NRC drops second; Konawa comes next

North Rock Creek’s Cougars didn’t get their first win last week, but head coach Jason Murray found a lot of positives in their play NRC went west to face a powerful Crescent Tigers squad that is off to a 2-0 start. “The kids played hard and never gave up,” Murray said.

Cross country roundup

Lincoln County runners brought home several medals at meets over the weekend. Stroud’s Madison Ham took third at the Okemah meet and Gabi Morris finished seventh.

Stroud at Chandler

Above, Chandler’s Spencer Clagg downfield in the first half on a touchdown run that was called back. Right, Taryn Rusk leads the Lions on to the field with backflips. Below right, Stroud quarterback Chasen Neuman looks downfield for a receiver.

Tournament golf

I recall the Saturday that McSwain and Big Richard came by the house with their golf clubs in the trunk. I am a hazy as to whether this was planned or spontaneous, but hey. It was 40 years ago, so I am entitled to a little haziness.

Meeker 45, Stroud 7

The temperature showed 97 degrees on the iPhone app when Meeker and Stroud teed it up Friday night for the first football game of the COVID era.

Lady Tigers win conference tournament

Despite graduating five starters, including two All-Staters, Stroud’s Lady Tigers haven’t missed a beat this fast-pitch season.

Meeker opens strong, gets dominating win

It was an all-inclusive evening for Caden Wolford Friday night against Stroud. The Meeker senior kicked off, ran for a touchdown, caught a touchdown pass, had two sacks, made 12 tackles, ran for 192 yards and kicked three extra points.

NRC falls in program opener

The North Rock Creek Cougars traveled to far eastern Oklahoma for the first football game in program history, falling 22-6 Friday night. Three years into their new high school, the Cougars are playing an independent schedule this year and have their first three games on the road.

Prague puts up a W in opener at Luther

Prague opened up its season with a statement game against Luther Friday, beating the Lions 26-14 and avenging a loss from last year while announcing that this team is tougher than last year’s.

Softball tournament week

It was a busy week of softball, with area teams playing in tournaments. Above left, Carney catcher Trinity Clark collided briefly with the umpire while trying to collect a popup behind the plate against Wellston in the Depew tournament. The blue got his mask off well enough to verify the catch.