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Taking another shot at ‘The Show’

Body There’s an old saying that time heals all wounds.That seems to be the case for El Reno High School alum Cameron Hill, who is making a comeback in professional baseball after stepping away from the diamond as a player for two years.
Cameron Hill strides into a pitch during

On the mat

Body El Reno High School graduate Bentley Sharp (right) takes a shot on the upper body of Madill’s Madelyn Ritchie in the first round of their 235-pound bout at the 2026 Oklahoma Coaches Association’s Girls All-State Matches at Edmond North.
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Making a record splash

Body The 2026 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races welcomed a record 88 boats from 17 states for the three days of the event on Lake El Reno.
Brody Martin flies down the track

Starting on the road back

Body What does a professional athlete do when a career gets thrown an unexpected curve ball?Rhett Kouba found his answer with a change in scenery and job description as the El Reno High School alum attempts to work his way back into the ranks of affiliated pro baseball.
Rhett Kouba eyes the plate as he winds up for a pitch

Smoke on the Water prep

Body El Reno High School’s football team helped clean up debris from the shallow waters of Lake El Reno last week ahead of the Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races.
El Reno High School football players lift up a tree from the bottom of Lake El Reno

Softball camp

Body El Reno High School’s softball program held a youth skills camp earlier this month.There were 74 girls from kindergarten through eighth grade taking part in the three-day camp.
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ER Wranglers kick off three-date rodeo run

Body The El Reno Wranglers kicked off the first of three rodeos last week all under the title Stars, Stripes and Spurs.Julie Huber, president of the El Reno Wranglers, said another one-night event will be held Aug. 29 and a third on Sept. 19.
Jaden Smith leans hard into the third turn in the barrel race
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