Mother Nature became a participant in local sports events last week.
Left, Chandler lineman Boston Christy pounces on a Casady fumble during the Lions’ rainy night win. The turf held up well despite rain throughout the game, but the ball got wet, leading to bad snaps, missed catches and fumbles. Chandler won, 41-6. Photo/Brian Blansett Right, Rayne LeMaster (457) from Stroud crosses a water hazard during the Class 2A cross country regional at Waurika. Photo/Beth Young Middle far left, North Rock Creek kicker Ryaland Gober puts his foot into the opening kickoff in the Cougars’ district win at Mount St. Mary. Photo/Rick Hester Middle left, Stroud runners Aiden Young (460), Rayne LeMaster (457) and Jonathan Campbell (456) compete in the Class 2A cross country regional. Photo/ Beth Young Middle right, North Rock Creek’s defense makes a group tackle. Photo/Rick Hester Middle far right, NRC’s Sam Bailey (in white) catches a pass near the Mount Saint Mary sideline, but does not outleap the nearby MSM coach. Photo/Rick Hester
Bottom far left, Stroud senior Jordyn Neeley crosses the finish line at the Class 2A cross country regional at Waurika. Neeley and the Stroud girls qualified for the state meet. Photo/Beth Young.
Bottom middle, Chandler running back Peyton Arms takes off on a long run to set up a Lion touchdown against Casady.
Photo/Brian Blansett Bottom right, NRC defensive coordinator breaks out an extra wide small after the Cougars’ D stopped Mount St. Mary on a fourth-and-goal play. Photo/ Rick Hester