September 14, 2022 Issue, Page 4 of 8

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4- The Elk City News September 14,2022 Elks Continued from page 1. to prove why they were consid- ered the best in their class in Texas. The third quarter ended with Canadian up 29-21. ‘The fourth quarter brought fans to the edge of their seats when the Big Elks managed to put eight on the board to tie up the game. Going into overtime, Cana- dian managed to put seven on the board. The Big Elks were paid off big when a touchdown led to a two-point conversion. After the game, Head Coach Zac Maynard expressed pride in his squad. He said that he felt a ma- jor highlights were two fourth down stands on the goal line that were crucial. “Also not panicking when we were down early and con- tinuing to grind the ball to the ground,” Maynard said. Although the game was a non-district game, Coach May- nard said it was a “huge win against an outstanding peren- nial state champion in 3A foot- ball in Texas.” ‘The coach said Holden Dix- on will miss some time with a knee issue and that Catch Geno should return soon from aconcussion. Coach Maynard acknowl- edged special contributions from quarterback Austin Jones, Levy Owens carrying the load at fullback, the of- fensive line doing a great job eventually wearing down the Wildcats defense, and the Big Elk defense coming in strong to deal with Canadians “out- standing and false offense.” L-R Top - Emma Mason, Kennedy Poole, Cooper Garbarino, Mylee Moran, Jayden Wynn, Tucker Garza, Katie Spitz, Hope Metcalf, Jonathan Me- Elk City drano, Jalyn Meadows, Graham Easttom, Carli Coy; Bottom L-R - Austin Jones, Brayla Billy, Ellen Ferguson, Mika Olaveson, Cooper Patton, Aaralyn Cummings, Gannon Pogue, Gage Eastman. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. Softball Update Merritt By Shonda Little | vs Cordell Caden Smith. Staff In a brief update from Elk photo by Rose Cummings. City Big Elkette Softball Coach Kaleb Murray, the team lost two tough district games last week. Against Cache, he said Rylee Wyatt went three-for- three at the plate. “We have five games up- vs Sayre coming this week, so hoping Tralee McCain. to get back on track. We had a = Staff photo by Rose Cum- great week of practice, so look- mings. ing forward to competing,” Murray said. Go k Area Teams! We hope We want to wish our area teams a great you have season and we look OILFIELD SERVICES HINTON,OK. ELK CITY,OK. agreat forward to watching 580.243.0466 year! you succeed! WOOT Lick eams! We Hope You Have A Great Season! Yes Finance 1210 S. Main St, Elk City Great Plains Bank MW 580-225-0100 www.elksupply.com a 2017 W. Third | 1300 S, Main | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 bs 1414 W. Std St, Elk City, OK » 580-225-1525 Wan to sponsor the sports pages? Contact Neva at [email protected]