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Right, the regional champion Stroud Lady Tigers. Photo/provided

Right, the regional champion Stroud Lady Tigers. Photo/provided

Stroud:

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Stroud’s Lady Tigers had no margin for error on Friday. To win the regional tournament and advance to state, they had to win three games in a row, including back-to-back games against Oklahoma Union, the team that beat them 7-4 on Thursday and sent them to the loser’s bracket.
Daven Williams (40) celebrates along with Traydon Richardson during the Lions’ win over Kellyville Friday. They’re See Page 2B back on the road this week, heading down Highway 18 for a match with the Meeker Bulldogs. Photo/Jessica Pollard

Daven Williams (40) celebrates along with Traydon Richardson during the Lions’ win over Kellyville Friday. They’re See Page 2B back on the road this week, heading down Highway 18 for a match with the Meeker Bulldogs. Photo/Jessica Pollard

Homecoming W for the Lions

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Mighty Lions of Chandler (2-3, 1-1) got off to a slow start before outscoring district foe, Kellyville, 33-6 in the second half to defeat the Ponies 47-13 on Friday, October 4, at the Joe Telford Field.

Clutch TD lifts Stroud past Wewoka

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Gage Parrick ran for five touchdowns and Zeb Blancarte ran for the game-winner with a minute and a half to play Friday. The result: a hard-fought 42-38 district win for the Tigers against Wewoka. The game was back and forth all night, with neither team able to separate itself.
Davenport’s offense prepares for a snap against Dewar Friday night. Photo/Kim Hobill

Davenport’s offense prepares for a snap against Dewar Friday night. Photo/Kim Hobill

Davenport falls to Dewar

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The unbeaten Dewar Dragons kept rolling Friday, beating Davenport 34-14 in the final non-district game for both teams. Dewar had rolled to a 4-0 record before Friday, with the lowest previous margin of victory being a 46-0 win over Strother in the opener and a 52-6 win over Wetumka two weeks later.

Jones overcomes Meeker in district showdown

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Jones Longhorns took control early Friday night, scoring on their first possession and never surrendering the lead on their way to a 41-14 win over Meeker.

Wellston comeback sinks Okeene

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Wellston Tigers rang up 42 points in the second half Friday to bury the Okeene Whippets 70-46. Wellston trailed at the half 32-28, but outscored the Whippets 14 points in the third quarter to take a lead they never relinquished. “I’m proud of our guys,” said Wellston coach James Jones.
Prague second baseman Diana Manning reaches for the ball as Meeker’s Madison Buoy comes in safely in their game Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague second baseman Diana Manning reaches for the ball as Meeker’s Madison Buoy comes in safely in their game Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stats and more

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Manning, Taylor Hodges HR: Karsyn Coleman, Adisyn Auld TB: Karsyn Coleman 5, Josi Goodman 2, Beth Denney, Diana Manning 3, Adisyn Auld 6, Demi Manning 4, Abby Kipps, Taylor Hodges 2 RBI: Karsyn Coleman 3, Diana Manning, Adisyn Auld 3, Demi Manning 3, Taylor Hodges SAC: Karsyn Coleman, Diana Manning...
Caden Wolford carries a would-be Kellyville tackler across the goal line on the last of his five touchdown runs Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Caden Wolford carries a would-be Kellyville tackler across the goal line on the last of his five touchdown runs Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Wolford’s 313 propels Meeker

News Staff
Monday, October 7, 2019
Meeker junior Caden Wolford had a good career Friday night. He rushed for 313 yards and five touchdowns as the Bulldogs shook off a raft of first-half penalties to beat Kellyville 68-26 in their district opener. As a team, Meeker ran for 566 yards and made a living off the zone read.

Fastpitch regionals released

News Staff
Monday, October 7, 2019
Prague will host a Class 3A fastpitch regional this week, with ancient rival Meeker being one of the teams in the bracket. Chandler will go to Kingston for its regional. Stroud, the lone 2A school in the county, heads northeast to Oklahoma Union.
Davenport’s offense lines up in preparation for a snap against Strother. Now 3-1 after dispatching the Jackets, the Bulldogs host Dewar next Friday at 7:30. Photo/Kim Hobill

Davenport’s offense lines up in preparation for a snap against Strother. Now 3-1 after dispatching the Jackets, the Bulldogs host Dewar next Friday at 7:30. Photo/Kim Hobill

Big night for Davenport

News Staff
Monday, October 7, 2019
Davenport romped past Strother, 59-0, Friday night to go 3-1 for the season. Strother falls to 1-4. Kyle Hobill opened Davenport’s scoring, running 59 yards for a touchdown. Carson Funk added a conversion run to make it 8-0.
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