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Chandler’s defense dominated Hugo the entire game Friday night, and this photo is a visual metaphor for the Lions’ stifling play. Darius Wade (3), Easton Manning (53), Matt Burris (50), Coniah Ritchie (16), Ty Garver (11) and one unidentifiable Lion on the far side of the play surround and tackle a Hugo ballcarrier. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s defense dominated Hugo the entire game Friday night, and this photo is a visual metaphor for the Lions’ stifling play. Darius Wade (3), Easton Manning (53), Matt Burris (50), Coniah Ritchie (16), Ty Garver (11) and one unidentifiable Lion on the far side of the play surround and tackle a Hugo ballcarrier. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 35, Buffaloes 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Chandler head coach Jack Gray said the Lions wanted to make a statement Friday night against Hugo.Boy, did they. After leaving the playoffs early last year, Chandler dominated the Buffaloes and barged into the second round of the playoffs with 35-0 win.
Jacob Beck (4) flips the ball to the referee after scoring a second-quarter touchdown Friday night. The Tigers won, 45-12, and move to the second round of the playoffs, hosting Salina at home Friday night. Photo/Beth Young

Jacob Beck (4) flips the ball to the referee after scoring a second-quarter touchdown Friday night. The Tigers won, 45-12, and move to the second round of the playoffs, hosting Salina at home Friday night. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers 45, Royals 12

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Stroud continued to roll Friday night, whacking Community Christian, 4512, and advancing to the second round of the Class 2A-II playoffs.The Tigers host Salina, 7-4 and 26-12 winners over Henryetta last week, at 7 p.m. Friday.
Davenport coach John Greenfield talks to the team after the game against Wilson Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport coach John Greenfield talks to the team after the game against Wilson Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport falls in first round

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Davenport Bulldogs saw their 2024 football season come to an end last Friday, dropping a 52-7 decision to Wilson- Henryetta during a first round playoff contest on the road.It was the Bulldogs’ 21st consecutive year to make the playoffs, Coach John Greenfield noted.
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Lions 35, Dewey 6

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Chandler splashed through a steady rain Friday night, beating Dewey, 35-6, and securing the home field advantage for the first round of the Class 2A playoffs this week.As the runnersup in District 2A-4, the Lions will host the Hugo Buffaloes, the third-place team in district 2A-3 at 7 p.m.
Aiden Collins (13) gets behind the Luther defense for his weekly over-the-shoulder highlight reel catch. Photo/Beth Young

Aiden Collins (13) gets behind the Luther defense for his weekly over-the-shoulder highlight reel catch. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers roll, go 10-0

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Stroud pummeled the Luther Lions last week, winning 58-0, and racking up the fourth unbeaten regular season in the school’s history.The Tigers’ only close game this season was the opener against ancient rival, Chandler, which they won, 21-14.

Davenport makes the playoffs

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Davenport’s Bulldogs defeated Coyle 31-22 in the final regular game of the season on the road and earned the final spot in the playoffs in the district.
Chandler’s Travian Tillis (55) provided the visual metaphor for the game Friday when he steer-wrestled Sperry’s ballcarrier to the ground for a loss in the backfield. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Travian Tillis (55) provided the visual metaphor for the game Friday when he steer-wrestled Sperry’s ballcarrier to the ground for a loss in the backfield. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 47, Sperry 7

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Chandler’s defense kept Sperry bottled up all night, sparking a 47-7 victory that assured the Lions of the home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
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