Sports

Pirates close 2025 with heart despite tough road loss at Sulphur

SULPHUR — The Mannford Pirates wrapped up their 2025 football season Friday night in the shadow of the Arbuckles, falling 48-0 to Class 3A, secondranked Sulphur — an undefeated powerhouse bound for a deep postseason run. The scoreboard was not on the Pirates’ side, but the effort was there.

Area fishing report

NORTHEAST Grand: October 16. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 72°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits and plastic baits around brush structure, flats, points, and shorelines. White bass fair on in-line spinnerbaits around flats and main lake.

Tornadoes lose to Yale 46-20

The Drumright Tornadoes traveled to Yale Thursday night for a district game. Bad weather was predicted to come in later so kicko was at 5 p.m.\\ The Tornadoes looked very good for most of the fi rst half. Coach Chris Elerick said "We didn't play well or respond well in the second half.
The Logsdon’s take the Tigers across the finish line

The Logsdon’s take the Tigers across the finish line

The Logsdon's take the Tigers across the . nish line

SHAWNEE - Lady Tigers lone scoring runner, junior Kidan Logsdon, placed 30th in the Class 4A state meet At North Rock Creek with a time of 12:49.5 and a pace of 6:26.7.Cleveland Tiger sophomore Josiah Logsdon fi nished 78th at the Class 4A boys' state meet with a time of 18:22.1 and a pace of 5:54.
MHS Lady Pirate Cross Country Team from left Karlee Christian, Lyla Barbata, Alyssa McCrackin, Francella Jenkins, Bella Gilbert, Kellyn Collins, Marley Beshear, and coach Nathan Reed

MHS Lady Pirate Cross Country Team from left Karlee Christian, Lyla Barbata, Alyssa McCrackin, Francella Jenkins, Bella Gilbert, Kellyn Collins, Marley Beshear, and coach Nathan Reed

Lady Pirates finish 16th at OSSAA Class 4A state meet

SHAWNEE - Mannford's girls cross country team placed 16th in the OSSAA Class 4A State Championships at North Rock Creek Saturday, fi nishing with a total time of 1:09:17. The Lady Pirates averaged 13:52 per runner, with a team spread of 2:19.9.
The Pirate seniors pay tribute and respect to the parents of Leland Geary, who lost his life in an accident earlier this year.

The Pirate seniors pay tribute and respect to the parents of Leland Geary, who lost his life in an accident earlier this year.

Pirates win one for Leland

MANNFORD — On a night painted purple and gold, the Mannford Pirates gave their town a win that felt bigger than football. It was senior night — but above that, it was Leland’s night.