Pride of Meeker goes to state

The Meeker High School band qualified for the OSSAA State Music Contest, which will be March 31 in Elk City. Performance time is scheduled for 9:40 a.m.. The band earned a Superior rating for its performance on stage and also earned a Superior rating in the Sightreading portion of the contest.

Food giveaway in Wellston

On Friday, March 26, free food will be distributed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The boxes contain a meat product, dairy, fruit and vegetables so plan for refrigeration.

Happenings at Prairie Pointe

Wow! Could you believe the list of accomplishments of Diana (Smalley) Reed and her volunteer group Town Talk? And I know of several things she left out. She epitomizes the saying by Dr. Suess “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.

Dale’s runs end in semis

Dale High School boys’ basketball Coach Jeff Edmonson called it “a disappointing loss,” and Girls Coach Eric Smith said, “it was hard to take.” The two veteran coaches were referring to their teams’ semi-finals losses in the state tournament.

Full steam for baseball, softball

Area baseball and softball teams got in a lot of games before going on spring break this week. Above, Chandler’s Grace Husley slides into second while Davenport shortstop Maloree Byford takes the throw. Chandler won, 8-5.

Photos from state tournament

Above, Dale’s Danyn Lang applies full-court press during the Lady Pirates’ first-round game against Hooker. Right, Dallen Forsythe (10) drives through a congested lane against Howe in the semifinals and, far right, joins brother Dayton (33) in a trap.