March 2026

El Reno grapplers exit state bids early

Body El Reno High School’s stay at the 2026 OSSAA Oklahoma Wrestling State Championships did not reach Championship Saturday as the Indians four entries were knocked out in early rounds.Three boys competed in the Class 5A brackets, with senior Diesel Baker losing both matches.
Seely Chronister looks for an open shot during her state quarterfinals match with Tulsa Union’s Corey Harris

El Reno tennis teams drop dual with Eagles

Body El Reno High School’s tennis team served up the first of its 2026 home dates last week, dropping a 4-2 decision to Weatherford at the Legion Park courts.With no doubles teams, El Reno went 1-1 on the boys side. Jacob Richey won at No.
Serenity Billings follows through on an overhand return shot

ER girls open season with blowout road win

Body Riding a 19-0 edge in total shots, El Reno High School’s girls soccer team kicked off the 2026 season with an 8-0 road win over U.S. Grant.El Reno had six different players score, led by Haven Fleenor and Lily Hayes with two goals each.
Sinthia Puebla fires a shot toward the net

Indians defeat Generals in opener

Body Though outshot by U.S. Grant, El Reno High School’s boys soccer team opened up the 2026 season with a 4-2 road win over the Generals in non-district action.The Indians were outshot 17-15 by the Generals, who also had a 7-2 edge in corner kicks.
Vicente Saldana Barbosa collides with a Westmoore player

Cougars await seeding news for R2 tourney

Body With a bye on the final day of the regular season for NJCAA Region 2 teams, Redlands Community College men’s basketball team knows it’s made the postseason tournament.Unknown is just what seed.

A tribute to service, sacrifice

Body Several dozen people turned out last week for the dedication of a mural honoring the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Thomas Duran. Duran, 41, and a 14-year veteran of the El Reno Police Department, was killed after being struck by a vehicle early on Oct. 17.
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Stitt puts Gatz back as Secretary of Transportation

Body OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt last week reappointed Tim Gatz to his role as Secretary of Transportation, a Cabinet position awaiting Oklahoma Senate confirmation.“This whole ordeal was nothing more than semantics,” said Gov. Stitt.
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