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Forming bonds on the mat: Teams build friendship

Forming bonds on the mat: Teams build friendship

Forming bonds on the mat: Teams build friendship

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Apicture is worth a thousand words. One moment captured in frame speaks volumes about the depth of sportsmanship and camaraderie when it comes to wrestling.A young girl has just lost out on a match.
Chandler Senior Jaycee Cross signed with Oklahoma Baptist University on March 23 at Freeman Fieldhouse. Cross is a member of the university’s Cheer and Stunt Team. Pictured are (back, left to right) Brandon and Amanda Cross, (front, left to right) Landree, Jaycee and Hadlee Cross. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Senior Jaycee Cross signed with Oklahoma Baptist University on March 23 at Freeman Fieldhouse. Cross is a member of the university’s Cheer and Stunt Team. Pictured are (back, left to right) Brandon and Amanda Cross, (front, left to right) Landree, Jaycee and Hadlee Cross. Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler Senior Jaycee Cross

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
OTA to build Davenport interchange...

OTA to build Davenport interchange...

OTA to build Davenport interchange...

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Love’s added a tire shop to help service trucks and other vehicles traveling on the turnpike. It also took the plaza from 45 parking spaces for trucks to 159.

Wellston man charged with maintaining drug house

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A Wellston man was charged with maintaining a place to store and sell controlled substances, according tocourtdocuments.District Attorney Adam Panter filed the charge on Feb. 18 against Paul William O’Connor, 64, who faces one felony count.

Danker resigns from Wellston Schools

Emily Kalka Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The superintendent of Wellston Public Schools resigned at the School Board’s last regular meeting in February.Shortly after the Board approved the superintendent contract for the 202627 year, Dwayne Danker announced that he would be resigning as of June 30, 2026, according to the minutes of the...
Bryson Taylor delivers a pitch Monday against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Bryson Taylor delivers a pitch Monday against Meeker. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler 5, Meeker 0

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Bryson Taylor threw a four-hit shutout and drove in two runs at the plate Monday to lift Chandler to a 5-0 district victory over Meeker.He worked out of a bases-loaded one-out jam in the fifth inning by inducing a double play ground ball and struck out five Bulldogs.The win improved Chandler’s...
Chandler runner Levi Becktol dives back to third under the tag of Meeker third baseman Maverick Herring. Photo/Brian Blansett

Chandler runner Levi Becktol dives back to third under the tag of Meeker third baseman Maverick Herring. Photo/Brian Blansett

Area baseball roundup

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Week of March 15-21ChandlerFor the week: 1-2. Win over Sweet Water (9-0). Losses to Madison Academy(10-9) and Cascade (8-4).

Mark Howard Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Mark Howard Memorial Tournament is this week in Chandler.The tournament honors the late Mark Howard, who coached Chandler to 420 victories and three state championships.The tournament is pool play, with the championship at 2 p.m. Saturday and the third-place game at12:30 p.m.The daily schedules...
Chandler’s Ruthie Capps (20) dives back to second as Meeker’s Ryean Weaver takes the throw following a rundown in the Lady Lions’

Chandler’s Ruthie Capps (20) dives back to second as Meeker’s Ryean Weaver takes the throw following a rundown in the Lady Lions’

Area softball roundup

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Week of March 15-21 ChandlerFor the week, 2-2. Wins over Allen (7-5) and Tupelo (8-6). Losses to Valliant (20-1) and Plainview (12-2).
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