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November 4, 2020 SPORTS/EDU Trojans return firepower for 2020-21 season By Kerry Hookstra He is joined by three freshmen who will challenge for playing offs.” Canute is well stocked with experience as the season time and include Zachary Fite, Lane Greteman, and Marlon COACHES CORNER By Kerry Hookstra Canute is well stocked with time and include Zachary Fite, approaches. Four seniors are Moore. experience as the season ap- Lane Greteman, and Marlon on the roster including a pair Trojan Head Coach Brock proaches. Four seniors are on Moore. of top scorers in Kelln Hen- Steffes asserted, “This team Bearcat Coaches Corner the roster including a pair of Trojan Head Coach Brock derson and Keenan Smith. has plenty of firepower to top scorers in Kelln Hender- Steffes asserted, “This team Other senior squad members make it a special season. Correction-basketball season opener is set for Nov. 6 as Er- son and Keenan Smith. Other has plenty of firepower to include Michele Barolo and We have the size and speed ick hosts Canute. The Lady Bearcats and Bearcats have wrapped senior squad members include make it a special season. Seongiae Kim. to handle most opponents. up their scrimmage schedule and are set to start real competi- Michele Barolo and Seongiae We have the size and speed ‘The junior contingent Right now it is just a matter tion, Kim, to handle most opponents. brings court time and shoot- of putting the right players According to Lady Bearcat Head Basketball Coach Justin ‘The junior contingent Right now it is just a matter ing ability. The six includes on the court at the right time brings court time and shoot- of putting the right players Trapper Bartlett, Aiden Janz, I am pleased with where we are heading into the season. ing ability. The six includes on the court at the right time Brown, Jake Estes, Colby to make things happen. We ‘This is an exciting team to coach and they will put a very com- Trapper Bartlett, Aiden to make things happen. We Maddox, Colt Randall, and Bill should have good depth which petitive game on the court.” Brown, Jake Estes, Colby should have good depth which Shelton. will make things easier in the “This team has lots of tools and can shoot the basketball. Maddox, Colt Randall, and Bill will make things easier in the ‘The lone sophomore, case of foul trouble or if we Our offensive numbers should by solid. Lacking some size may Shelton. case of foul trouble or if we Kyron Whinery, returns with want to put a new look on hurt on defense but most of our guys play bigger than their ‘The lone sophomore, want to put a new look on the added size and strength to the court. We are excited to actual size,” said Bearcat Head Basketball Coach Jace Newcomb. Kyron Whinery, returns with court. We are excited to get work inside more consistently. get started working to meet added size and strength to started working to meet our He is joined by three freshmen our goals for a deep run in work inside more consistently. goals for a deep run in play- who will challenge for playing playoffs” Eagle Coaches Corner Following the school closure for the ice storm Sayre scrim- Trojanettes set to start season maged Hammon Oct. 29. No scrimmages are in the works this week. Football wraps up District play at Moreland Nov. By Kerry Hookstra A pair of juniors has seen playing the Trojanettes are four freshmen. They 6. Playoffs are in the wings for each team in the District as all time. They are 5-3 Abby Janning and 5-6 include Madison Church at 5-3, Jaicee eight squads will compete Nov. 13. Rebuilding is the name ofthe game Maecy Teeter. Their experience will give Drinnon is 5-6, Meliah Sutton is also 5-6, “Texhoma was about what we expected and that is what you for Canute this year as four senior start- thema shot at impacting the team. and the fourth frosh in Kelly Thompson get with 20 seniors on the roster. Mooreland may have lower ers departed from the Trojanettes and ‘Three sophomores have also seen at 5-3. overall numbers this season but they are a solid team. Defense their state runner-up 2019-20 squad. The court time and will definitely make their “These players have talent but they is always a strength for them. They run an option offense which lone returning starter is Sydney Thrasher presence felt. Taylor Beutler is 5-9 and need playing time to develop their game. and she will be called upon to provide a will work inside while Jade Gray at 5-4 Tam pleased with our progress. We are means we have to pay attention to both the run and the pass. I steady hand on offense as a 5-9 shooter. plays our front along with 5-6 Kylee doing a good job of replacing lots of tal- like our chances even though we go to their place,” noted Eagle Ashley Brady at 5-6 is the other senior on Smith who returns as a speedy point ent and that shows the ability of the girls Head Football Coach Jason Bohannon. the team and is set to contribute depth guard. on this squad,” noted Trojanette Head Lady Eagle Head Basketball Coach Brian Richardson notes, tothe squad. Bringing athleticism and depth to Coach Jill Henderson. “After