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Living out his Olympic dream

Body Editor’s Note: Due to the time difference and schedule demands, Ezeala spoke with the Tribune prior to the quarterfinal game with the United States.Team Nigeria lost 88-74 to the defending Olympic champs.
Prince Ezeala stands next to a replica of the Olympic rings in Lille, France

Preseason action

Body El Reno High School’s softball team battled 100-degree heat to kick off its preseason last week with two games in the Southwest Scorcher Festival in Chickasha.El Reno lost a close 8-7 game to Caney Valley before shutting out Granfield by a 13-0 score.
Maddie Moss slides into third base ahead of a pickoff throw

Smoke on the Water a success

Body The total boat count may have been off from what race organizers were expecting but that did not stop Canadian County drivers from showing up and showing off their skills during the 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races.
Teagan Finnigan drives through a spray of water

Miller powers into winner’s circle

Body Driving through back-to-back hiccups on the Southern Drag Boat Association racing circuit this year, El Reno’s Matt Miller admitted he needed a win on the water to get his “mojo back.” And there is no better place to get that dub than on your home course.
Matt Miller points to the cheering crowds before his first preliminary round run

Smoke on the Water

Body The 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races were held for an 11th straight year over the weekend at Lake El Reno.
Smoky Freeman of Henryetta attempts to keep his boat level

Nicholson scores TD in gridiron loss to East

Body SHAWNEE – Malachi Nicholson was not always a big celebration guy in the end zone during his record-setting senior season at El Reno High School.Yet that changed in his final high school outing, the 2024 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Football Game.
Malachi Nicholson takes a handoff from Jones quarterback Clayton Creasey

Smoke on the Water staff reviews safety procedures

Body A fatality wreck during a recent event in Texas has organizers of this weekend’s Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races reviewing their safety measures.“It makes you take a step back and evaluate things. It was a shock that rattles you to your core.
Todd Ebert glides over Lake El Reno
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