Eunice Taylor passed away at the age of 90 in El Reno. She was born Aug. 9, 1935, to Ota R. Sanders and Ruth Stout Sanders. 

Eunice was a 1956 graduate of El Reno High School. After graduation, she was employed at Hartford Insurance for a short time before being married to Leroy Taylor of Bridgeport, Texas.

They made their home in Bridgeport until Leroy’s death. Eunice then moved back to El Reno to be close to family.

Jackie Ebb Maine was born May 1, 1936, in El Reno to Bertha and Ebbie Maine. On Aug. 28, 2025, in El Reno, at the age of 89, Jackie was lovingly welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior. 

A proud graduate of El Reno High School’s Class of 1954, Jackie continued his education at El Reno Junior College before enlisting in the Oklahoma National Guard. As a young child, Jackie was diagnosed with polio, yet he never allowed that challenge to hinder his determination for life. Instead, it shaped in him a quiet strength and perseverance that carried through all his years. 

CHICKASHA – When he took over the reins of direct play-calling in a dual role as offensive coordinator, El Reno High School head football coach Russell Cook promised a more wide-open attack in 2025.

He delivered in his first game out.

El Reno rolled up 457 yards in total offense as the Indians opened up the season with a 42-27 win over Chickasha for its third straight win in the U.S. 81 Battle.

“I told you it would look different,” said Cook.

Riding a strong serving effort, El Reno High School’s volleyball team picked up a 3-0 win over Chickasha in the hard-court version of the U.S. 81 Battle to reach the 10-win mark for a second straight season.

El Reno, now 10-7 on the season, jumped up four spots in the latest Class 5A poll to No.10 with the 25-7/25-13/25-16 win.

The Indians served at 95.8 percent and were 20 percentage points higher than Chickasha. The Indians held the edge in ace serves by a 10-3 margin, led by Radley Miller with four.