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Area basketball

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Right, Meeker’s Levi Watham (with ball) ponders his options during the second half of the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Stroud last week. Meeker trailed by 13 points but won, 54-48. Defending for the Tigers is Devin Prewitt.

Wrestling at Cushing meet

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Chandler’s wrestling team competed in the Cushing tournament last Friday. Top is Rylan McClure. Above left is Boston Herring and above right is Daniel Gough. Photos/Brian Blansett

1,000th career point for Young

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Stroud senior Jadyn Young scored her 1,000 point of her career last week n the Lady Tigers’ game at Depew. Coaach Jake Jobe presented with a commemorative basketball on Thursday night during a halftime in the 66 Coliseum Classic at Stroud. With her are her parents, Jennifer and Ron.

Lincoln County hoops

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Above, Stroud coach Jake Jobe talks to his team during a secondhalf timeout against Cushing in the 66 Coliseum Classic. Stroud won on a last-second bucket by Jadyn Young. Right, Wellston’s Rylinn Estes puts up a shot in the lane against Carney.

Amariyae Morris puts

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Amariyae Morris puts up a shot for Stroud against Crossings Christian during the first round of the 66 Coliseum Classic Thursday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Above, Stroud’s Brice Wolff (1) looks to pass in the lane while McLoud’s Johnny Sparlin defends. Below, Noah McMullan finished with the left hand in North Rock Creek’s win over Crooked Oak. Photos/Brian Blansett

Starting back with hoops

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Despite COVID-19, a few area high school teams were able to get in extra games over the holiday break. North Rock Creek’s No. 15 boys team picked up a couple of wins, including 46-44 win over Crooked Oak on a lastsecond bucket by Diego Garcia.

Charges in gun-related case

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A Sparks man faces two felony charges and he has at least two prior convictions. A Wellston resident also has been charged with a felony, and court records show he has five previous convictions for felonies. A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Felony charges for Acosta

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

A Stroud woman faces a dozen felonies after an assortment of drugs were found in her possession in a Lincoln County jail cell, authorities report.

Whitfield signs with El Paso

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Meeker football player Tim Whitfield, above, signed a contract to play football for the West Texas Buccaneers, based in El Paso, Texas The team is in the American Arena League and competes in a division with teams from Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

Assessor visits

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Deputy Assessors will be in Wellston, Avery, Tryon, Carney and Agra next week to take exemption applications and personal property assessments according to Jackie Holcomb, Lincoln County Assessor.

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