Sports

Hearing set

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Stroud man facing a felony and misdemeanor following his arrest by a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy.

Jeremiah Cropp and Aiden Collins hooked up for 290 yards passing Friday and led the Stroud Tigers to a 39-14 comeback win over the Alva Goldbugs.The victory lifted the Tigers’ record to 5-1 for the season and leaves them tied for the district lead with Hennessey.

Davenport falls to Cherokee

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

With three starters out already, Davenport’s Bulldogs dropped their district opener 64-28 on the road last Friday.Going into this week’s homecoming clash with Olive on Thursday, the Bulldogs will be without a fourth starter as well.Coach Grant Powell said kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

NRC’s Aubree Shivelhood and Chandler’s Gentry Garner made difficult look easy last week in super regionals. Above, Shivehood makes a diving catch against Tecumseh. Photo/Sheryl Gowin. Below, Garner makes a running backhand grab of a drive against Jones. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler sweeps Super regional

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

ChandlerFor the week: 2-0 with a tie. Wins overJones (11-1 and 11-1) and a 1-1 tie with Latta. Now 29-3-1, ranked No.2 in Class 3A and Super regional champions.Chandler’s Lady Lions made quick work of their Super regional Thursday, beating Jones 11-1 twice.

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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