After posting a 17-3 blowout of Class 5A’s Western Heights, Union City High School’s slow-pitch softball team dropped back-to-back games including a shutout to cross-county rival Okarche.
The Warriors, ranked 17th in Class 3A, defeated Union City 8-0 before the Tigers fell to Amber-Pocasset (13-11) to slip to 9-18 on the season.
Laurance Clyde Randall went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
He was born Oct. 9, 1935, on a farm southwest of Okarche to Newton and Nellie Randall. Laurance graduated from El Reno High School in 1953. He then attended Draughons School of Business.
He enlisted in the Oklahoma Air National Guard in March 1954. He retired after 39 years of service as Lieutenant Colonel.
Creating a winning culture takes time, dedication, and everyone from the administration down to the student walking the hallways taking pride in their school and the product it turns out.
“Everyone has to be pulling on the rope in the same direction and we have that here in El Reno.
“If you don’t have an administration, a school board, principals, teachers, coaches and students all wanting the same thing, you will never have that culture,” said El Reno Athletic Director Rodney Haydon.
The Pride of El Reno, under the guidance of director Shane Johnston and assistant director Ardy Ferrell Jr., have had a busy year with both marching season, sporting events and individual competition.
The full band marched and played at all home games during the 2024 football season and played in the stands during away games – rain or shine.
The band also performed during homecoming, Veterans Day, Christmas and state champion basketball parades. A spirit band played the majority of home basketball games.
