Tough times

Area teams were able to get in only minimal action over the last week, as COVID forced cancellations of more than half the games scheduled. Only 14 games - sevens boys and seven girls - were played with Stroud accounting for six of those.

Sports week in photos

Above, Chandler’s Kodie Vega competes in the Lions’ senior night dual.  Right, KayLyn Baker (11) drives to the hoop against Prague while Demi Manning (35) defends for the Lady Devils.  Bottom, Elaine Witt puts up a jumper against tall defense in the toprtanked Dale Lady Pirates’ loss to Latta. 

Chandler wrestling

Top, the referee is looking for the pin as Evan Manning competes for Chandler during the Lions’ dual meet with Bethel last week. Photo/Jennifer Pryor. Above left, Patrick Smith wrestles in the junior high competition. Photo/Jennifer Pryor.

Championships for Dale, North Rock Creek

The Dale and North Rock Creek boys teams won tournament championships last week, with Dale taking the crown at the Cashion tournament and North Rock Creek winning the Tri-County Invitational, held at the Cougars’ own gym.

High school hoops

Left, McLoud’s Tryce Lewis (50) eyes the bucket before scoring in the semifinals of the 66 Conference tournament last week in Seminole. Defending for Meeker are Cade Patterson (21) and Caleb Chapman. Photo/Brian Blansett Above, Emma Grantz and the Meeker cheerleaders exhorted the Bulldogs.

Hitting the home stretch

Area basketball teams are entering the final month of a regular season for the history books.

Area basketball

Right, Meeker’s Levi Watham (with ball) ponders his options during the second half of the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Stroud last week. Meeker trailed by 13 points but won, 54-48. Defending for the Tigers is Devin Prewitt.

Wrestling at Cushing meet

Chandler’s wrestling team competed in the Cushing tournament last Friday. Top is Rylan McClure. Above left is Boston Herring and above right is Daniel Gough. Photos/Brian Blansett

1,000th career point for Young

Stroud senior Jadyn Young scored her 1,000 point of her career last week n the Lady Tigers’ game at Depew. Coaach Jake Jobe presented with a commemorative basketball on Thursday night during a halftime in the 66 Coliseum Classic at Stroud. With her are her parents, Jennifer and Ron.

Lincoln County hoops

Above, Stroud coach Jake Jobe talks to his team during a secondhalf timeout against Cushing in the 66 Coliseum Classic. Stroud won on a last-second bucket by Jadyn Young. Right, Wellston’s Rylinn Estes puts up a shot in the lane against Carney.