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Meeker runners, from left, Riley Randall, Johnny Butler, Asa Watham, and Devin Sligar get out early at the Class 3A regional cross meet at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid on Saturday. Photo/Antony Earley

Meeker runners, from left, Riley Randall, Johnny Butler, Asa Watham, and Devin Sligar get out early at the Class 3A regional cross meet at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid on Saturday. Photo/Antony Earley

Going to state

Riley Randall and Braxton Bussell finished first and third at the Class 3A cross country regional in Enid Saturday, leading Meeker’s boys to a state-qualifying performance. Randall, the defending state champion, turned in a 17:09, the fastest qualifying time at any of the three regionals.

McLoud falls to Perkins; awaits Bridge Creek

Following a 41-6 district setback to Perkins last week, the McLoud Redskins’ focus this week is on Bridge Creek who will they square off against in a road contest Friday night. McLoud Coach Rusty Hall said kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Redskins are now 1-7 overall and 0-5 in district competition.
Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

Tigers fall to OBA on Pink Night

Above, Wellston quarterback Dakota Long (12) looks for receiver Kage Danker (4), who was one of his favorite targets Thursday night against Oklahoma Bible Academy. Long and Danker hooked upon two touchdown passes, a 10-yarder in the second quarter and a nine-yarder in the third period.
Keelie Treat

Keelie Treat

Treat heads All-District team

Chandler freshman Keelie Treat was named Player of the Year in fastpitch district 3A-4. Treat was one of two starting pitchers for the Lady Lions and played in the infield when she wasn’t in the circle.
Amariyae Morris brings in a long pass for Stroud against Mounds. Photo/Rick Hester

Amariyae Morris brings in a long pass for Stroud against Mounds. Photo/Rick Hester

Late touchdowns carry Mounds past Stroud

Mounds scored midway through the third period to break a 28-28 tie, then iced the game with a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and won, 42-28 Friday.
Stroud: Four in a row

Stroud: Four in a row

Stroud: Four in a row

Stroud turned Homecoming into a real celebration Thursday night, hammering Allen, 46-0, and clinching a spot in the Class A playoffs. The win came behind a strong defensive effort and was the fourth straight victory for the Tigers.
Lions handle Millwood, 24-6

Lions handle Millwood, 24-6

Lions handle Millwood, 24-6

Chandler rolled past the Millwood Falcons Thursday night, moving into a four-way tie for first place in District 2A-2. Chandler, Prague, Crossings Christian and Jones all own 3-1 league records. The Lions visit Meeker Friday night and also have district games remaining with Kellyville and Prague.

Depew no match for Bulldogs

Davenport’s Bulldogs remained undefeated, pounding Depew 50-0 in a Class B contest last week that was over by halftime. Davenport Coach John Greenfield said, “Other than one turnover, we played really well.
Cross country regionals Saturday

Cross country regionals Saturday

Cross country regionals Saturday

Area cross-country teams will scatter to the wind Saturday, heading to either Waurika, Enid or Henryetta in search of qualifying times for the state meet. Meeker, Prague, Chandler and Carney will go the regional at Oklahoma Bible Academy in Enid.
Anadarko upends McLoud, 20-7

Anadarko upends McLoud, 20-7

Anadarko upends McLoud, 20-7

Despite what McLoud Coach Rusty Hall called a “great defensive effort,” the Redskins fell to Anadarko last week 20-7. McLoud will square off in a home contest against Perkins Friday night with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The Redskins, with five starters out due to injury still, are 1-6 overall.