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Okarche and Calumet High School's boys teams made the finals of the 2024 Oklahoma Boys State High School Basketball Championships for Class A and B over the weekend.

The two tickets to this week’s Class 5A Oklahoma Boys State High School Basketball Championships from the top side of the West Area bracket came down to three teams from District 5A-1.

Unfortunately, El Reno High School was the odd man out.

The Indians had their season halted with a 58-49 loss to district champ Carl Albert in the 5A West Area I Consolation Championships.

It was El Reno’s third meeting this season with the Titans, who slipped into the winner-take-all battle for state after losing the area title to Crossings Christian.

El Reno High School opened the 2024 soccer season last week at home against Class 6A power Yukon.

The boys lost 9-0 to Yukon despite shots on goal by Carlos Garcia and Kenneth Solis.

Aldo De La Torre had six saves in goal for EHS.

El Reno’s Tim Gatz will serve as director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation after an attorney general opinion said he could not also serve as director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and Secretary of Transportation at the same time.

Following Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s opinion, Gatz resigned as ODOT and OTA director, as well as the cabinet position of Secretary of Transportation. Gov. Kevin Stitt then named Gatz to serve as ODOT director only.

Fans of all ages descended on the State Fair Arena Wednesday to cheer on the Calumet High School boys basketball team in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class B Oklahoma State High School Basketball Championships.

The top-ranked Chieftains improved to 30-0 with a 75-55 win over No. 10 Varnum and moved into the semifinals.

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A Canadian County convicted felon is now a fugitive from justice.

Colby Dale Reyes, 25, was charged Feb. 22 in Canadian County District Court with escaping from the Department of Corrections. The felony crime is punishable by two to seven years in prison.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requested a no bond warrant for the arrest of the escaped prisoner. That warrant was approved by Canadian County Special Judge Charles Gass.

Early voting began Thursday for voters in Canadian County who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, March 5.

Election Board Secretary Allen Arnold said early voting is open to all voters.

“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county election board or state election board — from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. This is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Arnold said.

Members of the Canadian County Fair Board met recently to prepare for the annual Canadian County Junior Livestock Show set for March 4-8 at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center.