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Sterling sweeps past Ninnekah 71-49

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
NINNEKAH — Sterling posted a commanding 71-49 win over Ninnekah Tuesday night as senior Nate Anderson poured through 24 points to lead the way. The win improved Sterling’s season record to 10-7. Sterling took a 14-7 first quarter lead and extended the advantage to 35-16 at halftime.

Jackson wins mat title, Owls finish third as team

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
ELGIN — Elgin’s Hunter Jackson defeated one of the state’s top wrestlers last Saturday as he won the 113-pound title at the Cushing Invitational. Jackson also has won tournament titles at Blanchard and Weatherford. He defeated Louden Wolfe 3-0 in the finals of the Cushing tournament.
Elgin’s Damien Callagy dribbles along the baseline during a tournament game against Piedmont last Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin’s Damien Callagy dribbles along the baseline during a tournament game against Piedmont last Saturday. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Piedmont drops Owls in consolation title matchup

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
WEATHERFORD — Highly ranked Piedmont rolled past Elgin 72-49 in the consolation championship game of the Weatherford Classic last Saturday. The Owls struggled from the beginning as the Wildcats hit four three-pointers in the first quarter and never relented, taking an 18-7 lead after one quarter.
Elgin running back Matt Lund (9) sprints past a Midwest City defender during the last regular-season game of the year. Elgin advanced to the playoffs against Guthrie but lost 17-0. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin running back Matt Lund (9) sprints past a Midwest City defender during the last regular-season game of the year. Elgin advanced to the playoffs against Guthrie but lost 17-0. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Five Owls named to Oklahoman All-State gridiron team

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
ELGIN — Five Elgin varsity football players were named honorable mention to The Oklahoman newspaper’s All-State team. The “deserving” players were running back Matt Lund, linemen Keith Ferguson and Jace Williams and linebackers Colyn Donnelly and Ritson Meyer. All five will return to the 2023 team.
Senior Lizzie Peak (5) dribbles toward the basket during the McGuinness game last week. Elgin won the consolation championship title 51-39 at the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Senior Lizzie Peak (5) dribbles toward the basket during the McGuinness game last week. Elgin won the consolation championship title 51-39 at the Weatherford Classic. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owls defeat McGuinness to win consolation title

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
WEATHERFORD — Elgin’s Lady Owls overcame an early deficit against McGuinness to capture the consolation championship trophy at the Weatherford Classic last Saturday. Elgin, behind by five points at halftime, ultimately finished with a 51-39 win.
Sterling senior Hayden Taliaferro shoots over the hands of a Fletcher defender in a recent game. Taliaferro and teammate Max Puccio were named to the All-Tournament team at last week’s Black Diamond Tournament in Rush Springs. Sterling finished second. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling senior Hayden Taliaferro shoots over the hands of a Fletcher defender in a recent game. Taliaferro and teammate Max Puccio were named to the All-Tournament team at last week’s Black Diamond Tournament in Rush Springs. Sterling finished second. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Empire slides past Sterling in title game

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
RUSH SPRINGS — Sterling fell two points short in the championship game of the Black Diamond Classic last Saturday as Empire squeaked past the Tigers with a 52-50 overtime victory.
Sandi

Sandi

Sweet Sandi with an “i”

Curtis Awbrey
Thursday, January 12, 2023
This beautiful, fluffy, large mixed-breed adult dog with a gentle personality is Sandi. She is house-trained, loves puppies, taking long walks and cuddling with people of all ages. She does well with male dogs, but needs a cat-free home.  Sandi will be spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption.

Absentee ballot applications available for 2023 elections

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Voters interested in voting by absentee ballot during the 2023 election year can request absentee ballots now using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp, or by downloading and printing an application from the State Election Board website at oklahoma.

Sales tax revenue up for most cities, OTC reports

Tim Farley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
ELGIN — Most municipalities in Comanche County received higher sales tax distributions in January than for the same period a year ago, according to figures released by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The January distributions are based on November sales, which was the beginning of the holiday season.
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