Lincoln County News

Davenport quarterback Carson Funk (5) bursts through a hole cleared by Cruz Hillian (66) and Casey Harrelson (40) Friday night at Summit Christian. Photo/Adam Ewing.

Charging past Summit

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Carson Funk accounted for all six Davenport touchdowns in the 40-20 rout of then-undefeated Summit Christian Academy last Friday. On Davenport’s first possession, Jeff Greenfield and staff dialed up a Funk run that went for 46 yards, basically untouched.

Lions’ comeback falls short

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones (11) extends the ball for a first down as Marlow’s Kyle Wilson closes in. Jones picked up the the first down to keep the Lions’ drive alive. For more photos, see Page 2C. For the game story, please see Page 3C. Photo/Brian Blansett

Playoff Football

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Chandler and Davenport wound up on opposite ends of the state Friday night. The Lions trekked to Marlow, where they lost to the host Outlaws, 31- 28, in the third round of the playoffs. Davenport went on the road, as well, thumping previously unbeaten Summit Christian, 40-20, in Broken Arrow.

Chandler running back Casmen Hill breaks into the clear for part of his 210 yards on the night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Marlow staves off Chandler, 31-28

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Marlow scored twice in the third quarter and held Chandler on a crucial fourth down with three minutes left in the game, emerging with a 31-28 win Friday night. With the win, Marlow advanced to the state quarterfinals against defending state champion Metro Christian.

Christine Sherman

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Christine Sherman, a long time resident of Chandler, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Shawnee, Okla., at the age of 92. She was born Christine Betzer in Picher, Okla., and was the daughter of John H. and Goldie Pearl (Dickey) Betzer.

Deanna Gail Wood

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Deanna Gail (Hubbard) Wood was born May 12, 1958, in Shawnee, Okla., and died Monday, November 23, 2020, at her home near Meeker. She was 62 years old. Wood, the daughter of Wilburn and Laverne (Markwell) Hubbard, married Mike Wood on October 1, 1994.

Jason “J.Paul” Wilson

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Jason “J.Paul” Wilson was born May 8, 1973, in Claremore, Okla. He died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 47 years. Wilson, the son of James “Jim” and Stella (Grant) Wilson, married Shelly Ahboah in December 2005. A 1991 graduate of Cushing High School in Cushing, Okla.

Ila Maxine Bell

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Ila Maxine Bell was born to Sam and Amy (Leedy) Auxier on February 23, 1934, in El Reno, Okla. She died Friday, November 27, 2020, at the age of 86 years. Bell graduated from high school in 1952 in Hydro, Okla.

Robert Daniel Cook

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Daniel Cook of Stroud was born to Melvin and Velma Cook on May 16, 1950, in Sayre, Okla. He died Thursday, November 26, 2020, in Oklahoma City at the age of 70 years. Bobby, formerly of Meeker, retired from Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, Okla., after 37 years service.

Almeta Roy Harris

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Almeta Roy Harris, formerly of Stroud, was born December 1, 1933. She died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in Carnegie, Okla., at the age of 86 years. Harris, the daughter of Louis Sr. and Angeline Makes Noise Roy, married Ron Harris Sr. on February 22, 1955.

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