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Page 10 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Friday, September 6, 2019 More than 100 people participate in Landrun AVAILABLE ON PURCHASES *399 & UP Service After the Sale Serving Westem Oklahoma for3 Generations NINKUAWN MES) 8 Was Ce elePEDIC Mason Smith, Mandy Bryant, Kye Keyes, Caylin Burton, Shaley Thomas and Utah Robinson. Photo sub- mitted. The Second Annual Ed- Shaley Thomas. 2. Caylin 12th overall, was 25:35.12. tatives chose to make The ward Jones Landrun fea- Burton 3. Mandy Bryant There was great response Western Oklahoma Fam- tured 110 participants in Elk Smith took home the over- to the 5K run sponsored by ily Care Center of Elk City City Aug. 31. The 5k started all first place finish with Edward Jones of Elk City. the recipient of the proceeds at Ackley Park West and a time of 18:36.13. Keyes The 110 participants were from the race. WOFCC, a went east, past Big Elk Sta- was second overall with a either involved in the I mile 501(c) (3), is the home of dium, north to First Baptist time of 19:40.75. Robinson or the SK run. The Hope Medical Clinic, Church of Elk City and then had the third overall time of Organizers noted some of The Hope Dental Clinic, and west back toward the park. 21:20.55. the participants were run- The Salvation Army office Winners: Thomas, who was sixth ning, some were walking, as well as some other ben- Men's Division: 1. Ma- overall, had a time of and some were pushing baby efits including prescriptions, son Smith. 2. Kye Keyes. 3. 22:46.87. Burton, ninth buggies, with everyone hav- utilities, emergency housing Utah Robinson overall, had a time of ing a fun time. and other unexpected needs Women’s Division: 1. 24:13.40, and Bryant's time, Edward Jones represen- for those who qualify. Oilers seek winning formula after setback By Don Munsch, Editor Merritt’s football team able to move the ball. all,” he said about his team’s “We dropped a touchdown performance against Thom- ina few places.” The team worked on fun- HOOKER began its 2019 season with pass in the first series,” he as-Fay-Custer. “We just let damentals this week and in- rN FURNITURE: FLEXSTEEL a 40-6 road loss to Thomas- Fay-Custer on Aug. 30. said. “I can’t remember them push us around, and how many first downs we that gave them a chance to stalled a few formations on the offensive side of the ball, Bruno neuonrTue cron The Oilers were just out- had, but I was pleased with make big plays.” matched in the strength and how many first downs we He said the team will get and then defensively, play- speed areas, but they did got against their defense. better, as Merritt will have ers have to work on moving play a team in the top five in They’re very big up front this week off and will have at the snap and not standing the state, said Merritt head and physical. We were able some time to fix some some still, Richardson said. football coach Barret Rich- to spread it out and run it. I areas. The Oilers play at Mooreland, who won ardson, was very happy with that as- Mooreland next week. 29-0 over Cordell in its first “They just have better ath- pect of the game. We’ve got “{ just tell them we’ll get letes than we do,” Richard- something to build on.” better as long as they keep game, is well coached, has son said Tuesday. Defensively, though, the working hard,” he said. some good skill players and He was pleased with his team has to get better. “There are some things to will be physical, Richardson offense, as the Oilers were “We were not physical at build on. We're still young said. Canute recovers from tournament loss, beats Arnett By Don Munsch, Editor two hits for the Trojanettes. 3 and had two runs batted in and Abby Janning each had Canute fast pitch softball Beutler was the winning for the Trojanettes. Pitcher P two hits for Canute. Beutler team got over a tough loss pitcher. Strain was the losing pitcher. and Janning each had two in a tournament Aug. 31 by A fast start propelled Bin- She gave up six hits and sev- RBIs. Strain got the victory winning Tuesday. ger-Oney a 9-7 victory over en runs, two of which were in the circle, as she gave up The Trojanettes [14-3] Canute Saturday in the final earned, four hits and struck out eight. game of the Arapaho Tour- beat Arnett 10-4, with Kylee Earlier Saturday, the Tro- Also in Saturday action, Smith, Taylor Beutler and nament. janettes beat Mooreland 6-0. the Elk City Elkettes lost Abby Janning each having Brianna Elliott went 3 for Kylee Smith, Taylor Beutler 5-2 to Hobart in the Arapa- Elk City Historical Sports ho Tournament. Rylee Wy- att was 2 for 2 and had two 10 0 ‘Western Heights ran off 21 opener 28-13 to El Reno on RBIs. Pitcher Danni Sottile took the loss for Elk City, > SAVINGS | unanswered points to go up the road at Memorial Stadium. as she gave up eight hits and BAW DPPLIONCES ‘The Elk City Daily News 21-7. Elk City scored late in four earned runs. She struck PTURNNEHANT THE STARET It was the first time since September 2009 the game to draw within seven 1991 that the Elks began their out six. points. season with a loss. The Elkettes lost to Cache The Elk City Elks football Also on opening Friday 8-5 Tuesday at home. Elk team dropped their opener on night, Merritt lost 46-0 to The Elks did not get on the City led 4-1 through four the road fo Western Heights, Corn Bible Academy at home. board until the fourth quarter, innings in the game before 21-14, The Oilers had just 58 yards trailing 28-0 as they entered Cache tied the game in the “It was disappointing,” said on the night, while Corn Bible fifth. After Elk City retook the final period, Elk City Elk City head coach Dave faired no better, with just 86 the lead in the fifth, Cache mustered just 109 yards of scored two runs in both the Foster. “This was a game we yards. The difference in the offense. » 100™ ANN. KITCHENAID MIXER sixth and seventh to take ¢ 5 CU FT CHEST FREEZER had a lot of opportunities to ‘game was poor special teams Jamie McClure rushed for home the win. Elkette Shail- » FREE ASHLEY RECLINER: come out on top. We made a play, as the Oilers surrendered + TEMPURPEDIC PILLOW lot of critical mistakes. We several touchdowns on punt 56 yards on 12 carries and had ee Ross was | for 3 with a + MUCH, MUCH MORE! dropped balls, our quarterback returns, Jared Sullins led the one touchdown. Elk City’s home run and two RBIs. Jill REGISTER TO WIN TODAY! other touchdown came on a Meador and Abby Jo Rob- got sacked, The sacks were Oilers with 31 yards rushing bins both had two hits for the drive killers, the dropped on 11 carries. Severo Zamora Tim Edwards’ 17-yard fumble the Elkettes. Sottile was the balls were the daggers.” had 10 carries for 29 yards for recoyery return. losing pitcher, with five of Foster added that two balls Merritt. EI Reno had five turnovers, Cache’s runs being earned. that would have been touch- but Elk City’s two turnovers The Elkettes are now 6-8. downs were dropped, and the 25 years ago proved more costly as the Merritt was shut out in its Elks would have been up 21-0 last two games, both against early had that not happened, ‘The Elk City Daily News Indians turned those miscues Mangum on Tuesday: 10-0 Elk City running back September 1994 into points in the first half. and 15-0. The Oilerettes, HOME DE: IGN) CENTE Steven Ferguson scored to Elk City plays Woodward at now 2-12, had just four hits 102 West Main - Weatherford - 580-772-5581 put the Elks on top, 7-0, But Elk City lost its season home next week. total in the two games.