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Colton Baldwin, above, lofts a three-point attempt for Wellston against Oilton.

Colton Baldwin, above, lofts a three-point attempt for Wellston against Oilton.

Wellston goes to 9-4, takes third

News Staff
Friday, January 17, 2020
Wellston’s boys won a 51-50 thriller against Oilton in the first round of the Davenport Hardwood Classic, ran afoul of Class B No. 2 Paden in the semifinals, then beat Depew, 57-44, in the third-place game.

66 Conference, Pott County brackets

News Staff
Friday, January 17, 2020
Six of the Lincoln County schools will be playing next week in tournaments just across the county line. Chandler, Stroud, Meeker and Prague will be in the 66 Conference Tournament at McLoud while Wellston and Davenport will play in the Pott County Invitational at North Rock Creek.
Above, Leah Brannon (10) drives the lane against McLoud’s Cheyenne Banks.

Above, Leah Brannon (10) drives the lane against McLoud’s Cheyenne Banks.

Lady Lions hold off McLoud

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
At The Chesapeake Arena The Lady Lions withstood a late surge by McLoud and held on for a 43-35 win Saturday at the Chesapeake Arena in OKC. In the boys’ game, McLoud came from behind in the second half to win, 38-30.
Wellston, Meeker split

Wellston, Meeker split

Wellston, Meeker split

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Wellston and Meeker split a pair of games Friday, the Meeker girls winning, 55-43, and the Wellston boys, 72-43. Above, Wellston’s Kaylea McLin puts up a shot off a fast break. Right, Sayre Wlison (11) shoots for Wellston while Zach Cook (34) defends for Meeker.
Chandler vs. McLoud

Chandler vs. McLoud

Chandler vs. McLoud at the Chesapeake

News Staff
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Chandler and McLoud faced off Saturday afternoon in the Thunder's Hardwood series at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC. The Chandler girls and McLoud boys came away with the Ws. Here is a selection of photos from the day. Photos/Brian Blansett
Below right, Meeker senior Halle Calvillo heads for the lane against McLoud in the Lady Bulldogs’ season opener. Photo/Brian Blansett

Below right, Meeker senior Halle Calvillo heads for the lane against McLoud in the Lady Bulldogs’ season opener. Photo/Brian Blansett

Basketball back in action

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Area hoops teams get back in action this week after the holiday break. On Friday night, Meeker goes to Wellston, Davenport hosts Depew and Agra goes to Pawhuska Saturday, Chandler takes on McLoud at the Chespeake Arena in Oklahoma City and Stroud hosts Cashion.
Above, Dalton Alsip brings the ball across the centerline for the Lions and,

Above, Dalton Alsip brings the ball across the centerline for the Lions and,

Jones sweeps at Chandler

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2019
Jones swept a pair at Chandler Thursday night, beating the Lady Lions 51-20 and the Lions, 69-52. The Lions were within two, 25-23, at the half, thanks in large measure to eight points each from Caedon Parris and Dylan Mahan. Jones began pulling away midway through the third quarter, though.
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