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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025 • 9 SPORTS Professional Team Sports By Alex Alvarez This was the first time that a and people like to see home-runs. – Washington Nationals 40-60); (Arizona) 36 and Shohei Othani combined in June-July! It’s obvious tied game does not go into extra Why not have a home-run derby? Central: Milwaukee Brewers 60-40, (Los Angeles Dodgers) 35. that star players attract viewer- MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL innings, but that is decided in a Since 2013, the National League Chicago Cubs 59-41 (Last - Pitts- ship, but Clark’s fan attraction goes The “All-Star” game played at “Home Run Derby”, which became has only won twice, but both wins burgh Pirates 40-61); West: Los WNBA STANDINGS above and beyond other stars. Ac- Truist Park in Atlanta, GA was one truly fun for the fans, one of who have come in the last 3 years. Angeles Dodgers 59-42, San Di- The WNBA also had their “All- cording to Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer, of the most entertaining and excit- was saying, “I was 10 years old The game’s hero was Kyle ego Padres 55-45 (Last - Colorado Star” game, which was a nightmare 23 WNBA games drew over one ing ever with the National League again!”, another one said, “With Schwarber, who had three clutch Rockies 24-76). without Caitlin Clark who was in- million viewers during the 2024 winning in extra innings 7-6. Orig- pitching as sensitive as it is, playing home runs, and is the second Phil- Milwaukee Brewers have the jured. The WNBA was looking for- campaign. Caitlin Clark and the inally, the National League jumped more baseball is never an option. I lies player to win All-Star Game best winning streak with 11; San ward to Caitlin Clark acting as the Indiana Fever were involved in 20 to a 6-0 lead, but the American am so in favor of a swing-off, and MVP. Francisco Giants have the worst master of ceremonies during 2025 of them. Get well lady! league rallied and tied the game on let these guys go home!”, of course, AMERICAN LEAGUE streak at six losses. All-Star Weekend in Indiana, and Clark was captain of the Eastern the top of the 9th inning. some purists, a minority, would STANDINGS: Pitching 2025: Freddie Peralta while Clark was present and en- Conference and Naphessa Collier NL jumped to a 2-0 lead in the have liked extra innings, one say- East: Toronto Blue Jays 59-41; (Milwaukee Brewers) 12-4, ERA gaged, she was unable to participate was captain of the Wester Confer- first inning and added four more ing, “Glad for you if you enjoyed New York Yankees 55-45 (Last - 2.85; Max Fried (New York Yan- because of injury. ence, which won by a score of 151- runs in the 6th for a 6-0 lead. But the ending. I liked watching the Baltimore Orioles 44-55); Central: kees) 11-3, ERA 2.43; Garrett Cro- It was exactly what the league 131. the AL scored four runs in the 7th AL come back to tie. But the swing Detroit Tigers 60-41, Cleveland chet (Boston) 11-4, ERA 2.19 hoped would not happen. As re- Eastern: New York Liberty 15-6; to get the game to 6-4. Finally, on off ? A travesty to the game. Like Guardians 49-50 (Last – Chicago Batting 2025: Aaron Judge (New ported by TickPick, the average re- Atlanta Dream 13-9; Indiana Fever the top of the 9th inning, the AL the ghost runner. A 100+ year old White Socks 36-65); West: Hous- Yor Yankees) is best so far with a sale price for a ticket to the WNBA 12-11. tied the game with 2 more runs venerable game being modified for ton Astros 58-42, Seattle Mariners .349 avg, followed by Will Smith All-Star Game was $262, before it Western: Minnesota Lynx 20- which led to have a “Home Run what? Save a few minutes? Defi- 53-4 (Last - Oakland Athletics 42- (Los Angeles Dodgers) .326; Jere- was determined Clark would not 4; Phoenix Mercury 15-7; Seattle Swing Off ” to break the tie. nitely not an improvement in my 60) my Pena (Houston) .322 and Jacob be available for the game. After it Storm 14-9. It was an exciting game that had opinion.” NATIONAL LEAGUE STAND- Wilson (Athletics) with .318. was announced Clark would miss started as a pitchers’ duel, and soon Here’s the point: there’s no win- INGS: Home Runs: Cal Raleigh (Seattle the game, those prices dropped to Sources: ESPN, MSN Sports, On- ended up as a batters’ duel won by ning or losing pitcher in this format East: Philadelphia Phillies 57- Mariners) 38; Aaron Judge (New $126-$142. Clark has been on the Line media sports. the National League 4-3. of what it is an exhibition game, 43, New York Mets 57-44, (Last York Yankees) 36; Eugenio Suarez Fever’s injury list for over 5 weeks Sports Tidbits By Alex Alvarez seven: Ken Griffey Jr, Barry Bonds, American! (Did Keegan Bradley