Sports

Chandler sophomore Bryar Dryden (white) pins his opponent with a spladle during a dual at Henryetta. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Wrestling hits high gear

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Upper left, Chandler’s Derrick Perkins with his opponent off the ground. Photo/ Jennifer Pryor Top, Wellston’s Ava Davenport puts up a three-pointer. Photo/Rick Hester. Top right, Chandler senior Zalen Smith puts up a one-hander against North Rock Creek.

State champs!

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The dance teams from Stroud and Chandler Highs both competed at the OSDTDA State Championship this weekend in Tulsa, and both walked away state champs.Stroud High School Pom brought home state championships in 1A/2A hip-hop and jazz, while placing second in pom, according to Coach Megan Jones.

Full tilt hoops

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Carney’s Jake Martin puts up an underhand layup in the lane against the Wellston JV Thursday night in the first round of the Agra Tournament. Carney won, 61-27, then beat Stroud in the semifinals in overtime. Meeker’s boys won the tournament by beating Carney, 75-44, in the finals.

Cruz Jackson (1) - Quarterback of the Year

McGinnis headlines All-District

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Chandler had 12 players honored on the All -District 2A-1 team.They are: Grant McGinnis - MVP Cruz Jackson - Quarterback of the Year.Ty Garver - Receiver of the Year.HunnerRobinson-Tight end of the Year.EastonManning-Defensive end of the Year.Jack Weger - Injured player of the Year.

Area basketball in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Top, Dale’s Easton Edmonson (1), Jett Higdon (4), Levi Kelly (10) and Denton Forsythe (3) surround a Latta player. Photo/ Rick Hester Right, Dale’s Teague Muncy (25) shooting after a drive down the lane.

Above, Jacob Beck extends the ball over the goal line at the end of his 22-yard touchdown run against Davis. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Davis 14, Stroud 6

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Stroud’s magical season ended prematurely Friday when the Davis Wolves up-ended the previously unbeaten Tigers, 14-6, in the state semifinals at Noble.Davis advanced to the Class 2A-II state championship game at UCO on Saturday.

Chandler wrestler Shailey Penn looks for the referee to signal a pin during the First Annual Kyle Sam’s Memorial Open Tournament in Cushing on Nov. 9. She placed first in her weight category (120-125 pounds) and is one of six girls on Chandler’s Wrestling Team. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Girls wrestling:

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wrestling isn’t new in Oklahoma. It’s been around for ages, producing top wrestlers like Olympian Kendall Cross from Mustang and local Lincoln County legend Jerry Best, who is the only undefeated four-time state champion from Chandler High School.

Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) follows the block of fellow senior Cruz Jackson(1) Friday night at Millwood. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Falcons 22, Lions 7

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Millwood had two big scoring plays and made them stand up for the win Friday in the state quarterfinals.The final was 22-7 over Chandler, but it belies the closeness of the game.

As the scoreboard shows, it was a big night for the Stroud Tigers,who charged into the Class 2A-II state semifinals with a win over Salina. Up next is Davis at 1 p.m. Friday at Noble. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers get the W

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Stroud manhandled Salina, 56-21, Friday night and heads to Noble Friday for a Class 2A-II state semifinal match with Davis.Stroud led, 14-0, after the first period and then removed all suspense from the game with four secondquarter touchdowns.The Friday game kicks off at 1 p.m.

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