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Tiger Max Puccio saves the ball from going out of bounds during regional action against Union City. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Tiger Max Puccio saves the ball from going out of bounds during regional action against Union City. HUGH SCOTT JR. | SOUTHWEST CHRONICLE

Sterling’s playoff run ends with 67-50 loss

Tim Farley
Friday, February 24, 2023
STERLING — A hot shooting streak for Sterling quickly disappeared in its Class A Regional Tournament game against Union City last week, ending the Tigers’ season in a 67-50 loss.
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 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.
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.
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.
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