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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • 3 Lucas Broadbent Layton McKee - Canute Trojans Hagen Wallace Brodey Fields - A saxophone play- Keaton Finnell watched by Tripp 2nd in Championship - Haley Gray er, helping at softball field Windsor & Tori Windsor 1st in Championship - Sydney Kolsen Winters Jaden Parsons - Safe! Sadie Ruiz - hit! Marki Kilhoffer My Dad's Golf Club is taller than Mannig & Kinsley Hall me - Cate Dyson Hade Sanders - 'You're Out!' Katie Snipes picthing a strike Karsyn McCuiston - With Frank Brandon Lucas - Green Uniform-Green Face! Rhett Phillips Mendez as Umpire College & High School Sports By Alex Alvarez for the first half of the game against OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVER- Auburn due to his ejection due to SITY OKLAHOMA SOONERS START targeting. Thomas was initially The Cowboys were idle last week, WITH THREE WINS penalized for roughing the pass- and their next game was on Friday It’s been a while since the Okla- er, but after a review of the play, it the 19th, where they were looking homa Sooners started 3-0 in their was upgraded to targeting. Coach to improve their season’s record to football season. So far, only Michi- Venables clarified that he will ap- 2-1 with their game against Tulsa. gan was ranked in the top 20 before peal, saying “you put your face on a Results for this late week games the game and they have not played quarterback’s face, and the referees will be posted next issue. The Cow- any conference games. The Soon- will call it most of the time”. So, the boys suffered an embarrassing loss ers are now ranked 11th in the AP Sooners will be without Thomas for against the Oregon Ducks of 69-3 Poll, and surprisingly, are ahead of the first half in their game against in their last game and had defeated Syntrie Wolcott - 'high five' to teammates Sayre Eagles Twins - Audrey & Allie Wood Alabama (14), Tennessee (15) and Auburn. UT Martin 27-7 in their first game. Canute Baseball, Coach Bobby Ripley 10-6, Lookeba-Sickles 7-6, Merritt Softball, Coach Sarah Georgia Tech (18), but that could Thomas’ ejection aside, Okla- Currently, there is some uncer- Blackburn. Record 19-4. Ranked Arapaho/Butler 8-5, Binger/Oney Partain Record 19-10. change any minute once the con- homa faced very little adversity tainty looming over coach Mike #2 5-1. Last Five: 3-2. Wins versus Burns ference games begin. Their next Saturday against Temple. Quarter- Gundy’s future with OSU, and Last seven: 6-1. Wins versus Na- Elk City Softball, Coach Kaleb Flat 17-0, Ft. Cobb/Broxton 3-0, game is against Auburn (today, back John Mateer threw for 282 speculation has already begun on vajo 2-1, Binger/Oney 6-1, Fletcher Murray. Record 20-2. Kiowa 7-3; losses versus Mangum as you read this column) who is yards and a touchdown and had a who could take over the Cowboys’ 8-0, Calumet 7-6 & 7-6, Byng 5-3 Last Four: 4-0. Wins versus Clin- 0-7, Tecumseh 1-3. ranked 22 and is also undefeated in 51-yard rushing score, and running direction in the future. The Cow- and loss versus Okarche 0-6 ton 21-1, Kingfisher 10-0, Bishop/ Merritt Football, Coach Dustin their first three games. Sooners de- back Tory Blaylock rushed for 100 boys fell from a 10-3 season in Canute Softball, Coach J.W. Gil- McGinness 13-1, Woodward 6-2. Beasley. Record 1-1 fense looks good, but some say that yards and a pair of TDs in the 42-3 2023-2024, to 3-9 in 2024-2025. lett. Record 17-6. Ranked #4 Elk City Football, Coach Zach Last two: 1-1. Win versus Moore- their offensive line is not up to par. victory. The Sooners were up 25-0 Last eight: 5-3. Wins versus Elgin Maynard. Record 0-2 land 14-0 and loss versus Texhoma/ Meanwhile, defensive lineman before Temple scored. AREA HIGH SCHOOL 5-7 and 0-8 and versus Leedey 3-4. Losses versus Canadian 6-33 and Goodwell 8-34. R Mason Thomas faces suspension RESULTS: Wins versus Hydro-Eakly 12-0, Altus 16-43. Professional Individual Sports By Alex Alvarez of the 12 players entered the tourna- hole, a Par-5 that he reached in two players is Lanto Griffin, who was in the PGA Tour Qualifying School the BMW Championship at Went- ment and all made the cut (Bryson shots, but three-putted for a par. 145th place, but played well enough