Sports
Behind every good line
It may not be as dramatic as Lt. Col. William Travis drawing a line in the sand at the Alamo, but El Reno High School head coach Russell Cook feels strongly that winning or losing rests with his young men on the line.El Reno’s offense is coming off a record-breaking 2023 season in which a veteran...
Blue Crush ‘D’ looks to stop the ball early
Much like the offense, El Reno High School head coach Russell Cook says the success of the Indians Blue Crush defense in 2024 will rest with the efforts of the players in the trenches.Keeping those linemen healthy will be the hurdle since many will be two-way starters.“We’ve got a lot of guys back...
Elks stop Indians win streak
Stymied to four hits, El Reno High School’s fast-pitch softball team had its four-game win streak snapped by the host of last week’s 2024 Elk City Festival.The Elks handed El Reno a 6-2 setback which dropped the Indians to 1-1 overall for the festival and 4-2 for the season.
Pats hand ER spikers three-game road loss
YUKON – After a close opening game, El Reno High School’s volleyball team was unable to get on track offensively in its cross-county battle with Southwest Covenant School.
Union City, Calumet find mixed results on diamond
UNION CITY – Bragging rights in the Canadian River Rivalry went south as Minco defeated Union City High School’s fast-pitch softball team 9-0 in their only scheduled meetings this season.The loss to the Bulldogs was part of a triangular with Amber-Pocasset, with the Tigers winning 13-1 after...
Chieftains get revenge on Mustangs
Kyler Thiessen struck out the final batter in the bottom of the eighth inning last week as Calumet High School’s baseball team snapped a two-game losing streak to Fort Cobb-Broxton with a 2-1 victory.The Mustangs defeated Calumet twice last year in the state championship games of the fall and...
Fishing Report - 8/24/24
NORTHEASTBirch: Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 85°F and stained.Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure.Copan: Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 84°F and stained.Blue, channel and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, live...
Moms 101 Boot Camp
El Reno High School’s football program held its annual Moms 101 Boot Camp over the weekend.More than 40 moms or guardians of players in grades seventh through 12th took part in the event.Head coach Russell Cook joked the moms, when they are done, will understand what their husbands are yelling...
