April 5, 2019 Issue, Page 11 of 14

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Elk City athlete dreams of Australia trip friends and family. For fresh- “I have never been to Aus- organization puts limits on man Cia Radford, she sets tralia before, I have never how funds can be raised, her dreams a little bigger been overseas really,” Rad- which means no GoFundMe and this year her dream is ford said. accounts and no money be- to travel to Austrailia as part Radford said when she re- ing placed with an athlete or of the Down Under Sports ceived the letter from Down family’s personal funds. April5 program. Under Sports she immedi- Allen said she has spoken Radford, who recently ately told her mother Drina with several area organiza- received an invitation to Allen who contacted the tions seeking assistance in ELK CITY participate in the event, is organization to determine the fundraising for her daughter High school baseball at now working on raising the next steps. “They have you and that they will be working funds to make the trip to watch a little presentation on diligently to try to raise the Piedmont Tournament Queensland, Australia for the YouTube to teach you about funds for the event. competition, which begins the organization,” Allen Radford has been involved June 29, 2019. said. “They do it as a kind of in cross country and track High school slow pitch at ‘The program was founded cultural exchange program. since the seventh grade. Weatherford Tournament in 1989, according to the pro- They really want you to come “J really just like running, gram’s website, and was the and learn about the culture. running is fun for me and 8:00 p.m. dream of a New Zealander In the video they talk a lot it is a great way to stay in Elk City cross country and track and field athlete who had a love of American about the aboriginal culture shape,” Radford said. freshman Cia Radford (wearing number 1889) competes sports, specifically football. there.” Allen said while the Ultimately, Radford said High School Tennis at arecent event. Radford hopes to take her skillsto Initially started with the opportunity for her daughter she would like to continue to Australia this summer to compete in cross country as Down Under Bowl, the pro- is tremendous there is a cost work and improve and per- Tournament at home 9:00 part of Down Under Sports. Photo submitted. gram now consists of sports involved in participating haps get good enough to earn am. competition in football, in the program. According acollege scholarship in cross By William B. Carroll high school freshmen are cheer, cross country, golf, to Allen, the program costs country or track and field. Sports Editor dreaming that the school year trackl and field, basketball, $5,672 and involves a 10-day She said she chose to High school track at will be over and with it the volleyball and soccer. all inclusive package includ- compete in the cross coun- At this time of year, most fun of spending time with Since its inception, some ing flight, hotel and food. She try competition instead of Altus 10:00 am. 296 athletes from Oklahoma said the program even helps track due to the timing of the have participated in the kids, like Radford, who do two events and the fact she competition, according to the not have a passport or visa. enjoys cross country more High school soccer at program’s website. Radford Allen said she has looked because she is more of an would be the first athlete into various fundraising op- endurance runner than a Kingfisher 5:00 p.m. from Elk City to participate tions as the deadline to raise speed runner. in the event if she is able to the funds for the trip is May Those interested in helping attend in June. 20. Due to regulations fol- Radford can either contact April6 Radford said she is very lowed by the organization, Drina Allen at 918-509-0877 excited about the opportunity fundraising has to be done or Down Under Sports at its ELK CITY to represent Oklahoma in in a very specific way, Al- Logan, Utah, headquarters at High scool baseball at Australia in cross country. len said. For instance, the 435-753-4732. Piedmont Tournament. J eon April8 Erick senior signs withUSAO Elkettes soccer gets ELK CITY Girls golf atDuncan 8:00 Erick Senior Brittan Newton signed a letter of intent to play volleyball with the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. Front row: Brittan's sister, 1-0 win over Woodward am, Bostyn; mom, Lisa Newton sniece, Ryleigh; Brittan; dad, Greg Newton. Back row: brother-in-law Chasten, sister Brooklyn, USAO Coach Richard Barker and Erick coach By William B. Carroll find the final pass or shot goalkeeper. Justin Janz. Photo submitted by Linda Reimer. Sports Editor to net a go-ahead goal until Garcia netted four goals High school boys golf 19 minutes remained in the Saturday against Cordell invitationsl 8:00 a.m. Thanks to the one-two contest. That is when Kauk, before suffering an injury in punch of juniors Savannah with some nifty footwork on the Elkettes Saturday after- Kauk and Rossy Garcia, the Elk City, Merritt the break, found Garcia on noon game against Oklahoma High school slow pitch vs Elk City girls soccer team the left wing, who slotted a Christian School that limited Hammon 4:00 p.m. scored an important 1-0 vic~ perfect shot into the net for her minutes. Tuesday though tory over district foe Wood- the only goal the Elkettes track teams ward Tuesday during a home would need to claim victory. she showed no ill signs with several close call opportuni- match for the Elkettes. Following their opening High school baseball vs Weatherford 5:00 p.m. compete in Cache The Elkettes dominated possession for the entire goal the Elkettes