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Jacob Beck hurdles two players on his way to an end zone landing during Stroud’s win over Casady Friday night. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud romps, 42-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Trystan Baker ran for 195 yards and a score Friday, as Stroud flexed its offensive muscle and blanked Casady, 42-0.Stroud rushed for 302 yards and led 36-0 at the half.

Chandler’s Lady Lions pose with the state runnerup trophy Saturday afternoon after the state finals at the Hall of Fame. Chandler finished the season with a 32-4 record and No. 2 ranking in the state. They won two thrillers in the state tournament before falling, 9-3, to top-seeded Washington in the championship game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler falls in finals

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Chandler’s Lady Lions won the first two games of the state tournament in their last at-bat, but their comeback against Washington fell short in Saturday’s finals.Number 1-seeded Washington ended up with its 10th fastpitch state championship, beating the secondranked Lady Lions, 9-3.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Left, Chandler junior Landon Massie (54) stretches before the Lions’ game against Westville. Behind him is Rylan Smith (55). Photo/Brian Blansett Above, the Stroud girls cross country celebrates their third-place finish at the regional and a third straight trip to state.

Kennedy Allen

Fastpitch all-conference

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Chandler pitcher Kennedy Allen and coach Bryan Herring were recently named fastpitch Player of the Year and Coach of the Year in the 66 Conference.A senior who has committed to Oklahoma State, Allen led the Lady Lions to the state semifinals last year and the state championship game this season.

Stroud senior Jessen Leathers (22) stiff-arms a would-be tackler out of his way. Photo/BethYoung

Stroud romps past Newkirk

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Stroud made quick work of Newkirk last week, putting up a 70-0 district win.The Tigers now stand 6-1 for the season and 4-0 in district, with a showdown looming with district coleader Hennessey on Halloween night in Stroud.

The Olive ball carrier has no chance to get away from a pack of Dawgs, from left Tyler Gilkison (2), Jaxson Brinkley (6), Brody Robinson (9) and Devin Murfin (4). Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport 40, Olive 6

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Powered by the rushing of running back Brody Robinson and quarterbackAydan Stancell, the Davenport Bulldogs rolled over Olive last week to secure a 40-6 homecoming win and earn their first district win.

Chandler coach Jack Gray talks to the team after the winover Westville. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 54, Westville 6

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Chandler dominated a district opponent for the second straight week, drubbing the Westville Yellowjackets, 54-6, Thursday It was the second blowout in a row, following a 52-6 win over Tulsa Webster a week ago, and it left the Lions in a four-way tie for third place in District 2A-1-4.

Langston Hall of Famer Tim Whitfield. Photo/Emily Kalka

Whitfield in Langston Hall of Fame

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

There’s nothing quite like Friday Night Lights.As Meeker High School and Langston University grad Tim Whitfield sat in the bleachers of his high school stomping grounds, he said this is where the true Friday Night Lights exist.

Bryson Taylor runs alone to the end zone after battling for a catch and leaving the defenders in his wake during the second quarter Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

A runaway

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Chandler unveiled a new spread-the-wealth offensive approach Friday night and used it to pound Tulsa Webster, 52-6.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Top, Chandler High School photographer Brenlee Corea takes advantage of a break to get a shot of the Chandler Lions on the bench Friday night at Tulsa Webster.

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