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Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones makes an open-field cut as the Beggs defense tries to close in on him during the first half Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones makes an open-field cut as the Beggs defense tries to close in on him during the first half Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Demons 42, Lions 14

Chandler closed out its non-district schedule Friday with a 42-14 loss at Beggs. The game was still within three scores in the fourth quarter, but depth became a problem as the Lions had several players leave the field with injuries.
- Jordan Coody at the North Canadian River Conference meet. Photo/Brian Blansett

- Jordan Coody at the North Canadian River Conference meet. Photo/Brian Blansett

Conference champ

It was a busy week for North Rock Creek junior Jordan Coody. On Tuesday, he ran the 5K at the North Canadian River Conference meet, held at North Rock Creek’s course. He lead-footed the gas off the starting line and never slacked off.
Sorting out the standings

Sorting out the standings

Sorting out the standings

The Class 3A/2A fast pitch playoff picture has clarified, with the end of district play this week.

Bulldogs cruise past Alex

The Davenport Bulldogs ran their record to 3-0 as they earned their first shutout of the year, defeating Alex 48-0 last week on the road. The Class B Bulldogs start a string of four consecutive home games this Friday night hosting Strother. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium.
NRC goes to 3-1

NRC goes to 3-1

NRC goes to 3-1

James Stevenson carries for North Rock Creek during the Cougars’ 22-14 win over Holdenville Friday night. Now 3-1 for the season, the Cougars will face Choctaw Blue at home this Thursday.

Harrah wins rivalry game

The McLoud Redskins suffered their second loss of the young football season losing 33-0 to Harrah last week in their final non-district contest. The Redskins go on the road Friday night for the third consecutive week to face Heritage Hall, ranked No.

Wellston rolls past Foyil, gets first win, 46-14

The Wellston Tigers moved the ball with ease Friday, piling up 551 yards of total offense and getting the first W of the season. Quarterback Kage Danker ran for 235 yards and threw for 277 to pace the Wellston attack.
Friday night football

Friday night football

Friday night football

Above, Stroud’s Bryce Hughey (20) escapes the grasp of Prague’s Trevor McGinnis (2) Friday night during the Red Devils’ 68-22 win. Photo/Rick Hester. Below, Casmen Hill (10) looks upfield as he peels off first-half yardage for Chandler against Bristow. Photo/Brian Blansett.
Jarin Greenfield (3 in blue) returns an interception during the second half Friday night while Bristow’s Charles Ware (3 in white) pursues. Photo/Brian Blansett

Jarin Greenfield (3 in blue) returns an interception during the second half Friday night while Bristow’s Charles Ware (3 in white) pursues. Photo/Brian Blansett

Pirates 36, Lions 26

Bristow’s Darien Dansby turned a loose ball into a 36-yard fourth-quarter touchdown return to give Bristow a 10-point victory over Chandler Friday night. Dansby’s game-breaker came about after a fourthdown play by the Lions at their own 36-yard line with 2:36 left in the game.
Jordan Coody

Jordan Coody

Cross country: Randall, Coody win again

Meeker’s Riley Randall and North Rock Creek’s Jordan Coody ran to wins at cross country meets Saturday. The defending class 3A state champion, Randall clocked 16:39.10 to win the 2A-3A-4A division at the Oklahoma Baptist University meet, which was held at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee.