August 31, 2022 Issue, Page 8 of 30

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8- The Elk City News Sports August 31, 2022 Big Elk’s First Game Of The Season Against Altus Band spirit is in full swing with drum majors Paige Lane, head dram major Jada Kimball, and Gus Ayala. Cour- tesy photo. ‘After many early morning practices, the band takes the field in perfect lines during the first football game. Courtesy photo. Elk City cheerleaders Emma Mason with Gavvy Box and Olyviah Herndon get the fans on their feet during the Al- tus home game. Courtesy photo. Drum majors Gus Ayala, head drum major Jada Kimball, and Paige Lane lead the band on the field at the first Elk City S ~ football game against Altus. Courtesy photo. Ka. ee Caden Holder. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. Elkettes Vs Tuttle Elk City Cheerleaders. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. Big Elk football put a leash on the Altus Bulldogs in season opening By Shonda Little In that possession, the Big Elks scored and retook control of In the first game of Elk City’s 2022 football season, the Big the game. Elks stormed out with antlers blazing in a 36-7 victory over the Altus Bulldogs. Maynard was also proud of earning their first win against Al- The game was also Coach Zac Maynard's first official game as the head coach for Elk City. He had previously served as the tus in a “long time.” defensive coordinator. Clearly, Maynard’s expertise in defense assisted his team, ‘The Elks have no current injuries. holding Altus to only one score. ‘The Elks came out strong with their first touchdown in the first quarter. “Special teams played well all night, giving us good field posi- By halftime, the Big Elks had hung another TD on the dawgs. ‘The third quarter saw both teams score with the Bulldogs fi- tion. Defense allowed 101 yards of offense, and our offense had nally getting on the board with seven. ‘The final quarter saw the Big Elks explode with fifteen points. right around 300 total yards of offense. Lots of things to work Coach Maynard stated that a game highlight was driving the ball 70 yards after turning the ball over. on, but plenty of things to be h apply about,” Maynard said. ® COOULUCK Teams! Dy 1210 S. Main St, Elk City Great Plains Bank 580-225-0100 www.elksupply.com a 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 Emily Lowrance. Staff photo by Rose Cummings.