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Chandler’s Drake Rodriguez (1) fights through contact to try to take a ball in the end zone late in the game Friday night. The Crossings defender was flagged for pass interference, setting up the Lions with a first and goal that they converted into the winning touchdown. Photo/Brian Blansett

A thriller: Chandler 18, Crossings Christian 16

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Chandler Lions put together scoring drives on their final two possessions and emerged with an 18-16 district win over Crossings Christian Friday night.

Davenport’s Bulldogs charge on to the field Friday night before tasking on Strother. They didn’t slow down much, hanging a 48-0 decision on the Yellowjackets. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport 48, Strother 0

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Davenport’s Bulldogs earned their second shutout of the football season with a 48-0 victory over Strother on the Bulldogs’ home field last week. The game ended following Davenport’s first drive of the second half.

Fast pitch regionals matchups

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the pairings for the regional fast pitch tournaments. Most games are set for Thursday and Friday, but some tournaments have moved to Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation of rain storms forecasted later in the week.

NRC falls to Choctaw Blue

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

North Rock Creek quarterback Rayne Jones cuts toward the goal line during first half action against Choctaw Blue last week.

High school football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Above, North Rock Creek’s Nick Lake (black jersey) separates a Choctaw receiver from the football during action Thursday night. Photo/Brian Blansett. Below left, Chandler senior punter Jarin Greenfield (3) throws a pass from the end zone after chasing down a snap that went over his head.

Easton Edmondson scoops up a grounder during Dale’s district tournament win over Calumet. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale wins baseball district

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Dale Pirates are once again Class A District champions after pounding Calumet twice and Okarche once and earning a regional tournament berth this week. Dale will take on Calera at Canute at 4 p.m. Thursday. Dale’s season record is now 21-9.

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

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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

Conference champ

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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

Bulldogs cruise past Alex

News Staff

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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.

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