October 4, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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October 4, 2023 The Elk City News - 3 Big Elks lose 21-7 in district game against I-40 rival Clinton “Player of the Game” in close match-up By Shonda Little held the Red Tornados at 6-0. Elk City fans, who traveled It is no secret to anyone fa- by the hundreds to Clinton miliar with Elk City athletics swere delighted when Elk City that the Clinton Red Tornados punched in their first touch- have long been with town's top down in the third quarter. Elk sports rival. The match-up is City’s extra kick was good fora something of legend for those score of 7, lucky enough to have watched However, Clinton matched it. that touchdown and earned a Although the tough Elk 2-point conversion, bringing City team did ultimately lose the third quarter total to 14-7 the conference pairing, the in Clinton’s and tangle. 21-7 is bigger than the game Clinton did manage to actually played out. Elk City score a final touchdown in the held their own through much of it and, had just a few things fourth quarter for a 21-7 final. gone differently, the score Elk City Assistant Coach would have reflected how tight Andy Peffer said the game was the matching truly was. important because it was a dis At the end of the first quar- trict game. ter, Clinton had managed to ‘The team has no major inju- score a touchdown. Howev- ries to report. er, Elk City denied their extra Coach Peffer also noted, points with a 6-0 score. “Catch Geno was the player of In the second quarter, Elk the game with a good perfor- City’s defense showed out and mance on offense and defense.” Big Elk Tucker Garza continues to show out on impressive runs -- credit Piper Garbarino. at. We proudly support the students, staff and administration Cross Country Big Elk Jack Morgan got top place at the Elk City Invi- tational Cross Country Meet. First National Bank We want to wish you a great season! Good LuckArea Teams! Dy Great Plains Bank [a] 2017 W. Third | 1300 S, Main | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 We hope you have H} +1210 S. Main St, Elk City Dason Harmon has been named to the ATA All-American OILFIELD SERVICES HINTON,OK. ELK CITY,OK, agreat 580-225-0100 Trap Shooting Team after shooting a F3 Trap Combo. He reg- www.elksupply.com istered 14,100 registered targets in the 2023 target year. 580.243.0466 year!