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Sports May 18, 2022 Big Elks in 4A State Baseball Tournament By Kerry Hookstra defense played error free ball. At the plate Elk City collected five hits, COACHES CORNER five strikeouts, and six walks. They had help from one miscue. Kaden By Kerry Hookstra Elk City traveled to Shawnee May 12 for the State Baseball Tour- Holder delivered a double while Corey Culver swatted two singles ney. They opened with Verdigris and topped the Cardinals 7-3. In a with on apiece by Kye Keyes and Mason Price. Elk Coaches Corner game moved to Noble due to weather and field conditions the Big Big Elks-Tuttle/State Tourney Game Two Spring football begins May 17 for the Big Elks. Basketball Elks met up with Tuttle for the second time in recent weeks. In the State Semi-final action saw Elk City score two in the top of the camps are being finalized for both squads. Cross country looks to previous meeting that was tune up for both teams following District fourth after three scoreless innings. The Tigers scratched out their titles Elk City edged the Tigers by one. The roles reversed in this con- first run in the bottom of the frame. The Big Elks then plated one in have a summer camp with baseball seeking to play in summer ac- test as Tuttle took a 6-5 decision over the Big Elks to advance to the each of the fifth, sixth, and seventh stanzas. Holding a 5-2 advantage tion. Softball will do summer league later in the summer. State Championship game May 14. They met up with Blanchard and going to the bottom of the seventh appeared to give Elk City a path the Lions nipped the Tigers 6-5. to the State Championship contest but Tuttle refused to give up. They Oiler Coaches Corner Big Elks-Verdigris/State Tourney Game One put togethera four run rally includinga walk off hit to score the win- One run scored for the Cardinals in the bottom of the first and ning run, Oiler Basketball opens summer camp action with a trip to after a scoreless second Elk City rang up five in the top of the third Big Elk pitching was touched for nine hits with five strikeouts and Hydro-Bakley June 6-10. Oilerettes will play summer league and inning. They picked up two more in the fifth before Verdigris man- three walks. The defense made two miscues. Elk City bats managed have their first summer camp at Amber-Pocasset May 31-June 2. aged two in the bottom of the sixth. A shutout seventh preserved the eight hits including a home run, three strikeouts, and four walks. Summer Pride conditioning will run at 7am. and 7 p.m. victory for the Big Elks. ‘They were helped by three errors. Jaston Holder hammered the hom- Kash Mayfield worked 5 2/3 innings to get the win. He allowed er with a double apiece from Drake Hughes and Kye Keyes. Corey one hit with 14 strikeouts and seven walks. Aiden Hopper tossed 1 Culver, Holder, Ryle Boyd, Keyes, and Mason Price each swatted a ‘Trojan Coaches Corner 1/3 innings giving up two hits with two strikeouts and one walk. The single. With the spring sports finally completed Canute looks toward summer Big Elks in State Golf at Boiling Springs camps for the Trojans and Trojanettes. Baseball will also put together a summer schedule of play as they work around basketball camps. By Kerry Hookstra 76 for a 228 and seventh place among individuals. The team total was 1069 behind meet champion Heritage Hall at 913. Big Elk Golf Elk City entered the 4A State Golf Meet at Woodward May 9-10. Coach Sam Stephens observed, “Nathan and Mason had very good We hope each of you have a great season! Nathan Womack took third among individuals He scored a 217 with State Tournament performances. ‘They both fought hard. I was very proud of them and also proud rounds of 75, 74, and 68. Drew Mabrey from Holland Hall won the individual gold with a 213. Mason Schmidt had scores of 78, 74, and of the team for making State.” Elk City Nursing Home 301 N. Garrett, Elk City Big Elk Tennis 580-225-2811 We Hope You Have A Great Seas Runner-up in 4A State Meet Yes Finance By Kerry Hookstra Carter Senger (Senior) placed been on the podium. They were disappointment is just the drive 1414 W. 3rd St, Elk City, OK » 580-225-1525 that good. But mental state and and determination one needs to 3rd at State! He breezed through Ina history making run the fatigue played a major factor in his first two matches. Carter got Big Elk Tennis Team claimed the the shaft this year at State in the overcoming the odds, but we are work even harder to succeed, and Runner-Up spot in the 4A State seeding meeting. The criteria for so proud of them and their ac- we believe that is exactly what Tennis Tournament at the OKC seeding this year were only bru- complishments this year. Grant they will do leading up to next Tennis Center May 13-14. We tal for his bracket. He met what was alsoa four year starter for us. season. They know what they are you have give you the very personal report should have been the two seed Grant, you're a pain in my butt. capable of and are determined of Head Tennis Coach Gina Cur- in the semifinals. I can't explain However, I will always love you to prove it their senior year. We tis to cover the action, “YOU GUYS! SCHOOL HIS- how close he was at taking the first set (from a kid that I be- and respect you for how much sweat and hard work you put believe in you and can't wait to 580.243.0466 year! TORY! Elk City is the 2022 Class lieve could very well have been in to your craft and love of the see what you will do next season. 