Big win for Davenport

The Davenport Bulldogs have opened the season with a 2-0 record after thumping Wetumka 50-8 in their home opener at Bulldog Stadium. Even though the final score was lopsided, Davenport Coach John Greenfield said, “They came out and they thought they were going to win.

McLoud falls late to Bethel

McLoud’s High School football suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Bethel Wildcats 41-34, after leading with five minutes to go. McLoud, now 1-1 on the season, travels to rival Harrah Friday night with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The Redskins’ Coach Rusty Hall said, “This is rival week.

Prague,NRC put up Ws

Prague came from behind in the second quarter and beat Stroud, 68-22, to finish the non-district schedule at 3-0. The Red Devils are off this week before heading to Millwood on Sep. 24 to open district play. Both teams came with their offenses revved, with Stroud leading in the second quarter.

Lions’ big night

Casmen Hill peeled off a 42-yard touchdown run on Chandler’s first offensive series and the Lions kept their offense in high gear all night, motoring to a 53-0 win over rival Stroud Friday.

Randall wins Meeker 5K; Brannon 11th, Wright 13th

Defending state champion Riley Randall turned in a time of 18:13.56 to win the inaugural Bulldog Invitational cross country meet by 12 seconds Thursday. The meet was held at Camp Gruber at Sparks and was run on a scenic course under hot, muggy weather.

Davenport cruises in opener

The Class B Davenport Bulldogs pounded Weleetka 42-18 in their season opener on the road last week and play at home Friday against Wetumka Ḋavenport Coach John Greenfield said Friday night’s home opener kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium.

NRC falls to Crescent

Crescent took advantage of North Rock-Creek turnovers to hand the Cougars a 30-12 loss Friday night. If was the Cougars’ first setback and leaves them at 1-1 heading into this Friday’s Homecoming game against Konawa.

First down run

Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones cuts up the field after running for a first down in Stroud territory Friday night. Photo/Mario Holland

Bethel hands Meeker first loss, 45-19

Meeker upped its offensive output from the season opener, putting up 415 yards of total offense, but still fell, 45-19, at Bethel. In their opening win at Stroud, the Bulldogs relied on their defense, which returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

Football Friday

Above, the Chandler Lions pose with the BancFirst travelling trophy that they won for the second year in a row. Photo/Brian Blansett; below, Kayde Massey carries for Meeker against Bethel. Photo/Traci Cook.; center, Mitchell James makes a catch for North Rock Creek.