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NRC’s Memphis Burdine (1) is escorted into the endzone by Reid Rollins (13). Photo/Rick Hester

NRC 45, Red Devils 0

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

North Rock Creek rolled past Prague, 45-0, in the Red Devils’ home opener Friday night.The Cougars moved to 1-1 with the win and get to open their home season Friday against Holdenville on a brand new turf field.

Chandler’s defensive line digs in as Lone Grove pepares to snap the ball from inside the one-yard line during the first half Friday night. Photo/ rian Blansett

Horns 42, Lions 13

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Lone Grove scored early and often Friday night and sent the Chandler Lions home with a 42-13 loss.The Class 3A Longhorns scored their first touchdown three and a half minutes into the game and didn’t slow down.They led 28-7 at the half 35-7 midway through the third quarter.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Above left, Carney pitcher Alexa Ward brings one to the plate in the Lady Bulldogs’ win over Glencoe. Photo/Brian Blansett Above right, Meeker freshman Bryston Bizzell catches the opening kickoff against Harrah JV.

Tigers 42, Black bears 34

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Stroud outscored Class A power Pawnee 19-6 in the second half brought home a 42-34 win Friday night.The victory evens the Tigers’ record at 1-1 going into this week’s clash with Tonkawa at 7 p.m. Friday at Jack Poskey Stadium.“We played a pretty exciting game,” said head coach Josh Presley.

Above, NRC centerfielder Aubree Shivelhood shows the ball after diving for a sinking line drive against Cleveland on Thursday. Below, Carney’s Italy Ventris dives into the third base in the Lady Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Glencoe on Tuesday. Photos/Brian Blansett

Fastpitch roundup

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Carney- For the week: 2-4. Wins over Wellston (5-4),Glencoe (4-3). Losses Covington-Douglas (1-10), Waukomis (1-11), Pioneer (4-6), Dover (4-9). Now 10-8 for the season.Gracie Hernandez singled in Alexa Ward with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth in the Monday win over Wellston.

Cross country roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Prague’s girls won the Class 3A division at North Rock Creek’s pre-state meet Saturday, getting three of the top seven finishes and edging Washington, 77 points to 81.Hanna Rolett took third for Prague, Jocelyn Ward fourth and Hailey Johnson seventh.

Davenport’s Bulldogs run on to the field before running over Wetumka Friday night. Photo/ Maggie Walker

Davenport runs past Wetumka

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Davenport celebrated its home football opener of the 2025 season in a big way with a 52-30 victory over Wetumka.Head coach Grant Powell said, “We played a really good game. We avenged a loss from last year to them.“Our quarterback Chase Mitchell found open receivers down field.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Lions 13, Tigers 8

Brian Blansett Saff Writer

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

It was a call that will go down as part of the lore of the Chandler-Stroud rivalry.Chandler had led the entire game Friday night, but was backed up on a fourth-and-long from the 17 with 57.8 seconds left in the game.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Left, Chandler’s Darius Wade tips the ball to himself for an interception in the first quarter of the Stroud game. Photo/Brian Blansett Above left, Stroud rightfielder Brennyn Neeley makes a running catch in foul territory against North Rock Creek in the McLoud tournament.

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