Stroud notches W against Okemah

Stroud got on the winning track Friday, beating Okemah 38-22 in the final non-district game. The Tigers were up 38-0 after three quarters. “Our kids played hard and really took care of the football, which is always a good thing for us” said Stroud head coach Josh Presley.

Sports week in photos

Above, North Rock Creek’s Maddox Motley (88) and Ethan Nowakowski (16) make certain of the tackle in the Cougars’ game against Holdenville. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Stroud running back Kason Presley takes a breather on the sideline during the Tigers’ win over Stroud.

Sports week in photos II

It was an interesting and visual week for sports in Central Oklahoma. Left, Kaitlyn Aucoin led the Chandler Lions onto the field against Poteau. Photo/Brian Blansett Above, Kenlee Parrick squares up for Stroud in the Lady Tigers’ district game against Dale.

More charges in chop shop case

Two persons already charged in connection with an alleged chop shop operation face additional charges after they were arrested following a brief pursuit.

Chandler 57, Stroud 9

Casmen Hill went over 5,000 yards rushing for his career and Chandler racked up 511 yards of total offense to take a 57-9 win over Lincoln County rival Stroud Friday night.

Prague 34, Meeker 12

Prague moved to 2-0 on the season, beat arch-rival Meeker, 34-12, and inaugurated its new turf field with a win Friday night. The Red Devils led 7-0 at the half and 20-12 after three periods, but pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Dale school board meeting

Dale School principals updated Board of Education members recently on current school enrollment numbers. The board also voted approval of a plan using Esser III funds. Elementary Principal Tamee Daniel advised the board there are 335 students in grades Pre-K through fourth grade.

NRC outlasts Little Axe

North Rock Creek overcame two 30-minute lightning delays to take a triple-overtime 18-12 victory over Little Axe Thursday night. The Cougars got the winner in the third overtime when quarterback Caleb Harkins hit the end zone on a quarterback sweep.

High school softball

Above, it was deja vu at Meeker last week when Lady Bulldogs third baseman Emily Bizzell gunned down Lexington runners at home on back-to-back plays. Meeker catcher Riley Sandlee makes the catch and tag on both plays. Photos/Brian Blansett.

Chandler football scrimmage

Chandler got in its fi rst scrimmage of the seaso last week in McLoud. Above, coach Jack Gray talks to the team afterward. Far left, Javarious Wade (15) makes a cut. Left, Caleb Sawtaski (19) breaks through the secondary for some serious yards.