Sports

The Sayre Eagle football team entertained the local fans that made the long trip to Texoma by blitzing the Red Devils by the score of 30 to 8 last Friday evening. Although Sayre lost 4 fumbles during the game, Hunter Hanrahan evened the books by intercepting three passes with two of those leading to touchdowndrivesof 66 and 21 yards. Hanrahans accomplishment put him in the company of 4 other Eagles who hold the record for interceptions in one game. Chad Kelley in 1992 against Waurika, Jason Keiner in 1996 and Jered Marriott in 2001 both against Bridge Creek and Trevor Lowry in 2006 against Snyder.

Merritt Head Coach Barrett Richardson said he sees possible areas to build upon for the football team’s final game next week.

Elk City High School varsity boys faced the coldest air and fastest course of the season at the OSSAA 4A State Cross Country Meet at Edmond Santa Fe High School on October 28.

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Freshmen Raine Rippetoe escorted by Jaden Mosser, Sophomore Lexie Hanrahan escorted by Zeke Curtis, Junior Rosa Rangel escorted by Hunter Hanrahan, Senior Queen Candidate Makenna Valdez escorted by Parker Harrell, Senior Queen Candidate Emily Easter escorted by Ayden Hendershot, Senior Queen Candidate Emma Ferrero escorted by Ryan Johnston, Senior Queen Candidate Neleh Anderson escorted by Mason Racadio, Junior Neviah Allen escorted by Tim Arles, Sophomore Payton Ewer escorted by Ryan Beck, Freshman Layla Stout escorted by Tate Bawden.

The Mooreland Bearcats spoiled the Sayre Homecoming event when they outscored the Eagles by the score of 44 to 24 last Friday evening on Eagle field. Mooreland took advantage of an Eagle fumble and a blocked punt both in the second quarter with each turnover leading to a touchdown by the Bearcats and a 20 to 0 halftime lead in the game. Mooreland scored TD’s on 6 of their 7 possessions in the game while Sayre put 3 touchdowns on the scoreboard on 3 of 3 possessions in the second half.

Local food trucks aligned the street outside of Big Elks Stadium as fans poured in to support their Big Elks. The stands were packed to cheer on Elk City in an important district game.

The final score of the Merritt football game against Thomas was 16-30, with Merritt taking a loss.

Elk City High School Cross Country varsity boys earned their spot at State during the 4A Regionals at Oklahoma Bible College on October 21st. The boys ran their way to 7th place against 93 runners from 12 schools at the State qualifi er.

ECHS Football wins big on the road

SOUTHEAST Blue River: October 10. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 75°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on crankbaits, jerk baits, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, channels, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish fair on chicken liver, punch bait, and stinkbait around brush structure, channels, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

The Sayre Eagle football team presented Coach Craig Hixon on his 50th birthday his 50th career victory as a head coach on Eagle field against the Merritt Oilers by the score of 30 to 20 last Thursday evening. Sayre took the opening kickoff and drove 52 yards in 12 running plays to put an early touchdown on the scoreboard. Jaden Mosser zipped the ball into the end zone from 3 yards out. Ayden Hendershot ran for the PAT and the score read 8 to 0 with 6:15 left in the first quarter. Mosser was on fire as he ran for 3 of the Eagles four touchdowns on the night and ended with 130 yards on 14 carries for a 9.3 yard per carry average.