There was a lot of variety at the area high school games Thursday night. Top, McLoud junior Coby Cardin (7) is sworn into the National Guard prior to the Redskins’ game with Anadarko.Photo/Rick Hester. Above left, Stroud freshman football player Kyle Otto doubled on alto sax during the Stroud band’s halftime performance. Photo/Brian Blansett. Top right, the North Rock Creek Cougars make a flag-wrapped entrance for their game against Caney Valley. Photo/Kindra Blansett. Above, fans of all ages intently watch the Stroud Tigers win their fourth game in a row. Photo/Brian Blansett