getting our legs under us with Hammon both teams did well. We had a good overall scrimmage. I was particularly pleased with the play of Brenay Campbell. The rest of the squad did what they needed to do to make things happen and they are going to be a very competitive bunch when we start the season.” Elk Coaches Corner Big Elk Cross country runs Nov. 4 at Edmond Santa Fe due to the state meet being postponed for removal of trees and branches from the course following last week’s ice storm. Matti Jones made the meet as an individual runner for the Elkettes. Football ends District play at Newcastle Nov. 6 and will have playoffs Nov. 13. Elkette Basketball hosts Hobart for a scrim- mage Nov. 5 for both junior high and high school. “Newcastle is a pretty good team and we will need to step up to handle then. We will be without Daylon Thompson but the other running backs have come on to do a good job of filling in. Emberlynn drives in dur- ‘We will have to wait on the outcomes of this weekend to know ing the annual red white scrimmage. who we meet in playoffs,” indicated Big Elk Head Coach Dave Tyler Eisenberg sinks his three during the annu- al red white scrimmage. Photos by Barbara Brinkley Meadows. “We look at the extra time to train because of the delay as a blessing. It gives us time to think through the race and plan Oilers stung by Yellowjackets how to approach the course,” indicated Elk City Head Cross Country Coach Jim Taylor. By Kerry Hookstra ing kickoff and put together ets, Merritt watched them conversion was good putting Elkette Head Basketball Coach notes, “We are getting things a 15 play, 77 yard drive. Zack drive 57 yards in seven plays the Jackets up 22-6 at 3:14 of put together for the start of the season. It will be good to get a Merritt received the open- Carr pounded off right tackle as they rode their big sopho- the third. The defenses took scrimmage in this week. ‘The girls are working hard and they are ing kickoff and had a drive go- from five yards out to hit more running back for most over for the remainder of the a fun squad to coach” ing until losing a fumble. A 74 paydirt. Carr also hauled in of the yardage. The two point contest with Fairview finally yard run on the second play of two passes for 34 yards to conversion was good giving taking a knee twice to run out Oiler Coaches Corner the possession put Fairview keep the drive moving. The them a 14-6 margin with the fourth stanza clock. Cross country takes both teams to State at Edmond Santa in the Red Zone. They scored conversion try was no good 8:05 on the third frame clock. from nine yards out but the as a fake kick was sniffed out. Another lost Oiler fumble ‘This week sees Merritt end Fe Nov. 4 thanks to the weather caused postponement. conversion failed leaving their ‘The score was tied 6-6 at 7:38 put Fairview back business District play at Burns Flat-Dill Oilerette Basketball workouts continue with several players on lead at 6-0 with 2:49 to play of the second quarter. and they needed eight plays City Nov. 6. It will be the final the cross country team running at State. in the first quarter. Opening the second half to cross the goal line on a 16 contest of the year for the “We had to scratch some scrimmage time this week due to ‘The Oilers took the ensu- with a kick to the Yellowjack- yard sweep left. The two point Oilers. the State Cross Country Meet moving to Nov, 4. It really is a nice problem to have. We are very proud of both squads and what they have accomplished,” stated Oilerette Head Basketball Coach Jeff Daugherty. Oiler Head Football Coach Barrett Richardson observed, “Fairview had a really good young running back who was a load to handle. Burns Elat-Dill City has some good players with one excellent back and a big receiver. We will know after this week- end where and who we meet in playoffs.” “It is exciting to see both teams make state. The girls put together a very good race and pushed each other throughout. Riley ran an excellent meet and did what he is capable of accom- plishing. We look to run well at State,” asserted Merritt Cross Country Coach Bryce Abbe Trojan Coaches Corner For a chance to win this beautiful Basketball is in the final days before the season opener at fireplace on Decemeber 19, 2020 Erick Nov. 6. Both teams are ready to step onto the court for actual competition after working against each other for most of the workout sessions. Yes Finance nA “We managed to get in three scrimmages. Overall we looked ws’ solid and I expect this team to simply continue to improve as our younger players gain experience. We are ready to go play at Erick this week,” said Trojanette Head Basketball Coach Jill nmol Henderson. & me Trojan Head Basketball Coach Brock Steffes says, “the trip to Okarche came after being out of school with the ice storm. We just got on the bus and went up there and played. We did okay but our basketball legs are not quite there with only six or so 414 West 3rd Street, Elk City - 580-225-1525 practices completed. This team has the ability to score but they can be streaky. As the season progresses that will level out.”