tive player on the PGA Tour. pulled out to recover from the stress between Sinner and Alcaraz last Ted Williams, Tony Gwynn, Er- ask for his phone number at the Rory McIlroy had one of the caused by their performance in month. We, too, disagree with BASEBALL: nie Banks, Rod Carew and Frank locker room of Royal Portrush?) classiest and most honest answers Wimbledon, and Jack Draper due McEnroe’s claim. According to MLB.com’s Sarah Thomas. Not even the great Carl Keegan Bradley keeps making ever after Scottie Scheffler won The to injury. We can think that Drap- Langs, Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers, Yastrzemski, from the famed Red noise about being a playing captain Open Championship: “He is the er has a real reason, but Sinner and WNBA is up to five outings with 10-plus Sox ever was on the winning team! in the Ryder Cup: come on people! bar that we’re all trying to get to. In Djokovic? Come on guys, if you say Caitlin Clark continues making strikeouts, zero walks allowed and Despite having one of the most Every time the Ryder Cup is com- a historical context, you could argue you will play, GO PLAY! “I’m to the news, this time by siding with one or fewer runs allowed this year, prolific offenses, Los Angeles ing, everyone speculates on who that there’s only maybe two or three tired of making millions!” many of the WNBA stars in asking which is tied for the most in a single Dodgers have benched one of their will be picked or who will make players in the history of the game Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer’s for better pay for the women who season since at least 1900! Corbin best batters, Mookie Betts due to a the automatic top-6. This time is that have been on a run, the one ex-coach, has fired back at John make the league. We have to agree. Burnes and Gerrit Cole each prolonged offensive slump. Really? no different, other than one of the that Scottie’s been on here for the McEnroe for spouting «nonsense» The T-Shirt worn by Clark and oth- achieved the feat in 2021, while Whose taking his place? players in contention for a spot is last 24 to 36 months”. when he claimed that either Jan- ers that says, “Pay us what you woe Clayton Kershaw established the the captain, who was picked as cap- nik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz could us” is making a lot of noise, and exclusive club in 2015. Impressive! GOLF: tain because he was overlooked on TENNIS: have beaten Rafael Nadal in his hopefully makes more cash for them! A list no great baseball player Gutterup does it again! He beat the 2023 team, a big mistake, both Three big names have withdrawn prime at the French Open. McEn- Sources: ESPN, Wikipedia, Per- doesn’t want to join:. “Best Players Rory down the stretch in two great times. He should not have been form the Canadian Open: Jannik roe’s statement came after the sonal Library, MSN Sports, On-Line to Never Win a World Series”. Top tournaments! Great for the young picked as captain when he is an ac- Sinner and Novak Djokovic have thrilling Roland-Garros showdown media. NEWS Guy Hylton Retires Members of the Oklahoma FCCLA delegation celebrate at the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Oklahoma FCCLA takes The trustees of Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority recognized the retirement of their longtime chairman, Guy Hylton, from public service as Sayre’s City Manager. Hylton has been on the board since largest group ever to 2012. He and the other board members have been instrumental in administering thousands of dollars pro- vided by MODA for economic development in the counties of Washita, Kiowa, Custer, and Beckham. Pictured is Hylton and the MODA Executive Director, Kathryn Carlisle, as she presents him a plaque for his years of service on the board. national conference Oklahoma FCCLA took its largest delegation ever to the Na- tional Leadership Conference and the national runner-up for High School Financial Fitness. Tes- sa Inman, Lindsay High School, affiliated with CareerTech pro- grams. It is affiliated with family and consumer sciences education. Oklahoma’s 988 Mental Health returned with 19 national cham- pions, a national officer and many other awards. and Davin Budy, Cherokee High School, were two of five finalists for the inaugural Member of the The other six are FFA (agricultur- al education), DECA (marketing education), HOSA (health careers Lifeline Marks Three Years: Tennyson Elrod Spears, Wright Year Award. Each received $3,000 education), SkillsUSA (trade and City, was installed as national vice president of competitive events at the 80th Family, Career and Com- for the honor. Budy also received the National Technical Honor Society Schol- industrial education), Business