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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

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
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 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

J.d. Meisner
Monday, October 27, 2025
MANNFORD — On a night painted purple and gold, the Mannford Pirates gave their town a win that felt bigger than football.
Mannford Pirate Seniors Ricky Morgan, Max Moore, Kendal Howard, Bobby Blackburn, Jarrett Robinson, Sebaschyn Gaches, Rodrigo Esparza, Luke Colson, Nick Hockersmith, Hagen Anderson, Even Thomas, Trey Scott and Braiden Rodriguez, walk down to the 34 yard line of Pirate Stadium Thursday to pay tribute to their fallen teammate, #34 Leland Geary. The Pirates won one for Leland, defeating Victory Christian 48-14. See story, Page 6.

Mannford Pirate Seniors Ricky Morgan, Max Moore, Kendal Howard, Bobby Blackburn, Jarrett Robinson, Sebaschyn Gaches, Rodrigo Esparza, Luke Colson, Nick Hockersmith, Hagen Anderson, Even Thomas, Trey Scott and Braiden Rodriguez, walk down to the 34 yard line of Pirate Stadium Thursday to pay tribute to their fallen teammate, #34 Leland Geary. The Pirates won one for Leland, defeating Victory Christian 48-14. See story, Page 6.

A win for Leland

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025

Area fishing report

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
NORTHEAST Grand: October 12. Elevation is normal and stable, water 71°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits around brush structure, coves and points.

Tornadoes play Yale Friday night at Yale

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
First of all I messed up saying that we were playing Yale on Thursday night, it’s on Friday night on Oct. 24 at Yale.I do have the stats from the Cave Springs fame that we won 50-0.Garrett Wright rushed for 64 yards on 5 carries. He passed 6 out of 7 for 81 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Pirates run aground in Lone Grove

J. D. Meisner
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
LONE GROVE — The Mannford Pirates showed grit and flashes of determination Friday night despite falling 41-0 on the road, in Lone Grove, in a District 3A-2 matchup that tested their endurance and resolve.The loss dropped Mannford to sixth in the district standings, but the Pirates’ defensive...
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