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The North Rock Creek Lady Cougars walk back to their dugout after congratulating Hailey Hacker, second from left, on a home run in the state tournament. Eligible for the playoffs for the first time in the school’s short history, they made the most of it, going all the way to the state championship before falling to powerhouse Washington. Photo/ Brian Blansett

NRC softball: Trip to the finals

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

It was their first shot at the fast pitch state playoffs and the North Rock Creek Lady Cougars made it count, going all the way to the Class 3A state championship game.

Grace Hulsey

Hulsey: 66 Conference MVP

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Chandler’s Grace Hulsey has been chosen the 66 Conference fast-pitch most valuable player and Lady Lions’ coach Bryan Herring has been named coach of the year.

Jarin Greenfield hauls in a touchdown pass for Chandler in the Lions’ romp over Star-Spencer Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions 56, Star-Spencer 12

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The drama Friday night lasted about 10 seconds. That’s how long it took Kaden Jones to grab the opening kickoff, break to the sideline in front of the Chandler bench and sprint to the end zone.

Davenport’s Parker Mitchell (11) clears the line en route to a touchdown run in the Bulldogs’ win over Foyil Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Davenport pounds Foyil

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Davenport’s Bulldogs earned their third shutout of the year by running over Foyil 48-0 in their district opener and homecoming last Friday night. They ran their record to a perfect 6-0. They are 1-0 in district play.

Morgan Campbell

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Morgan Campbell, left, and Hannah Earlwine celebrate following North Rock Creek’s win over Tishomingo in the first round of the state tournament. Photo/BrianBlansett

Sam Hartman

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Sam Hartman, left, passes along batting information to Dale teammate Gracee Waller during the Lady Pirates’ game against Silo in the state fast pitch tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale first baseman JB Leaver gets the runner out with a pickoff throw from pitcher Connor Kuykendall during Dale’s win over Rattan in the baseball state tournament. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale baseball falls in state semis

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Dale Pirates lost out in their attempt to reach the finals of the Class A fall baseball championship when they suffered a 17-9 season ending setback to longtime rival Silo in the semi-finals.

NRC Volleyball qualifies for state

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

North Rock Creek’s volleyball team will compete in the Class 4A state tournament Friday morning, facing Victory Christian at 10 a.m. at Shawnee High School. Above, the Lady Cougars are getting an outside attack from Chloe Carter (2). Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud goes to 3-0 in league play

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Stroud pounded Konawa Friday night, running up 374 yards of total offense and winning the battle of the Tigers, 50-0. The win put Stroud at 3-0 in District A-7 and in a three-way tie for first place with Mounds and Okemah.

Short-handed McLoud falls to Kingfis

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

As if having several key players already out due to injury wasn’t bad enough, the McLoud Redskins were without both their outside linebackers as they took on Kingfisher last Friday night. Still, McLoud Coach Rusty Hall said Monday, “The game was actually closer than the score.

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