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Stroud quarterback Dylan Baker looks for a receiver as he rolls out Friday night. Photo/Rick Hester

Fairview 56, Tigers 20

Brian Blansett

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Stroud coughed up four turnovers and allowed a kickoff return for a touchdown in the first half and spotted No. 1 Fairview a 49-13 halftime lead Friday night in the state quarterfinals at Moore. The result was a season- ending 56-20 loss for the Tigers, who had won 10 games in a row.

Peyton Gaylord

Tigers dominate all-district

News Staff

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

As they did during the regular season, the Stroud Tigers dominated District A-6 post-season honors. The Tigers’Peyton Gaylord was named the district most valuable player, Brady Nichols was named tight end of the year and Bryce Collins was named cornerback of the year.

Bulldogs on All-District

News Staff

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Davenport put two players on the all-district team for District B-8 and three on the second team. Those honored were senior running back Riley Ethridge and senior lineman Ethan Boggs on the first team.

Stroud’s Peyton Gaylord ( 68) and TaylorRozell wrap up Gore’s Devon Mannon during the first half Friday. Photo/Brian Blansett

Tigers 54, Gore 6

News Staff

Monday, November 20, 2023

Next week: Rematch with Fairvew Stroud’s offense hung half a hundred for the sixth straight game and the defense stymied Gore except for one play Friday.

Playoff football

News Staff

Monday, November 20, 2023

Three Lincoln County football teams played in the second round of the playoffs, with Stroud winning to advance to the class A quarterfinals while Meeker fell to Washington, 56-7, and Prague lost to Victory Christian, 52-39.

Ready for the playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

After 11 weeks of regular season play, the playoff picture has snapped into focus for the area football teams. Six of the seven football-playing schools in the area made the playoffs, with Chandler, Stroud and Prague having first-round games at home.

Upper left, Cruz Jackson hauls in a touchdown pass Friday against Luther and, above, Carson Clagg tows a Luther tackler in the first half. Jackson had 62 yards rushing and 66 yards and a touchdown receiving. Clagg carried 30 times for 203 yards. Photos/Brian Blansett

Chandler 35, Luther 20

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Chandler’s Lions shook off what ailed them a week ago and beat Luther, 37-20, Friday in a game that didn’t feel that close. It was the regular-season finale and left the Lions with an 8-2 record and in second place in District 2A-2.

Dogs 59, Bobcats 24

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Big Bobby Brooks (69) strikes a Heisman pose as he runs across a two-point conversion for Meeker against Star-Spencer. Brooks was hit in the backfield but ragdolled a couple of Bobcat defenders and powered his way into the end zone.

Tigers 51, Savanna 0

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Stroud smothered Savanna Friday night, almost hanging half a hundred in the first half and holding the Bulldogs negative 41 yards of total offense. It was a continuation of the Tigers’ dominance in District A-6. They were 7-0 in district and won their league games by a combined score of 386-64.

Depew 57, Davenport 8

News Staff

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Davenport Bulldogs playing their final regular season contest at home suffered a 57-8 setback to the Depew Hornets last Friday night. The Bulldogs now prepare for the first round of the playoffs, traveling to Drumright Friday night. Coach John Greenfield said kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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