Sports

Lady Sandite wrestlers place 10th in national tourney

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
KANSAS CITY — The Sand Springs’ girls wrestling team proved it belongs on a national-stage at the Kansas City Stampede, finishing 10th overall in a massive 67-team field during the tournament held Dec. 18 and 19. The Lady Sandites scored 120.5 team points against programs from across the Midwest.
Landon Owens fights to keep possession of the ball. Photo by Allie Prater

Landon Owens fights to keep possession of the ball. Photo by Allie Prater

Pirates split week, are 3-4 going into the break

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
MANNFORD — This was one of those weeks that reminds you that Mannford Purple Pirate basketball refuses to follow the script.The Class 4A Pirates stayed home Dec. 16 to face the Kiefer Trojans, knowing what to expect from the No. 18 team in OSSAA 3A basketball and ran with them the entire game.

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
NORTHEAST Grand: December 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 53°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure and points. Blue catfish good on cut bait and shad below the dam, main lake, and river channel.

Tornadoes named to All District B-1 district 3 teams

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The All District team was announced recently. Garret wright was named All District quarterback at large.Jagger Willing and Carsen Mattox were the injured players of the year. First team All District wide receiver of the year is Sammy Blackburn.Aiden Lumpkins was named first team defensive back.

2025 Drumright Christmas Parade Winners

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Griswold Award for Lights, Lights, Lights was awarded to Drumright Housing Authority.The Reason for the Season for Best Religious Theme was awarded to River of Life Christian Center.The Holiday Spirit award for Best Business centered float was awarded to the City of Drumright.

The standings say 2–3, Coach Moore knows better

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
MANNFORD — Five games into a new era of Purple Pirate basketball, Mannford is learning what it feels like to turn the page without tearing out pages from the past. Firstyear head coach Alex Moore has stepped into the role following the resignation of long-time program pillar Mike Banfield.

Tornado teams lose to Davenport

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
Win some lose some in Agra Tournament Lady Tornadoes The Drumright Tornadoes opened their basketball season at home. Both Junior Varsity teams won, girls 1918, boys 38-36.Girls lost to Davenport 4122.
The Cleveland Tigers opened the Blue Sky Invitational Tournament last week with a 66-52 win over Pawhuska, then went on to fall to Skiatook, 59-67, then beat Metro Christian to claim third place. Senior Tyler Kelsey was a beast under the basket against Pawhuska. Photo by John Burns Senior Mannford Pirate Max Moore puts up a jumper

The Cleveland Tigers opened the Blue Sky Invitational Tournament last week with a 66-52 win over Pawhuska, then went on to fall to Skiatook, 59-67, then beat Metro Christian to claim third place. Senior Tyler Kelsey was a beast under the basket against Pawhuska. Photo by John Burns Senior Mannford Pirate Max Moore puts up a jumper

Cleveland Basketball

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
Senior Mannford Pirate Max Moore puts up a jumper against the Berryhill Chiefs last week. Berryhill defeated the Pirates 39-41. On Friday, the Pirates hosted Bristow and defeated them, 55-49. Photo by John Burns.

Senior Mannford Pirate Max Moore puts up a jumper against the Berryhill Chiefs last week. Berryhill defeated the Pirates 39-41. On Friday, the Pirates hosted Bristow and defeated them, 55-49. Photo by John Burns.

Mannford Basketball

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sandites, coaches, and trainers celebrate during media pictures after winning the Class 6A-II state title. Photo by John Burns

Sandites, coaches, and trainers celebrate during media pictures after winning the Class 6A-II state title. Photo by John Burns

The drought is over

J. D. Meisner
Monday, December 8, 2025
EDMOND — Fifty-nine years ago, you could drive a convertible Corvette Stingray off the showroom fl oor at Anthony Chevrolet in Sand Springs for $4,084. You could get a haircut for $1.25.
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