Preseason work
El Reno High School post player Pauline Black-Harmon pulls down a rebound over a Mustang player during a joint scrimmage, practice session with the Broncos last week at Jenks Simmons Field House.
Sports
County ADs win openers as hoop coaches
Both Calumet and Union City high schools kicked off their 2022-23 girls basketball campaigns with their athletic directors on the bench as head coaches and each earning victories.
The Chieftains, under Sam Belcher, shot 69 percent from the free-throw line to highlight a 31-16 win over Binger-Oney.
Union City, Calumet kick off cage seasons on winning notes
Riding a mix of interior and perimeter baskets, Union City High School’s boys basketball team opened up the 2022-23 season with a 55-42 home win over Verden.
Union City scored 17 baskets from 2-point range and tossed in six made 3-pointers en route to the 13-point win.
Outright third on the line for El Reno in Altus
Momentum is the cornerstone of El Reno High School’s game plan this week.
The Indians make the long journey to the southwest corner of the state to close out the regular season against Altus.
Indians rain down on Demons playoff hopes
Five weeks ago the thought of making the playoffs seemed far-fetched at best after El Reno High School’s football team opened up District 5A-1 play with a 41-point loss.
Not any more.
Nine nab all-district honors
El Reno High School’s softball team was competitive in each of its 14 league games during the 2022 season and it left a lasting impression on member coaches.
Nine El Reno players were named to the 2022 All-District 5A-2 team selected last week, one of those being elevated to a superlative award.
El Reno harriers finish season at 5A Regional run
MUSTANG – El Reno High School’s cross country season came to an end at the Class 5A West Regional recently as eight runners missed out on qualifying for passes to state.
Carrying the mail
El Reno High School has developed a run-first ground attack which has racked up over 1,600 yards on the ground through eight games.
Redlands season ends one win shy of postseason berth
Despite stronger play over the second half of the 2022 season, Redlands Community College’s soccer team fell one victory shy of making the field for the NJCAA Region 2 Championships.
The devil is in the details
The District 5A-1 playoff picture was shook up somewhat last week by El Reno High School’s stunning 32-29 upset of Lawton MacArthur as three teams are now tied for the final two postseason berths – and another close behind.
