Sports

Body Under the circumstances which led to her hiring as El Reno High School’s softball coach, Bri Michalicka was expecting to encounter some rocky situations during her first two months on the job.

Body It goes without question that Matt Miller knows how to drive into the winner’s circle on the Southern Drag Boat Association racing circuit.

Body El Reno head softball coach Bri Michalicka (above) held her first youth skills camp recently.More than 40 young players took part in three days of skills training such as fielding, throwing, catching and base running.The event ended with snow cones and a slip and slide.

Body After three days of workouts on fundamentals, El Reno High School’s youth softball camp ended with some fun with a round water slide and snow cones.

Body Five El Reno High School grapplers played key roles for various Team Oklahoma squads during the summer dual team national events across the United States.The group logged a 46-31 overall record, with several earning All-American status in Greco-Roman, Freestyle or both.

Body El Reno High School graduate Kallie Maifield (center) recently signed with Haskell Indian Nations University to play golf. Looking on are EHS head coach Cameron Wilkins (right) and his wife, EHS counselor Sara Wilkins. 

Body Members of El Reno High School’s 2023-24 girls basketball team recently held a cookout and swim party where they were presented their Class 5A State Championship rings.Each ring is filled with over 50 jewels designed by head coach Jennifer Douglas and made by Signature Rings.

Body The Olympics are coming to El Reno.Well, in a smaller and not so official version at least.On the same day as the opening ceremonies for the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris (July 26), the 2024 Smoke on the Water Drag Boat Races kicks off its three-day run at Lake El Reno.

Body SOUTHWESTEllsworth: July 7.Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and murky.Blue and channel catfish fair on chicken liver, shad and worms around flats, main lake and points.Fort Cobb: July 6.Elevation is 1 ft.

Body As districts emerge from the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s mandatory dead period, many coaches are looking forward to a new school year and reflecting on gains made during summer activities.