Professionals of America (business and information technology ed- Thousands of Lives Impacted munity Leaders of America Na- arship, and Amina Washington, ucation) and Technology Student OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Data from Oklahoma’s 988 tional Leadership Conference in Oklahoma Union FCCLA, and Association (science, technology, July 21, 2025 — This month This change made it easier dashboard shows most people Orlando, Florida, while Brandon Marlee Cink, Medford FCCLA, engineering and mathematics). marks three years since Okla- and faster for people to reach contact the lifeline because Weibel, Silo FCCLA, wrapped up were chosen to served on the na- Oklahoma CareerTech: Okla- homa launched 988, the state’s trained behavioral health pro- of suicidal thoughts, feelings his year as national president. tional content creator team. homa’s Workforce Leader easy-to-remember mental fessionals in their moments of depression or anxiety or In STAR Events, Oklahoma Students weren’t the only ones The Oklahoma Department of health lifeline. Since its debut, of greatest need. Nearly 87 for help with coordinating FCCLA brought home 15 nation- from Oklahoma FCCLA who re- Career and Technology Educa- the line has connected more percent of crises are resolved their mental health care. Calls al champions; nine national run- ceived awards. Amanda Faulken- tion provides leadership and re- than 178,000 Oklahomans to right over the phone without come from all across the state, ners-up; 12 third place finishers; berry, Marietta High School FC- sources and assures standards of immediate, compassionate the need for law enforcement from rural communities to and 74 Top Ten STAR Event final- CLA adviser, received the Spirit of excellence for a comprehensive support for mental health, or emergency medical ser- Oklahoma City and Tulsa, ists. The delegation also boasted Advising award. statewide system of career and substance use and suicide cri- vices. showing the broad impact of one Skill Demonstration national “I am incredibly proud of Okla- technology education. The system ses, according to Solari Crisis When additional support this essential service. champion; one Skill Demonstra- homa FCCLA and the amazing offers programs and services in 29 & Human Services, Oklaho- is needed, 988 staff can dis- If you or someone you tion national runner-up; three year we had. Our delegation technology center districts oper- ma’s largest 988 call center patch mobile crisis teams and know is struggling, don’t wait. Challenge Test national champi- showed the rest of the nation that ating on 63 campuses, 395 PK-12 provider. connect individuals to near- Call or text the 988 Oklaho- ons; one Challenge Test national the Oklahoma FCCLA standard school districts, 16 Skills Centers “988 has become a vital by Urgency Recovery Clinics ma Mental Health Lifeline for runner-up; and a top 10 FCCLA/ is alive and well. Our name was campuses that include three juve- part of Oklahoma’s behavioral and Crisis Centers. free, confidential support. LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl called for numerous awards, our nile facilities and 32 adult educa- health safety net,” said Interim “988 is more than a num- 988 is available 24 hours a team. delegation was the most spirited, tion and family literacy providers. Commissioner Rear Admiral ber. It’s a lifeline that saves day, seven days a week. Okla- Oklahoma also received a and it made everyone extreme- The agency is governed by the Gregory Slavonic. “Every day, lives and offers hope around homans can call or text 988 Membership Increase Award. The ly proud to be from Oklahoma,” State Board of Career and Tech- Oklahomans in crisis are met the clock,” said Solari CEO any time they are experienc- state ended the 2024-25 school said Brittani Phillips, Oklahoma nology Education and works with compassion, expertise Justin Chase. “We’re grate- ing a mental health emergen- year with more than 24,000 mem- FCCLA state adviser at the Okla- closely with the State Depart- and a clear path to help when ful to stand alongside thou- cy, need support for substance bers, the largest membership homa Department of Career and ment of Education and the State they need it most.” sands of Oklahomans each use or want guidance on how number in Oklahoma FCCLA Technology Education. Regents for Higher Education to Launched in July 2022, year, helping them navigate to help a friend or loved one. history. FCCLA is one of seven Ca- provide a seamless educational ODMHSAS’s 988 service re- through their toughest mo- For more information, vis- In addition, Caney FCCLA was reerTech student organizations system for all Oklahomans. placed the longer National ments and toward recovery.” it 988Oklahoma.com.