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The Lions’ Jake Smithey (25) puts up a one-hander in the second half against Sequoyah-Claremore. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Lions’ Jake Smithey (25) puts up a one-hander in the second half against Sequoyah-Claremore. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions fall in OT

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Chandler’s first trip to the state tournament in 20 years ended with a thrilling but frustrating 5956 loss to Sequoyah-Claremore Thursday.The Lions fell behind early in the first half, but came back to lead at halftime and held an 8-point lead in the third quarter.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Left, Chandler’s Boston Estes (0) goes hard to the hoop in the Lions’ overtime loss to Sequoyah-Claremore Thursday. Photo/Brian Blansett Top right, North Rock Creek’s Cason Coomer and Kohen Warden traps a Bethany player and force a turnover.
Chandler guard Jordan Denson looks to penetrate the Anadarko defense during first-half action Friday during Chandler’s 48-46 win. Denson had 16 of Chandler’s 22 firsthalf points and 22 for the game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler guard Jordan Denson looks to penetrate the Anadarko defense during first-half action Friday during Chandler’s 48-46 win. Denson had 16 of Chandler’s 22 firsthalf points and 22 for the game. Photo/Brian Blansett

Playoff basketball

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
At state: Lions vs. Sequoyah; Cougars vs. BethanyNorth Rock Creek is going back to the state tournament and Chandler is going for the first time in 20 years after both won area championships last week.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Dale’s players signal their fourpeat in the fourth quarter of the Pirates’ state championship game with Pocola.
Dale’s Ava Bell (4) leads a spontaneous postgame celebration with Kynlee Bullard (5), Danika Pendley (40), and Teague Muncy (25) after the Lady Lions secured a berth in the state tournament by winning their area tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Ava Bell (4) leads a spontaneous postgame celebration with Kynlee Bullard (5), Danika Pendley (40), and Teague Muncy (25) after the Lady Lions secured a berth in the state tournament by winning their area tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Playoff basketball

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Dale’s defending state champions boys and girls won their area finals and sealed their berths in the Class 2A state tournaments last week while Chandler’s boys and North Rock Creek’s boys and girls movedontothisweek’sarea tournament with a chance at state on the line.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Left, Chandler coach Shawn Blankenship talks to his team during a timeout in the second half of the Lions’ win over Washington Saturday night at Bethel. Photo/ Brian Blansett Right, Chandler’s medalists from the state wrestling tournament: Lizzy Pryor, Landon Earp and Shailey Penn.
Playoff intensity

Playoff intensity

Playoff intensity

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Dale’s defending state champion boys and girls teams moved to within a game of returning to the state tournament by dominating their regional tournaments last week.Chandler and North Rock Creek won their districts and moved into the winners’ brackets of the regional tournament.
Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

Sports week in photos

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Left, Chandler senior Jaylee Ventris drives the lane against Beggs in the Lady Lions’ district victory. Chandler plays Bethel at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethel in the regional tournament.
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