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Wellston, Meeker split

Wellston, Meeker split

Wellston, Meeker split

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Wellston and Meeker split a pair of games Friday, the Meeker girls winning, 55-43, and the Wellston boys, 72-43. Above, Wellston’s Kaylea McLin puts up a shot off a fast break. Right, Sayre Wlison (11) shoots for Wellston while Zach Cook (34) defends for Meeker.
Chandler vs. McLoud

Chandler vs. McLoud

Chandler vs. McLoud at the Chesapeake

News Staff
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Chandler and McLoud faced off Saturday afternoon in the Thunder's Hardwood series at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC. The Chandler girls and McLoud boys came away with the Ws. Here is a selection of photos from the day. Photos/Brian Blansett
Below right, Meeker senior Halle Calvillo heads for the lane against McLoud in the Lady Bulldogs’ season opener. Photo/Brian Blansett

Below right, Meeker senior Halle Calvillo heads for the lane against McLoud in the Lady Bulldogs’ season opener. Photo/Brian Blansett

Basketball back in action

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Area hoops teams get back in action this week after the holiday break. On Friday night, Meeker goes to Wellston, Davenport hosts Depew and Agra goes to Pawhuska Saturday, Chandler takes on McLoud at the Chespeake Arena in Oklahoma City and Stroud hosts Cashion.
Above, Dalton Alsip brings the ball across the centerline for the Lions and,

Above, Dalton Alsip brings the ball across the centerline for the Lions and,

Jones sweeps at Chandler

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2019
Jones swept a pair at Chandler Thursday night, beating the Lady Lions 51-20 and the Lions, 69-52. The Lions were within two, 25-23, at the half, thanks in large measure to eight points each from Caedon Parris and Dylan Mahan. Jones began pulling away midway through the third quarter, though.
Jadyn Young (12) drives for the game-winning bucket in overtime. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Jadyn Young (12) drives for the game-winning bucket in overtime. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Lady Tigers win a thriller

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2019
Stroud’s girls were in a difficult situation against McLoud Friday night. They had the ball, but trailed by four points when JadynYoung was fouled with less than five seconds left in the game. Unless they could manufacture a four-point play, they would lose for the second time this season.
Focus on: Chandler basketball

Focus on: Chandler basketball

Focus on: Chandler basketball

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2019
Left, Jaedyn Wayland looks to pass into the corner in the second half of the Lady Lions’ game against Jones Thursday night. Right, Morgan Fowble drives toward the lane. The Lady Lions finished the 2019 portion of their schedule with a 5-3 record. They resume play on Jan.
Above, coach Jake Jobe talks to the Lady Tigers during a timeout late in their comeback overtime win against McLoud.

Above, coach Jake Jobe talks to the Lady Tigers during a timeout late in their comeback overtime win against McLoud.

Focus on: Stroud basketball

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2019
Above, Hannah Vandenbrand puts up a one-hander in the lane during Chandler’s opening round win over Bethel. Vandenbrand had nine points in the second half to help the the Lady Lions’ rally. Photo/Brian Blansett

Above, Hannah Vandenbrand puts up a one-hander in the lane during Chandler’s opening round win over Bethel. Vandenbrand had nine points in the second half to help the the Lady Lions’ rally. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lady Lions take third

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Lady Lions downed Bethel and Byng to bring home third-place hardware from the First United Bank Classic in Bethel over the weekend. They followed that up with a 52-38 win over Seminole Tuesday night to push their record to 5-2 heading into Thursday’s home opener with Jones.
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