Sports

Saturday was a big day for Dale, as the Pirates and Lady Pirates won state championships and brought home two more gold balls for the trophy case. The boys went undefeated and won their second straight championship. The girls won their eighth championship and first since 2010. For more, see Sports, Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Saturday was a big day for Dale, as the Pirates and Lady Pirates won state championships and brought home two more gold balls for the trophy case. The boys went undefeated and won their second straight championship. The girls won their eighth championship and first since 2010. For more, see Sports, Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Two times the gold

Chandler powerlifting

Chandler powerlifting

Chandler powerlifting

Left, Chandler’s Kalee Peery competes in the squat last week at the Chandler Powerlifting Meet as her dad and coach, Fred Peery spots for her. Above, she wears her medal for being the outstanding girl lifter.
The Chandler Lions pose with their district championship trophy after beating Beggs, 55-46, Friday. Now 13-10 for the season, the Lions will play Washington Thursday night.

The Chandler Lions pose with their district championship trophy after beating Beggs, 55-46, Friday. Now 13-10 for the season, the Lions will play Washington Thursday night.

Playoff basketball

Class 2A girls Dale v. Wewoka, 6 p..m. Thursday at Dale. Stroud v. Meeker, 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stroud. Class 2A boys Dale v. Savanna, 7:30 Thursday at Dale. Stroud v. Meeker, 3 p.m. Thursday at Stroud. Class 3A girls Chandler v. Washington, Thursday 6 p.m. at Washington. Prague v.
A crew was working this week on finishing up demolition work to make room for new bleachers at the Chandler Public Schools football field. They were demolishing the press box, taking out a concrete pad and some concrete piers. School Supt. Scott Baade said new bleachers have been ordered and the plan is to have everything in place by the time of graduation in early May. Photo/Brian Blansett.

A crew was working this week on finishing up demolition work to make room for new bleachers at the Chandler Public Schools football field. They were demolishing the press box, taking out a concrete pad and some concrete piers. School Supt. Scott Baade said new bleachers have been ordered and the plan is to have everything in place by the time of graduation in early May. Photo/Brian Blansett.

Sports week in photos

Local wrestler excels

Local wrestler excels

Local wrestler excels

Chandler 6-year-old Remmi Schwahn has posted a 68-9 wrestling record this and is headed to WOW Reno Worlds in March and April in Reno, Nevada. 6 year old.
Meeker senior Lauren Miller gets double-teamed while putting up a shot against Luther during the Lady Bulldogs’ Senior Night game. Photo/Robyn Miller

Meeker senior Lauren Miller gets double-teamed while putting up a shot against Luther during the Lady Bulldogs’ Senior Night game. Photo/Robyn Miller

Meeker senior Lauren Miller