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Aiden Collins, right, gets a congratulatory hug from Jacob Beck after Stroud’s 49-14 win in the state quarterfinals Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Aiden Collins, right, gets a congratulatory hug from Jacob Beck after Stroud’s 49-14 win in the state quarterfinals Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

TIGERS, 49-14

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Quarterback Jeremiah Cropp and receiver Aiden Collins connected on back-to-back touchdown passes in the second quarter, changing the momentum of the game and lifting Stroud to a 49-14 win over Wyandotte in the state quarterfinals Friday night.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Above, Stroud’s Aiden Collins looks over his shoulder at the Wyandotte defense in distant pursuit Friday night during the Class 2A-II state quarterfinals.
Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Indicative of the physical nature of the game, was this first-quarter play, when hits from Clayton Ritchie (12) and Coniah Ritchie (2) sent the helmet of Kiefer’s Brody Baxter flying. Photo/Brian Blansett

Kiefer 20, Lions 15

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Chandler Lions scored on their first possession and dominated the game, but Kiefer scored on its last possession and won it.The 20-15 verdict in the first round of the playoffs marked the end of the Lions’ season.
Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Stroud lineman Brandon McNeill is focused on the Beggs ball carrier as he breaks into the backfield Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Tigers keep on rolling

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Stroud rolled past Beggs, 49-21 Friday to charge into this week’s Class 2A-II state quarterfinals.They’ll take on the Wyandotte Bears at Jack Poskey Stadium Friday, with the winner advancing to face the winner of the Adair-Holdenville game in next week’s semifinals.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Left, Stroud running back Jacob Beck (4) gets ready to shove a would-be tackler out of his way during the Tigers’ playoff win over Beggs. Photo/Rick Hester Right, five Wellston track athletes received All-Star jackets last week for finishing in the top three in their events at the state track meet.
Lizzy Pryor, with blue headgear, on her ay to taking second place over the week at the Mark Peck Tournament. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Lizzy Pryor, with blue headgear, on her ay to taking second place over the week at the Mark Peck Tournament. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler wrestlers medal at tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Chandler wrestlers brought home six medals from the 32nd Annual Mark Peck Westmoore Tournament.Those earning the hardware were: Landon Earp - 1st place Derek Perkins - 2nd Place Lizzy Pryor - 2nd Place Brylee Waldman - 2nd Place Jack Maguire - 3rd Place Lexi Ledford - 3rd Place.

Meeker appoints new judge

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Meeker Town Board of Trustees this week appointed a new judge and set the 2026 Court Date schedule.Without going into executive session, the Trustees voted 5-0 to appoint Marvel Lewis as the Town judge. Lewis, in addressing the Trustees, advised them he has been an attorney for more than 20 years.
Wrestlers medal at Cushing

Wrestlers medal at Cushing

Wrestlers medal at Cushing

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Chandler’s wrestling team brought back a combined 33 medals for high school and junior high from the Cushing tournament over the weekend.
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