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Elgin’s Hunter Jackson controls his Comanche opponent during the first match of the season. Jackson won the 120-pound championship at the Blanchard Tournament last weekend. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Elgin’s Hunter Jackson controls his Comanche opponent during the first match of the season. Jackson won the 120-pound championship at the Blanchard Tournament last weekend. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Grapplers win second dual, crown tourney champs

Tim Farley
Friday, December 9, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin grapplers notched their second dual win of the season with a close 37-33 victory over Weatherford Tuesday night. “Overall, I’m pleased because we knew Weatherford was good. We were able to get a win so that was good,” Elgin head coach Cody Rowell said. Weatherford is ranked No.
Sterling’s Nate Anderson pushes the ball up court against Central High. Sterling lost that game, but rebounded with a decisive 77-20 win against Cement Tuesday night. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Sterling’s Nate Anderson pushes the ball up court against Central High. Sterling lost that game, but rebounded with a decisive 77-20 win against Cement Tuesday night. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Tigers steamroll Cement 77-20

Tim Farley
Friday, December 9, 2022
CEMENT – Fifteen Tigers scored points Tuesday night as Sterling rolled past Cement 77-20 in a game that backups played the majority of the time. “We came out and started hot,” Sterling head coach Brett Parrish said. “We had several players get buckets early on.
Emma Nunley dribbles toward the basket during a win over Central High. Nunley and the Lady Tigers also won Tuesday’s game against Cement, 71-24, as Nunley finished with 34 points. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Emma Nunley dribbles toward the basket during a win over Central High. Nunley and the Lady Tigers also won Tuesday’s game against Cement, 71-24, as Nunley finished with 34 points. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Tigers rebound from loss, post 71-24 win against Cement

Tim Farley
Friday, December 9, 2022
STERLING – Sterling’s Lady Tigers rebounded from a devastating loss last week to post a big 71-24 victory over Cement Tuesday night. Four days earlier, Sterling was beaten down by No. 4 Cyril, 75-33, in a Class A game.
Emma Nunley dribbles toward the basket during a win over Central High. Nunley and the Lady Tigers also won Tuesday’s game against Cement, 71-24, as Nunley finished with 34 points. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Emma Nunley dribbles toward the basket during a win over Central High. Nunley and the Lady Tigers also won Tuesday’s game against Cement, 71-24, as Nunley finished with 34 points. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Tigers rebound from loss, post 71-24 win against Cement

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
STERLING – Sterling’s Lady Tigers rebounded from a devastating loss last week to post a big 71-24 victory over Cement Tuesday night. Four days earlier, Sterling was beaten down by No. 4 Cyril, 75-33, in a Class A game.
Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin boys’ head coach Ryan Green instructs his players during a recent practice prior to the season opening game with Altus. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR..

Elgin holds on for 60-50 win over Altus Bulldogs

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Timely shooting and free throws propelled the Elgin Owls to a 60-50 season-opening win over the Altus Bulldogs Tuesday night. The win wasn’t without its issues including foul trouble by Elgin big man Christian Reed and an injury to versatile guard Jake Lohman.
Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls go one-on-one during a recent practice. Elgin defeated Altus in the first game of the season, 55-38. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Lady Owls overcome shooting woes for 55-38 win

Tim Farley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ALTUS – Nerves aside, Elgin’s Lady Owls overcame some early shooting struggles to post a season-opening 55-38 win over the Altus Lady Bulldogs Tuesday. Midway through the third period, Elgin came alive and began to sink the shots the Lady Owls were expected to make earlier in the game.
Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Lady Owls need confidence, learning new system as basketball season looms

Tim Farley
Friday, December 2, 2022
ELGIN – Confidence will play a critical role in the success level Elgin’s girls’ basketball team enjoys this season, according to new head coach Brett Sanders.
Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Surrounded by teammates, Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signs a letter of intent to play for Seminole State College next season. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Elgin High School library. PHOTO PROVIDED

Thomas signs with Seminole State

Tim Farley
Friday, December 2, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin baseball player Jake Thomas signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play for Seminole State College next season. Thomas was surrounded by teammates, coaches and family members during the signing.
Elgin’s Toby Parker (12) bats the ball away from a Noble receiver during a game this season. Parker was named District 5A-1 Defensive Back of the Year by district coaches. Parker finished the season with four interceptions and more than 60 tackles. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Elgin’s Toby Parker (12) bats the ball away from a Noble receiver during a game this season. Parker was named District 5A-1 Defensive Back of the Year by district coaches. Parker finished the season with four interceptions and more than 60 tackles. PHOTO BY HUGH SCOTT JR.

Elgin football team wins 5A academic state championship

Tim Farley
Friday, December 2, 2022
ELGIN – Elgin’s varsity football team has been crowned Class 5A state academic champions for 2022. Elgin’s 66-member team earned a 3.54 grade point average and will receive a trophy before the state championship game Saturday at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
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