December 2020

In an eerie twist of fate, El Reno High School’s football team found itself in the same scenario in which it started the 2020 season – at home and in an overtime cliffhanger.

Unfortunately, the Indians would not have the same outcome.

McAlester’s defense knocked down a 2-point conversion pass in the back of the end zone as the Buffaloes defeated El Reno 43-41 in the Class 5A quarterfinals.

The loss halted a seven-game win streak for the Indians, who ended the season with a 9-3 record.

With all the attention commanded by the presidential campaign, election and aftermath, plus the ongoing COVID-19 story, many other issues have faded into the background.

Though escaping the headlines, some of these other issues will be with us for a long time, and contributions to the public discussion of such issues will often have a long-term impact.