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Chandler’s Ray Evans (56) stops Dickson running back Easton Peoples. Photo/Brian Blansett

Lions’ D prevails

Brian Blansett Staff Writer

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Chandler’s defense made stops when it needed to Friday night as the Lions rang up a 34-27 win over Dickson in their district opener.The win lifts the Lions’ season record to 3-1 and leaves them as one of four district teams with a 1-0 league record.

From left, Bulldogs Adam Tweedy, Reece Murfin and Chace Buchanan combine to stop a Depew ball carrier. Photo/Rick Hester

Dawgs dominate Depew

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The top-ranked Davenport Bulldogs routed Depew, 52-6, Friday night to go 5-0 for the season and keep their string of dominating defense intact.The Dawgs have won their five games by a cumulative score of 230-14, scored three shutouts and won four of their five games via the 45-point mercy rule.“We...

Sports week in pictures

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Stroud wins with dramatic finish

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Stroud converted a 4thand-25 pass play from near mid-field in the last minute Friday night to set up a 32-28 win over Wilburton in the district opener.Senior Aiden Collins caught the pass and ran it inside the 10-yard line and then scored the winning touchdown on a jet sweep.“Aiden came through...

Dale’s district champions. Photo/Rick Hester

Fastpitch roundup

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The fastpitch playoffs continued this week, with McLoud and North Rock Creek competing in Class 4A regionals, Chandler and Prague in Class 3A, Stroud in Class 2A and Davenport in Class A.Most tournaments were moved to start on Tuesday of this week to avoid rain forecasted for Thursday and...

Austin Brown, Kypton Battershell and Logan Terrill from North Rock Creek High School perform during the finals at the Blue and Gold Marching Band Classic at Holdenvill on Sept. 26. Photo/Jennifer Pryor

Battle of the marching bands at Holdenville

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

It was a rare gathering of area bands at the Blue and Gold Marching Band Classic in Holdenville on Saturday.

Hailey Johnson was crowned Prague’s football Homecoming queen Friday night before the Red Devils’football game againstValliant. Hailey is a senior. Photo/Monica Johnson

NRC approves lease/ purchase agreement

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The North Rock Creek School Board approved a lease/purchase agreement and several routine items at its regular meeting on Sept. 14.The Board approved a resolution approving a lease/purchase agreement and authorizing the execution of the same; authorizing the employment of school district counsel,...

Lincoln County student awarded scholarship

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

A Lincoln County student has been awarded an academic scholarship from the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture.Kaden James from Chandler and a Wellston graduate was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship.

Agra school board approves personnel, credits

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Agra School Board approved several personnel decisions and to accept credits received at Meridian Technology Center for high school graduation credit at its regular meeting on Sept. 14.The Board approved Alexa Gilleland as an adjunct fourth-grade teacher, the extension of Madison Logan’s...

Spooky season has arrived

Emily Kalka Editor

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Halloween season is upon us, and boy, is it my favorite time of year.I love everything about it. The cozy soups and stews that I constantly have going in the crockpot. The crisp edge to the weather and falling leaves. Living in hoodies.

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