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Dancing through halftime

Dancing through halftime

Dancing through halftime

Allison Radcliffe dances as the Pride of Chandler marching band performs their 2025-26 program, “The Ballad of Georgia Graves” during halftime at the Chandler/Lone Grove game on Sept. 12 at Lone Grove. The marching band is gearing up for their first competition on Sept.
NRC’s Memphis Burdine (1) is escorted into the endzone by Reid Rollins (13). Photo/Rick Hester

NRC’s Memphis Burdine (1) is escorted into the endzone by Reid Rollins (13). Photo/Rick Hester

NRC 45, Red Devils 0

North Rock Creek rolled past Prague, 45-0, in the Red Devils’ home opener Friday night.The Cougars moved to 1-1 with the win and get to open their home season Friday against Holdenville on a brand new turf field.
Chandler’s defensive line digs in as Lone Grove pepares to snap the ball from inside the one-yard line during the first half Friday night. Photo/ rian Blansett

Chandler’s defensive line digs in as Lone Grove pepares to snap the ball from inside the one-yard line during the first half Friday night. Photo/ rian Blansett

Horns 42, Lions 13

Lone Grove scored early and often Friday night and sent the Chandler Lions home with a 42-13 loss.The Class 3A Longhorns scored their first touchdown three and a half minutes into the game and didn’t slow down.They led 28-7 at the half 35-7 midway through the third quarter.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Above left, Carney pitcher Alexa Ward brings one to the plate in the Lady Bulldogs’ win over Glencoe. Photo/Brian Blansett Above right, Meeker freshman Bryston Bizzell catches the opening kickoff against Harrah JV.

Tigers 42, Black bears 34

Stroud outscored Class A power Pawnee 19-6 in the second half brought home a 42-34 win Friday night.The victory evens the Tigers’ record at 1-1 going into this week’s clash with Tonkawa at 7 p.m. Friday at Jack Poskey Stadium.“We played a pretty exciting game,” said head coach Josh Presley.
Above, NRC centerfielder Aubree Shivelhood shows the ball after diving for a sinking line drive against Cleveland on Thursday. Below, Carney’s Italy Ventris dives into the third base in the Lady Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Glencoe on Tuesday. Photos/Brian Blansett

Above, NRC centerfielder Aubree Shivelhood shows the ball after diving for a sinking line drive against Cleveland on Thursday. Below, Carney’s Italy Ventris dives into the third base in the Lady Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over Glencoe on Tuesday. Photos/Brian Blansett

Fastpitch roundup

Carney- For the week: 2-4. Wins over Wellston (5-4),Glencoe (4-3). Losses Covington-Douglas (1-10), Waukomis (1-11), Pioneer (4-6), Dover (4-9). Now 10-8 for the season.Gracie Hernandez singled in Alexa Ward with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth in the Monday win over Wellston.
Cross country roundup

Cross country roundup

Cross country roundup

Prague’s girls won the Class 3A division at North Rock Creek’s pre-state meet Saturday, getting three of the top seven finishes and edging Washington, 77 points to 81.Hanna Rolett took third for Prague, Jocelyn Ward fourth and Hailey Johnson seventh.
Davenport’s Bulldogs run on to the field before running over Wetumka Friday night. Photo/ Maggie Walker

Davenport’s Bulldogs run on to the field before running over Wetumka Friday night. Photo/ Maggie Walker

Davenport runs past Wetumka

Davenport celebrated its home football opener of the 2025 season in a big way with a 52-30 victory over Wetumka.Head coach Grant Powell said, “We played a really good game. We avenged a loss from last year to them.“Our quarterback Chase Mitchell found open receivers down field.

Town Talk

The Parkview Elementary Cross-Country runners wrapped up their season last week with a fun Glow Run celebration. After the run they enjoyed some well-deserved ice cream.