preview (Girls)
April 16 @Del City
April 20 @Regionals (Girls)
April 21 @Edmond
April 22 @PC North
April 27 @Regionals (Boys)
SOCCER
April 2 Edmond North
April 7 Capitol Hill
April 10 @Edmond Memorial
April 14 NW Classen
April 17 @PC North
April 21 @Putnam City
April 24 Deer Creek
SOFTBALL
April 2-3 @Washington Tournament
April 7 @Dale
April 13 Yukon
April 14 @Tecumseh
April 16 @Dale Festival
April 17 Big Cat Festival
April 23 Southmoore
April 28-29 Regionals
TENNIS
April 6 MHS Tournament
April 11 @Lawton
April 25 @Ponca City
April 28 Coyote Tournament
TRACK
April 3 @COAC Meet
April 11 @Jaguar Showcase
April 16 @Yukon Invitational
April 24 @Edmond Memorial Invitational
SOUTHMOORE
BASEBALL
April 2-4 @Cleveland County Tournament
April 6 Piedmont
April 7 @Piedmont
April 9 Westmoore
April 10 @Edid
April 13 NW Classen
April 17 Piedmont
April 20 Moore
April 25 @Marlow
April 27 @Norman
April 28 Norman
April 30 PC West
GOLF
April 14 @Pathways Tournament
April 20 @Regionals (Girls)
April 22 @PC North
April 23 @Guthrie
April 27 @Regionals (Boys)
SOCCER
April 2 @Santa Fe
April 7 Choctaw
April 10 @Norman North
April 14 Putnam City West
April 17 Norman
April 21 @Yukon
April 24 Lawton Eisenhower
SOFTBALL
April 2-3 @Washington Festival
April 6 @Mustang
April 7 @Norman North
April 9 @Elgin
April 13 Dale
April 16 @Dale Festival
April 20 Big Cat Festival
April 21 @Tecumseh
April 23 @Moore
April 27 @North Rock Creek
April 28-29 Regionals
TENNIS
April 6 @MHS Tourney
April 11 @COAC Tourney
April 25 @Paul’s Valley
TRACK
April 3 @COAC Meet
April 10 @John Jacobs Invitational
April 25 @Paul’s Valley
April 16 @Yukon Classic
April 24 @Ardmore
WESTMOORE
BASEBALL
April 2-4
@Enid Festival
April 6 @PC West
April 7 PC West
April 9 @Southmoore
April 13 @Edmond Santa Fe
April 14 Edmond Santa Fe
April 16-18 @Piedmont Festival
April 20 @Lawton Eisenhower
April 21 Lawton Eisenhower
April 24 Carl Albert
April 27 Edmond Memorial
April 28 @Edmond Memorial
April 30 @Norman North
GOLF
April 6 @Bronco Bash (Girls)
April 9 @Choctaw
April 13 @Carl Albert
April 15 @Tuttle
April f15 @PC North Tournament(Girls)
April 16 @Del City
April 20 @Regionals (Girls)
April 21 @Yukon
April 23 @Guthrie
April 27 @Regionals (Boys)
SOCCER
April 2 @Bixby
April 7 @Bartlesville
April 10 @Mustang
April 14 Broken Arrow
April 17 Muskogee
April 21 Sand Springs
April 24 @Owasso
SOFTBALL
April 3-6 @Washington Tournament
April 9 @Westmoore(Mustang/ Cache)
April 14 @Westmoore (Choctaw/ Washington)
April 20 Big Cat Classic
April 21 McLoud
April 23 @Moore (Moore/South moore)
April 27 @North Rock Creek
April 28 Latta
April 28-30 Regionals
TENNIS
April 4 Westmoore Easter Mixed Doubles
April 6 @MHS Tourney
April 7 @Lone Wolf
April 11 @COAC Tournament
April 24 @Paul’s Valley
TRACK
April 3 @COAC Meet
April 11 Jaguar Showcase
April 24 @Edmond Memorial
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