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Kali Beall

Chandler’s Kali Beall

News Staff

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Above, Chandler’s Kali Beall drives to the hoop against Depew while Meeker’s Callie Sellers, below, ponders her next move against Waukomis. Photos/Brian Blansett

Davenport’s Colton VanFossen (33) picks up some yards for the Bulldogs before being tackled by Peyton Freeman (3) and his associates. Photo/ Rick Hester.

Davenport’s remarkable season came to end Saturday evening in Laverne, as the Bulldogs fell 52-12 in the state quarterfinals. Davenport finished with a 10-2 record, including an eight-game winning streak. Laverne advances to the state semi-finals at Pioneer-Pleasant Vale.

Above, Wellston’s Kage Danker (21) and Meeker’s Braxton Bussell go for a loose ball near the foul line on Friday while Rayne Jones (12) puts up tall defense for North Rock Creek against Chandler’s Luke Russell (10). Photos/Traci Cook and Brian Blansett

Hoops season starts

News Staff

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

As befits the year 2020, the high school basketball season opened last week with some unusual scenarios. Chandler had to scrap its scheduled opener against Okemah due to COVID-19 quarantines, and McLoud played its boys opener against Meeker in a quiet gym without spectators or cheerleaders.

Stroud’s Davis signs with Rose State

News Staff

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Stroud catcher Emma Davis signed last week to play college softball at Rose State in Midwest City. Shown above at her signing are, from left, top row: Stroud head coach Lezli Robinson, Coby Davis, Stroud assistant coach Jake Jobe and, bottom row: Peyton Davis, Emma Davis and Chanelle Davis.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Above, Davenport’s Casey Harelson (40) brings down a contested reception in the Bulldogs’ playoff game at Laverne Saturday afternoon. Below, Chandler’s Leah Brannon (10) gets an all-ball block against North Rock Creek’s Jayden Haney Friday night.

Davenport quarterback Carson Funk (5) bursts through a hole cleared by Cruz Hillian (66) and Casey Harrelson (40) Friday night at Summit Christian. Photo/Adam Ewing.

Charging past Summit

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Carson Funk accounted for all six Davenport touchdowns in the 40-20 rout of then-undefeated Summit Christian Academy last Friday. On Davenport’s first possession, Jeff Greenfield and staff dialed up a Funk run that went for 46 yards, basically untouched.

Playoff Football

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Chandler and Davenport wound up on opposite ends of the state Friday night. The Lions trekked to Marlow, where they lost to the host Outlaws, 31- 28, in the third round of the playoffs. Davenport went on the road, as well, thumping previously unbeaten Summit Christian, 40-20, in Broken Arrow.

Chandler running back Casmen Hill breaks into the clear for part of his 210 yards on the night. Photo/Brian Blansett

Marlow staves off Chandler, 31-28

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Marlow scored twice in the third quarter and held Chandler on a crucial fourth down with three minutes left in the game, emerging with a 31-28 win Friday night. With the win, Marlow advanced to the state quarterfinals against defending state champion Metro Christian.

EVROLET Casmen Hill breaks into the clear and picks up a portion of his 282 yards rushing Friday night. Photo/Brian Blansett HANDLER, OK

Lions 54, Bulldogs 19

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Chandler racked up 524 yards of total offense and put up 47 points in the middle two periods Friday night against Meeker. The result was a 54-19 victory that sent the Lions into the third round of the Class 2A playoffs. The Lions visit unbeaten Marlow at 7 Friday night.

Davenport wins, faces Summit Christian next

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Davenport’s Bulldogs held off Garber, 42-34, Friday night to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The Bulldogs head to Summit Christian Friday to face the Eagles at 7 p.m.

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