Big night for Chandler

It was late in the second quarter when Chandler junior Casmen Hill took off to the left and out-ran the Stroud defense 69 yards for a touchdown.

Bethel spoils Meeker homecoming, 28-8

Meeker’s offense ground to a near halt Friday night, with the result being a 22-8 Bethel win in the Wildcats’ first game in Class 2A.

Davenport romps past Weleetka

Davenport rolled past Weleetka in its opener Friday night, whipping the Outlaws 46-0 and getting revenge for a 32-28 loss in last year’s opener.

McLoud gets big victory

The McLoud Redskins have opened the 2020 football season with a resounding 38-6 victory over Class 6A U.S. Grant High School. McLoud veteran head Coach Rusty Hall said. “It’s good to start out with a good win. It helps morale always to get that first win.

Prague hammers Henryetta, goes to 2-0

Prague’s Red Devils pounded Henryetta, 38-0, in their home opener Friday. The Red Devils pounded Henryetta on the ground, racking up 401 yards, despite having several long plays called back.

NRC drops second; Konawa comes next

North Rock Creek’s Cougars didn’t get their first win last week, but head coach Jason Murray found a lot of positives in their play NRC went west to face a powerful Crescent Tigers squad that is off to a 2-0 start. “The kids played hard and never gave up,” Murray said.

Cross country roundup

Lincoln County runners brought home several medals at meets over the weekend. Stroud’s Madison Ham took third at the Okemah meet and Gabi Morris finished seventh.

Stroud at Chandler

Above, Chandler’s Spencer Clagg downfield in the first half on a touchdown run that was called back. Right, Taryn Rusk leads the Lions on to the field with backflips. Below right, Stroud quarterback Chasen Neuman looks downfield for a receiver.

Tournament golf

I recall the Saturday that McSwain and Big Richard came by the house with their golf clubs in the trunk. I am a hazy as to whether this was planned or spontaneous, but hey. It was 40 years ago, so I am entitled to a little haziness.

Meeker 45, Stroud 7

The temperature showed 97 degrees on the iPhone app when Meeker and Stroud teed it up Friday night for the first football game of the COVID era.