Wrestlers place at state

Chandler Youth Wrestling sent 7 wrestlers to SMACKdown Nationals in Skiatook, Oklahoma, on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Four wrestlers brought home medals and fought some very hard competition to get them.

Winding down

It’s been a weird basketball season, with COVID-19 toying with everyone’s schedule, but here we are with a regular season almost in the books. Above, Wellston’s Kage Danker brings down a board against Chandler last week in the Tigers’ game against Chandler.

High school basketball

Above, McKoy Coulson (23) drives the lane for Wellston against Chandler. Defending are Chase Campbell (15) and Brady Butler. Photo/ Brian Blansett Boys and girls, the photo at right is the reason basketball coaches teach their players not to bite on pump fakes.

Meeker hires new football coach

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night hired a new football coach who will also teach, and rehired the administrators in the school district. Following an executive session and after returning to the open meeting, the board agreed to modify the contractural terms School Supt. Jeff Pruitt.

Tough times

Area teams were able to get in only minimal action over the last week, as COVID forced cancellations of more than half the games scheduled. Only 14 games - sevens boys and seven girls - were played with Stroud accounting for six of those.

Sports week in photos

Above, Chandler’s Kodie Vega competes in the Lions’ senior night dual.  Right, KayLyn Baker (11) drives to the hoop against Prague while Demi Manning (35) defends for the Lady Devils.  Bottom, Elaine Witt puts up a jumper against tall defense in the toprtanked Dale Lady Pirates’ loss to Latta. 

Chandler wrestling

Top, the referee is looking for the pin as Evan Manning competes for Chandler during the Lions’ dual meet with Bethel last week. Photo/Jennifer Pryor. Above left, Patrick Smith wrestles in the junior high competition. Photo/Jennifer Pryor.

Championships for Dale, North Rock Creek

The Dale and North Rock Creek boys teams won tournament championships last week, with Dale taking the crown at the Cashion tournament and North Rock Creek winning the Tri-County Invitational, held at the Cougars’ own gym.

High school hoops

Left, McLoud’s Tryce Lewis (50) eyes the bucket before scoring in the semifinals of the 66 Conference tournament last week in Seminole. Defending for Meeker are Cade Patterson (21) and Caleb Chapman. Photo/Brian Blansett Above, Emma Grantz and the Meeker cheerleaders exhorted the Bulldogs.

Hitting the home stretch

Area basketball teams are entering the final month of a regular season for the history books.