May 10, 2019 Issue, Page 13 of 14

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Elk goaltender shines in new role By William B. Carroll found it hard to get past on playing the sport competi- Sports Editor Loera on the defensive end tively in college she would and that Loera served as a definitely be open to coming For Elk City senior soccer key player for the Elkettes player Vanessa Loera, all she the entire four years she was back to Elk City while she is has ever wanted to do was do in high school. in college and help out some what was needed to help her Loera said she prefers ofthe younger athletes. team succeed, whether that playing defense because it Loerais still undecided was serving as the team’s gives her an opportunity to be goalkeeper or as a defender more directly involved in the on her college choice saying on the Elkettes backline. action on the field. she has narrowed it down to “Vanessa has always done In honor of her accomplish- either Southwest Oklahoma anything I asked of her,” ments, Loera was named as State University or the Uni- head coach Rhonda Mer- an all-state goalie this season versity of Central Oklahoma. rifield said. “She stepped up and said she was honored to as a freshman with no expe- be selected and noted that it No matter what path Loera rience to take on the most would give her the opportuni- takes she will probably excel. important role on our team, ty to be on the field one more An “A” student, Loera is a goalie.” time before she ends her soc- member of the National Hon- This year, though, Loera cer career. took on a different role and In their last game against or Society, Key Club, Interact one she said she enjoys Newcastle, she said she be- Club and the Spanish Club. more, playing defense for the came emotional in realizing Loera also played clarinet for Elkettes. her high school career was the ECHS band. “Vanessa has been a huge over. She said one of the Elk City girls soccer team senior defender Vanessa Loera prepares for a free kick during part of this team and she things she will miss most is Even though she will not be the Elkettes’ recent game against Newcastle. Staff photo by William B. Carroll. wanted out of that box,” Mer- her teammates and their in- playing for the Elkettes next rifield said. “When she did teractions with one another. season, she said she can’t (come out), she came out like Loera, who has played soc- wait, adding that she will be aroaring lion that had been cer since an early age, said Historical Sports caged up for three years.” Merrifield said opponents soccer was in her blood and that while she is not planning there to help cheer the team on. gO. Racking up 16 points, the Elk City High School girls Big Elk Tyler Russell dom- ‘The Elk City Daily News tennis team finished fifth in May 1969 the 3A girls state tournament inated the field on Monday Elk City offering played here Friday and Sat- and Tuesday at Lake Hefner Four Elks Eye State Track urday at the Oklahoma City North to win the individual Meet Tennis Center. Sophomore Joni Jordan title at the class 4A state golf Rain ended the 1969 high turned in the team’s best tournament. Russell shot athletic physicals school track season for all finish, placing third in No. 1 71, 67 and 71 for a two-day, but four boys Monday as the singles. After losing just one ‘Watonga Invitational was game inthe first two rounds, three-round total of 209. rained out for the second Jordan suffered a 6-3, 6-1 straight time. defeat to Seminole’s Jennifer The meet was to be the Harjo. finale for the high schoolers In No. 2 singles, sopho- The Elk City school district be seen from 7 p.m. to8 p.m. for any student planning to with the exception of Willie more Darenda Robison will be hosting an athletic and high school students will participate in an athletic Mack, Gary Collins, Jimmy finished in eighth place. The Elk City News physical night for all junior be seen from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. event for the 2019-2020 sea- Ellis and Alan Mincher who. Seniors Gina Curtis and Ja- high and high school students The cost for the physicals sons. will be journeying to Oklaho- mie Galloway finished their May 2018 Tuesday, May 14 at the Pio- is $15 and a parent must be ma City Friday for the Class ECHS tennis careers in fifth neer Center from 7 p.m. to 9 present with the student ath- Free T-shirts are being B state meet. place in No. 1 doubles. The Elkette tennis season over pm, lete at the time of the physi- distributed to the first 200 The boys will all travel to duo won a first-round match, Junior high students will cal. Physicals are mandatory students in attendance. Oklahoma City Friday and but they lost to Heritage Hall at state tourney; four seniors spend the night and will be in the second round. graduate accompanied by coaches Don FOI III IKK IO KK McDonald and Bill Terry. Elk Golfers First After ‘The end came crashing First Day down upon the Elk City High ‘Two Elk Citians Make All- School girls tennis team. It Star Baseball Team Firing consistent scores of 304 and 305, the Elk City did so with some happenings. Withy the title for the High School boys held the The Elkettes came within NICE 3 BEDROOM BRICK HOME IN ELK CITY Western Division of the lead after the first day of the Oklahoma Collegiate Confer- 3A state tournament being one point of