October 25, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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October 25, 2023 The Elk City News - 3 ECHS Cross Country varsity boys earned a spot at State with a 7th place finish at Re- gionals. Left to right - Sonny Holladay, Colton Nebhut, Tommy Bailey, Zach Rhodes, Jack Morgan, Jaser Reyes and Luke Thomas. Quarterback Logan Webb shares a mo- ment with ECHS Athletic Director Brian Cole Buie and Tucker Garz. Hunt. ECHS Cross Country senior Jack Morgan ECHS Cross Country freshman Luke placed 4th at Regionals. ‘Thomas placed 34th at Regionals. Elk City Elks pluck the ECHS Cross Country Boys Ad- Eagles for big district win vance to State Meet By Shonda Little Local food trucks aligned In the third quarter, the Elks held the Eagles to 7, but tacked on their third touch- Elk City High School Cross sonal best time of 19:03.01 was the first Elk City runner the street outside of Big Elks down. Country varsity boys earned with senior Zach Rhodes less to cross the finish line in 36th Stadium as fans poured in to ‘The Eagles did manage to their spot at State during the than a second behind him in place, and freshman Natilee support their Big Elks. The score another touchdown in 4A Regionals at Oklahoma Bi- 35th place. Also pushing the Youngbull came in at 62nd stands were packed to cheer the fourth quarter, but the Elk ble College on October 21st. Elks to State were freshman place. ‘The girls’ Cross Country on Elk City in an important City defense stayed strong. “This was important for ‘The boys ran their way to 7th Colton Nebhut in 60th place, season ended at Regionals as district game. playoff positioning,” place against 93 runners from senior Jaser Reyes in 70th Elk City ultimately won the Peffer added. “Jeremiah Jack- 12 schools at the State qualifi- place, sophomore Tommy Bai- the runners failed to advance game, 21-14. son had two interceptions on er. ley in 72nd place and sopho- to State. Coach Andy Peffer said, defense, one for a touchdown. ‘The ECHS boys will com- “We started the game with a Cole Buie had two intercep- Leading the Elk City team more Sonny Holladay in 82nd Jeremiah Jackson had Pick-6, which was huge for mo- tions, and Tucker Garza had was senior Jack Morgan, who place. pete against the top 21 teams key interceptions to help mentum.” one interception.” came in 4th place with a per- ECHS also had two runners in 4A at the OSSAA State Cross ‘The Elks scored their first Garza also had a 16-yard sonal best time of 16:29.18. competing against 80 others Country Meet on Saturday, Elk City secure the win over touchdown in the first quarter. touchdown run. Freshman Luke Thomas fin- in the 4A varsity girls’ 2-mile October 28 at Edmond Santa Weatherford. Photo credit ‘The second quarter saw the Buie added a 19-yard ished in 34th place with a per- race. Junior Gabby Gilliam Fe High School in Edmond. Piper Garbarino. Elks up, 14-7. touchdown. We proudly support the Wewant to wish you a great season! Good Luck Area Teams! students, staff and >») — = administration Great Plains Bank { Be: 2017 W. Third | $, 1300Main | gpbankok.com \ ‘ am First National Bank fo] 580-225-2265 = ary aes —— We hope each of you have a great seagon! ARKO peefy We hone OOULICK Teams! you have 1210 S. Main St, Elk City OILFIELD SERVICES HINTON, OK. ELK CITY,OK. agreat | | \Cis. 580-225-0100 301 N. Garrett, Elk City www.elksupply.com 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year!