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Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, but Sayre JH was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Merritt JH Baseball on Thursday. Zachariah Mc-Culley started the game for Merritt JH Baseball and recorded nine outs.

Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles easily dispatched Hslc Sp 23 12-4 on Tuesday Hslc Sp 23 got things moving in the first inning. Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Ayva Woods singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs, Addi Mariano singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, and an error scored one run for Sayre Varsity Lady Eagles.

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Varsity Sets Stage For Victory

Canute Varsity Trojans stole the lead late and defeated Sterling Tigers Varsity 8-4 on Thursday. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth Jake Beutler doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

There will be another round of racing at the Elk City Motorsports Park south of Elk City. The race will feature 750hp ASCS Sooner Region Sprint Cars on Sat., April 22nd. They will be racing for $2000 to win.

STILLWATER – Construction will begin soon on the new Horticulture Education Center at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University. Located near the south entrance of the garden, the facility will be used by students, faculty and the community for both formal and informal learning.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce that eight students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently presented their research at the 2023 Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, South Central Regional Convention. The event, which took place from March 31 to April 2 at Mt. Lebanon in Cedar Hills, Texas, drew participants from universities across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Several SWOSU Biology students received awards, highlighting their outstanding work. Rachel Uhlig of Oklahoma City and Joseph Alcuitas of Enid won the John C. Johnson Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation in their respective categories. Molly Wingard of Pryor won the Frank G. Brooks Award for Outstanding Oral Presentation. Uzziah Urquiza of Guymon earned second place for Outstanding Poster Presentation in his category. As first-place winners, Wingard, Uhlig and Alcuitas will receive financial support to attend the 2024 Beta Beta Beta National Convention in Columbus, Ga. Wingard’s presentation was titled “Seasonal patterns in reproductive output in a self-fertilizing hermaphroditic fish.” Her mentor for this work was Dr. Mark Garcia, Assistant Professor in the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Uhlig and Alcuitas’s presentation, titled “Female amphipods adjust brood sex ratios based on mate choice,” was mentored by Dr. Rickey Cothran, Associate Professor and Chair of the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Urquiza’s presentation was titled “Exploring the metabolic plasticity of pancreatic cancer.” His mentor for this work was Dr. Pragya Sharma, Assistant Professor in the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences. In addition, SWOSU Biology students Michael Knabe, Caitlin Wayland, Lindsey Wells and Saraya Hunt presented their research at the conference. The SWOSU team was led by faculty sponsors Dr. Mark Garcia and Dr. Vijay Somalinga, Associate Professor of Biology. SWOSU is proud of these students and faculty mentors for their exceptional contributions to the field of biological sciences. Their success demonstrates their high level of academic excellence and dedication.

Donald Hugh Smith was born November 7th, 1951 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Helen Floice (Nabors) and H.E. Smith. He passed away at his home in Erick, Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 29 days.

A 22-year-old Erick man is being held on a $100,000 bond in the Beckham County Detention Center after being charged with threatening to perform violence, obstructing an officer, and three counts of kidnapping.

A 31-year-old Elk City man is being held on a $30,000 bond after being charged with second and subsequent domestic abuse.

“Funeral services for Charlene Kay Franklin, 79, will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the North MacArthur Church of Christ in Oklahoma City with Kevin Rayner officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Erick Cemetery, Erick, OK.”