Kingfisher 21, McLoud 13

The McLoud Redskins are 3-3 after losing 21-13 to eighth-ranked Kingfisher last week in a contest that Coach Rusty Hall said, “We just came up a little short at the end.” The Redskins are on the road tonight (Thursday) to take on ninthranked Anadarko at 7 p.m.

Pirates fall in first round

The Dale Pirates’ hopes of winning their second consecutive Class A fall baseball championship was cut short when they dropped a 4-2 decision to Silo in the first round of the state tournament. Dale Coach Eddie Jeffcoat said, “It was a good game.

Wellston Homecoming Court, Stroud Queen

Pictured above is the Wellston Homecoming court; from left to right, McKoy Coulson and Jessi Van Oster, Cody Cook and queen Allie O’Day, Joey Brown and Emma Janes and Jacob Saxon and Bayleigh Goen. Photo/ Brian Blansett.

Cardinals fans

Richard Patten, left, is a long-time resident of Phoenix, Ar., who has relocated to the Stroud Health Care Center.

Fire Prevention Week in Stroud

During Fire Prevention week last week, Stroud firefighters dressed up in their gear and headed into Parkview Elementary to teach student important lessons regarding fire safety. “They’re always excited when we’re there,” Stroud Fire Chief Chris Wilson said. “It was a real good time.

Reminder: Salute to Veterans deadline November 4

The Lincoln County News, Tri-County Herald and Stroud American will publish a Salute to Veterans in the edition of Nov. 12. The quickly approaching deadline to submit photos is 5 p.m. Nov. 4, but the earlier you submit them, the better.

Going to state!

Above, the Stroud Lady Tigers pose with the regional championship trophy in Pawhuska after earning their second straight trip to the Class 2A fastpitch state tournament.