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Jordan Coody

Jordan Coody

Randall, Coody win regionals

Jordan Coody and Riley Randall won the individual championships at their cross-country regionals Saturday, and the Meeker boys brought home the championship plaque. Randall, a two-time state champion, won his regional by a minute, clocking 17:06.
Corbin Hollon (88) heads up the field after a reception Friday night against Jones. Photo/Brian Blansett

Corbin Hollon (88) heads up the field after a reception Friday night against Jones. Photo/Brian Blansett

Jones 34, Chandler 7

BRIAN BLANSETT Staff writer Chandler’s Lions were behind by two touchdowns before they got to run their first offensive play at Jones Friday, and things didn’t get much better after that. The result was a 27-point win for the Longhorns in what was a defacto showdown for first place in District 2A2.

Bulldogs fall to Weleetka

The Davenport Bulldogs suffered their first district loss of the season last week, losing to Weleetka 48-8 in a road contest. Davenport is now 2-1 in the district and 5-3 overall for the season. Coach John Greenfield said next up is Wetumka which comes to Davenport Friday night for a 7:30 p.m.
Top, in a visual metaphor for the game, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson rolls out Friday night against Crossings while the referee throws a flag in the background. Below, Ty Garver (11) makes a fourth-quarter catch despite tight defense from Payton Brady of Crossings. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Top, in a visual metaphor for the game, Chandler quarterback Alec Jackson rolls out Friday night against Crossings while the referee throws a flag in the background. Below, Ty Garver (11) makes a fourth-quarter catch despite tight defense from Payton Brady of Crossings. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Crossings 16, Lions 6

Chandler’s season took an unexpected detour Thursday night, as Crossings Christian upended the Lions, 16-6. The Knights were 1-2 in the district, but took a 7-0 lead just after halftime and never trailed.

Davenport rolls, faces Weleetka in showdown

Davenport’s Bulldogs won their second district game of the season last week, knocking off the Summit Christian Eagles 32-12 on the road. They stay on the road again this week traveling to once-beaten Weleetka for a Friday night contest.

Stroud takes over first place in A6

Stroud put a 54-6 whipping on Konawa Thursday night. That win combined with Hartshorne’s 38-7 upset of Mounds left the Tigers alone atop District 7A. They are 4-0 in the district, while Hartshorne, Mounds and Allen are all 3-1.
The week in photos

The week in photos

The week in photos

Left, Manny Saavedra hauls in a touchdown pass for Meeker against Jones. Photo/ Rick Hester Above, Chandler’s Braden Nation swings wide on a kickoff return against Crossings Christian. Photo/Brian Blansett Below, all eyes are on Chandler’s Stefaun Mackey (7) as he eludes an arm tackle.
Incredible night

Incredible night

Incredible night

It was a season’s worth of highlight reel plays for Casmen Hill Friday night. The Chandler senior running back peeled off touchdown runs of 54, 82, 61 and 66 yards against Bethel and finished with an astounding 349 yards on just 16 carries.
Underdog Pirates win it all

Underdog Pirates win it all

Underdog Pirates win it all

Dale’s High School baseball team has captured its second state championship under the guidance of Coach Eddie Jeffcoat, defeating Silo 18-11 in the finals played at Bricktown Ball Park in Oklahoma City.