Sterling

Sterling notches wins against Navajo, Big Pasture

Tim Farley
Friday, September 2, 2022
STERLING – Sterling rose to No. 11 in Class A baseball rankings after the Tigers notched run-rule wins over Navajo and Big Pasture last week. Sterling defeated Navajo 11-1 and swept past Big Pasture 11-3 on Aug. 26. With the wins, Sterling improved its record to 12-4.
Sterling’s Nate Anderson slides home for one of the Tigers’ four runs in the season opening loss to Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Sterling’s Nate Anderson slides home for one of the Tigers’ four runs in the season opening loss to Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Seven Sterling starters return

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
STERLING – Top-notch hurlers, power hitting, and team speed should propel the Sterling Tigers to another successful baseball season this fall, head coach Brett Holmes said.
Tiger hitter Jayden Huitt hits the ball down the third baseline during the first game of the season against Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Tiger hitter Jayden Huitt hits the ball down the third baseline during the first game of the season against Granite. Photos by Tania Huitt

Tigers 1-1 after facing Granite, Hydro

Tim Farley
Friday, August 12, 2022
STERLING – Strong pitching and timely hitting propelled the Sterling Tigers to a 7-0 win over Hydro Tuesday. Starting pitcher Nate Anderson hurled six innings, allowed two hits, struck out 11 and walked two batters as he earned his first win of the Class A fall season.

Sterling adopts watering restrictions

Eric Swanson
Friday, August 5, 2022
STERLING –The Town of Sterling is taking steps to reduce its water usage amid a heat wave. Starting July 19, officials asked residents whose addresses end in an even number to water their yards only on even-numbered days. People whose addresses end in an odd number may water on odd-numbered days.

Tigers on the prowl for next state title

Tim Farley
Friday, August 5, 2022
STERLING – It’s been 14 years since the Sterling Tigers won a state softball title, but longtime coach Marty Curry believes this season bring another golden trophy. “We’ve got a chance to be very good,” he said. “We expect to be very competitive and return to the state tournament.
A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

Livestock company keeps state’s rodeos going

Tim Farley
Friday, July 8, 2022
STERLING – A family-owned livestock business that spans four generations has kept Don and Mary Jean Dees busy organizing Oklahoma rodeos for the last 50 years. Rafter D Rodeo was started in the early 1970s by the couple and life has never slowed down.
A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

A calf-roper competes at the Chickasha Open Rodeo June 24-25 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. Rafter D Rodeo livestock have been used at the biggest rodeos in the U.S. and Canada. HUGH SCOTT/PHOTO PROVIDED

Livestock company keeps state’s rodeos going

Tim Farley
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
STERLING – A family-owned livestock business that spans four generations has kept Don and Mary Jean Dees busy organizing Oklahoma rodeos for the last 50 years. Rafter D Rodeo was started in the early 1970s by the couple and life has never slowed down.
Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Attendees listen to music during a previous Rock The Park festival and Fourth of July Celebration in Medicine Park. Jeremy Robbins/File Photo

Independence Day in the Wichitas

Curtis Awbrey
Friday, June 24, 2022
Independence Day festivities will be plentiful in the Comanche County communities of Elgin, Medicine Park, Fletcher, Wichita Mountain Estates and Sterling. ELGIN Elgin’s 2nd annual Sounds of Freedom Festival will be held Saturday, July 2 at the Youth Sports Complex. Festivities begin at 8 a.m.
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