October 2020

Body Schools in the area kicked off their second full month of classwork, both online and in-person. Shown are Matthew Penick (fifth grade), Sarah and Rebekah Penick (third grade), Aden Lanman (sixth grade) and Zane Lanman (first grade) before the first day of school.

Body MUNICIPAL COURT Brandon Rhea Looney, Oklahoma City, driving under revocation, $395. Tiffany Michelle Schumacher, Yukon, speeding, $175. Tristyn A. Flowers, El Reno, dog at large, $145. Sylvia Sweezy, Mustang, speeding, $165.

Body While it was postponed for 18 days due to COVID-19 complications, the much-anticipated showdown between El Reno High School and eighth-ranked Santa Fe South delivered cliffhanger results.

Body Learning a lesson from the previous day, El Reno High School’s softball team shut down a seventh-inning threat last week to close out the home portion of its schedule with a 5-3 win over the Oklahoma City Broncos.

Body Three players have been key stats producers for the Indians over four games.

Body The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with most sports in Canadian County for the regular season, but the virus ended up dealing Union City High School’s softball team a crazy playoff scenario.

Body It was rough going for both Union City and Calumet high schools in the recent Class A fall baseball playoffs, with the two county schools combining for just one win and 18 total hits.

Body El Reno High School’s boys cross country team took part in the recent Edmond Pre-State Meet Class 5A Division, taking 18th place overall. The Indians posted a team score of 484 but had all its runners place at 102nd or better out of a field of 134 runners.

Body Due to changes in the college landscape from COVID-19, Redlands Community College’s cross country team is one of just two sports competing this fall. The Cougars got in their first action of the fall with a dual meet against Cameron University.

Body Graveside services for Eula (Pat) Clara Lay of Excelsior Springs, Mo., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. Services are under the direction of Bross & Spidle Funeral Home. Pat passed away Sept.