Locals at the IFYR

There was a strong contingent of entrants from Lincoln and Pott counties last week at the International Finals Youth rodeo, which was back in action after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Left, Kenzie Cowden from Chandler competes in the polebending during the second go-round Thursday morning.

All-State slowpitch

Five area players were represented at All-State action over the weekend. From left, Emelia Idleman, Anna Hester, Emma Davis and Danyn Lang were on the 3A-4A team from the West. Lexie Boyer, far right, was on the 5A-6A West team. Photo/Rick /Hester

Cothran, Stone Academic All-Staters

Breanna Cothran from Davenport and Jared Stone from Chandler were recently named Academic All-Staters by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. Both are 2021 graduates. Breanna, left, is with her parents, Cathy Lakey and Bryan Cothran, at the awards ceremony.

Chronic Palooza burns out

There won’t be a Chronic Palooza event this year at Meeker Lake.

Hearing delayed

The Meeker Town Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a public hearing for the proposed annexation of property around the Meeker Lake at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 26. The Town Board voted unanimously during Monday night’s meeting to change the dates from next Monday, June 2.

Lineman camp

Chandler lineman Mac Campbell runs through a drill last week at the Chandler lineman’s football camp as players from Mount St. Mary watch in the background. Players from Chandler, Drumright and Mount St. Mary’s participated in the camp. Photo/Lily Huff

Chandler cheer camp

Instead of going to the University of Oklahoma for camp this summer, Chandler High School and Junior High had a home cheer camp. Universal Cheerleaders Association sent three staffers to train and practice routines, stunts, jumps and various other cheer techniques.

All-state fastpitch

After playing each other countless times through the years, four players from Dale and Stroud were on the same side at the All-State fastpitch game. Emelia Idleman, far left, and Danyn Lang from Dale and Jadyn Young and Emma Davis, right, were on the east squad for the small school teams.

Playday in Chandler

Clu Harkins, top, leads a horse ridden by Peanut Harkins at the Chandler Roundup Club Play Day Saturday. Anabelle Lee, left, and Bailey Taylor, the young girl, right, are both seen riding at the Play Day. The Chandler Roundup Club will have another Play Day starting at 6 p.m. on June 19.

Gwin to play at All-State

Evan Gwin, a 2021 senior at Chandler High school, made the All-State Golf team. The game is at the Cherokee Golf Club in Catoosa, Oklahoma on July 26 according to the Oklahoma Coaches Association. He began playing golf in the eighth grade, while he was attending Community Christian School.