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Prague’s girls cross country team won the Class 3A regional championship at Henryetta on Saturday and will run at the state meet Satuday at Carl Albert. The Lady Devils had four of the top nine qualifiers and five of the top12. From left are Hanna Rolette, Brinlee Smith, Lakeyn Kinslow, Jocelyn Ward, Hailey Johnson, Jaxi Friend and Jae Evig See Page 1D for more on cross country and a list of all area qualifdiers. Photo/Monica Johnson

Prague’s girls cross country team won the Class 3A regional championship at Henryetta on Saturday and will run at the state meet Satuday at Carl Albert. The Lady Devils had four of the top nine qualifiers and five of the top12. From left are Hanna Rolette, Brinlee Smith, Lakeyn Kinslow, Jocelyn Ward, Hailey Johnson, Jaxi Friend and Jae Evig See Page 1D for more on cross country and a list of all area qualifdiers. Photo/Monica Johnson

Going to state!

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Roanon Wolford runs through raindrops and Casady tacklers en route to a long gain in the first half. Photo/Brian Blansett

Roanon Wolford runs through raindrops and Casady tacklers en route to a long gain in the first half. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions get rainy W

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chandler’s Lions broke out a new look and new agression Thursday night against Casady.The result was a rainy 41-6 district win over the Cyclones that sets up this week’s game with Lindsay for a potential home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.Chandler quarterback Clayton Ritchie...
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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.

Dawgs hit stretch run

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Davenport’s top-ranked Bulldogs took a week off during fall break, but they’re back in action this week as they start a three-game run toward the playoffs.The Dawgs host Keota Friday in their final regularseason home game, then travel to Webbers Falls and Wetumka the following two weeks.Davenport,...

Tigers hunt for playoff spot

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Stroud has finished its threeweek district meat grinder and looks to nail down a playoff spot over the next three weeks.In successive weeks, the Tigers played Hartshorne, Beggs and Holdenville, who are a combined 19-2 overall and 12-0 in district with Holdenville and Hartshorne both undefeated...
Stroud’s state qualifiers: from left, back row, Brailyn Dervin, Javira Tilton, Mia Orr, Jaelynn Ashpaugh, Sophie Young, front row,Laney Manion, Aiden Young, Jordyn Neeley. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud’s state qualifiers: from left, back row, Brailyn Dervin, Javira Tilton, Mia Orr, Jaelynn Ashpaugh, Sophie Young, front row,Laney Manion, Aiden Young, Jordyn Neeley. Photo/Beth Young

Regional cross country

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
After finishing third at the state cross country meet last year, the Prague girls won their regional and are heading back to the state meet, this time held at Carl Albert High School on Saturday.They’ll join the Prague, Davenport, North Rock Creek and McLoud boys, the Stroud girls and individuals...
Chandler quarterback Darius Wade hands off to Roanon Wolford underneath a dripping sky Friday night at Joe Telford Field. The Lions beat Casady, 41-6, during a game that was played under a continual light rain. Now 3-1 in district, Chandler is tied with Lindsay for second place and will host the Leopards at 7 p.m. Friday. The winner will have the pole position for getting a home game for the first round of the playoffs. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler quarterback Darius Wade hands off to Roanon Wolford underneath a dripping sky Friday night at Joe Telford Field. The Lions beat Casady, 41-6, during a game that was played under a continual light rain. Now 3-1 in district, Chandler is tied with Lindsay for second place and will host the Leopards at 7 p.m. Friday. The winner will have the pole position for getting a home game for the first round of the playoffs. Photo/Brian Blansett

Puddle jumping & pass rushing

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dale’s Lady Pirates celebrate their fast-pitch state championship Saturday at Firelake. The DLPs beat Warner, 4-2, in nine innings to claim their eighth fastpitch title. For more on area sports, see Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale’s Lady Pirates celebrate their fast-pitch state championship Saturday at Firelake. The DLPs beat Warner, 4-2, in nine innings to claim their eighth fastpitch title. For more on area sports, see Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale takes State

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Chandler’s Karson Wilson (5) goes high for an interception in third quarter of the Lions’ game against Anadarko. Wilson’s interception stopped an Anadarko drive at the Lions’ 24-yard line and Jordan Denson scored on the next play to give Chandler a 22-13 lead. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler’s Karson Wilson (5) goes high for an interception in third quarter of the Lions’ game against Anadarko. Wilson’s interception stopped an Anadarko drive at the Lions’ 24-yard line and Jordan Denson scored on the next play to give Chandler a 22-13 lead. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions fall, 25-23

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Anadarko came from behind in the fourth quarter to hand Chandler its first district loss of the season Friday night.The Lions were up, 23-13, with about four minutes to play in the third quarter, but Anadarko ran a kickoff back for a touchdown and scored what proved to be the winning touchdown when...
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