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Calumet sweeps UCHS in bedlam hoop action

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Extending its winning streak over its cross-county rival, Calumet High School’s boys basketball team pushed five players into double digits in a 98-57 win over Union City.

With the season-opening win, the Class B’s defending state champion has won 12 straight games over the Tigers under head coach Jacob Mayfield.

Union City slipped to 1-1 on the season.

Calumet scored 20-plus points in all four periods including 29 in the second period to secure a 51-21 halftime lead.

Cougars split classic games

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A day after eclipsing the century mark for the second straight game on offense, Redlands Community College men’s basketball team gave up a triple-digit effort on defense.

The Cougars dropped a 102-79 game to Allen County Community College to slip to 2-2 on the season.

The loss came on the heels of a 104-72 victory over South Central Prep.

Treston Gage scored 31 points total for the two-game set with eight rebounds. Glenn Bishop Jr. had a 31-point 14-rebound effort, while Justice Johnson followed with 23 points and eight boards.

Damond Matthews shoots a baseline layup

RCC women win two bids

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After dropping the season opener, Redlands Community College women’s basketball team has rebounded to win back-to-back games.

The Cougars defeated Cowley County (60-48) and Pratt Community College (73-50) to move to 2-1 overall.

Haven Joseph logged 22 points and 12 rebounds for the set, followed by 20 points, nine boards and four steals from Myracle Washington. Ainslee McComas was close behind with 18 points and two boards.

Whitney Wollenberg finished with 13 points and four boards, while Karlee Harviston had 12 points and nine caroms.

A tribute to Veterans Day

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El Reno High School students have researched and written about veterans with local ties who have served this nation over the many years.

Students in Brian Rukes’ AP English 3 class spent weeks pouring through records and finding details about these American veterans, many who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The Tribune is honored to share some of these articles with our readers in today's edition that includes a special tribute to Veterans Day.

Mayor, Ward 2 hopefuls answer forum questions

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Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part look at Tuesday night’s candidate forum featuring races for El Reno mayor and Ward 2 city council. The candidates fielded a number of questions, this is a look at the first few. Part 2 will run in the Wednesday, Nov. 12 Tribune.

Candidates for El Reno mayor and the Ward 2 city council seat covered a number of topics Tuesday night at a forum leading up to the Nov. 18 municipal election. 

From left, Steve Jensen, Gary Baker, Heather Brothers, Pete Stapperfend and Phillip Church

Super bowling buddy

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El Reno High School junior Michaela Reed lies flat on her stomach in a Superwoman pose to push a bowling ball down the lane at El Reno Bowl recently.

Reed was serving as a Unified Partner for a classmate with special needs during the 2025 Special Olympics Oklahoma area bowling qualifier. Schools along Route 66 in the area competed in the event.

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Fighting Conners

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El Reno High School has seen graduates serve in most branches of the U.S. military, but few households can match the influence of the Marion Conner family.

Ten family members, spanning three generations, have answered the call to defend this nation over a 53-year period.

It’s that commitment to service that has earned the family the 2025 El Reno High School Veteran of the Year Award. The Conners will be honored Tuesday during the school’s annual Veterans Day Assembly.

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Canadian County Sheriff West meets with President Trump

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Public safety was the focus when Canadian County Sheriff Chris West traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump and cabinet members for a Homeland Security Committee meeting.

Sheriff West, president of the National Sheriffs Association (NSA), joined incoming NSA Executive Director Justin Smith for a roundtable at the White House to discuss the administration’s efforts to combat cartels as well as drug and human trafficking.

Sheriff Chris West thanks President Trump for inviting him