4A State Runner-Up! I am so the one seed in #1 singles), and game and support you showed We are so proud of your season. happy for our boys! To say we are proud of them is an understate- if that had happened, I think it for your fellow players, He was would have been a different out- definitely the team cheerleader James and Syvan, we love you. Have Fun This Year! ment. They have worked tire- come. And once again, weather for our boys. I love you so much Charlie Rodriguez, thank lessly for four years to make this happen. It’s such a great accom- was a factor. Carter was also a for that. We love you so much you so much for loving our pro- four year starter for us, and we and will miss you. But I know gram and for all your hard work TERRY : FURNITURE (580)225-4006 cn OR(800)925-4006 plishment. I am just beaming will miss him so much. His pa- you will be back next year cheer- at making our kids stellar players 2001S0UTHMAIN, —casherches SY Evan Senger (Senior) placed tience and control over the court ing them on. Matthew, I cannot BLK CITY, OKLAHOMA special Financing S29 2nd at State! This kid, if you is unmatched. He was 62-2 over wait for next season to see whatthat have a love for the game and ever wanted to watch a master’s his singles career at Elk City. you can accomplish. You're such are such solid players. We would lass at setting up points, this ‘That's incredible for those of you a class act and positive player. not have had such a great group is the young man for you. He’s that know the tennis world. If it You're going to do great things, so good at seeing the court and wasn't for you, we wouldn't have kiddo. We love you. of young men and a State Run- Good Lick Teams! finding the right moments to go brought home the hardware. James Robinson (Junior) ner-Up bid without you. You're for the kill. Had the brutal con- Thank you so much! Carter, love and Syvan Syribouth (Junior) the real MVP. We appreciate you 1210 S. Main St, Elk City ditions of weather and what it you, kiddo. also tied for 9th at State. I so much! Hope you continue to 580-225-0100 does to your body not been a fac- Grant Graham (Senior) and think more than any other divi- work with our players and sup- www.elksupply.com tor this weekend, he could have Matthew Thompson (Junior) sion, they were the most disap- won his bracket for real. I could tied for 9th at State. Boys #1 pointed. They were 26-4 headed port Elk Tennis. We love you! go on and on, but those of you Doubles was by far and away the in to Regionals. They breezed Thank you Elk Community that know the tennis world, get toughest division at State this through their first round too. for supporting us and giving it. We couldn't be more proud of year. It was a stacked bracket. ‘They were truly one of the top our kids the confidence and him. He was a four year starter Everyone across the state put 4 teams in the state. And two encouragement to have such for us, and we will miss him so some of their best players in this of their matches were split sets much next year. Evan, you're bracket. The bracket was so good fa great season. We hope that that could have placed them on the real deal, and I cannot wait the podium. Tennis is a roller continues. If you see these kids that that they went in the draw Great Plains Bank to see what you accomplish in coaster, and sometimes that around town, give them props. and drew the seventh seed. We ride leaves you with a bad taste 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com collegiate tennis. If it wasn’t for lost in a hard fought third set tie- fay 580-225-2265 you, we wouldn't have brought in your mouth. I hate that for ‘They deserve it. Until next year!” breaker in the first round. Once home the hardware. Thank you again, if they had pulled out them because they know what enthused Elk City Head Tennis so much! Evan, love you, bud. the win, I think they could have could have been, However, that Coach Gina Curtis. Good Luck Area Teams! Trojans in Class A State Baseball Finals EXPress EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS 903 S. 10th, Clinton - 580.323.4400 1110 rest Dr, Woodward - 580.256.5433 By Kerry Hookstra less with the Eagles scoring first the sixth but was shutout in the with four walks and 10 strike- www.expresspros.com with one in the bottom of the seventh as the Eagles held on to outs, They were aided by one er- Winning the first two rounds second. Canute picked up one aim the Class A State Champi- of the State Baseball Tourna- in the third and Red Oak added onship. The Trojans finished the ror. Dru Steffes homered with a Good Luck Area Tea ment put the #1 Trojans with two. The fourth saw the Trojans season with a 27-3 record while triple from Maddox and a double a 27-2 record on the diamond send two home and the Eagles the Eagles went 26-7. apiece from Kasen LeGrand and 1120 W 3rd St. Elk City, OK 73644 against the 25-7 and #3 Red Oak answered with two in the bot- Canute pitching was roughed Colt Randall. Randall, Kyron Eagles. The outcome was a disap- tom of the inning. Both teams up for 11 hits with five walks (580) 225-1160 pointing 7-6 loss for Canute. plated two each in the fifth to and two strikeouts. The defense Whinery, Dalton Williams, Bro- ‘ Www.pizzahut.com give Rad Oak a 7-5 margin. Ca- made three miscues. At the plate dy Bryant, and Owen Elliott each ~ Carry-out + Hut Lane « Delivery ‘The first inning was score- nute managed one in the top of the Trojans collected nine hits swatted a single. Want fo sponsor the sports pages? 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