Sports

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.
Keelie Treat

Keelie Treat

All-conference fastpitch team

Conference MVP: Keelie Treat Coach of the Year: Dailyn King, Prague Champion: Prague All-Conference Team Prague: Liyah Dauman Kailey Rich Ady Custar Tessa Cooper Jayle Friend Honorable mention: Lexsey Trevizo Jadyn Hightower Chandler: Grace Hulsey Grace Haas Hannah Edmonds Kali Beall Carson...
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Top left, Riley Randall from Meeker won the boys’ division at the OBU cross country meet at Gordon Cooper Technology Center last week. Photo/ Robyn Miller Top right, Cassie Wright from Chandler was the champion in the girls’ division.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Above, North Rock Creek third baseman Caty Baack takes a throw and prepares to tag a Comanche runner who tried to stretch a double into a triple in the Class 3A fastpitch state tournament.