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Chandler quarterback Clayton Ritchie goes airborne for a touchdown during the Lions’ game against Clinton Friday night. Ritchie’s 18-yard run on third down tied the score at 7-7 in the second quarter. Photo/Landon Gray

Chandler quarterback Clayton Ritchie goes airborne for a touchdown during the Lions’ game against Clinton Friday night. Ritchie’s 18-yard run on third down tied the score at 7-7 in the second quarter. Photo/Landon Gray

Lions upended

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Clinton took a firstquarter lead and held on to beat Chandler, 41-35, in the season opener Friday night at Joe Telford Field Friday.The game was exciting, featuring a 97-yard passand-run for a touchdown, a blocked field goal, booming kickoffs from the toe of Chandler’s Levi Becktol, the Lions twice...
Landon Hubert and Hailey Johnson, individual winners at the Wolverine Invitational cross country meet. Photo/Monica Johnson

Landon Hubert and Hailey Johnson, individual winners at the Wolverine Invitational cross country meet. Photo/Monica Johnson

Prague dominates Holdenville meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Prague’s cross country teams swept the Wolverine Invitational at Hodenville on Saturday, with the girls capturing the top five individual spots.Senior Hailey Johnson covered the1600-meter course in 5:46.11 to take first place for the second event in a row.Teammates Jocelyn Ward, Hannah Rolette,...
Meeker’s Sierra Romero puts the ball in play against Chandler in the 66 Conference Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker’s Sierra Romero puts the ball in play against Chandler in the 66 Conference Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Week of Aug. 24-29 CarneyFor the week:1-1. Win over Mulhall-Orlando (10-2). Loss to Wellston (17-9). Record:6-7.Braycelee Holmes tripled, singled twice, scored twice and drove in a run against Mulhall-Orlando.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Left, Brody Robinson glances back to make sure he’s in the clear on the way to the end zone during Davenport’s season-opening 54-0 win over Kremlin-Hillsdale. Photo/ Rick HesterRight, Jordan Denson intercepts a pass against Clinton in Chandler’s season opener against Clinton.
Above, Dale Relief pitcher Adalyn Quigley finishes out the last inning of the game against Chandler. Photo/Rick Hester. Left, sophomore Payton Arms picks up yardage for Chandler against Clinton. Photo/ Brian Blansett. Below, Davenport’s Jaxson Brinkley picks up a good gain before pulled out of bounds against Hillsdale-Kremlin. Photo/Rick Hester. North Rock Creek’s Jayden Clifton keeps her eye on the pitcher in North Rock Creek’s game against Berryhill. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Above, Dale Relief pitcher Adalyn Quigley finishes out the last inning of the game against Chandler. Photo/Rick Hester. Left, sophomore Payton Arms picks up yardage for Chandler against Clinton. Photo/ Brian Blansett. Below, Davenport’s Jaxson Brinkley picks up a good gain before pulled out of bounds against Hillsdale-Kremlin. Photo/Rick Hester. North Rock Creek’s Jayden Clifton keeps her eye on the pitcher in North Rock Creek’s game against Berryhill. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Above, Stroud senior Aiden Collins contends for a pass in the Tigers’ scrimmage against Mannford on Friday. Right, Chandler tacklers make life difficult for Drumright on Thursday. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Above, Stroud senior Aiden Collins contends for a pass in the Tigers’ scrimmage against Mannford on Friday. Right, Chandler tacklers make life difficult for Drumright on Thursday. Photos/ Brian Blansett

Football time!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Football season kicked off with scrimmages last week and continues this week as five of the area’s seven football-playing schools open regular-season play.Chandler hosts long-time state power Clinton at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Hailey Johnson after winning the cross country meet at Prague on Saturday. Photo/Monica Johnson

Hailey Johnson after winning the cross country meet at Prague on Saturday. Photo/Monica Johnson

Johnson wins Prague meet

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Prague senior Hailey Johnson ran an 8:40.56 to win the girls division of the Prague cross country meet Saturday and help her team to a first-place finish.Johnson finished just ahead of teammate Jocelyn Ward, who covered the2400-meter course in 8:51.49.Jordyn Neeley from Stroud was fifth, Hanna...
Stroud second baseman Carlee Miller throws to first after a forceout while Davenport’s Gracie Miller slides in to second. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud second baseman Carlee Miller throws to first after a forceout while Davenport’s Gracie Miller slides in to second. Photo/Beth Young

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Week of August 16-22 CarneyFor the week:4-1. Wins over Depew (13-0 and 15-1), Asher (3-2) and Mulhall-Orlando (10-2). Loss to Asher (12-2). Record:5-6.Emmalynn Drake was 3-for-4, drove in three runs and scored two in the first game against Depew.
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