Sports week in photos

Sports week in pictures

Left, Chandler’s Darius Wade tips the ball to himself for an interception in the first quarter of the Stroud game. Photo/Brian Blansett Above left, Stroud rightfielder Brennyn Neeley makes a running catch in foul territory against North Rock Creek in the McLoud tournament.

Bulldogs dtop opener on the road

Taking on the state’s Class B defending state champions on the road in their first contest of the 2025 football season, the Davenport Bulldogs fell to Weleetka 48-14.It was also the first contest for new Davenport head football coach Grant Powell.

Fastpitch roundup

Carney- For the week: 2-3. Wins over Casady (5-4) and Putnam City (11-10). Losses to Bethany (0-10), Crossings Christian (18) and Wellston (5-6). Now 8-5 for the season Gracie Hernandez singled in Sara Kirkpatrick with the winning run in the bottom of the fifth against Casady.

Sports week in pictures

Above left, Stroud junior Aiden Collins racks up yardage n the Tigers’ scrimmage against Seminole Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett Above center, Meeker lineman Elijah Miller (69) pulls to block on a running play against Chandler at their scrimmage Thursday night in Meeker.

Football

Chandler looks to follow up last year’s 8-4 record with another trip to the playoffs under head coach Jack Gray.The Lions will replace three starters on each side of the ball.Key games:- Sep. 5 season opener with ancient rival Stroud.- Oct.

Softball

The Lady Lions are shooting for their second straight trip to the state tournament, and started the season like they’ll make it.Through games of Sep. 27, they were 9-1 and have rung up seven shutouts.