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Maverick Porter weathers a sideways buck from his bronc during the Friday night performance to win the ranch bronc riding and pocket $342 in prize money. Photo/Brian Blansett

Maverick Porter weathers a sideways buck from his bronc during the Friday night performance to win the ranch bronc riding and pocket $342 in prize money. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler Open Rodeo results

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Chandler Open Rodeo results Bareback riding: Blake Chowning, 1st, $330 Ranch bronc riding: Maverick Parker, 1st, $342; Caleb Stevens, 2nd, $228 Bull riding: No qualified rides Tie-down calf roping: Friday - Kejun Gaines, 1st, 10.2, $400; Coy Sand, 2nd, 10.6, $240; Jake Winterbottom, 3rd, 16.4, $160.
Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The action was constant at the Chandler rodeo over the weekend.Above, Davenport bronc rider Blake Chowning wraps his arm before the competition Friday night.Top right, Jeff McCleary from Meeker waits for the bareback riding Saturday night.
Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

Chandler rodeo

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Davenport bronc rider Blake Chowning was the first contestant at the 84th Annual Chandler Open Rodeo Friday and, above, gets a good spurring lick on his horse. At left, this year’s rodeo queen was Jacy Sanders of Wellston, top, and the princess was Olivia Taylor, from Perkins, bottom.
...and of legends in the making

...and of legends in the making

...and of legends in the making

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Last week, the current version of the Stroud Tigers helped at a camp for the next generation. Above, quarterback Dylan Baker leads the campers as they break it down. “Want it more than the next guy,” he told them.
The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

The stuff of legends

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Wirt Trawick smiled from ear to ear as he examined a Stroud football scrapbook from 1948-49, reminiscent of his gridiron days.Trawick, at 94 years old, is a 1948 Stroud High School graduate and currently lives at Prairie Pointe retirement home in Stroud.
Over Here from Down Under

Over Here from Down Under

Over Here from Down Under

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
In the midst of hundreds of competitors, horses and fans, the purple rodeo shirts proclaimed the presence of “Team Australia” and “Team New Zealand” at this year’s International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee.
Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

Wiffle Ball Tournament marks 40th year

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Annual Fourth of July Wiffle Ball Tournament hit its milestone 40th edition on Independence Day this year at Conway-Costner Field in Chandler.
Bullrider Ryker Butler from McLoud got hung up briefly during the second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo Friday morning in Shawnee. The defending champion, Butler was one of a contingent of local youths competing in the rodeo. For more, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bullrider Ryker Butler from McLoud got hung up briefly during the second round of the International Finals Youth Rodeo Friday morning in Shawnee. The defending champion, Butler was one of a contingent of local youths competing in the rodeo. For more, please see Page 1C. Photo/Brian Blansett

IFYR wraps up

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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