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Chandler catcher Rylee Capps tags out a Bethel runner during the Lady Lions’ 12-3 win in district play Thursday. Chandler went on to beat Ada, 16-8 and 14-10, to win the championship. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler catcher Rylee Capps tags out a Bethel runner during the Lady Lions’ 12-3 win in district play Thursday. Chandler went on to beat Ada, 16-8 and 14-10, to win the championship. Photo/Brian Blansett

Slow-pitch Playoffs

Six area teams won their districts and play this week for a chance to go to state. North Rock Creek, Prague and Dale are ranked No. 2 in Classes 5A, 4A and 3A, respectively and will host their regionals. Regional Schedule Thursday Class 2A At Canute Canute vs. Corn Bible Academy, 1 p.m.
Track regional meets

Track regional meets

Track regional meets

April 29 Class 4A At Madill North Rock Creek McLoud Class 3A At Madill Chandler At Plainview Prague Class 2A At Stroud Stroud Wellston Class 2A At Okemah Meeker Class A At Stroud Carney Davenport Order of events at regionals Field Events 9:30 (A-2A) (3A-4A) (5A-6A) Girls High Jump 9:30 (A-2A)...
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Above, Dale catcher Jessyn Hartman dives for a foul ball in the Lady Pirates’ district win over Liberty. Photo/ Rick Hester. Below, Chandler second baseman Katie Miller looks to first after a force play against Bethel. Photo/ Brian Blansett.

Track results

At Okemah Girls 4X100m Relay 2 Stroud 52.12 Girls 4X800m Relay 8 Stroud, 12:36.05 Girls 100M Hurdles 1 Peyton Davis, Stroud, 15.76 2 Kileigh Mixon, Stroud, 16.25 Boys 110M Hurdles 2 Bryce Collins, Stroud, 16.19 4 Jarrett Waltman, Stroud, 16.41 Girls 4X200m Relay 1 Stroud 1:50.
Baseball playoffs

Baseball playoffs

Baseball playoffs

At left, Wellston senior Lane Culp slides across the plate during the Tigers’ district play last week. Photo/Jeremy Self Playoff action continues this week with district play for Classes 2A, 3A and 4A Class 4A McLoud at Mt. St.

Defendant waives speedy trial

A driver facing two felonies for running a pair of roadblocks has waived a speedy trial. Joshua Wade Pleasant, 34, Shawnee, was for mally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug. 1, 2022 with two felony counts of running a roadblock.
District softball

District softball

District softball

The shortstops from Chandler and Dale flashed their athleticism during district play last week. Above, Chandler shortstop Ruthie Capps barehands a grounder and, right, Dale’s Karsen Griggs makes the running catch while Gracee Waller tries to avoid contact.
Chandler freshman Lila McGough makes the final turn in the 4x200 relay last week at the 66 Conference meet. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler freshman Lila McGough makes the final turn in the 4x200 relay last week at the 66 Conference meet. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud girls 1st, Chandler 2nd

66 Conference meet Girls Team scores 1. Stroud, 144 2. Chandler, 136 3. Okemah, 126 4. McLoud, 76 5. Seminole, 73 6. Prague, 37 7. Holdenville, 31 8. Meeker, 20 4x100 relay 1. Stroud, 51.93 5. Prague, 55.90 4x800 relay 1. Chandler, 10:45.71 3. Prague, 11:14.20 4. Stroud, 11:52.97 6. McLoud, 12:06.
Area Slow-pitch

Area Slow-pitch

Area Slow-pitch

Above, Davenport shortstop goes for an overthe- shoulder catching during the Lady Bulldogs’ game against North Rock Creek on Thursday. NRC, ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, picked up a 16-2 win over Davenport, ranked No. 8 in Class 2A.