will determine the top players in the worth Country Club, England. SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WINS DeChambeau who is banned from Both, Scheffler and Griffin are to earn a 3rd place, behind Scheffler 2026 calendar. Both, Noren and Adrien Saddier PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP PGA Tour events and Xander part of the Ryder Cup team, along and Ben Griffin (no relation) and finished at 19 under par and had a FOR HIS 6TH WIN IN 2025 Schauffele who opted to skip). with J.J. Spaun who finished in 6th climbed to 100th place, right on the ALEX NOREN – EUROPEAN sudden death playoff which started Scottie Scheffler used the “warm- Scheffler shot a final round of place at 15 under par and Cameron “bubble”. Lanto shot a final round RYDER CUP VICE-CAPTAIN on #18, a par 5. Noren made birdie up” of Ryder Cup players at the 67 to overtake the overnight lead- Young who finished at 12 under par of 64, which included a bogey and WINS THE BWM and Saddier made par. Procore Championship to make it er, Ben Griffin who started 2 shots and in 9th place. a par on #18 after a bad break on the CHAMPIONSHIP IN EUROPE European Ryde Cuppers Tyrell his 6th win of the season. American ahead of Scheffler at 16 under par Most of the top 50 players after the second shot which would have giv- There is no question that ev- Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick and Victor Ryde Cup Captain Keegan Bradley and closed with a 70, to finish at FedEx Cup’s Tour Championship is en him an easy birdie and a tie for eryone’s eyes are on the upcoming Hovland tied for fifth at 15 under announced two months ago that he 18 under par, one behind Scheffler, played in last August, take most of second with his namesake. Ryder Cup Matches to be played at par. Ludvig Aberg and Rory McIl- wanted his players to enter this late who’s streak of consecutive rounds the fall off. Meanwhile, many play- There are six remaining tour- Bethpage Black, in New York on the roy, who finished with an eagle, year tournament, not usually played in the 60’s stopped at 21 after an ers who finished outside the top 100, naments in the PGA Tour sched- last weekend of September. While were in a tie for 20th at 12 under par. by the top players, to “warm-up” for opening round of 70 at Silverado use the fall to try and get in the top ule, beginning with the Sanderson Americans played in the Procore Sources: ESPN, TV Sports, Wiki- the Ryder Cup matches coming up C.C., in Napa, CA. Griffin had a 100 so they don’t lose their playing Farms Championship in October Championship as a warm-up to the pedia, Golf Channel, CBS Sports, the last weekend of September. Ten chance to tie Scheffler on the last card for the next year. One of these 2-5, these last six events, along with matches, the Europeans played in Personal Golf Library, MSN Sports Professional Team Sports By Alex Alvarez are “almost” a lock for the playoffs, Baltimore Orioles 69-80); Central: ers) 16-6, ERA 2.69; Carlos Rodon round is “best of five”: coverage and got the Giants ahead but mathematically can still miss the Detroit Tigers 85-65, Cleveland (NYY) 16-8, ERA 3.11; Casey Mize Lynx 101 vs (8) Valkyries 82 by three points 37-34. Dallas now MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL October Feast. Other teams with a Guardians 78-71 (Last – Chicago (Detroit) 14-5, ERA 3.83 Aces 102 vs (7) Storm 77 only had 32 seconds left and one Two teams have clinched a playoff high probability of making the play- White Socks 57-93); West: Seattle Batting: Aaron Judge (New Yor Dream 80 vs (6) Fever 68 time out. Unlikely, but Dak Prescott berth: Philadelphia Phillies (89-61) offs are the New York Yankees, San Mariners 82-68, Houston Astros Yankees) .326; Jacob Wilson (Athlet- Mercury 69 vs (5) Liberty 76 came through and got the offence and 12 games ahead of second place Diego Chargers, Chicago Cubs and (Last – Los Angeles Angels 69-81) ics) .318; Bo Bichette (Toronto) .311; close enough for Brandon Aubrey to in the National League East and the Toronto Blue Jays. NATIONAL LEAGUE STAND- Trea Turner (Philadelphia) .305; NFL: kick a 64-yard field goal that tied the Milwaukee Brewers ((91-59) and 5.5 The winners of each division in INGS: Vladimir Guerrero (Toronto) .304 Jerry Jones and Dallas