Bethany finishes second at Verdigris

August 17, 2026

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Bethany’s volleyball team poses after finishing second at the Rumble on Route 66 in Verdigris Saturday (Aug. 15, 2026). (PHOTO: Bethany Athletics)

VERDIGRIS — Bethany finished second at the Rumble on Route 66 Friday and Saturday (Aug. 14-15).

For the weekend, the Bronchos went 6-3. On Friday, Bethany beat Catoosa, host Verdigris and Tecumseh while suffering a loss to Regent Prep. On Saturday, the Bronchos defeated Cache and Inola (twice). However, Tuttle beat Bethany twice, including in the championship, for the title.

Senior middle blocker Emma Sailer made the all tournament team with 14 kills. Senior middle blocker Key Ohern added four aces. Senior defensive specialist Kennedy Palmer followed with 22 digs.

Bethany senior Emma Sailer was named to the All-Tournament team at Rumble on Route 66 in Verdigris Saturday (Aug. 15, 2026). (PHOTO: Bethany Athletics)

UP NEXT

The Bronchos host Blanchard Tuesday (Aug. 18) at 6 p.m.

The Lions open the season Monday by hosting Cache.

2026 RUMBLE ON ROUTE 66 (BETHANY RESULTS)
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2026
Bethany 2, Catoosa 0 (25-12, 26-17) Bethany 2, Verdigris 0 (25-21, 25-17) Regent Prep 2, Bethany 1 (25-23, 12-25, 15-12) Bethany 2, Tecumseh 0 (25-12, 25-19)
SATURDAY, Aug. 15, 2026
Tuttle 2, Bethany 1 (25-22, 25-18-13-15) Bethany 2, Cache 0 (25-18, 28-26) Bethany 2, Inola 0 (25-13, 25-21) Bethany 2, Inola 0 (25-18, 28-26) Semifinals Tuttle 2, Bethany 0 (25-22, 25-17) Championship

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