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Elgin players Emma Rhinhart, Joanie Kenny and Mikaela Scholl celebrate a second half goal against McLoud Tuesday night. Elgin’s 6-1 win improved its record to 2-1. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Six players score as Lady Owls rout McLoud

Tim Farley

Sunday, March 12, 2023

By Tim Farley | swchronicle Sports MCLOUD — Six different players scored goals Tuesday night as the Lady Owls soccer team swept past McLoud 6-1. The win improved Elgin’s record to 2-1 after a disappointing 4-0 loss to Chickasha last Friday.

Owl James Vanderpool connects with the ball during Elgin’s game with Carl Albert. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owls take 2 from Lawton Ike, lose opener

Tim Farley

Sunday, March 12, 2023

ELGIN — What a difference a day makes. That was the case for Elgin hitters Tuesday as they rocked Lawton Eisenhower pitchers for a dozen runs on 13 hits during a 12-2 victory and the second win in a row over the Eagles. On Monday, the Owls downed Ike 6-1, but the hits were few and far between.

Elgin sprinter Shun Deener signs a letter of intent to run for Cameron University. The ceremony took place at Cameron last month. Deener is part of Elgin’s 4x100 relay team and also runs the 100-meter and 200-meter races for the Owls. PROVIDED

Deener signs with Cameron track team

Tim Farley

Friday, March 3, 2023

LAWTON — Elgin sprinter Shun Deener has signed a letter of intent to run for the Cameron University Aggie track team next year. Deener signed his commitment papers last month during a ceremony at Cameron.

Sterling’s Kinley Mansel shoots over a defender during regional tournament action against Cordell. Sterling was eliminated from the Class A playoffs after losing to Okeene last week. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Low-scoring first quarter dooms Sterling in Area Tournament game

Tim Farley

Friday, March 3, 2023

STERLING — A low-scoring first quarter doomed Sterling early, as the Lady Tigers never recovered and dropped a disappointing 50-39 Area Tournament game to Okeene. The loss eliminated Sterling from playoff contention, which ended the season with a 22-7 record.

Elgin players react with enthusiasm as they celebrate their regional tournament championship win that sent the team to the Area Tournament this week. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owls split regional games, advance to Area

Tim Farley

Friday, March 3, 2023

BETHANY — Elgin’s Jaylon Nettles scored the winning basket, and the Owls withstood a last-second rush from Bethany to post a dramatic 51-49 win to ensure themselves a spot in the Area Tournament this week. However, the Owls suffered a 61-48 loss to Oklahoma Christian School the following night.

Elgin freshman Kelby Carter dives for the ball after a scramble with a Bethany defender in first-round action of the regional tournament. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owls advance to Area tourney with wins over Cushing, McGuinness

Tim Farley

Friday, March 3, 2023

BETHANY — Elgin won two do-or-die games in a row at the regional tourney to advance to this week’s Area Tournament in Hennessey. After losing 69-42 to No. 3 Bethany in the first round last week, the Lady Owls rebounded with wins over Cushing and McGuinness.

Two-time state champion Symphony Veloz is congratulated by her coach, Cody Rowell, after she won the Class 6A state title at 170 pounds. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

CROWNING GLORY

Tim Farley

Friday, March 3, 2023

OKLAHOMA CITY — Elgin wrestlers Symphony Veloz and Ritson Meyer were favored to win, and they did. Veloz, a junior, and Meyer, a freshman, were crowned state champions and the Owl mat team finished third in the Class 5A state meet held last week at Jim Norick Arena.

Elgin’s Noah Bronkema swims in the 50-yard freestyle race at the Class 5A state swim meet last week. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Elgin swimmers compete in 5A meet; girls team awarded academic honor

Tim Farley

Friday, February 24, 2023

ELGIN — Elgin’s swim teams ended their season on a high note by competing in the Class 5A State Meet and earning points in the finals of four events. Junior Ellie Stevenson finished 15th in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:03.

Senior point guard Jaylon Nettles grabs the ball and Elgin teammate Nicholas Meraz blocks the passing lane as a Community Christian player tries to maintain possession of the ball. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Owls cruise to district title, 50-29

Tim Farley

Friday, February 24, 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 their 50-29 victory.

Elgin’s bench celebrates after freshman post player Kelby Carter, foreground, scores a bucket that gave the Lady Owls a 42-36 lead with 34 seconds left to play in the district tournament game last Friday. Carter finished with 12 points. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Lady Owls claim district title win 46-37

Tim Farley

Friday, February 24, 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 last Friday.

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