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Davenport’s Lady Bulldogs pose with their plaque from the regional tournament and will play in the Class A state tournament Wednesday afternoon.

Relearning the old ways

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tradition is returning to Davenport softball.The once-proud program has won 24 state championships in softball, but hasn’t played in a state tournament in a decade.

Senior Jacob Beck clears a hurdle en route to qualifying for state in the 300 hurdles and breaking Stroud’s school record. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Area track teams had a strong showing at Saturday’s regional meets.The Stroud girls won their Class 2A regional and a total of 38 athletes from across the area qualified for state in individual events and 20 relay teams qualified.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Left, Lakeyn Kinslow from Prague (left) and Skye Buchanan (right) from Chandler wait in the exchange zone during the 4x400 relay Saturday at the Stroud regional track meet.

Above, Stroud senior Jessen Leathers slide home safely in a cloud of dust last week against Hinton. Photo/Beth Young Left, Dale’s Chase Harris lays down a bunt that earns him first base against Newcastle. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Tyler Bergsten from North Rock Creek delivers a pitch in regional action against Eufaula. Photo/Sheryl Gowin

Regional baseball

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

North Rock Creek advances to this week’s Super Regional round in the Class 4A baseball playoffs and Dale and Stroud are in action in Class 2A regionals.North Rock Creek goes to Elgin to face the No. 2-ranked Owls in the best-of-three format.

Chandler senior Chloe Hyde (second from left in front) signs on to cheer at the University of Oklahoma in Edmond at Freeman Fieldhouse on April 28. Seated to her left is Hannah Smith with CHS Cheer Coach Cynthia Snyder on her right holding Hyde’s little sister Katie. On the end is Anna Long, Hyde’s mother. Standing behind them is Hyde’s father JC Hyde. Photo/Emily Kalka

Wellston woman charged with felony 1st-degree arson

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A Wellston woman appeared before Judge Emily Mueller for pre-preliminary hearing on April 23 over four counts, according to court documents.

Eight area teams advance to regional

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Area teams made a strong showing in district softball play, with eight winning championships and advancing to next week’s regional tournaments.Two teams from each regional tournament will advance to the state tournament, which will be played at the Firelake fields in Shawnee.

Chandler’s Payslee Massengale gives a double-footed stomp on home plate after hitting a home run against Berryhill in the district tournament on Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett

District champs!

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Regional schedule:Carney, Leflore, McCurtain and Asher at Asher on Tuesday.Chandler, Byng, Woodward and Washington at Washington on Wednesday.Dale, Mangum, Coalgate and Panama at Dale on Tuesday.Davenport, Roff, Kremlin- Hilldale and Kiowa at Kiowa on Thursday.McLoud, Ft.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Left, Davenport’s Caden Blair is all focus as she tracks a pitch during the Lady Bulldogs’ district win over Welch.

Meeker’s Jason Key slides safely into third against Morrison last week. Photo/Rick Hester

Area baseball roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Week of April 19-26 CarneyFor the week: 4-1. Wins against Frontier (7-3 and 10-9) and Wilson (11-3). Loss to Roff (16-5).The Bulldogs scored three runs in the top of the ninth against Frontier in the money game of the district tournament.

Regionals start

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Regional baseball tournaments for most area schools are this week. Regionals for Class 2A schools, which include Dale and Stroud, will be released next week.The state tournaments for Classes A and B will be May 7-9 and for Classes 2A-6A will be May 14-16.

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