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Area basketball in photos

Area basketball in photos

Area basketball in photos

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Top, Dale’s Easton Edmonson (1), Jett Higdon (4), Levi Kelly (10) and Denton Forsythe (3) surround a Latta player. Photo/ Rick Hester Right, Dale’s Teague Muncy (25) shooting after a drive down the lane.
Above, Jacob Beck extends the ball over the goal line at the end of his 22-yard touchdown run against Davis. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Above, Jacob Beck extends the ball over the goal line at the end of his 22-yard touchdown run against Davis. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Davis 14, Stroud 6

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Stroud’s magical season ended prematurely Friday when the Davis Wolves up-ended the previously unbeaten Tigers, 14-6, in the state semifinals at Noble.Davis advanced to the Class 2A-II state championship game at UCO on Saturday.
Chandler wrestler Shailey Penn looks for the referee to signal a pin during the First Annual Kyle Sam’s Memorial Open Tournament in Cushing on Nov. 9. She placed first in her weight category (120-125 pounds) and is one of six girls on Chandler’s Wrestling Team. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Chandler wrestler Shailey Penn looks for the referee to signal a pin during the First Annual Kyle Sam’s Memorial Open Tournament in Cushing on Nov. 9. She placed first in her weight category (120-125 pounds) and is one of six girls on Chandler’s Wrestling Team. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Girls wrestling:

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Wrestling isn’t new in Oklahoma. It’s been around for ages, producing top wrestlers like Olympian Kendall Cross from Mustang and local Lincoln County legend Jerry Best, who is the only undefeated four-time state champion from Chandler High School.
Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) follows the block of fellow senior Cruz Jackson(1) Friday night at Millwood. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) follows the block of fellow senior Cruz Jackson(1) Friday night at Millwood. Photo/ Brian Blansett

Falcons 22, Lions 7

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Millwood had two big scoring plays and made them stand up for the win Friday in the state quarterfinals.The final was 22-7 over Chandler, but it belies the closeness of the game.
As the scoreboard shows, it was a big night for the Stroud Tigers,who charged into the Class 2A-II state semifinals with a win over Salina. Up next is Davis at 1 p.m. Friday at Noble. Photo/Beth Young

As the scoreboard shows, it was a big night for the Stroud Tigers,who charged into the Class 2A-II state semifinals with a win over Salina. Up next is Davis at 1 p.m. Friday at Noble. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers get the W

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Stroud manhandled Salina, 56-21, Friday night and heads to Noble Friday for a Class 2A-II state semifinal match with Davis.Stroud led, 14-0, after the first period and then removed all suspense from the game with four secondquarter touchdowns.The Friday game kicks off at 1 p.m.
Chandler’s defense dominated Hugo the entire game Friday night, and this photo is a visual metaphor for the Lions’ stifling play. Darius Wade (3), Easton Manning (53), Matt Burris (50), Coniah Ritchie (16), Ty Garver (11) and one unidentifiable Lion on the far side of the play surround and tackle a Hugo ballcarrier. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s defense dominated Hugo the entire game Friday night, and this photo is a visual metaphor for the Lions’ stifling play. Darius Wade (3), Easton Manning (53), Matt Burris (50), Coniah Ritchie (16), Ty Garver (11) and one unidentifiable Lion on the far side of the play surround and tackle a Hugo ballcarrier. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 35, Buffaloes 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Chandler head coach Jack Gray said the Lions wanted to make a statement Friday night against Hugo.Boy, did they. After leaving the playoffs early last year, Chandler dominated the Buffaloes and barged into the second round of the playoffs with 35-0 win.
Jacob Beck (4) flips the ball to the referee after scoring a second-quarter touchdown Friday night. The Tigers won, 45-12, and move to the second round of the playoffs, hosting Salina at home Friday night. Photo/Beth Young

Jacob Beck (4) flips the ball to the referee after scoring a second-quarter touchdown Friday night. The Tigers won, 45-12, and move to the second round of the playoffs, hosting Salina at home Friday night. Photo/Beth Young

Tigers 45, Royals 12

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Stroud continued to roll Friday night, whacking Community Christian, 4512, and advancing to the second round of the Class 2A-II playoffs.The Tigers host Salina, 7-4 and 26-12 winners over Henryetta last week, at 7 p.m. Friday.
Davenport coach John Greenfield talks to the team after the game against Wilson Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport coach John Greenfield talks to the team after the game against Wilson Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport falls in first round

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Davenport Bulldogs saw their 2024 football season come to an end last Friday, dropping a 52-7 decision to Wilson- Henryetta during a first round playoff contest on the road.It was the Bulldogs’ 21st consecutive year to make the playoffs, Coach John Greenfield noted.
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Lions 35, Dewey 6

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Chandler splashed through a steady rain Friday night, beating Dewey, 35-6, and securing the home field advantage for the first round of the Class 2A playoffs this week.As the runnersup in District 2A-4, the Lions will host the Hugo Buffaloes, the third-place team in district 2A-3 at 7 p.m.
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