Sports

Commissioners reopen courthouse

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The Lincoln County Courthouse is opened back up. County Commission Chairman Lee Doolen announced Monday he was authorizing the courthouse and lobby to open back up immediately with individual elected officials deciding how many to allow in their office at any time.
Disc golf opens in Stroud

Disc golf opens in Stroud

Disc golf opens in Stroud

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Pictured to the right, Professional Disc Golf Association member Matt Bell throws the first disc at the new disc golf course at Stroud Lake. The new disc golf course opened to the public Friday, May 1. Bell designed the 18 hole, Par 66 course with holes ranging from 200 ft. to 1,000 ft.
Wrestler of the Year

Wrestler of the Year

Wrestler of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Wednesday that Chandler’s Heath Gray is the 2019-20 National Wrestler of the Year. Gray, a junior at the University of Central Oklahoma, went 29-1 this season and was ranked No. 1 in the country for most of the season. He was the No.
Hedge, Lopez make honorable mention

Hedge, Lopez make honorable mention

Hedge, Lopez make honorable mention

News Staff
Friday, May 1, 2020
Meeker seniors Madison Hedge, left, and Lexi Lopez were named to the honorable mention list for the All-State girls basketball team.
Elerick named Region 2 Athlete of the Year

Elerick named Region 2 Athlete of the Year

Elerick named Region 2 Athlete of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Grant Elerick, pictured above, recieved the Region 2 Male Athlete of the Year award, which carries a $500.00 scholarship. Above, Elerick threw the first pitch of the season opener on Mar. 6 against the Davenport Bulldogs. Photo/Chelsea Weeks.
Early end to season

Early end to season

Early end to season

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Another season of promise, ended too soon. “To not have closure at the end of the season leaves a person with disbelief,” University of Central Oklahoma wrestler Heath Gray said. “Who could have ever predicted something like this would happen at the time it did?
Pictured from left to right: Course Designer Matt Bell, City Manager Bob Pearman and Lake Ranger Jared Null stand by a disc golf basket at the Stroud Lake. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Pictured from left to right: Course Designer Matt Bell, City Manager Bob Pearman and Lake Ranger Jared Null stand by a disc golf basket at the Stroud Lake. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Stroud’s disk golf course

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Swimming, fishing and camping aren’t the only activities that will be available at the lake this summer. The city of Stroud is installing an 18 hole disc golf course at Stroud Lake. “We’re hoping to have it done by May 1st,” Stroud City Manager Bob Pearman said.
2019-2020 sports seasons

2019-2020 sports seasons

2019-2020 sports seasons

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
With the high school sports seasons ending prematurely, we thought this would be a good time to revisit some of the photos from the 2019-2020 school year. Some of these appeared previously in one of our three papers - for others, this is the first we’ve printed them. Check back next week for more.
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The lost seasons

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2020
Left, Stroud’s Gage Parrick stands on the podium after winning the 2019 state championship in the 200 meter run. Above, Meeker senior Madison Hedge connects with a pitch.
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