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Senior Jacob Beck clears a hurdle en route to qualifying for state in the 300 hurdles and breaking Stroud’s school record. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Senior Jacob Beck clears a hurdle en route to qualifying for state in the 300 hurdles and breaking Stroud’s school record. Photo/ Brian Blansett

State bound!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Area track teams had a strong showing at Saturday’s regional meets.The Stroud girls won their Class 2A regional and a total of 38 athletes from across the area qualified for state in individual events and 20 relay teams qualified.The Class A/2A state meet, which includes athletes from Wellston,...
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Left, Lakeyn Kinslow from Prague (left) and Skye Buchanan (right) from Chandler wait in the exchange zone during the 4x400 relay Saturday at the Stroud regional track meet.Photo/Mario Holland Right, it was getting dark when the meet the finished, so the Stroud girls took their championship photo by...
Above, Stroud senior Jessen Leathers slide home safely in a cloud of dust last week against Hinton. Photo/Beth Young Left, Dale’s Chase Harris lays down a bunt that earns him first base against Newcastle. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Tyler Bergsten from North Rock Creek delivers a pitch in regional action against Eufaula. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Above, Stroud senior Jessen Leathers slide home safely in a cloud of dust last week against Hinton. Photo/Beth Young Left, Dale’s Chase Harris lays down a bunt that earns him first base against Newcastle. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Tyler Bergsten from North Rock Creek delivers a pitch in regional action against Eufaula. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Regional baseball

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
North Rock Creek advances to this week’s Super Regional round in the Class 4A baseball playoffs and Dale and Stroud are in action in Class 2A regionals.North Rock Creek goes to Elgin to face the No. 2-ranked Owls in the best-of-three format.Dale will host a regional and will play Wilburton at 1:30...
Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Wellston woman charged with felony 1st-degree arson

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A Wellston woman appeared before Judge Emily Mueller for pre-preliminary hearing on April 23 over four counts, according to court documents.A bench warrant was issued for a Rebecca Lee Alley of Wellston, 36, on April 1 for one felony count of first-degree arson, two felony counts of third-degree...

Eight area teams advance to regional

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Area teams made a strong showing in district softball play, with eight winning championships and advancing to next week’s regional tournaments.Two teams from each regional tournament will advance to the state tournament, which will be played at the Firelake fields in Shawnee.The Class 4A/5A/6A...
Chandler’s Payslee Massengale gives a double-footed stomp on home plate after hitting a home run against Berryhill in the district tournament on Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Payslee Massengale gives a double-footed stomp on home plate after hitting a home run against Berryhill in the district tournament on Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

District champs!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Regional schedule:Carney, Leflore, McCurtain and Asher at Asher on Tuesday.Chandler, Byng, Woodward and Washington at Washington on Wednesday.Dale, Mangum, Coalgate and Panama at Dale on Tuesday.Davenport, Roff, Kremlin- Hilldale and Kiowa at Kiowa on Thursday.McLoud, Ft. Gibson, Guthrie and...
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Left, Davenport’s Caden Blair is all focus as she tracks a pitch during the Lady Bulldogs’ district win over Welch.
Meeker’s Jason Key slides safely into third against Morrison last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Meeker’s Jason Key slides safely into third against Morrison last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Area baseball roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Week of April 19-26 CarneyFor the week: 4-1. Wins against Frontier (7-3 and 10-9) and Wilson (11-3). Loss to Roff (16-5).The Bulldogs scored three runs in the top of the ninth against Frontier in the money game of the district tournament.
Regionals start

Regionals start

Regionals start

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Regional baseball tournaments for most area schools are this week.
Sophie Young from Stroud eyes her landing spot in the high jump at the Skordle Relays. She won the event with a height of 5-4. Photo/Mario Holland

Sophie Young from Stroud eyes her landing spot in the high jump at the Skordle Relays. She won the event with a height of 5-4. Photo/Mario Holland

Area track roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BancFirst Invitational at Prague Girls 4x100 relay3. Prague (Lakeyn Kinslow, Emma Smith, Jaeden Evig, Kinley Novotny) 52.43Boys 4x100 Relay6. Prague (Eli Johnson, Brayden Strickland, Kadom Young, Gentry Ward) 46.37Girls 4x800 Relay1.
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