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In a visual metaphor for the game, seven Chandler defenders combine to tackle Bethel quarterback Cale Duncan (11). Involved are Hunner Robinson (44) on the ground, Coniah Ritchie (16), Kaled Foster (55), Ty Garver (11), James Fine (58), Cruz Jackson (1) and Zeke Kuczinksi (67). Photo/Brian Blansett

In a visual metaphor for the game, seven Chandler defenders combine to tackle Bethel quarterback Cale Duncan (11). Involved are Hunner Robinson (44) on the ground, Coniah Ritchie (16), Kaled Foster (55), Ty Garver (11), James Fine (58), Cruz Jackson (1) and Zeke Kuczinksi (67). Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 62, Bethel 21

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Chandler ran off 62 unanswered points and swamped district rival Bethel, 62-21, on Homecoming Friday night in a game that didn’t seem as close as the final score indicates. The victory leaves the Lions tied with Jones for first place in District 2A-2 and sets up an important two-game stretch.
Stroud’s Brady Nichols (10) avoids the tackle to get to the outside against Hartshorne Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Stroud’s Brady Nichols (10) avoids the tackle to get to the outside against Hartshorne Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers 48, Miners

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Stroud’s Tigers pounded Hartshorne 4816 Friday to notch their fourth straight win and stay in a first-place tie with Mounds in District A-7. The Tigers, now 4-2 on the year, and the Golden Eagles, 5-1, meet at Mounds on Oct. 19.
Carson Jackson

Carson Jackson

Fastpitch 3A-7 All-District

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Liyah Dauman of Prague was named the District 3A-7 fastpitch player of the year and Chandler’s Carson Jackson and Kennedy Allen were named the defensive player of the year and pitcher of the year, respectively. Prague coach Dailyn King was the district co-coach of the year.
Dale’s Lady Pirates beat Poteau, 2-0, Saturday afternoon in Stillwater to claim their sixth fastpitch state championships. The DLPs also won in 2003, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2023, in addition to winning six championships in slow-pitch. For more, see Page 3C. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Lady Pirates beat Poteau, 2-0, Saturday afternoon in Stillwater to claim their sixth fastpitch state championships. The DLPs also won in 2003, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2023, in addition to winning six championships in slow-pitch. For more, see Page 3C. Photo/Rick Hester

State champions!

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Carson Clagg (26) breaks into the clear on one of his four touchdown runs against Meeker Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Carson Clagg (26) breaks into the clear on one of his four touchdown runs against Meeker Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 55, Bulldogs 30

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Senior Carson Clagg led a lethal running attack for Chandler Friday night, breaking loose for 243 yards and four touchdowns on just 12 carries. As a team, the Lions rolled up 370 yards rushing and 552 yards of total offense, while holding Meeker to 78 yards rushing and 371 yards of total offense.
Dale Lady Pirates - champions of their Super Regional. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale Lady Pirates - champions of their Super Regional. Photo/Rick Hester

Headed for state

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Dale’s fast-pitch and baseball teams won their regionals last week and advance to play in the state tournaments this week. The Lady Pirates rolled through their Super Regional as they have all year, bouncing Morrison, 10-0 and 11-0. Ranked No.
North Rock Creek’s Jordan McClain (4) forces a fumble by knocking the ball out of the Mannford quarterback’s hand Friday night during the Cougars’ Homecoming game.. The fumble was recovered by NRC’s Kaiden Samuels. NRC bested the Pirates, 24-2, to move to 2-3 for the season and 1-1 in District 3A-1. The Cougars travel to Mount St. Mary’s Friday night and could move into a tie for second place in the district if they win. Photo/Rick Hester.

North Rock Creek’s Jordan McClain (4) forces a fumble by knocking the ball out of the Mannford quarterback’s hand Friday night during the Cougars’ Homecoming game.. The fumble was recovered by NRC’s Kaiden Samuels. NRC bested the Pirates, 24-2, to move to 2-3 for the season and 1-1 in District 3A-1. The Cougars travel to Mount St. Mary’s Friday night and could move into a tie for second place in the district if they win. Photo/Rick Hester.

Cougars 24, Mannford 2

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Davenport breaks through against Alex

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
By Mike McCormick Staff Writer The Davenport Bulldogs captured their first win of the season last Friday night, defeating Alex 46-38 on the road. The Bulldogs improved to 1-5 on the season and have an open week this Friday. They open district play the following Thursday night, Oct.
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