Lincoln County News

Area bands bring home hardware

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Three area bands competed at competitions this weekend, with two bringing home trophies.McLoud High School marching band competed at Konowa Band Day on Saturday in Konowa, placing fourth overall in field and parade combined and third overall in field.

McLoud, Chandler drama go edgy

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

A melodious wailing pierces through the silence and darkness. It’s followed by gasps. By people flinching away, with nervous looks darting over shoulders and into the shadows. But then, the group breaks out into spontaneous noise with no melody.There’s banging on the floor, desks, overturned chairs.

Lizzy Kliewer, Brooklyn Hammon and Logan Allen broke out the Hawaiian leis for Friday night’s game between Chandler and Metro Christian and then accessorized them with pink hair and safety vests. Photo/Brian Blansett

Days of leis

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Kristie Hammock

County commission

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Lincoln County commissioners this week appointed a new County Court Clerk to fill the position that longtime Court Clerk Cindy Kirby is stepping down from after 21 years.On Monday of this week, commissioners unanimously appointed Kirby’s first deputy Kristie Hammock to succeed Kirby.

Some Dawg Pile defense. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport 36, Yale 30

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Davenport’s Bulldogs, led by the rushing attack of Brody Robinson and the air assault of Chase Mitchell, claimed a 36-30 contest over Yale last Friday night.Head coach Grant Powell said afterwards, “Last year that team beat us 49-0. It felt good to avenge that loss.

Chandler quarterback Chace Buchanan looks upfield during a long run in the first quarter. Photo/Brian Blansett

Metro 42, Chandler 14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Metro Christian Patriots rolled into Chandler ranked No. 2 in the state last week, and showed why they deserve that ranking.The Patriots took a 14-0 lead in the first period and controlled much of the game.

Senior running back Trystan Baker (11) motors for yardage against Meeker. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud 54, Meeker 8

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Stroud Tigers finished up the first half of their regular season on a roll, beating Meeker, 54-8, Friday night and establishing themselves as the team to beat in District 2A-II-1.The Tigers are 2-0 in district now and 4-1 for the season.Meeker stands at 1-4 for the year and 0-2 in league play.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Above left, Davenport’s Brody Robinson celebrates a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ win over Yale. The Dawgs won, 3630, lifting their record to 3-2 going into this week’s district opener at Cherokee.

The lead group at the 66 Conference cross country meet last week included from left, Rhett Haley, Chandler (6808); Kendall Shawnee, McLoud (7154); Boyd Hamby, McLoud (7072); Mark O’Keefe, Chandler (6811) and Ryan Copeland, McLoud (7071). Photo/Shelley Haley

66 Conference cross country

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Prague had the top three individuals and breezed to the girls championship at the 66 Conference cross country meet last week.McLoud claimed the boys championship.Jocelyn Ward won the meet with a time of 12:12.73, Hanna Rolette was second with a 12:17.

Dale school board

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Dale School Supt. Will Jones informed Board of Education members this week, “We’re in a good financial position overall,” as he reviewed current and past figures.

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