Sports

Bulldogs lose 36-32 to Alex, face Depew next

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Davenport’s Bulldogs jumped out to a two touchdown lead on Alex in a road contest last week, but couldn’t hang on and lost 36-32.The Bulldogs are 1-2 on the season and Coach Grant Powell said it doesn’t get any easier this week as they travel to Depew on Thursday night. He noted kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Fastpitch roundup

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Carney- For the week: 3-0. Wins over Yale (12-6), Coyle (11-9), Agra (20-3 Now 11-9 for the season.Macy Hubach and Ashtyn Stokes banged out three hits each in the win over Yale. Stokes had two doubles and an RBI and Hubach had a run batted in.

Sports week in photos

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Above, Stroud outfielder Sally Campbell turns a long drive into an out against Tonkawa. Photo/ Beth Young Right, Jaxcyn Goodnight flashes the devil horns to the Prague dugout after doubling against Henryetta.

NRC’s Memphis Burdine (1) is escorted into the endzone by Reid Rollins (13). Photo/Rick Hester

NRC 45, Red Devils 0

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

North Rock Creek rolled past Prague, 45-0, in the Red Devils’ home opener Friday night.The Cougars moved to 1-1 with the win and get to open their home season Friday against Holdenville on a brand new turf field.

Chandler’s defensive line digs in as Lone Grove pepares to snap the ball from inside the one-yard line during the first half Friday night. Photo/ rian Blansett

Horns 42, Lions 13

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Lone Grove scored early and often Friday night and sent the Chandler Lions home with a 42-13 loss.The Class 3A Longhorns scored their first touchdown three and a half minutes into the game and didn’t slow down.They led 28-7 at the half 35-7 midway through the third quarter.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Above left, Carney pitcher Alexa Ward brings one to the plate in the Lady Bulldogs’ win over Glencoe. Photo/Brian Blansett Above right, Meeker freshman Bryston Bizzell catches the opening kickoff against Harrah JV.

Tigers 42, Black bears 34

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Stroud outscored Class A power Pawnee 19-6 in the second half brought home a 42-34 win Friday night.The victory evens the Tigers’ record at 1-1 going into this week’s clash with Tonkawa at 7 p.m. Friday at Jack Poskey Stadium.“We played a pretty exciting game,” said head coach Josh Presley.

Above, NRC centerfielder Aubree Shivelhood shows the ball after diving for a sinking line drive against Cleveland on Thursday. Below, Carney’s Italy Ventris dives into the third base in the Lady Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Glencoe on Tuesday. Photos/Brian Blansett

Fastpitch roundup

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Carney- For the week: 2-4. Wins over Wellston (5-4),Glencoe (4-3). Losses Covington-Douglas (1-10), Waukomis (1-11), Pioneer (4-6), Dover (4-9). Now 10-8 for the season.Gracie Hernandez singled in Alexa Ward with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth in the Monday win over Wellston.

Cross country roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Prague’s girls won the Class 3A division at North Rock Creek’s pre-state meet Saturday, getting three of the top seven finishes and edging Washington, 77 points to 81.Hanna Rolett took third for Prague, Jocelyn Ward fourth and Hailey Johnson seventh.

Davenport’s Bulldogs run on to the field before running over Wetumka Friday night. Photo/ Maggie Walker

Davenport runs past Wetumka

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Davenport celebrated its home football opener of the 2025 season in a big way with a 52-30 victory over Wetumka.Head coach Grant Powell said, “We played a really good game. We avenged a loss from last year to them.“Our quarterback Chase Mitchell found open receivers down field.

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