Lincoln County News

BRIAN BLANSETT

Bird in the hand

Brian Blansett

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

As soon as I answered a call from Kindra last week, my phone turned off and gave me a message that said, paraphrased: “The battery in your iPhone is nearly kaput. Better think about getting a new phone.” Great.

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Deer Camp opens

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Lincoln County On-Stage’s production of Deer Camp will open on Friday. Showtimes and dates are November 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Cast members include (left to right) Steve Fuhrman, Brett Anderson, David Timmons, and Charlie Nichols.

Kendrick Pig Roast

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Kendrick Fire Department will hold its annual pig roast on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Kendrick Fire Station. It’ll be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Davenport Masonic Lodge. The event has continually grown over the years and is set to be bigger this year.

Ready for the playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

After 11 weeks of regular season play, the playoff picture has snapped into focus for the area football teams. Six of the seven football-playing schools in the area made the playoffs, with Chandler, Stroud and Prague having first-round games at home.

Upper left, Cruz Jackson hauls in a touchdown pass Friday against Luther and, above, Carson Clagg tows a Luther tackler in the first half. Jackson had 62 yards rushing and 66 yards and a touchdown receiving. Clagg carried 30 times for 203 yards. Photos/Brian Blansett

Chandler 35, Luther 20

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Chandler’s Lions shook off what ailed them a week ago and beat Luther, 37-20, Friday in a game that didn’t feel that close. It was the regular-season finale and left the Lions with an 8-2 record and in second place in District 2A-2.

Dogs 59, Bobcats 24

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Big Bobby Brooks (69) strikes a Heisman pose as he runs across a two-point conversion for Meeker against Star-Spencer. Brooks was hit in the backfield but ragdolled a couple of Bobcat defenders and powered his way into the end zone.

Tigers 51, Savanna 0

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Stroud smothered Savanna Friday night, almost hanging half a hundred in the first half and holding the Bulldogs negative 41 yards of total offense. It was a continuation of the Tigers’ dominance in District A-6. They were 7-0 in district and won their league games by a combined score of 386-64.

Depew 57, Davenport 8

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Davenport Bulldogs playing their final regular season contest at home suffered a 57-8 setback to the Depew Hornets last Friday night. The Bulldogs now prepare for the first round of the playoffs, traveling to Drumright Friday night. Coach John Greenfield said kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Stroud’s cheerleaders

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Stroud’s cheerleaders qualified for the state Game Day competition last Saturday. They competed in the regional at Stroud and finished with 379.2 points. The state competition will be Saturday morning at Moore High School.

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Thank you to veterans

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

For the second year, we asked area high school seniors to write letters to veterans thanking them for their service. This year, it was the seniors from the Meeker Bulldogs football team, the Pride of Chandler band and the Stroud Tigers football team and the Chandler Lions football team.

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