Big week for track

Area athletes turned in some impressive performances in the regional track meets last Friday and Saturday. Chandler junior Jessie Brannon ran the fastest qualifying time in the state in the 300-meter hurdles, clocking a 47.

Dale, North Rock Creek at slow pitch state

Dale and North Rock Creek were rained out in the state slow pitch tournament Tuesday and were playing in a rescheduled one-day state meet on Wednesday at the Firelake complex south of Shawnee.

Area golfers qualify for state tournament

Golfers from Chandler, Stroud, Prague and North Rock Creek qualified for state. Elle Standlee and Maggie Smith from Prague qualified for the Class 2A girls tournament, which started Wednesday at the Cimarron Golf Course in Guthrie. It concludes on Thursday.

District slow pitch

Stroud, Dale and North Rock Creek won district slow pitch championships last week and moved into the regional tournaments. If they win or finish second in their regionals, they will advance to state. The 18-4 Lady Tigers play Washington at Washington at 1 p.m. Thursday in their Class 4A regional.

Meeker’s Babek chosen for Native All-State

A Meeker High School softball player has been selected for the Oklahoma Native All State Girls Softball Team. Kaycee Babek, a senior, will play at the Oklahoma Native All State Association game in June at Okmulgee.

Young signs with Barton

Stroud senior Jadyn Young has signed to play basketball with Barton Community College in Kansas. Young scored more than 1,000 points in her Lady Tigers’ career. She is shown here with Barton assistant coach Bridgette Griffin.

Dale’s Lady Pirates

Dale’s Lady Pirates pose with their district championship trophy after beating Meeker in the finals last week. The Lady Pirates are four-time defending slow pitch state champions. Photo/Rick Hester

Route 66 Classic track meet

Above, Chandler senior high jumper Jolie Rodericks easily clears the bar during competition Monday at the Chandler Route 66 Classic. Below left, Davenport junior Casey Harelson takes off after receiving the baton in the 4x100 relay.

Stroud girls win conference track

The Stroud Lady Tigers rolled to the 66 Conference track championship last week and followed up with a third-place finish at Bristow. Results are: 66 Conference 400 Meter Relay (Kenlee Parrick, Macey Morris, Brynlee Wages, Morgan Reamy)-52.