Sports

Meeker 45, Stroud 7

News Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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

News Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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

News Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

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.

Jadyn working in the circle in her no-hitter against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague puts up a W in opener at Luther

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

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

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

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.

Full week of football

News Staff

Thursday, September 3, 2020

High school football started with a partial schedule last week, but every school in the area is in action this Friday. Darian Mahan (34), shown stretching for a pass in a scrimmage against Heritage Hall, and the Chandler Lions will open at home in their annual rivalry game with Stroud.

Stroud’s offensive line warms up prior to its scrimmage last week with Pawnee and Cashion. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football starts Friday

News Staff

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Football in the COVID era starts for real this week, with five area schools playing in Zero Week.

Read this before you go to the game

News Staff

Thursday, August 27, 2020

After months of wondering, the long awaited answer has arrived. The Friday night lights will be turned on and football will be played. With the COVID-19 virus, concerns have been raised regarding masks, social distancing and any new precautionary procedures.

Football starts!

News Staff

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Local high school football teams got their first day of full-pad practices on Friday and got in some of their traditional scrimmages over the weekend.

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