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Chandler quarterback Chace Buchanan looks upfield during a long run in the first quarter. Photo/Brian Blansett

Metro 42, Chandler 14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Metro Christian Patriots rolled into Chandler ranked No. 2 in the state last week, and showed why they deserve that ranking.The Patriots took a 14-0 lead in the first period and controlled much of the game.

Senior running back Trystan Baker (11) motors for yardage against Meeker. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud 54, Meeker 8

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Stroud Tigers finished up the first half of their regular season on a roll, beating Meeker, 54-8, Friday night and establishing themselves as the team to beat in District 2A-II-1.The Tigers are 2-0 in district now and 4-1 for the season.Meeker stands at 1-4 for the year and 0-2 in league play.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Above left, Davenport’s Brody Robinson celebrates a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ win over Yale. The Dawgs won, 3630, lifting their record to 3-2 going into this week’s district opener at Cherokee.

The lead group at the 66 Conference cross country meet last week included from left, Rhett Haley, Chandler (6808); Kendall Shawnee, McLoud (7154); Boyd Hamby, McLoud (7072); Mark O’Keefe, Chandler (6811) and Ryan Copeland, McLoud (7071). Photo/Shelley Haley

66 Conference cross country

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Prague had the top three individuals and breezed to the girls championship at the 66 Conference cross country meet last week.McLoud claimed the boys championship.Jocelyn Ward won the meet with a time of 12:12.73, Hanna Rolette was second with a 12:17.

Dale school board

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Dale School Supt. Will Jones informed Board of Education members this week, “We’re in a good financial position overall,” as he reviewed current and past figures.

Fastpitch roundup

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Chandler- For the week, 3-0. Wins over Tecumseh (1-0), Roland (10-0) and Sequoyah (12-0). Now 27-3 for the season, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, Regional champions.The Lady Lions got dominant pitching from Kennedy Allen and made quick work of their regional.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Above, Dale’s Kinley Patton (2) slides safely home while Meeker catcher Rylee Standlee fields the throw. Photo/Rick Hester Left, Prague pitcher Brinley Menefee show the intensity of the game as she delivers a pitch during the Lady Devils’ regional championship win over Tishomingo.

Coniah Ritchie motors into the end zone for Chandler’s first score Friday. Photo/Shailey Penn

Sequoyah knocks off Lions

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Things started off the way Chandler wanted Friday night, with the Lions taking an early 7-0 lead and having two other scoring opportunities.After the first quarter, though, it went off script and Sequoyah-Tahlequah came back to claim a 24-14 district win.

Davenport’s Aydan Stancell (8) is knocked out of bounds after a good gain. Photo/Rick Hester

Dawgs clip Depew, 32-28

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Davenport went on the road for the second time in as many weeks and this time came home with a 32-28 victory over Depew.Davenport head coach Grant Powell had told his kids, he said, that the matchup was similar to that of a “Bedlam game.”Powell said this week, “It was a comeback win.

Stroud bops Kellyville, goes to 3-1

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

After three heavyweight bouts to start the season, Stroud’s Tigers made short work of Kellyville last week, whipping the Ponies 54-0 and extending their four-year district unbeaten streak to 22 games.The Tigers are back home at Jack Poskey Stadium Friday to host Meeker for Homecoming.

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