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The Meeker Bulldogs pose for a picture with the new trophy awarded to the winner in their long-standing rivalry with Prague. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker thumps Prague, wins trophy

News Staff

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Friday was a big night for the Meeker Bulldogs. They beat ancient rival Prague for the second year in a row, clinched a home game for the first round of the playoffs and got to take home the newly minted trophy that will go each year to the winner of the Meeker-Prague game.

Stroud romps again, goes to 9-0

News Staff

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Stroud dominated Allen, 50-0, Friday, to win the District A-7 championship and move within a Senior Night win of finishing an unbeaten regular season. Now 9-0, the Tigers host Mounds Friday night in the final regular-season home game for this year’s seniors.

Big win for Wellston over Hollis

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Alec Hagar ran for 301 yards and accounted for four touchdowns to spark Wellston to a 44-36 comeback win over Hollis Friday. Hollis came into the game with a 5-1 record, but Wellston led through much of the game. “Hollis came in with a good record and a good team,” said Hollis coach James Jones.

The weather was not a problem for Davenport’s offense — and neither was Prue. Photo/Kim Hobill

Bulldogs take command of district

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

The game had the trappings of a showdown, but Davenport made short work of it, whipping up on Prue, 52-6, and taking sole possession of first place in District B-7.

Stroud quarterback Grant Elerick (6) pounds for extra yardage against Konawa. Photo/Tommie Marshall

Stroud pounds Konawa, goes to 8-0

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Stroud extended its perfect record to 8-0 with a 58-14 thumping of Konawa on a night that was wet and cold. A cold rain fell for much of the game, but it didn’t deter the Tigers, who jumped out to a 42-0 lead at the half.

Friday night in photos

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The weather was cold and rainy, but it was Friday night in Lincoln County and so there was football. Above, the Davenport Bulldogs carried the colors as they ran onto the field before thumping Prue, 52-6, and taking over undisputed possession of first place in Distict B-7. Photo/Kim Hobill.

Below top, Stroud junior Gabi Morris (1411) runs through a patch of sunlight.

State cross country meet

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Lincoln County runners put on a strong showing at the state cross country meet Sarturday at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee. Meeker freshman Riley Randall medaled in Class 3A boys and the Meeker boys and Chandler girls teams came in with Top 10 finishes. The Chandler boys finished 14th.

Above, Dylan McKinney runs through the rain for a fourth-quarter touchdown against Okemah.

Lions win a wet one

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Chandler ran off 26 unanswered points in the second half to turn what had been a close game into a blowout Friday night. The final: Lions 40, Okemah 12. The game was a tight one, especially after Okemah scored to make it a 14-12 game in the third quarter. And then, almost suddenly it wasn’t.

Holdenville’s special teams struggles to tackle Meeker senior Jarrett Marks following a lengthy punt return Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker dispatches Holdenville

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2019

The best thing about the Meeker Bulldogs’ 61-6 beating of Holdenville on Friday was that it ended. The night was cold and wet and the outcome was clear as soon as Meeker quarterback Jacob Martin ran for a touchdown on the Bulldogs’ first possession.

Lauren Miller

Ladies of the gridiron

News Staff

Friday, October 18, 2019

Friday night’s football game between Chandler and Meeker featured the unusual situation of both teams have girls on the roster.

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