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Elgin’s Tommy Glover, right, battles for the ball with a Kingfisher defender during last Friday’s Western Conference matchup. Kingfisher defeated the Owls 55-27. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin’s Tommy Glover, right, battles for the ball with a Kingfisher defender during last Friday’s Western Conference matchup. Kingfisher defeated the Owls 55-27. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owls end regular season with 70-39 win

Tim Farley
Friday, February 17, 2023
ELGIN — After two consecutive losses to ranked teams, Elgin ended its regular season with a resounding 70-39 win over the Duncan Demons Tuesday night. The victory came on the backside of losses to No. 1 Kingfisher 55-27 and to No. 3 Weatherford 51-26 last week.
Symphony Veloz raises her hand after being declared the winner by the match referee. Veloz pinned her opponent in the third period. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Symphony Veloz raises her hand after being declared the winner by the match referee. Veloz pinned her opponent in the third period. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

3 Elgin girls qualify for Class 6A state mat tourney

Tim Farley
Friday, February 17, 2023
MUSTANG — Junior Symphony Veloz pinned her Class 6A Regional West opponent to win the 170-pound championship and advance to the state wrestling tourney next week at Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City. Veloz, ranked No.
Featured pet, Layce. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

Featured pet, Layce. LISA CARROLL | ELGIN ANIMAL WELFARE

ELGIN ANIMAL SHELTER FEATURED PET

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
At almost 7 years old, Layce is ready for a loving home. She is good with older kids, and ok with cats, but prefers to be an only dog. She enjoys brisk walks, keeps herself very clean, is housetrained, and loads herself into a vehicle for traveling. Layce is spayed, and current on vaccinations.
Historical Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths. OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Historical Flu Hospitalizations and Deaths. OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Influenza cases are rising

News Staff
Friday, February 17, 2023
After unusually low influenza activity in 2020 and 2021, cases have been rising in the 2022-23 season.
Elgin freshman Ritson Meyer stretches the arm of his Collinsville opponent during the 190-pound match in the semifinal round of the Dual State Championships last Saturday. Ritson pinned his opponent at 1:01 of the third period. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin freshman Ritson Meyer stretches the arm of his Collinsville opponent during the 190-pound match in the semifinal round of the Dual State Championships last Saturday. Ritson pinned his opponent at 1:01 of the third period. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

CLAIMING THE CROWN

Tim Farley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
ENID — Elgin’s wrestling team reached the pinnacle of the Class 5A mountaintop, as they claimed their first-ever Dual State Championship with three convincing wins over ranked opponents last week at the Stride Bank Center. “This was unique,” head coach Cody Rowell said.
Elgin wrestler Ritson Meyer dominates his Collinsville opponent during the 190-pound weight class during semifinal action at the Dual State Championships in Enid on Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin wrestler Ritson Meyer dominates his Collinsville opponent during the 190-pound weight class during semifinal action at the Dual State Championships in Enid on Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin wrestlers wins state title

Tim Farley
Sunday, February 12, 2023
ENID — Top-ranked Elgin claimed the Class 5A Dual State championship Saturday night with a convincing 40-27 over No. 2 Coweta. Earlier in the day, Elgin defeated No. 5 Collinsville 48-21 in the semifinal round.
NextEra Energy presents a check for $7,500 to Elgin High School FFA chapter officers and leaders. The sponsorship is used to support students as they compete and travel across the state of Oklahoma and the nation. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

NextEra Energy presents a check for $7,500 to Elgin High School FFA chapter officers and leaders. The sponsorship is used to support students as they compete and travel across the state of Oklahoma and the nation. RIP STELL | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

NextEra donates $7.5K to Elgin FFA

Eric Swanson
Sunday, February 12, 2023
The Elgin chapter of FFA received a $7,500 donation Tuesday from NextEra Energy Resources, a Florida-based clean-energy company.
The Elgin Owl mascot performs on the sideline of the Elgin-Midwest City football game earlier this season. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

The Elgin Owl mascot performs on the sideline of the Elgin-Midwest City football game earlier this season. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owl mascot returns from Citrus Bowl with great memories

Tim Farley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
ELGIN — Elgin mascot Ben Roberts hopes to turn his time in the Owl costume into a college education at a major university, and his performance at this year’s Citrus Bowl is helping him get there. Roberts has received offers from three Division I schools, but he’d rather not disclose which ones yet.
Sterling’s Kinley Mansel (4) battles a Rush Springs player for the ball during a recent game. The Lady Tigers play in the Class A district tournament beginning Saturday at Velma-Alma. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling’s Kinley Mansel (4) battles a Rush Springs player for the ball during a recent game. The Lady Tigers play in the Class A district tournament beginning Saturday at Velma-Alma. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Playoffs give Tigers new opportunity; girls enter district tourney with bye

Tim Farley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
STERLING — The Tigers ended their season on a two-game skid, but they still have hopes when the Class A District Tournament begins Friday at Velma-Alma. Sterling (15-9) lost consecutive games to Cyril (69-29) and Binger-Oney (49-32).
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