Sports

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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. El Reno led three times late in the first game before the Patriots rallied for a 25-23 win.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body Taylor Acosta hit a walk-off double as El Reno High School’s softball team defeated Enid 6-5 to close out the 2024 EHS Invitational with an undefeated record.