came close on two other occasions with ties before she netted the winner. game, but even though they shots that appeared to be Next up for the Elkettes The Elk City and Merritt Elks Mitchell Robinson poked and prodded at the heading to the back of the will be a district game at S MERRITT boys and girls track teams and Taylor Segler placed in Boomer defense for over an net, only to be saved by the p.m. this evening in King- competed last Thursday in the top half of participants in hour, the team just couldn’t quick work of the Boomer fisher. High school slow pitch at Cache with both teams earn- the boys 3200m run. Rob- Clinton 4:30 p.m. ing points in a number of inson finished fourth with a events, time of 1:28.02 and Segler The Elk City girls track finished seventh with a time High school baseball vs Mountain View at home 4:30 p.m. team finished seventh out of 10 teams in the large school division, while the boys team finished eighth out of of 12:01.24. In the 4x200m relay the Elks finished fourth of 11 teams with a time of1:34.98. G ONE Gas 11 teams. Merritt’s ladies Elk Andrew Valadez finished sixth out of 14 small finished 10 out of 27 partici- Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., was founded in April9 school teams and the boys fin- pants in the 400m dash with a 1906, and is the cornerstone of one of the oldest corporations in Oklahoma. ished tied for ninth out of 11. time of 57.73. We are the largest natural gas distribution company in the state, providing clean, Elk City girls track finished Elk Joseph Ivester was the ELK CITY with 28 points. They placed highest finisher for Elk City in reliable natural gas to more than 847,000 customers. High school tennis at third in the 4x100m relay, the 1600m run finishing ninth fifth in the girls 100m hurdles with a time of 5:13.35. We are currently hiring for a Service Technician Il Customer Service OKCTC 9:00 a.m. with Dajanae Martin finish- Elk Felix Gonzalez finished Field in Clinton, Oklahoma. ing in atime of 20.07. The fifth in the boys shot put with High school baseball at Elkettes also finished fifth in a throw of 40’6.” the 4x200m relay with a time Two Elks finished in the top Our Service Techs act as a liaison between Oklahoma Natural Gas and our Weatherford 5:00 p.m. of 1:54.78. half of the pole vault compe- customers, consulting with customers regarding gas service, and gas equipment. In the girls 800m run, tition as Caden Rogers and This position is also responsible for installation and discontinuation of service, Elkette Makenna Dupree Matthew Stout both finished High school slwo pitch at finished 11 with a time of adjustment and removal of natural gas meters, responding to natural gas related 3:01.96, while Delaney Fisher with amark of 12’, just behind emergencies, and detecting and classifying leaks. Cache 5:00 p.m. finished 18" with a time of Marlow High School’s Jake 3:22.46. Waller who won the event Excellent customer service is a primary objective in this role, so we are seeking Elkette Olivia Jones placed with a 12’ 6” pole vault. someone who is customer service focused and has exceptional communication High school soccer at second in the 100m dash with For the Oilers, Tyson Rose skills. Most work is done inside our customer's home; re-lighting gas equipment Alva 5:00 p.m. atime of 13.97, while Delaja and Ethan Orr both finished and appliances, so our Service Techs need to have knowledge of gas appliances, Martin finished 10 with a in the top 10 in the 800m run and need to be able to politely explain our process and assure our customers that time of 14.72. with Rose garnering a third MERRITT In the 3200m run Elk City place finish with a time of all concerns are being addressed. Must be able to work in in all types of inclement runner Cia Radford finished 2:14.86 and Orr finishing weathers, basic computer skills, and must be safety oriented. Applicable driving FFA Labor Auction fifth with a time of 14:39.42. ninth ina time of 2:31.89. license and good driving record. Heating and Air experience a plus. Overtime, Inthe 400m dash, Dupree Oiler Drake Carnes also call-outs, and weekends as needed. A successful candidate must pass a finished 10" with a time of finished well in the boys 100m High school slow pitch at 1:16.94. dash with atime of 12.64 good background check and drug screen. Sentinel 5:30 p.m. In the 200m dash, Elkettes enough for a fourth place Jones and Martin both finish. Please visit www.onegas jobs to view additional details about the job requirements finished in the top 10 of28 Rose also finished fourth in and to register and apply for this position. Requisition 1400 April 10 participants. Jones finished the 300m hurdles with a time ninth with a time of 30.10 and 0f 49.93. ELK CITY Martin finished with a time of The Oilerettes had several Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered. 30.44. high finishers with Dailee Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Basketball booster club Radford placed seventh in Taylor earning a second place meeting 8:00 am. the girls 1600m run with a finish in the 800m run with a We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any time of 6:41.80. time of2:43.34. Joshlyn Sand- For the Elks, they placed ers finished third in 300m employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national Girls golf at Clinton 9:00 fifth in the 4x100m relay with hurdles with a time of 54.15. origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis atime of 46.17, they also As ateam, the Oilerettes of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. am. placed fourth in the 4x800m finished second in the 4x400m relay with a time of 9:07.89. relay with a time of 4:41.47.