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Sterling’s Emma Nunley drives to the basket while surrounded by three Cordell defenders during first-round action at the Class A regional tournament last week. Sterling won three regional games and advanced to the Area Tournament. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling’s Emma Nunley drives to the basket while surrounded by three Cordell defenders during first-round action at the Class A regional tournament last week. Sterling won three regional games and advanced to the Area Tournament. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Tigers win Class A regional tournament

Tim Farley
Friday, February 24, 2023
STERLING — The Lady Tigers knew they had to win the Class A regional tournament last week, or the season was over. With that in mind, Sterling reeled off three consecutive wins, including a revenge victory in the tourney finals.
Elgin’s Dominick Bennedetto celebrates his victory in the 144-pound championship match during the Class 5A West Regional Tournament last Saturday at Carl Albert High School. Bennedetto defeated Lawton MacArthur’s Calvin Moon 4-1. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin’s Dominick Bennedetto celebrates his victory in the 144-pound championship match during the Class 5A West Regional Tournament last Saturday at Carl Albert High School. Bennedetto defeated Lawton MacArthur’s Calvin Moon 4-1. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin crowned 5A West mat champs

Tim Farley
Friday, February 24, 2023
MIDWEST CITY — Elgin crowned three individual champions and claimed the team trophy at the Class 5A West Regional wrestling tournament last Saturday at Carl Albert High School. Hunter Jackson won first at 113 pounds, followed by Dominick Benndetto at 144 and Ritson Meyer at 190 pounds.
Daniel Pae

Daniel Pae

House bills address landlord/tenant issues

News Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
By Mike W. Ray | Senior Staff Writer   OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation that would update Oklahoma’s landlord/tenant laws by providing protections for both parties was endorsed by a House committee recently. House Bill 2058 “addresses landlord concerns about vandalism to rental property,” said Rep.
Featured pet of the week, Bear. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

Featured pet of the week, Bear. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
Bear is a senior male Labrador-German Shepherd mix who seems to have spent the majority of his life outdoors, but has recently discovered he really enjoys his dog bed, a/c and heat indoors. Friendly with adults and older kids, Bear also gets along with well-mannered female dogs.
From the left, Elgin City Councilman Fred Guevara and Mayor JJ Francais discuss agenda items during the council’s Feb. 16 meeting. The council voted 4-0 to create the position of events director. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

From the left, Elgin City Councilman Fred Guevara and Mayor JJ Francais discuss agenda items during the council’s Feb. 16 meeting. The council voted 4-0 to create the position of events director. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin creates events director position

Eric Swanson
Friday, February 24, 2023
ELGIN — Wanted: Someone to serve as Elgin’s first events director. The Elgin City Council voted 4-0 Feb. 16 to create the position of events director, who will coordinate recreation programs and special events for the city.
Third-place winner of Oklahoma Municipal League’s, “If I Were Mayor,” essay contest, Josie Chandler, of Elgin Middle School, accepts her award during a meeting of Oklahoma mayors Feb. 10 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN

Third-place winner of Oklahoma Municipal League’s, “If I Were Mayor,” essay contest, Josie Chandler, of Elgin Middle School, accepts her award during a meeting of Oklahoma mayors Feb. 10 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. CHRISTOPHER BRYAN

‘If I Were Mayor’

News Staff
Friday, February 24, 2023
Elgin freshman Kaydence Kern attempts a shot against Community Christian during a Class 4A district title game Friday night. Kern was playing in her first game this season after suffering an injury. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Elgin freshman Kaydence Kern attempts a shot against Community Christian during a Class 4A district title game Friday night. Kern was playing in her first game this season after suffering an injury. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Lady Owls claim district title win 46-37

Tim Farley
Saturday, February 18, 2023
NORMAN — Freshman Kelby Carter scored five of Elgin’s final seven points in the last 34 seconds to propel the Lady Owls to a 46-37 win and a Class 4A district championship over Community Christian Friday night.
Elgin's Christian Reed tries to shoot the ball while surrounded by Community Christian defenders Friday night. Reed finished with 12 points as the Owls won their sixth district championship in seven years. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Elgin's Christian Reed tries to shoot the ball while surrounded by Community Christian defenders Friday night. Reed finished with 12 points as the Owls won their sixth district championship in seven years. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Owls cruise to district title 50-29

News Staff
Saturday, February 18, 2023
NORMAN — Elgin used a dominating third-quarter performance to build a 23-point lead over Community Christian School and cruise to a Class 4A district championship win Friday night. The Owls held a 38-15 lead at halftime en route to its 50-29 victory.
Mason Thompson competes in the West Regional Swim Meet last week at Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond. Thompson will swim in three events starting Friday at the state meet in Edmond. PHOTO PROVIDED

Mason Thompson competes in the West Regional Swim Meet last week at Mitch Park YMCA in Edmond. Thompson will swim in three events starting Friday at the state meet in Edmond. PHOTO PROVIDED

Swimmers want big splash of medals at state meet

Tim Farley
Friday, February 17, 2023
ELGIN — Swimmers Ellie Stevenson and Mason Thompson are aiming to make a big splash at this weekend’s Class 5A state championships. Stevenson, a junior, and Thompson, a senior, will swim in multiple events, so the chance at winning a medal and being named to the All-State team is high.
Lady Tiger Ava Alexander tries to steal the ball from a Rush Springs player during recent action. Sterling played a regional tournament game Thursday against Cordell. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Tiger Ava Alexander tries to steal the ball from a Rush Springs player during recent action. Sterling played a regional tournament game Thursday against Cordell. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling teams lose in district, need 3 wins to advance to Area

Tim Farley
Friday, February 17, 2023
STERLING — Tiger head coach Trent Parrish and his team knew heading into this week’s regional tournament that winning was their only option if they wanted to continue playing basketball for another week.
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