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NRC, Dale hit the semifinals

NRC, Dale hit the semifinals

NRC, Dale hit the semifinals

Top, Hannah Earlywine’s North Rock Creek teammates await at the plate as she comes home after slugging a home run in the Lady Cougars’ state semifinal game against Tishomingo.
Chandler 47, Meeker 28

Chandler 47, Meeker 28

Chandler 47, Meeker 28

Chandler bounded out to an early three touchdown lead, then held off the Meeker Bulldogs Friday night. The win kept the Lions in a three-way tie with Jones and Luther for first place in District 2A. The Lions are 4-1 for the season, going into Friday night’s game at Bethel.
NRC, Dale bound for state

NRC, Dale bound for state

NRC, Dale bound for state

An old powerhouse and a new one qualified for the state fastpitch tournament last week. The Dale Lady Pirates, who have been fixtures in the state tournament and have won four titles under coach Andy Powell, beat Wyandotte, 5-4, on Friday to earn their trip to the 2A tournament.

Greenfield wins 200th at Davenport

Davenport’s head football coach John Greenfield garnered his 200th win as the Bulldogs cruised past Alex 36-0 last week in their homecoming contest. Greenfield, who has coached the Bulldogs for 18½ seasons since their transition to eight-man football, was asked how it felt to reach that milestone.
The sports week in photos II

The sports week in photos II

The sports week in photos II

Top, the Meeker cheer squad brought the positivity to Chandler Friday and kept the crowd energized. Photo/Brian Blansett Top right, Kason Presley (40) gets through a hole for Stroud in the Tigers’ win over Allen.
Stroud goes to 2-0 in district

Stroud goes to 2-0 in district

Stroud goes to 2-0 in district

Stroud’s Tigers hammered Allen 55-0 Friday night and pushed their district record to 2-0. After starting the season with losses to Class 2A Chandler and unbeaten Colcord, the Tigers have peeled off three straight wins a combined victory margin of 143-36.
O-line dominates in NRC win

O-line dominates in NRC win

O-line dominates in NRC win

North Rock Creek’s offensive line staked out its turf at Mannford Friday night and led the Cougars to the first district win in the school’s football history. “It was our best performance,” said NRC head coach Jason Murray.

66 Conference cross country results

Girls Two Mile Run 1 Leah Choate Seminole 14:05.00 2 Cassie Wright 12 Chandler 14:22.00 4 Elizabeth Maxwell McLoud 15:05.00 5 Dawsen Branum McLoud 15:18.00 6 Trinity Reyes McLoud 15:18.90 7 Harley Johnson Prague 15:19.00 8 Laura Soler Prague 15:31.00 10 Ayleen Vazquez 12 Prague 15:41.
Above, Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) keeps his eye on the ball and plays through contact by Kellyville’s Nathan Stubblefield (23) during the second quarter Friday night. Garver appeared to come down with the ball, but the pass was called incomplete with no interference. Below, Casmen Hill looks upfield after leaving a would-be tackler in his wake. Photos/Brian Blansett

Above, Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) keeps his eye on the ball and plays through contact by Kellyville’s Nathan Stubblefield (23) during the second quarter Friday night. Garver appeared to come down with the ball, but the pass was called incomplete with no interference. Below, Casmen Hill looks upfield after leaving a would-be tackler in his wake. Photos/Brian Blansett

Chandler gets W

Ty Garver hauled in two touchdown passes and Casmen Hill romped for 258 yards as Chandler beat Kellyville 40-19 Friday night.
Softball regionals start

Softball regionals start

Softball regionals start

Fastpitch regionals are this week, with the champions heading to Hall of Fame Stadium for next week’s state tournament.