Lions’ comeback falls short

Chandler put on a strong second-half comeback Friday, but fell 30-21 to Class 4A Poteau. Poteau, ranked No. 6 in 4A this week by MaxPreps, bolted to a 30-7 lead, but Chandler dominated the second half and had the chance to cut the lead to a field goal or less in the final three minutes.

Davenport clips Yale in home opener

The Davenport Bulldogs grabbed their first win of the football season last Friday night limiting Yale to one touchdown while scoring four times themselves. They defeated Yale 26-6 in Davenport’s home opener.

Meeker parade

The 2022 Football Homecoming parade will be on Friday, October 7th at 2:00 pm. Anyone who would like to enter a float in this year’s parade can email Leslie Brewster at lbrewster@ meeker.k12.ok.us or Shana Sellers at ssellers@meeker.k12.ok.us or contact the high school office for more information.

Stroud notches W against Okemah

Stroud got on the winning track Friday, beating Okemah 38-22 in the final non-district game. The Tigers were up 38-0 after three quarters. “Our kids played hard and really took care of the football, which is always a good thing for us” said Stroud head coach Josh Presley.

Sports week in photos

Above, North Rock Creek’s Maddox Motley (88) and Ethan Nowakowski (16) make certain of the tackle in the Cougars’ game against Holdenville. Photo/Rick Hester Right, Stroud running back Kason Presley takes a breather on the sideline during the Tigers’ win over Stroud.

Sports week in photos II

It was an interesting and visual week for sports in Central Oklahoma. Left, Kaitlyn Aucoin led the Chandler Lions onto the field against Poteau. Photo/Brian Blansett Above, Kenlee Parrick squares up for Stroud in the Lady Tigers’ district game against Dale.

More charges in chop shop case

Two persons already charged in connection with an alleged chop shop operation face additional charges after they were arrested following a brief pursuit.

Chandler 57, Stroud 9

Casmen Hill went over 5,000 yards rushing for his career and Chandler racked up 511 yards of total offense to take a 57-9 win over Lincoln County rival Stroud Friday night.

Prague 34, Meeker 12

Prague moved to 2-0 on the season, beat arch-rival Meeker, 34-12, and inaugurated its new turf field with a win Friday night. The Red Devils led 7-0 at the half and 20-12 after three periods, but pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Dale school board meeting

Dale School principals updated Board of Education members recently on current school enrollment numbers. The board also voted approval of a plan using Esser III funds. Elementary Principal Tamee Daniel advised the board there are 335 students in grades Pre-K through fourth grade.