fans were game at 37. In over time, the Cow- games ahead of the Chicago Cubs. the two leagues. In addition, the East: Philadelphia Phillies 89-61, Home Runs: Cal Raleigh (Seattle in the “Emergency Room” with a boys won with a 46-yard field goal in Mathematically eliminated from three teams with the best winning New York Mets 77-73, (Last – Wash- Mariners) 54; Kyle Schwarber (Phil- possible heart attack but were soon the last few seconds of the 15-min- the playoffs are Minnesota Twins percentages among the non-division ington Nationals 62-87); Central: adelphia) 52; Shohei Ohtani (Los released after a nail-biter win over ute period. Dallas, the most “hated” (65-84), Chicago White Sox (57-93), winners in each league also qualify Milwaukee Brewers 91-59, Chicago Angeles Dodgers) 49; Aaron Judge the New York Giants who hosted the and most “loved” team, is now 1-1 Washington Nationals (62-87) and as Wild Card teams and the three Cubs 84-64 (Last - Pittsburgh Pirates (New York Yankees) 48; Eugenio Su- game. while the Giants are 0-2. Colorado Rockies (41-109). teams with the best record, regard- 65-85); West: Los Angeles Dodgers arez (Seattle) 45. With less than a minute to go, In other games, Philadelphia and Meanwhile, several teams are still less of their division in each 84-65, San Diego Padres 82-68 (Last Dallas took the lead by four points Kansas City squared off, in a re- fighting for a playoff spot, and even Standings as of last Monday, with - Colorado Rockies 41-109). WNBAX POSTSEASON 34-30. At the time, the Giants had match of last Super Bowl. The game those who are leading their division, 13 games left in the regular season: INDIVIDUAL STATS: The Postseason Playoffs have three times out and 50 second left. was won, once more, by Philadel- like the Los Angeles Dodgers, have AMERICAN LEAGUE STAND- Pitching: Max Fried (New York started! The first playoff round is a Former Super Bowl champion phia who are now 2-0 while Kansas not clinched a spot yet. The Detroit INGS: Yankees) 17-5, ERA 3.03; Garrett “best of three” games, with the teams with the Seattle Seahawks, Russell has started 0-2! Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays, both East: Toronto Blue Jays 87-62; Crochet (Boston) 16-5, ERA 2.63; with best record hosting game 1 Wilson, connected a 48-yard pass Sources: ESPN, MSN Sports, On- of whom are leading their division, New York Yankees 83-66, (Last - Freddie Peralta (Milwaukee Brew- and game 3 if necessary. The second to Malik Nabers, who had double Line media sports. Sports Tidbits By Alex Alvarez With so many players with 20 or GOLF: and Scottie Scheffler, Lanto’s score wins, most fans say, “Great” and Which is the multiple Super more home runs, Yankees should Lanto Griffin says the “quiet” would have won, and with that, a then turn the channel to a NFL Bowl champion team that does BASEBALL: be on top of their division! Maybe thing out loud! “I wish Scottie 2-year tour exemption. game. not have an owner? …. Green Bay Yankees still in the mix for play- the pitching is not so good! wasn’t playing here now”… but The European Ryder Cup team Packers! The town of Green Bay offs. Q: How many players from With his 362nd home run, added, “but the gallery sure wanted is already practicing in New York! NFL owns the team (they sell shares to the Yankees have 20 or more home which came against the Boston Red him!” (Lanto is trying to keep his Don’t sell them short! Here’s the Dallas Cowboys and New York citizens of Green Bay and of Mil- runs in 2025? A: Seven! (Aaron Sox, Aaron Judge climbed to 4th card for 2026, he was 142nd before difference, when Europe wins, Giants score 17 points in less than a waukee) and it is managed by a Judge, Giancarlo Staton, Cody place in the all-time list of Yankees’ the Procore Championship and all pubs are full, there are songs minute in a game that went to over- board of directors! Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, Ben Rice, home runs. He is behind Babe Rith, after 3rd place he climbed to 98th. about different players, party lasts time. Jerry Jones and fans almost Trent Grisham, Austin Wells. Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig. Without Ben Griffin (no relation) all night and beyond. When USA had a heart attack! See TIDBITS page 10