Bethel hands Meeker first loss, 45-19

Meeker upped its offensive output from the season opener, putting up 415 yards of total offense, but still fell, 45-19, at Bethel. In their opening win at Stroud, the Bulldogs relied on their defense, which returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

Football Friday

Above, the Chandler Lions pose with the BancFirst travelling trophy that they won for the second year in a row. Photo/Brian Blansett; below, Kayde Massey carries for Meeker against Bethel. Photo/Traci Cook.; center, Mitchell James makes a catch for North Rock Creek.

Crummy start to dove season

This year’s dove season opener on Sep. 1, in terms doves of actually seen, can be described as the absolute worst. My cousin Dan Snare and I hunted the late afternoon and evening north of Calumet on property owned by my late cousin Bill Mansfield and his wife.

Arrest in burglary

A Meeker man is facing a first degree burglary charge following his arrest by law enforcement officers in late July. Formal charges of first degree burglary were filed in Lincoln County District Court on July 30 against Michael Jay Stone, 32.

Football scrimmages

Top, Prague’s Trevor Mcguinness dislodges the ball with a hit against North Rock Creek. Above, Wesley Shaffer is in the clear for a pass in Wellston’s scrimmage. Photos/Brian Blansett Football scrimmages were in full swing Thursday and Friday nights.

Chandler shortstop Grace Hulsey

Chandler shortstop Grace Hulsey makes the pivot and throw for a double play in the Lady Lions’ district opener against Bethel. Photo/Brian Blansett

Olivia Terrell (11)

Olivia Terrell (11) digs an attack during North Rock Creek’s win over Yale last week. Photo/Brian Blansett

Stroud runners Addisyn Neeley

Stroud runners Addisyn Neeley and Cianna Johnson keep pace with each other during the Stroud cross-country meet last week. Photo/Brian Blansett

Jayden Haney

Jayden Haney channels some Usain Bolt after hitting a double in North Rock Creek’s 9-2 district win over Praague last week. Photo/Brian Blansett

Demi Manning

Demi Manning fields a bouncer before throwing home for a force out in Prague’s game against North Rock Creek last week. Photo/Brian Blansett