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Grant McGinnis (2) heads for the end zone in the first half against Westville Friday night. McGinnis scored four touchdowns as the Lions ran out to a 42-0 lead at halftime. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions rout Westville, 42-16

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Chandler took Westville to the woodshed Thursday night, beating the Yellowjackets 42-16 in a game that was not as close as the final score.The Lions led 42-0 at the half and the clock ran continuously in the second half except for one injury timeout.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Above, Meeker quarterback Treyvon Compton (2) breaks out for a run in the Bulldogs’ district game with Casady last Friday. Photo/Rick Hester Below, Meeker’s Gunnar Enochs (15) returns a kickoff for a touchdown. Providing an escort is Compton (2).

Headed to state

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

After his Chandler Lady Lions won the 66 Conference fastpitch tournament at the end of August, head coach Bryan Herring was asked how good his team could be.“As good as they want to be,” he said.

Chandler’s Travian Tillis heads to the end zone after stripping the ball from a Tulsa Webster player Thursday night. The strip-and-score and resulting kick made the score 62-0. It was Tillis’s first game back after an injury. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 69, Warriors 16

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Everything went just about as well it could for the Chandler Lions Friday night against Tulsa Webster.They scored on a kickoff return, a safety, a strip-andscore and had three one-play scoring drives. And they led 41-0 after a quarter and 69-0 at the half.

Tigers 52, Goldbugs 14

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Stroud rumbled past district rival Alva Friday, cementing the Tigers’ position as the team to beat in District 2A-5.The Tigers are tied with Luther for the first place, each with 3-0 records, but they’re ranked No. 1 and remain unbeaten on the season.

Chandler’s cheer squad treated the crowd to a well-executed suspended kick through a hitch pyramid during halftime at the Lions’ game with Tulsa Webster Friday. The Flyers are Layla Gilpatrick, Jordan Glasgow and Shylee Almond. Photo/Brian Blansett

Perfect form

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Davenport football falls to Cherokee

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Davenport dropped its district opener to Cherokee 46-0 in a home contest last week and like a lot of schools faces a quick turn around this week.The Bulldogs will travel to Olive tonight (Thursday) for a road contest.Coach John Greenfield said kickoff will be at 7 p.m.

More turnpike construction

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Turnpike drivers will start to see more construction in 2025 after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board approved updates to construction management contracts for ACCESS Oklahoma in their monthly meeting on Tuesday, according to a press release.

Week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Lady Lions play on Thursday

Dale wins state

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Dale head coach Andy Powell lets the emotion flow after his Lady Pirates won their sixth fastpitch state championship, 1-0, Saturday over Pocola.

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