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Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin holds on for 60-50 win over Altus Bulldogs

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Timely shooting and free throws propelled the Elgin Owls to a 60-50 season-opening win over the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday night. The win wasn’t without its issues including foul trouble by Elgin big man Christian Reed and an injury to versatile guard Jake Lohman.
Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls overcome shooting woes for 55-38 win

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Nerves aside, Elgin’s Lady Owls overcame some early shooting struggles to post a season-opening 55-38 win over the Altus Lady Bulldogs Tuesday. Midway through the third period, Elgin came alive and began to sink the shots the Lady Owls were expected to make earlier in the game.
Baby Yoda – 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix

Baby Yoda – 4-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter is asking for donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need:  • Purina Dry Dog/Cat/Puppy/Kitten Chow.  • Dog treats. • Kong/tough toys. • Stainless steel food/water bowls. • Non-clumping clay cat litter.  • Litter pans.
A male gadwall floats along in a lake. Take note of the overall brown coloring, black bill and black rump patch. PHOTO BY RANDY MITCHELL

A male gadwall floats along in a lake. Take note of the overall brown coloring, black bill and black rump patch. PHOTO BY RANDY MITCHELL

Pirate duck?

Randy Mitchell - Special to Southwest Ledger
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The gadwall is a winter visitor to Oklahoma and is this week’s featured creature. It doesn’t really stand out very much, as it is fairly plain, as far as ducks go. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology calls it an “understated elegance.” But the closer you get to one, the more interesting it becomes.
Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Lady Owls need confidence, learning new system as basketball season looms

Tim Farley
Friday, December 2, 2022
ELGIN – Confidence will play a critical role in the success level Elgin’s girls’ basketball team enjoys this season, according to new head coach Brett Sanders.
Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Thomas signs with Seminole State

Tim Farley
Friday, December 2, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play for Seminole State College next season. Thomas was surrounded by teammates, coaches and family members during the signing.
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