Sports

NRC, Dale bound for state

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

An old powerhouse and a new one qualified for the state fastpitch tournament last week. The Dale Lady Pirates, who have been fixtures in the state tournament and have won four titles under coach Andy Powell, beat Wyandotte, 5-4, on Friday to earn their trip to the 2A tournament.

Greenfield wins 200th at Davenport

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Davenport’s head football coach John Greenfield garnered his 200th win as the Bulldogs cruised past Alex 36-0 last week in their homecoming contest. Greenfield, who has coached the Bulldogs for 18½ seasons since their transition to eight-man football, was asked how it felt to reach that milestone.

The sports week in photos

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Brian Blansett Below right, Brady Nichols hauls in a touchdown pass for Stroud in the Tigers’ district win over Allen. Below, Meeker’s Ty Gabbert rolls out and passes against Chandler.

The sports week in photos II

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Top, the Meeker cheer squad brought the positivity to Chandler Friday and kept the crowd energized. Photo/Brian Blansett Top right, Kason Presley (40) gets through a hole for Stroud in the Tigers’ win over Allen.

Stroud goes to 2-0 in district

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Stroud’s Tigers hammered Allen 55-0 Friday night and pushed their district record to 2-0. After starting the season with losses to Class 2A Chandler and unbeaten Colcord, the Tigers have peeled off three straight wins a combined victory margin of 143-36.

O-line dominates in NRC win

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

North Rock Creek’s offensive line staked out its turf at Mannford Friday night and led the Cougars to the first district win in the school’s football history. “It was our best performance,” said NRC head coach Jason Murray.

66 Conference cross country results

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Girls Two Mile Run 1 Leah Choate Seminole 14:05.00 2 Cassie Wright 12 Chandler 14:22.00 4 Elizabeth Maxwell McLoud 15:05.00 5 Dawsen Branum McLoud 15:18.00 6 Trinity Reyes McLoud 15:18.90 7 Harley Johnson Prague 15:19.00 8 Laura Soler Prague 15:31.00 10 Ayleen Vazquez 12 Prague 15:41.

Above, Chandler’s Ty Garver (11) keeps his eye on the ball and plays through contact by Kellyville’s Nathan Stubblefield (23) during the second quarter Friday night. Garver appeared to come down with the ball, but the pass was called incomplete with no interference. Below, Casmen Hill looks upfield after leaving a would-be tackler in his wake. Photos/Brian Blansett