Sports

Kennedy Allen grips a pitch during Chandler’s championship game win over Prague in the 66 Conference tournament. Photo/Brian Blansett

Three in a row

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

KennedyAllen gave up just three hits and two runs in three games and led the Chandler Lady Lions to their third straight 66 Conference tournament championship last week.Chandler had a bye the first round and beat Meeker, 17-0, in the semifinals on Friday.

Football Week 1

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Prague and North Rock Creek took advantage of Zero Week to open the football season on Friday night, and the rest of the area schools will kick it off this week.Prague steamrolled Casady, 45-8, while NRC came up on the short end of a 41-6 verdict at Marlow.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Above left, Stroud junior Aiden Collins racks up yardage n the Tigers’ scrimmage against Seminole Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett Above center, Meeker lineman Elijah Miller (69) pulls to block on a running play against Chandler at their scrimmage Thursday night in Meeker.

Senior Javarious Wade takes off on a long run during the Lions’ scrimmage against McLoud. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Chandler looks to follow up last year’s 8-4 record with another trip to the playoffs under head coach Jack Gray.The Lions will replace three starters on each side of the ball.Key games:- Sep. 5 season opener with ancient rival Stroud.- Oct.

Softball

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Lady Lions are shooting for their second straight trip to the state tournament, and started the season like they’ll make it.Through games of Sep. 27, they were 9-1 and have rung up seven shutouts.

Junior Rhett Haley rounds a curve at Stroud during the Lions’ first cross country meet of the year. He ran 10:37.3 to finish seventh and lead the Chandler boys. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cross country

Girls

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

GirlsMadelyn Bridge, Jr.Skye Buchanan, Fr.Victoria Lail-Sanders, Jr. Lexi Ledford, Fr.Lexi Martzall, Sr.Amelia Riggin, Fr.Kinzey Wilkerson, Fr.BoysJensen Araujo Fr.Rhett Haley, Jr.Jackson Lail, Fr.Joen McReynolds, Fr. Mark O’keefe, Sr.Derek Perkins, Sr.Cooper Snovel, Sr.Managers:Brady Araujo, r.

Senior Jacob Beck, one of Stroud’s key offensive weapons, takes off for a touchdown run in the Tigers’ scrimmage with Mannford. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Tigers will break in some key new people this year, but look to make a fourth consecutive run deep into the playoffs.Last year, they peeled off 12 straight wins before falling to 14-6 to Davis in the Class 2A small division semifinals.Key games:- Sep.

Shortstop Miyah Clark gets a forceout at second base during the Lady Tigers’ game against Muskogee in the Cushing tournament. Photo/Brian Blansett

Softball

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Memers of the Stroud girls cross country team take off with the gun at the Stroud meet earlier this season. Pictured at Jordyn Neely (9375), Laney Manion (9377), Sophie Young (9376) and Jaelyn Ashpaugh (9374). Photo/Beth Young

Cross country

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Senior quartrback Jason Key tucks the ball and takes off as Keagan Edmonds looks for a block during the Bulldogs’ scrimmage against Chandler. Photo/Brian Blansett

Football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Bulldogs finished last year with wins in two of the final three games and hope to use that as a springboard to the playoffs in 2025.This year, the Dogs play their first four games at home and have six home games.Second-year head coach Allen Potts will field a youthful team with just six seniors.

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