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Sterling needs regional wins to achieve state tourney goal

Tim Farley
Monday, October 3, 2022
RATTAN – Sterling started Class A regional tournament action Thursday in the second of two first-round games, with hopes of advancing to the state tournament next week. The Tigers, 22-10 and ranked No. 12, were scheduled to play Amber-Pocasset at 4 p.m. Thursday.
Elgin’s junior wide receiver Michael Adesola (4) reaches to catch a ball thrown by quarterback Tres Lorah…. ….and tucks the ball away at the El Reno 2-yard line…. ….then dives at the orange pylon…. ….before placing the ball over the goal line for a 38-yard TD pass play. (Photos by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Elgin’s junior wide receiver Michael Adesola (4) reaches to catch a ball thrown by quarterback Tres Lorah…. ….and tucks the ball away at the El Reno 2-yard line…. ….then dives at the orange pylon…. ….before placing the ball over the goal line for a 38-yard TD pass play. (Photos by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Elgin starts fast, sweeps past El Reno in district opener, 47-8

Tim Farley
Monday, October 3, 2022
ELGIN – The undefeated Owls scored early and often as they swept past their first district foe El Reno, 47-8, Friday night at Elgin Stadium. The win marked Elgin’s first 4-0 start in 25 years. The capacity crowd witnessed Elgin get off to a strong start as the Owls scored fast on two drives.

Cameron volleyball loses to NW Oklahoma State

News Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022
LAWTON -- Cameron lost a non-conference match against Northwestern Oklahoma State University in consecutive sets Tuesday night at Aggie Gym. Northwestern won the sets 26-24, 25-21 and 25-21. Anjolie Navarrete led the Aggies with her seventh double-double of the season with 10 kills and 14 assists.
Sterling sophomore pitcher Kalleigh Budd throws a pitch toward home plate during Thursday's regional tournament game against Hydro-Eakley. Sterling won the matchup, 11-8. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Sterling sophomore pitcher Kalleigh Budd throws a pitch toward home plate during Thursday's regional tournament game against Hydro-Eakley. Sterling won the matchup, 11-8. (Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.)

Lady Tigers claim softball district title with wins over Geronimo

Tim Farley
Monday, October 3, 2022
STERLING – Sterling’s Lady Tigers overpowered Geronimo by scoring 26 runs in two district tourney games while advancing to the regional tournament. Sterling defeated Geronimo 13-3 and 13-0 in matchups played Sept. 22. Sterling, 27-6, is ranked No.

Sterling is one win away from Class A state tourney

Tim Farley
Monday, October 3, 2022
STERLING – Sterling’s Lady Tigers scored a pair of wins over Hydro-Eakley and Binger-Oney Thursday in the Class A regional tournament. Sterling, which is hosting the tournament, used four home runs against Hydro-Eakley for the 11-8 victory.

Lady Tigers pound Lookeba as district action looms

Tim Farley
Friday, September 23, 2022
STERLING – Kalleigh Budd pitched a complete game and two Sterling hitters pounded home runs as the Lady Tigers recorded a 9-0 win over Lookeba-Sickles Monday. The win improved Sterling’s record to 25-6 and pushed the Lady Tigers to No. 5 in the Class A softball rankings.

Sterling rallies to defeat Leedey 9-6

Tim Farley
Friday, September 23, 2022
STERLING – After allowing six runs in the first inning, Sterling rallied to post a come-from-behind 9-6 win over Leedey Monday night. The win pushed Sterling’s season mark to 20-8 as the Tigers host district play which started Sept. 22 against Ninnekah.

Elgin aims for first 4-0 start in last 25 years

Tim Farley
Friday, September 23, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin head coach Chalmer Wyatt knows the winless El Reno Indians won’t be a cake walk even if his Elgin Owls are undefeated and looking to go 4-0 for the first time in 25 years. “They (El Reno) are tough. They pound the ball and use some clock.
Elgin quarterback Tres Lorah (3) hands the ball to junior tailback Matthew Lund during first half action against Weatherford last Friday. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Elgin quarterback Tres Lorah (3) hands the ball to junior tailback Matthew Lund during first half action against Weatherford last Friday. Photo by Hugh Scott Jr.

Elgin blitzes Eagles in home opener, 41-10

Tim Farley
Friday, September 23, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin’s runaway 41-10 win over Weatherford Friday night pushed the Owls to a 3-0 record for the first time since 2009 when head coach Chalmer Wyatt was a player. “I remember that season (2009). Someone mentioned it to me after the game.
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