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Stroud falls at Colcord

Stroud got out to a 14-0 lead in the first half, but fell to Colcord in the first round of the Class A playoffs. Blake Parrick hit Dylan Collins on a 6-yard scoring pass early in the second quarter, putting Stroud up 6-0, and found him again just before halftime for a 14-yard touchdown.

Lions pound Alva

Chandler dominated its first-round playoff game against Alva Friday night, building a 21-6 lead in the first quarter and winning, 49-19.
Meeker comeback win

Meeker comeback win

Meeker comeback win

The Bulldogs trailed 19-14 late in the game, but came up with three turnovers in the final five minutes to upend Perry, 26-19, Friday. The first of the four turnovers - and the one that coach D.J.

McLoud falls at Plainview, 41-6

McLoud High School’s football season came to an end last Friday night when the Redskins dropped a 41-6 decision to Plainview in the first round of the playoffs. Coach Rusty Hall said, “We just didn’t play very well. Collin (senior quarterback) Gibson wasn’t nearly as mobile with his injured knee.

Gun season for deer starts on Saturday

Oklahoma’s statewide deer gun season opens Saturday and area Game Warden Jacob Harriett predicts, “It’s going to be a good one.” Harriett, assigned to Lincoln County who also assists in Pottawatomie County, said earlier this week, “Bucks are moving really well. Lots of big bucks are chasing does.
Meeker sophomore Riley Randall had almost a 30-second lead for the second half of the Class 3A state championship cross country meet Wednesday. Above, he runs by himself during the back stretch. Photo/Brian Blansett

Meeker sophomore Riley Randall had almost a 30-second lead for the second half of the Class 3A state championship cross country meet Wednesday. Above, he runs by himself during the back stretch. Photo/Brian Blansett

Randall runs to gold

After winning his cross-country regional by about 45 seconds, Riley Randall checked the times of the winners at the other two regionals in the state. He’d had to miss the 66 Conference meet and another meet due to a quarantine from COVID-19 exposure and he wanted to see how his time compared.
Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones (11) and Prague’s Trip Davis race to the end zone in the first half of the Lions’ 60-12 win Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones (11) and Prague’s Trip Davis race to the end zone in the first half of the Lions’ 60-12 win Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions run past Prague

The game was less then three minutes old when Kaden Jones sliced through the line and ran 35 yards for a touchdown to give Chandler a 7-0 lead against Prague. It was a lead the Lions never relinquished, and the play became a blueprint for the game.

Playoff schedule

The COVID-influenced football playoffs begin Friday night with six area teams involved in the post-season. Chandler, which finished 7-3 and was second in district 2A- 2, hosts the Alva Gold Bugs at 7:30 Friday night.
Davenport quarterback Carson Funk slips away from Regent Prep’s Duvon Boshoff (22) Friday night. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Davenport quarterback Carson Funk slips away from Regent Prep’s Duvon Boshoff (22) Friday night. Photo/Chelsea Weeks

Regent Prep gives Bulldogs first loss of season

Regent Prep put up a flurry of points early and late and held on for a 62-58 win over Davenport Friday night. The Rams scored the first 21 points of the game and 19 of the last 25. Once they scored, the Bulldogs made up ground in a hurry, going from 21-0 down to a 24- 21 lead .
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Above, Prague’s Trip Davis (1) eludes the grasp of Chandler’s Spencer Clagg near the goal line during Chandler’s 60- 12 win. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Amariyae Morris (8) brings down Okemah’s Kaiden Bear (3).