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Elgin’s Jaemie Johns (16) slides into third on a triple during Tuesday’s game against Blanchard. Elgin lost, 8-6. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Elgin’s Jaemie Johns (16) slides into third on a triple during Tuesday’s game against Blanchard. Elgin lost, 8-6. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Blanchard downs Elgin twice in doubleheader

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
ELGIN – Blanchard won a pair of games Tuesday as the Elgin Lady Owls couldn’t muster enough offense in either contest. In the first game, Blanchard held on to win 8-6 even as Elgin was making a late rally.

Lady Tigers slide past No. 3 Cyril, 4-3

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
STERLING – Sterling squeezed out a 4-3 win over No. 3 ranked Cyril last Friday despite getting only three hits and committing five errors. “That’s just the way it went,” Sterling head softball coach Marty Curry said. “We were luckier than they were.
Elgin junior runner Audrey McElhaney wins her second cross-country meet of the season with a first place showing in the elite division of the Carl Albert Invitational on Friday, Sept. 2. Photo by Rick McElhaney

Elgin junior runner Audrey McElhaney wins her second cross-country meet of the season with a first place showing in the elite division of the Carl Albert Invitational on Friday, Sept. 2. Photo by Rick McElhaney

Elgin runner captures second meet title of season

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin junior runner Audrey McElhaney won her second cross-country meet of the season with a first place showing in the elite division of the Carl Albert Invitational last Friday.
From left, Elgin cross country runners Jake Jones, Jordan Pierce, Tristan Nunez, Alan Lares, and Ben Roberts compete in the Carl Albert Invitational on Friday, Sept. 2. Photo courtesy of Jon Hughes.

From left, Elgin cross country runners Jake Jones, Jordan Pierce, Tristan Nunez, Alan Lares, and Ben Roberts compete in the Carl Albert Invitational on Friday, Sept. 2. Photo courtesy of Jon Hughes.

Elgin shows ‘strong chance’ of qualifying for 5A state meet

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – Competition among Class 5A boys’ cross-country teams has been fierce this season, but Elgin coach Jon Hughes is confident the Owls have a “strong chance” of qualifying for the state meet this year.
Owl tailback Matthew Lund runs around right end on one of his 18 carries last Friday. Lund gained 187 yards and scored twice. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Owl tailback Matthew Lund runs around right end on one of his 18 carries last Friday. Lund gained 187 yards and scored twice. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

RALLY TIME

Tim Farley
Friday, September 9, 2022
ANADARKO – Elgin overcame early miscues and rallied behind a strong running attack to post a season-opening 33-14 win over Anadarko last Friday at Warrior Stadium. “They (Anadarko) had a good game plan and wanted to keep the ball away from us,” Elgin head coach Chalmer Wyatt said.

State Labor Dept. moving to new site

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Labor Department is moving to a new location effective Sept. 1. The new office will be at 409 NE 28th Street, 3rd floor, Oklahoma City 73105 The Labor Department office at 3017 N. Stiles, Suite 100, will close to the public at noon Wednesday, Aug.

Support needed for Elgin Animal Shelter

News Staff
Friday, September 2, 2022
Elgin Animal Shelter is seeking donations to help provide for the animals. Currently the animals need: • Purina Dog/Cat/Puppy/Kitten Chow. • Dog treats. • Kong/tough toys. • Stainless steel food/water bowls. • Non-clumping clay cat litter. • Litter pans. • Wire- or hard-sided crates.
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