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Sara Kirkpatrick delivers a pitch against Mulhall-Orlando. Photo/ Rick Hester

Carney softball

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The future is here for the Carney Lady Bulldogs slow-pitch team.After going 8-8 last year and being eliminated from the playoffs in district, the young team has shot off to an 8-1 start this spring and holds the No. 13 ranking in Class B.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Left, Carney’s Bre Neal watches her bat meet the ball in the Lady Bulldogs’ game against Depew. Photo/Rick Hester Above, Davenport third baseman Chase Mitchell scoops up a grounder against Oilton. Photo/ Rick Hester.

Track meet results

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Wildcat Relays at Cashion Girls 4x100 Relay2. North Rock Creek 52.148. Stroud, 54.4811. Wellston, 5.29 Boys 4x100 Relay2. North Rock Creek, 44.185. Stroud, 45.6421. Wellston, 49.82 Girls 4x800 Relay6. North Rock Creek, 10:53.03 Boys 4x800 Relay12. North Rock Creek, 9:59.8413. Wellston, 10:07.

Bryson Taylor delivers a pitch to the plate during Chandler’s 7-0 win over Prague Monday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions win at Prague

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Pitcher Bryson Taylor scattered six hits and Chandler scored four unearned runs to take a 7-0 district win over Prague Monday.The two teams were back in action at Chandler on Tuesday.

Prague outfielder Dusti Gregory reaches for a fly ball against Dale. Photo/Rick Hester

Slow-pitch roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Week of March 29-April 4 Carney and drove home two in the win over Liberty. Charlie Adams was 2-for-2 with four RBI.The Lady Bulldogs bashed a dozen singles against Dewar and turned them into a 4-1 win. Ray, Gabby Murfin and Autumn Gaylord had two hits each.

Football districts announced

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association has released the district assignments for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons.Most of the seven football-playing schools in the area will see substantial changes in their districts.

Sophie Young cleared 5 feet, 4 inches at the Tiger Classic Saturday, but didn’t know it at the time. Photo/Beth Young

Jumping in the dark

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Stroud sophomore Sophie Young had already won the high jump at the Tiger Classic track meet Saturday.She had cleared five feet and her chief competition, Jayden Epperley from Mannford, had gone out at 4-10, so first place was hers.

Olivia Stanger from Stroud (left) and Adelaide Furtado from Chandler take off after the first exchange in the girls 4x100 relay Saturday at Stroud. Looking on after handing off the sticks are Lacy Williams from Stroud and Skye Buchanan from Chandler. Photo/Beth Young

Results from Stroud, Madill and Alex meets

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Tiger Classic At Stroud Girls 100 Meter Dash2. Davis, Peyton Stroud 12.726. Simpson, Evy North Rock Creek 13.5111. Rodea, Angela North Rock Creek 13.9712. Stanger, Olivia Stroud 14.03 220. Barger, Olivia North Rock Creek 14.5322. Brown, Kadrian Stroud 14.6435. Anglin, Hailey North Rock Creek 15.

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Left, Stroud product Kylie Mixon competes for OSU at the ORU track meet Saturday. She took second in the high jump. Photo/ Mario Holland.

Chandler catcher Sawyer Sims takes a throw for a forceout at home against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Area baseball roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Week of March 23-28 Carney1-2 for the week. Wins over Coyle (7-3). Losses to Pioneer (9-1) and Yale (4-2). Record: 6-3.Payten Edgar threw a five-inning one-hitter to boost the Bulldogs to the 7-3 win over Coyle on Monday. He struck out nine and allowed only two walks.

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