November 23, 2022 Issue, Page 4 of 5

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4- The Elk City News November 23, 2022 S Pp (0) ig t S Merritt held a Meet the Players assembly Thursday evening among a crowded gym. Family and friends came out to see the line-up, getting ready for the basketball season to begin. Pictured are the cheerleaders and coaches. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. Big Elks win in second round of playoffs By Shonda Little Although the game ended with a close score of 24-20, the Big Elks were ahead for the entire second round playoff game against Hilldale. The Friday night game was played to a packed house at Big Elk Stadium. ‘The score was 8-0 after the first quarter with an Elk City lead. In the second quarter, the Big Elks scored another 8 points and Hilldale got on the board with six points. Elk City Soccer Club places at Turkey Shootout Hilldale tightened up the game in the third quarter with a score of 16-14. ‘The EC Crew U10 girls placed second at the Turkey Shootout in Edmond. The Raptors Both teams scored in the fourth quarter, but once again, the Big Elks tacked on U10 boys placed third at the same tournament. the most points for a final score of 24-20. Coach Zac Maynard said, “Levy Ownes carried the ball 20 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Jones scored late to seal the win on a QB sneak. The rest of the run game load was shared between Cooper Patton and Cooper Garbari- no that helped keep the offense on the field and finish some critical drives.” ‘The coached added, “Second round playoff win puts the Elks at 11-1 and, for the second year in a row, into the state semifinals. We will play a rematch of last year’s first round win against the undefeated Cushing Tigers.” Coach Maynard said that Cushing is a good football team with an outstanding quarterback and receiving core. ‘The game will be played this Friday at 7 am at Putnam City. ‘The Big Elks go into the semifinals with no listed injuries. “Gage Eastman hada critical fumble recovery to end the half. The defense played well all game and got enough stops late to win. The offensive line took up the challenge against a tough opponent and led the team to win” Coach Maynard explained. Good We hope We want to wish our area teams a great you have season and we look LGD HINTON, OK. ELK CITY,OK, agreat forward to watching you succeed! 580.243.0466 year! We want to wish you a great season! 2 COOULICK Teams! Dy a Great Plains Bank 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com Pd 1210 S, Main St, Elk City 580-225-0100 www.elksupply.com Ves Finance 1414 W. Std St, Elk City, OK » 580-225-1525 580-225-2265