Sports

Ryker Butler of McLoud rides a bull in the first round on his way to winning the championship in the event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center last week. He recorded a score of 84 points in the second round and then scored 82.5 in the finals for an overall average of 166.5 to claim the title. For more photos, see Page 5A. Photo/Evan Kennemer

Ryker Butler of McLoud rides a bull in the first round on his way to winning the championship in the event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center last week. He recorded a score of 84 points in the second round and then scored 82.5 in the finals for an overall average of 166.5 to claim the title. For more photos, see Page 5A. Photo/Evan Kennemer

Butler wins IFYR

7-on-7 football

7-on-7 football

7-on-7 football

Stroud and Bethel met Prague on the Red Devil’s home field last Tuesday for a couple hours of 7-on-7 scrimmaging. The three teams took turns having one down possessions in order to put a lot of work into passing plays.
NRC archers go to national meet

NRC archers go to national meet

NRC archers go to national meet

North Rock Creek’s archery teams competed in the national competition in Louisville, ky. This was the fourth year for the team to ualify. The high school team, pictured at right, finished 91st out of 253 teams representing 33 states.
Meet of Champions

Meet of Champions

Meet of Champions

Above left, Meeker senior Riley Randall puts all he has into a final kick at the Meet of Champions last week in North Rock Creek. Randall won the 3200-meter and took second in the 1600. Top right, Meeker’s Autumn Ingram loosens up before competing in the 300-meter hurdles.
Wolff, Seminole win district

Wolff, Seminole win district

Wolff, Seminole win district

Stroud graduate Brice Wolff was the individual medalist and the Seminole State golf team won the South Central District Championship title recently at the Shawnee Country Club. Wolff, a freshman, had a three-round total of 13-overpar on the par-70 layout for the tournament.

Stroud sports awards

Stroud High School recently presented its athletic awards for the school year. Those honored are: Football Awards No. 55 Stetson Bunyard Most Valuable Player A-6 Defensive Player of the Year No. 40 Kason Presley Offensive Player of the Year A-6 1st Team All-District Fullback No.
Dale catcher Ethan Douglas eyes an Am-Po baserunner during the first round of the state tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale catcher Ethan Douglas eyes an Am-Po baserunner during the first round of the state tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale falls to Am-Po

Dale High School’s baseball team dropped a 6-4 decision in the quarterfinals of the state tournament but Head Coach Eddie Jeffcoat believes, “We had a good spring season.