Stroud American

Chandler sweeps

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Chandler put up a pair of Ws last week against Lincoln County rival Stroud, the girls winning, 40-18, and the boys coming from behind to win, 60-36.The Chandler boys are now 18-2 after beating Okemah on Saturday and ranked No. 8 in Class 3A and the girls are 11-9.

Playoffs start

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

High school playoff action starts this week, with Class B, A and 2A competing in district tournament.Schedules for the first-round games are:Class B girlsAt Gracement Carney vs. Lookeba-Sickles, 6 p.m. Thursday. At Lomega Agra vs. Lomega,7:30 p.m. ThursdayClass B boysAt Lomega Agra vs.

Ava Bell lines up a shot from the corner for Dale in the Lady Pirates’ win over Christian Heritage. The Dale boys and girls are both 22-2 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and will host Mounds in district play. Photo/Rick Hester

Ava Bell

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Left, Chandler’s Lizzy Pryor awaits the official’s signal during the junior high wrestling state tournament last week. Pryor, a freshman, took sixth place. Photo/Jennifer Pryor Right, Chandler sophomore Brooklyn Hammons (0) grabs a rebound against Stroud.

County livestock shows coming in February

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Lincoln County and Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Shows begin next week, a little earlier than usual, and will continue with both wrapping up with their Premium auctions on Friday, Feb. 21.The Lincoln County Junior Livestock Show starts Monday morning, Feb.

Chandler local show results

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Chandler Local Livestock Show Goats Breeding Does Class 1 - Shelby Knight - 70 lbs - 1st Place Class 2 - Sydney Stewart - 95 lbs - 1st Place Shelby Knight - 98 lbs - 2nd Place Class 3 - Sydney Stewart - 105 lbs - 1st Place Class 4 - Sydney Stewart - 120 lbs - 1st Place Grand Champion Doe Sydney...

Defying the odds

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The conference room at McLoud High School was full of laughter and chatter. Teen girls ribbed each other over pranks and talked about hanging out.At first glance, they looked like any other group of teens. But go deeper, and you’ll find a formidable team of wrestlers.

Valentine’s

Mike Mccormick Staff Column

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

This Friday is Valentine’s Day. I learned many years ago what needs to be done for this day.I’ve done different things, but there are some basics that have become entrenched in my mind that are a must.One is, order the flowers early. Not just any flowers, but roses. There are options to colors.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Plans are already underway for the 2025 Alumni Weekend which will take place this year on May 23rd and 24th.Kim Beasler is once again asking you to be sure you contact her if you need to update your email or mailing address. You may contact Kim on Facebook or email her at kkb051969@gmail.com.

Mark Raper (far left) adjusts his sheep at the Chandler Livestock Show on Feb. 8 at the county fairgrounds as (left to right) Addison Prough, Jillian Frank, Clayton Prough, Jade Wakely and Brianna Wakely watch on. The Lincoln County and Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock shows are set to start on Feb. 17 and 18, respectively. For results and an article on the Lincoln and Pott County shows, please see Page 4C. Photo/Emily Kalka

Livestock season

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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