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NRC falls to Crescent

News Staff

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Crescent took advantage of North Rock-Creek turnovers to hand the Cougars a 30-12 loss Friday night. If was the Cougars’ first setback and leaves them at 1-1 heading into this Friday’s Homecoming game against Konawa.

First down run

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Chandler quarterback Kaden Jones cuts up the field after running for a first down in Stroud territory Friday night. Photo/Mario Holland

Bethel hands Meeker first loss, 45-19

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Meeker upped its offensive output from the season opener, putting up 415 yards of total offense, but still fell, 45-19, at Bethel. In their opening win at Stroud, the Bulldogs relied on their defense, which returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

Football Friday

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Above, the Chandler Lions pose with the BancFirst travelling trophy that they won for the second year in a row. Photo/Brian Blansett; below, Kayde Massey carries for Meeker against Bethel. Photo/Traci Cook.; center, Mitchell James makes a catch for North Rock Creek.

Crummy start to dove season

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

This year’s dove season opener on Sep. 1, in terms doves of actually seen, can be described as the absolute worst. My cousin Dan Snare and I hunted the late afternoon and evening north of Calumet on property owned by my late cousin Bill Mansfield and his wife.

Arrest in burglary

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

A Meeker man is facing a first degree burglary charge following his arrest by law enforcement officers in late July. Formal charges of first degree burglary were filed in Lincoln County District Court on July 30 against Michael Jay Stone, 32.

Prague coach Mike Hedge exhorts his players after a long scoring run on a fourth-down play in the Red Devils’ 52-14 win over Luther. Photo/Brian Blansett

Big W for Prague

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Things were slowly turning Prague’s way Friday night when the Red Devils found themselves facing a punt situation disguised as a chance to blow the game open. It was midway through the third quarter and Prague was up, 28-14.

Chandler Lady Lions - 66 Conference champions

Lady Lions win 66 tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Chandler came back from a 7-2 hole against Stroud in the finals and won the 66 Conference tournament championship Saturday night in McLoud. It was the third game of the day between the two teams. Stroud won, 4-2, in the winners’ bracket finals Saturday morning.

Coody wins at Kingfisher

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

North Rock Creek’s Jordan Coody won the Kingfisher cross country meet by almost half a minute on Saturday. A junior, Coody covered the 5K course in 18:17.03. Jacoby Welsh from Weatherford was second, with a time of 18:48.50 North Rock Creek’s boys finished fifth and the girls took ninth.

Above, Meeker freshman Manny Saavedra intercepts a pass that the returned for a touchdown against Stroud. Photo/Rick Hester. Below, North Rock Creek freshman Caleb Hawkins scoops a blocked field goal in overtime for the Cougars against Heavener. He returned it 85 yards for the winning touchdown. Photo/Kindra Blansett

Ws for Meeker, NRC, McLoud

News Staff

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Meeker returned two interceptions for touchdowns and beat Stroud, 20-8, giving Maverick Lang a win in his first game as the Bulldogs’ head coach.

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