placing fourth in WITH PERSONAL PROPERTY & VEHICLES ence still on the line with played here at the Firelake the state tournament, played Golf and Country Club. Southwestern State College in Weatherford and Phillips in Enid set to battle for the In the individual race, Elk City senior Cory Smith stood on the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. SATURDAY, JUNE |, 2019 10:00 A.M title Wednesday, the West in second place with a 143 “We placed fifth at state SALE LOCATION: Beckham County Actty Bam, Saye, ONahoma Side all-Star team has been (72-71). He was three strokes and that is a fantastic accom- PROPERTY LOCATION: 117 Mary E& City, Oklehoma named. behind Poteau’s Jason Two Elk Citians, Sonny Holton, who fired a 143, plishment in 4A tennis with AUCTIONEER’S STATEMENT; Iisa privilege to conduct the auction of Vermillion and Toimmy Other Elk City scores on the amount of teams,” said this ice home ina good neighborhood close to First Baptist Church and a O’Hara were named to the Monday were: Matt Baker ECHS coach Gina Curtis. nice selection of furniture, personal property, and vehicles. team with Vermillion picked (79-76-15), Jon Bank (75-80- “Pm very happy with our PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This good 3 bedroom brick home with a nice car as an outfielder. O'Hara was 155), Russ Smith (79-77-156) pot is located in a good neighborhood close to First Baptist Church, This house named to the honorable men- and Tommy Webb (95-84- season.” would be a good starter home ora good investment. We invite you to attend this tion team and both boys have 179). EIk City loses four seniors, special auction. been starters for Southwest- ern all this year. Necie Cobb, Lauren Jones, REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10 years Sidney Patrick and Kyra 1% ofthe purchase price wil be placed in eserow day of sale Whitten. Property will be conveyed by Hammon Falls, 6-3, In The Elk City Daily News “They are going to be dif- Warranty Deed. Possession willbe Season Finale May 2009 al closing, All measurements are OUNTRY CLUB: ficult to replace,” Curtis said. approximate (Seling surface on) Hammon baseballers Class 4A State Track Meet finished their 1969 season Results BROKER PARTICIPATION INVITED: Broker must Saturday with a 5-5 mark as pre-register client 48 hours Washita Heights swept the The Elks and Elkettes sent Golfing Elkettes strong at in advance of auction. = 3RD STREET. finals of the Arapaho Invi- small contingent ofathletes state tational Tournament, 6-3 to the class 4A state track behind a third inning grand meet in Tulsa on Friday and Sunday, May 19 & 26H, 2019 4:00 10 3:00 PM. ory appointment TH STREET—— slam home run by pitcher Saturday. ‘Two players finished in by caling 580-205-6743, Tom Thiessen. The Elkette 3200 meter the top 17 and Elk City High Johnny Pete Elliot pitched relay team competed at PERSONAL PROPERTY all the way for the Warriors the state meet. That team School fared well last week ‘Anque Huth wih Curved Glass Doors Smal Dining Room Table & 4 Chairs, 2Tbles as he gave up six runs on consisted of Candy Longoria, in the Class 4A golf state ‘VintageCup Barrd RockingChairs, Desk and Chair Rocking Oni seven hits, three walks and Felcia Holland, Kayleigh championship. White Bookcase ‘Small Chest Type Kenmore Freezer ui Rack Reed and Kenzie Heming- Metal Be Frame Small Dol Chair Large Calecon OF Dots struck out seven. Elk City got quality perfor- Viriage Sewing Chest On2Leg Hoover Sweeper Groupof Dstware Getting hits for the War- way. They did not place in Pdastal Base & Sal Stool wih 1/2Cile Table Groupof Crystal riors were Elliott, Bill Wa- the top six. mances from sophomore Bai- VEHICLES abbr Grip Top 8 Drawer Dresser 1961 IntemationalPickup 51,000 Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet Much more to ters, Monty Clark and Mike Elkette Erica Daniel com- ley Miller and junior Haylee ‘Original Mls, 266 VB 4 Speed MISCELLANEOUS (Quit &Doies Patios numerous to list! Dean. peted in the high jump at the Poole. They carded 174 and ith Sook Racks leche Wuttaes Organ Prato Bin state meet. 2001 GMC Pickup, Automat, Burgundy Chait ‘Magazine Rack Andy Peffer was the only 175 and placed 16th and 17th, Extended Cab Spo Side, Rocker Reciner 2 Bide Tales Big Elk to qualify for the 4 Wheel Dive LotOF Knick macs Assortment Lamps respectively. Light Brown Reiner Large Armount of Guiting Fb and state meet. He finished in ANTIQUES Love SeatiSota ‘Supplies The Elk City Daily News third place in the pole vault All five Elkettes finished in Dol Bench W2 Das ‘tong Cote Tale Lage RCATV ‘May 1994 by clearing 13 feet six inches. the top 57 at state. Vintage White Trunk 1 RoundTele Lage Dresser 3X2 Hutch 2 Vilage Red Blankets with Qu Rack Back & Tan Chair Allison Rainey shot 208. Elkettes Fifth At State Tennis Tyler Russell Wins Class Lynsey Boyd carded 211 and C#) LEOLA COLPITTS & THE ESTATE OF GERALD COLPITTS C8) 4A State Golf Tournament Kourtney Stevens shot 213. Gene Cobb Auction & Realty Richard E. Cobb, CAI, AARE * Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker * Certified Ay Do you have an old 580-225-6743 * P.O. Box 982 + Elk City, Oklahoma 73648 photograph that looks neat? Rhett D. Cobb + Licensed Auctioneer * Real Estate Broker- Texas & Oklahoma {806-206-1554 «P.O. 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