STATE RUNNER-UP

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Eagles, 72-69, in OT

  • The Weatherford Eagles finish as State Runner-up for the 2023-24 season. Tyler Bryson/WDN
  • C.J. Nickson puts up a shot against McLain in the state semifinal. Josh Burton/WDN
  • Nate Reherman takes a three-point shot in his final game as an Eagle. He finished with 13 points. Josh Burton/WDN
  • Ethan Sages dunks the ball in Friday’s game against McLain. He scored six points in the game and had five assists. Josh Burton/WDN
  • Tate Sage dunks the ball during Thursday’s game against Stilwell. He scored 12 points the game. Josh Burton/WDN
  • Jackson Smith takes a three-point shot during Friday’s state semifinal game against McLain. He scored 10 points in the game. Josh Burton/WDN
OKLAHOMA CITY — As the final seconds of the first overtime ticked away in Jim Norick Arena and Douglass ahead of Weatherford, 72-69, the Eagles had a couple chances to tie the game and force a second overtime. Unfortunately for Weatherford, Douglass’ Jaden Nickens was in Nate Reherman’s face to make the first shot nearly impossible. After a rebound by Cash Jennings, C.J. Nickson had a chance…

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