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Drawing up life without football

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It’s been said there is life after football and Chuck Atchison has decided he wants to try and see if that old saying is really true - while he still can.

In a move which stunned some, the El Reno High School football coach of five years resigned his current position last week to become the district’s new Director of Operations.

Chuck Atchison draws up a play

Letters to Santa

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Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy this year. Please bring me a toy truck with trailer, some books, kitchen toys, a vacuum and anything green. Milk and cookies will be by the tree if I don’t eat them first.
   Love, Westin Reed

Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy this year. Please bring me a toy truck with trailer, some books, kitchen toys, a vacuum and anything blue. Please don’t forget my naughty brothers.
   Love, Anakin Reed

Dodging the Lions

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Winning four of the final five weights, El Reno High School’s wrestling team remains undefeated at home this season with a 39-33 win over Class 4A’s fourth-ranked Blanchard.

The dual was the fourth this season for El Reno against ranked opponents, three of those being top five schools.

The Indians, the No.2 team in the latest Class 5A poll, improved to 3-2 on the year.

“It was a hard fight and we just had to keep going and get better from here on out. We finished with a close one but we got the win,” said 195-pounder Xzavier Devereaux.

Dailey Jennings sets up a takedown move

Calumet girls snap slide; Okarche earns 11th win

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Double-digit scoring in all four quarters, including a 29-point second period, allowed Calumet High School’s girls basketball team to snap a two-game losing streak with a 74-39 win over Corn Bible Academy.

The victory moved the Chieftains to 6-6 on the season and 3-1 in Washita Valley Conference play.

Calumet shot 43 percent on the night, including 14 baskets from 2-point range, while hitting 10-of-30 shots from behind the 3-point arc for 33 percent. The Chieftains were 16-of-19 from the free-throw line for 84 percent.

Brie Myers was one of four players in double digits against Corn Bible

Warriors, Chieftains win big; UC falls to top team

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With four of its five scorers reaching double digits, Okarche High School’s boys basketball team jumped back into Three Rivers Conference play last week with a 62-54 win over Oklahoma Bible Academy.

The Warriors, advancing three spots in the latest Class A poll to No.15, improved to 9-3 on the season with their third straight victory. Okarche is 2-0 in conference action.

Matt Snyder and Caleb Meschberger battle for a rebound

Safety tips for toy giving

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Oklahoma City Indian Clinic offers these tips to keep safety in mind when giving Christmas gifts.

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month is observed every December to remind people of important safety guidelines when purchasing toys and gifts. These five important tips will help you give gifts that are both fun and safe this holiday season.

Make sure toys are appropriate for the age and skill level of the child

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Bryant unhappy with Yukon schools, SWOSU partnership

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A partnership announced last week between Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Yukon Public Schools is not sitting well with Redlands Community College.

SWOSU, with its main campus in Weatherford, is partnering with Yukon Public Schools to create a College & Career Center to be housed in the Yukon district.  

Jack Bryant