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Wellston’s Kamber Goodman (white jersey) wrestles for the ball with Stroud’s Camryn Wilson (left) as Amarie Bobo (right) waits to engage. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wellston’s Kamber Goodman (white jersey) wrestles for the ball with Stroud’s Camryn Wilson (left) as Amarie Bobo (right) waits to engage. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wellston grls, Meeker boys win at Agra

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Wellston girls and Meeker boys repeated as champions of the Agra tournament Saturday night, Wellston knocking off Stroud in its championship game, 44-27, and the Bulldogs beating Wellston in their finals, 46-35 Wellston’s girls have plowed through their early competition this year, and the Agra...
Stroud quarterback Jeremiah Cropp takes a moment at the end of the game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud quarterback Jeremiah Cropp takes a moment at the end of the game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Heartbreaker

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
It was the kind of game people will talk about for years.There were big plays, comebacks, individual heroics, long returns, blocked kicks, goal-line stands - everything you could ask for in a playoff game except a better outcome for the Stroud Tigers.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Left, Stroud’s Gage Bailey (33)

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Left, Stroud’s Gage Bailey (33) gets the crowd going during the Tigers’ state semifinal game with Adair.Right, Carney sophomore Remington Martin (24) lays in a bucket against Stroud at the Agra tournament. Defending for Stroud are Jett Cooper (25) and Rhyss Pennock (1).
All-District football released

All-District football released

All-District football released

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
All-district teams for District 2A-4 and XXB- have been released.In District 2A-4, Chandler’s Coniah Ritchie, (No. 2 at left) was named the defensive player of the year.
Stroud archery tournament

Stroud archery tournament

Stroud archery tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
TheStroudArcheryTournament was held from Dec. 4 through 6 at the Route 66 Coliseum with around 30 schools participating, including Stroud, Chandler, North Rock Creek, Meeker andPrague.Thetournament was open to students from elementary school up to high school.
Brooklyn Allen, fourth from the left, with her teammates from the Carney cheer squad. Photo/Brian Blansett

Brooklyn Allen, fourth from the left, with her teammates from the Carney cheer squad. Photo/Brian Blansett

Taking the small town with her

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Being from Carney has shaped Brooklyn Allen.The senior cheerleader said it’s helped her make closer-knit friend groups and tight communication with others, and more.
It was a foggy scene as members of the Senior Team huddled up during Chandler High School’s annual Powder Puff Championship on Nov. 24 at Joe Telford Field. The team defeated the Freshmen in its first game and made it all the way to the final game against the Juniors. The Seniors ultimately took home the trophy, even with visibility questionable throughout the night. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

It was a foggy scene as members of the Senior Team huddled up during Chandler High School’s annual Powder Puff Championship on Nov. 24 at Joe Telford Field. The team defeated the Freshmen in its first game and made it all the way to the final game against the Juniors. The Seniors ultimately took home the trophy, even with visibility questionable throughout the night. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Foggy powder puff

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Aiden Collins, right, gets a congratulatory hug from Jacob Beck after Stroud’s 49-14 win in the state quarterfinals Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Aiden Collins, right, gets a congratulatory hug from Jacob Beck after Stroud’s 49-14 win in the state quarterfinals Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

TIGERS, 49-14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Quarterback Jeremiah Cropp and receiver Aiden Collins connected on back-to-back touchdown passes in the second quarter, changing the momentum of the game and lifting Stroud to a 49-14 win over Wyandotte in the state quarterfinals Friday night.
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