Stroud American

Meeker flexes, starts 6-0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Meeker’s Bulldogs unleashed some serious offense last week, winning five games by a cumulative score of 90-3.That put them at 6-0 for the season, pending a three-game trip to Southeastern Oklahoma this week and a pair of games at Cleveland on Saturday.
Stroud outfielders Sally Young (left) and Carlee Wiliams avoided a serious collision, but got the out against Deer Creek. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud outfielders Sally Young (left) and Carlee Wiliams avoided a serious collision, but got the out against Deer Creek. Photo/Beth Young

Slowpitch roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Chandler-For the week, 2-2. Wins over Ripley (5-2) and Meeker (10-1). Losses to Silo (12-1) and Lone Grove (10-2) Now 2-2 for the season.Senior Ruthie Capps led the offense against Ripley, banging out a double and two singles in four at-bats.
Stroud sophomore Sophie Young clears the bar at 5 feet to win the Hennessey meet. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud sophomore Sophie Young clears the bar at 5 feet to win the Hennessey meet. Photo/Mario Holland

Area track roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
19th, Kinzey Wilkerson, Chandler 3:03.6822th, Jaelyn Ashpaugh, Stroud 3:07.5023rd, Lexi Ledford, Chandler 3:08.0231st, Cowan, Dixie, Chandler 3:20.7033rd, Amelia Orr, Stroud 3:26.2038th, Alexa Gregory, Stroud 3:33.7539th, Pennington, Kalei9 Stroud 3:35.
Cal Shields

Cal Shields

Cal Shields

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Cal Shields tries to tag a Sasakwa runner in Stroud’s home opener. Also pictured for Stroud are Gideon Smalley (12) and catcher Gage Bailey.
Five in a row!

Five in a row!

Five in a row!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Dale Pirates acknowledge their fans Saturday at the OG&E Coliseum after winning their fifth consecutive Class 2A state championship. The Pirates romped past Fairland, 82-40, in the finals and finished 30-2 for the season.

High winds lead to power outages across state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Strong winds knocked out power for many homes across Oklahoma on Sunday, including some in Lincoln County.The entire state was under a red flag fire warning, with Lincoln County especally on alert as March 14 marked the one year since fires burned through around 10,000 acres in the area.
Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

Stroud was represented at the state finals, as senior Audrey Chace, who sang the national anthem before the championship game between Millwood and Roland Saturday evening. Photo/Mario Holland

National anthem

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Data center courting Stroud

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Stroud could be getting a data center.At the regular City Council meeting on March 12, City Manager Bob Pearman updated City Council members on a data center that had expressed interest in building in Stroud, saying they had been transparent about everything.
James Edward Pearcy

James Edward Pearcy

James Edward Pearcy

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
On August 2, 1955, James Edward Pearcy started his life of adventure inKokomo,Indiana.He was born to William Joseph Pearcy and Betty JoAnn Rodkey.His next adventure began in 1972 when he joined theArmy.
Shirley Marie Riley

Shirley Marie Riley

Shirley Marie Riley

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Shirley Marie Riley, 85, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in OklahomaCity,Oklahoma. Shirley was born on January 17, 1941, in Gila Bend,Arizona, to Winfield and Marcena (Humphrey) Riley.
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