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Chandler’s Landon Earp, at left with his parents, Jaclyn and Shane Earp, recorded his 100th career wrestling victory last week in less than three full seasons of high school competition. A junior, he qualified for the state tournament as a freshman and sophomore. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor. Senior Zalen Smith, pictured above with his teammates, scored the 1,000th point of his career in the Lions’ win over Tecumseh Friday. He was at 999 points and put in a bucket from the lane in the first q

Chandler’s Landon Earp, at left with his parents, Jaclyn and Shane Earp, recorded his 100th career wrestling victory last week in less than three full seasons of high school competition. A junior, he qualified for the state tournament as a freshman and sophomore. For more, see Page 1C. Photo/Jennifer Pryor. Senior Zalen Smith, pictured above with his teammates, scored the 1,000th point of his career in the Lions’ win over Tecumseh Friday. He was at 999 points and put in a bucket from the lane in the first q

Milestone week

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
McLoud boys, Okemah girls take home the titles

McLoud boys, Okemah girls take home the titles

66 Tournament

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The McLoud Redskins came from behind to take a tight 52-46 over Chandler in the finals of the 66 Conference tournament Saturday night in Seminole.The win gave the Redskins their second conference championship in their nine years in the conference. They previously won it in 2016.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Above, Jordan Denson goes strong to the hoop for Chandler in the Lion’s 71-58 win over Okemah Friday. Photo/Mario Holland Right, Chandler wrestler Shailey Penn is all smiles as the ref checks for a pin in her match against Mannford.
Dale head coach Jeff Edmonson recorded the 500th win of his career last week with an 89-45 victory over Bethel. The three-time defending state champions are 18-2 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale head coach Jeff Edmonson recorded the 500th win of his career last week with an 89-45 victory over Bethel. The three-time defending state champions are 18-2 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. Photo/Rick Hester

500th win for Edmonson

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Top left, the Chandler power-lifting poses with hardware team after finishing first at the meet in Jones. Six boys and one girl finished first.
Chandler’s boys won the Ripley Tournament and now are 9-1 for the season and ranked No. 10 in Class 3A. Photo/ Carson Bradshaw

Chandler’s boys won the Ripley Tournament and now are 9-1 for the season and ranked No. 10 in Class 3A. Photo/ Carson Bradshaw

Hoops: snow problems

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Last week’s snow blew in just but the time the first-round games were supposed to start in several tournaments.
January basketball action

January basketball action

January basketball action

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Left, Chandler’s Jordan Denson (1) gets serious air on defense as Meeker’s Jace Bias (21) ponders a shot. Photo/Brian Blansett. Above left, Landon Kulp (11) puts up a shot for Wellston during the WT’s game against The Academy at Paycom Center. Photo/Mario Holland.
Supergirl 64 tournament

Supergirl 64 tournament

Supergirl 64 tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Right, Chandler’s Lizzy Pryor works to get the pin against Theresa Hamilton of Bartlesville during the Supergirl 64 tournament at Tulsa Union last weekend.Below left, Launa Troutt of McLoud wrestles Marina Loera of Garden City, Kan, during the finals of her class.
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