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4- The Elk City News Sports October 5,2022 Merritt Oilers bested by Texhoma Red Devils By Shonda Little ‘The Merritt Oilers lost 39- 20 at home against the Texho- ma Red Devils on Friday. Coach Barrett Richard- son said, “Turnovers were our downfall for this game. We went into half with some mo- mentum, but came out flat and couldn’t avoid turning the ball over.” He added, “District games are always vital. Letting this Dobbins Hurls one get away hurts.” Riley Herndon. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. Big Elks beat top rival Clinton in nail biter Perfect Game Submitted by Billy Preston their top longtime rivals, the while playing extremely well On Sept. 13th Merritt Oilerette Danni Dobbins pitched what Clinton Red Tornadoes. and physical all night. Our of- is calleda perfect game on her home field against the Cordell Blue In the end, horns honked in fense put the game away late the parking lot as the Big Elks Devils. A game is said to be “perfect” when the opposing team is. by going for it on 4th down and not allowed a single base runner to reach first base safely. This pulled out a victory, 14-12. 4. It was the most pivotal play means that there are no hits, no runs, no errors, no hit batters, “We scored our first touch- of the game” no walks, no dropped fly balls, no ground balls booted, and no down late in the first quarter Coach Maynard acknowl- on a Cooper Patton 80-yard edged the importance of the overthrows. Not one runner is let to slip by her. touchdown run. Our second Dobbins was supported in her perfect effort by her team- game due to the 1-40 rivalries, mates; freshman catcher Gracie Smith, freshman first baseman touchdown was courtesy of an but stated that it was ultimate- Austin Jones 12-yard keeper Hallie Smith, sophomore second baseman Gracee Carnes, fresh- ly more important that the Big man short stop Marlie Mong, senior third baseman Riely Hert- around the right side in the second quarter. This would be Elks have now started off well man, freshman right fielder Embree McGuire, junior center field- in district play. The Clinton er Kayde Herndon, sophomore left fielder Jerzie Elizando and all Elk City needed to win the game, 14-12,” Coach Maynard win puts the Big Elks 1-0 in junior designated hitter Cadence Kruger. said. district play. After high school Dobbins plans to attend cosmetology ‘The game was suspenseful Coach Maynard acknowl- school, Her parents are Daniel and Heather Dobbins and Kassie from start to finish. edged that the Big Elks are fac- and Caleb Brandon. She has attended Merritt School since Pre K “We faced adversity right ing some injuries. and has been playing softball for 11 years. out of the gate as we had a “We are dinged up a little Dobbins said that she would like to thank head coach Rodney rough snap on a punt that bit, but should be alright. We Givens, first-year assistant coach Paige Reeves and the entire Oil- Gage Eastman. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. led to an early Clinton touch- are still waiting to see the ex- Jerette squad for their teamwork and support. down,” Coach Maynard re- tent of Tate Shelton’s injury When hearing the cheer, “Danni-Danni Mae, Danni Danni counted. “We were eventually that resulted from the other Danni Danni Mae,” it will be directed toward #14 Merritt ace By Shonda Little to near capacity on Friday has night,” Coach Maynard said. able to rebound as the defense Danni Dobbins who is probably in the circle giving her 100 per- Big Elk Stadium was packed the Big Elks took on one of forced multiple _ turnovers cent. Trojans defeat Merritt Homecoming Elk City Cross Country Red Oak Eagles King and Queen teams compete in Watonga Elk City High School and Middle School runners came up with third, sixth and seventh place finishes in team competition as well as five individual medals for Top 30 finishes at the Waton- Jake Beutler was clutch at the plate with runners on base on ga Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, October 1. More than Friday, driving in six on three hits to lead Canute Varsity Trojans 650 runners from schools across the state competed in the Meet. past Red Oak Varsity Eagles 14-2 on Friday. Beutler drove in runs ECHS boys earned third place as a team in the varsity boys onain the first, a single in the third, a single in the fourth, anda 5k. Jack Morgan led the team with a 3rd place finish, followed single in the fourth. by Ethan Banks in 5th place and Jack Thomas in 18th place. The three earned medals for a Top 30 finish in a field of 192 runners. Canute Varsity Trojans secured the victory thanks to nine Also placing for the ECHS boys were Zach Rhodes in Sist, Cy runs in the fourth inning. Canute Varsity Trojans offense in the Barker in 73rd and Oliver Jones in 173rd. inning was led by Beutler, Jake Knutson, Beutler, and Brody Bry- Paige Lane was the sole competitor for the ECHS girls, placing ant, all driving in runs in the frame. 132nd ina field of 175 runners in the two-mile varsity girls race. Canute Varsity Trojans fired up the offense in the first inning, ECMS boys earned sixth place as a team and two individuals Canute Varsity Trojans notched nine runs in the fourth in- received medals for finishing in the Top 30 in a field of 156 run- ners. Luke Thomas led the team with a 13th place finish in the ning. ‘The offensive onslaught came from singles by Beutler, two-mile race, followed by Parker Felts in 19th. Also placing for Beutler, and Bryant and a triple by Knutson. the ECMS boys were Spence Brewer in 47th, Colton Nebhut in Beutler got the win for Canute Varsity Trojans. The lefty sur- 48th, Krew Keyes in 85th, Ayden Warrach in 105th, Brody Egan rendered two runs on five hits over five innings, striking out four. in 106th, Dashel Jones in 123rd, Michael Copeland in 141st and Kase Kilhoffer in 142nd. T Lyons took the loss for Red Oak Varsity Eagles. Lyons lasted ECMS girls placed seventh as a team in the 1.5 mile race. Ol- three and a third innings, allowing ten hits and nine runs while ivia Williamson led the girls with a 33rd place finish in a field of striking out one. 142 runners. Also placing for the team were Kayleigh Cooper in Canute Varsity Trojans tallied 14 hits on the day. Beutler, Ky- 47th, Natilee Youngbull in 59th, McKenzie McCain in 60th, Pres- ron Whinery, Knutson, and Parker Jacks each had multiple hits ley Deleon in 87th, Lauren Nichols in 102nd and Alexis Schne- for Canute Varsity Trojans. Jacks, Knutson, Whinery, and Beut- berger in 123rd. Next up for Elk City Cross Country is the Frederick Bombers ler each managed three hits to lead Canute Varsity Trojans. Cross Country Invitational on October 4. Then, Elk City will host G Colbert led Red Oak Varsity Eagles with two hits in three Riley Herndon and Danni Dobbins are its own Cross Country Invitational at Elk Lake on Saturday, Oc- at bats. King and Queen. Staff photo by Rose Cummings. tober 8. Good Luck Area Teams! We hope — oT ff We want to wish our SONIC Rene you have evens season and we look OILFIELD $ HINTON,OK. ELK CITY,OK. agreat 4 iy forward to watching you succeed! 580.243.0466 year! We Hope You Have A Great Season! GOO LICK Teams! ey Great Plains Ban 2017 W. 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