October 22, 2019 Issue, Page 12 of 12

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Page 12 The Elk City News, , Elk City, Oklahoma Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Elks start strong, but can’t hold off Clinton Don Munsch, Editor fourth and one play from the ty well for the most part,” he CLINTON- The Elk City 14, running back Day Day said. “On defense, we had a football team got off to an Thompson got pushed back couple of sparks. We did get auspicious start against Clin- two yards and the Reds took a couple of turnovers.” ton Thursday at the Tornado over on downs. Clinton con- Elk City defensive line- Bowl, as the Elks received trolled the game from that man Gavin Chadwick re- the opening kickoff and then point, scoring on runs of 35 turned a fumble for a touch- drove 80 yards in 12 plays to and 37 yards from Bryson to down late in the third for the score a touchdown. go up 21-7 at halftime. Elks’ only other score of the But the night belonged to “T thought we had another night. Clinton running back Atrel good drive there, but we just “A lot of bright spots, Bryson, who scored on Clin- got a holding call and set [but] wejust got to get better ton’s first offensive snap and us behind the chains,” Elk next week,” Beer said. ended up with five touch- City head coach Todd Beer Beer said his team is im- downs and 225 yards on the said. “TI think we could have proving each week. night as the Red Tornadoes had another good very good “That’s the main thing beat the Elks, 49-13. The drive there in the first half.” right now,” he said. Elks dropped to 0-7 on the Beer lauded the play of not The Reds scored on runs season and 0-4 in district, just Bryson but also Clinton of 14 and 77 yards from while the Reds moved to 5-2 running back Isaac Tubbs, Bryson in the third quarter to overall and 3-1 in loop play. who scored on a 34-yard run take a 35-7 lead. The Elks’ After the Reds tied the in the third quarter to put four offensive possessions game at 7 with 5:59 left in Clinton ahead 42-7. in the third quarter ended on the first quarter, the Elks Despite the lopsided score, two turnovers and two punts. generated another good Beer thought his team com- Clinton closed out the Mason Price celebrates after scoring a touchdown for Elk City in the drive, this time moving peted well. scoring for the night on a first quarter against Clintion Thursday at the Tornado Bowl in Clinton. from their 20 to inside the “Our running game was Tyson Miller 54-yard run in Elk City lost to Clinton, 49-13. Photo by Terri Chervenka. Clinton red zone. But on a good, we threw the ball pret- the fourth quarter. nance cost associated with The soft, yet firm, under- both, Hellas said. Each area foot prevents the turf from of the field is tailor-made buckling in extreme tem- for pitching, hitting, sliding, peratures. The skin area or ball bounces and speed con- infield clay is also Major sistent with the best natural Play by Hellas and very reli- grass ballparks. Hellas of- able when it comes to speed fers high-density replace- and consistency in the ball able carpet with shorter pile roll, eliminating those “bad height for high traffic areas hops” that can plague field- Crews begin the groundwork for the installation of the where sliding takes place. ers. synthetic turf at Red Rock Stadium at Ackley Park last| week. Other softball and baseball fields in Elk City also will be getting new synthetic turf. Staff photo by Don | Munsch. — | | IT’S HERE Austin company installing turfin Elk City By Don Munse, Editor team plays its home games, a news release. “What makes this Major The company installing is also featuring alternating Elk City lost 12 games Play Fusion XP2 turf spe- the new synthetic turf for green colored panels. Six last year because of rain cial is the combination of baseball and softball fields tee ball fields will be adja- that made their natural grass fibers, which requires less in Elk City hopes the town cent to the baseball and soft- fields unplayable, the release rubber infill, allowing for a will benefit and become ball complexes, called the said. truer bounce of the baseball a more desirable spot for 5-plexes. “These fields allow us for infielders,” the release sports leagues wanting to Hellas thinks the $5.5 mil- the opportunity to increase stated. “Major Play com- have tournaments here. lion project will be a boon the length of our seasons bined with Fusion XP2 is Hellas Construction, for the state of Oklahoma. and perhaps even add more designed for outfielders to based in Austin, Texas, is in- The Elk City City Commis- leagues for all age groups,” get more consistent bounces stalling 700,000 square feet sion recently approved fund- City Manager Lee Litterell from the ball after it is hit. of Major Play Fusion XP2 ing for the turf for fields. said in the release. “We're REALFILL™ infill or SBR turf with thatch on Elk City “We are just so excited for excited to get started and crumb rubber completed the fields. Hellas to be able to bring a completed. We feel like we Hellas turf system. Other All 10 baseball and soft- quality playing surface like have the best turf product amenities provided by Hel- ball fields will feature alter- Major Play specifically de- with Hellas. This will give las include covered bleach- nating green colored panels, signed for baseball and soft- us an advantage that some of ers and dugouts throughout Hellas stated in a press re- lease. Red Rock Stadium at Ackley Park, where the Elk ball turf to the city of Elk City, Oklahoma,” says Hel- las Business Development the other larger communities don’t have.” Hellas explained the ad- the complex.” Major Play “precisely emulates” natural grass and THURSDAY City High School baseball Manager David E. Fisher, in vantage of the turf. clay without the mainte- OCTOBER 24 ECHS boys, girls teams head to state IPM- SPM By Don Munsc, Editor boys and girls. enough for an overall fourth noted above: Boys and girls cross-coun- Elk City High School place finish. Boys: Doors closed until 1PM. try teams from Elk City High cross-country coach Jim Three girls set PRs: 10. 23. Andrew Valdez, 18:47. .- SORRY.NO EARLY BIRDS! School qualified for state after their sixth place show- Taylor said the boys meet was tight from fifth through Brooklyn Howard, 13:20. 30. Kye Keyes, 19:05. 32. Lowest Prices of the Year ings at the Chisholm/OBA 33. Juanita Valadez, 14:31. Mitchell Robinson, eighth place and he thought 72. Brynn Armstrong, 16:59. 45. Alex Waters, 19:43. 50. 19:10. On Appliances, Furniture 4A Cross Country Regional his team “left out a lot out “We look for better runs Ethan Banks, 20:05. 57. & Mattresses! 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