Wellston at state

The Wellston Lady Tigers made the most of their first trip to the state tournament in 37 years.They kicked off the Class A state tournament with a 9 a.m. game on Wednesday against the defending stare champions, led for more than half the game and took it down to the wire before falling 4237.

Lions fall in area

Chandler’s boys fell a game short of making a repeat trip to the state tournament, falling 56-43 to second-ranked Roland and 48-42 to 9th-ranked Eufaula.The Lions went into the area tournament in the winners’ bracket with a 23-4 and No. 7 ranking, but finished the season with a 23-6 record.

At the Almost-As-Big House

When you walk out of the tunnel and onto the floor of the OG&E Coliseum in Oklahoma City, your first reaction is: Woah! This is a seriously nice venue.It’s bright and shiny and still has that new venue smell. A definite upgrade over The Big House that it replaced.

Sports week in pictures

Above left, Dale girls coach Eric Smith talks to his team during a second-time out in their win over Pawhuska. Photo/Rick Hester Right, the Chandler cheerleaders took on the Eufaula cheer squad in a tug-of-war at the area tournament in Okmulgee and won.

Commissioners approve applications

The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a Slip-On Unit grant application for the Fallis Fire Department at a special meeting on March 10 at the courthouse.As Fallis is not a municipality, the application needs to go through the county government to be eligible.

Food Bank Summer Feeding Program

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its Summer Feeding Program, according to a press release from the food bank.The program helps feed students up to the age of 18, providing free, nutritious meals and snacks while school is out of session, the press release said.

Area students on UCO Honor Rolls

The University of Central Oklahoma has released its Dean’s and President’s Honor Roll lists for the Fall 2025 semester There were 1,924 students named to the President’s Honor Roll. These students had a “straight A” or 4.0 gradepoint average for the semester.

Prague school board meetings

The Prague School Board held two special meetings recently to approve the FY25 audit and interview superintendent candidates.In the meeting held on Feb. 25, the Board approved the FY25 audit report presented on Feb. 9 by Bledsoe, Hewett and Gullekson.

Baseball, slow pitch roundups

BaseballCarney- For the week, 1-0. Win over Olive (16-5). Now 1-0 for the season.Catcher Lane Ramsey tripled and drove in three runs to key the win over Olive. Paytan Edgar picked up the win on the mound, striking out 12 in five innings of work while not allowing a hit.Chandler- For the week, 0-2.

Pott County Livestock results

2026 PCJLS Swine Results Grand Swine: Channing Goodson, Tecumseh FFA Res Grand Swine: Preston Haines, Tecumseh FFA Bronze Swine: Brody Streber, North Rock Creek FFA Dark AOB Results Class 11st: Jessi Peacock, Tecumseh 4-H,2nd: Luke Benge, Tecumseh 4-H3rd: Milie Esquivel, Tecumseh FFA4th: Ryleigh...