April 15, 2023 Issue, Page 6 of 10

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Sports 6 - The Elk City News April 15, 2023 State Shooting Sports Championship sees several wins for Beckham County students Merritt girl nabs state’s top spot By Shonda Little shooting Sports Both Merritt and Sayre Public Schools had a great showing at Wednesday's State Championship. Merritt Oilerette Addison Darling was named Overall State Champion in the Senior Division. She was also the Se- nior Girl Champion. As a team, Merritt beat Woodward in the first round, 230- 223. In the second round, Merritt bested Boise City, 235-229. In the third round, Merritt topped Vanoss, 233-216. Ultimately, Merritt came in as state runner-up after losing to El Reno by a mere four points. The final score was 235-231. ‘The Sayre Eagles also made a great showing at the state meet. Mason Tucker was fourth as Overall Senior Individual. Aiden Wood was sixth as Overall Senior Individual. Jayden Acuna was fifth as Overall Junior Male, and Layton Simpson was 18th as Overall Junior Male. ECHS major state contender Canute Varsity Trojans Sets the Cooper of Elk City Varsity Elks Stage for Victory With Early Lead Shuts Out Clinton Over Mangum Varsity Tigers Cooper Church shut down Clinton, throw- three hits and zero runs while striking out Canute Varsity Trojans ‘After Mangum Varsity Ti- Trojans. The righthander sur- ing a complete game shutout and leading Elk nine and walking one. jumped out to an early lead gers scored one run in the top rendered two runs on five hits City Varsity Elks to a 16-0 victory on Tuesday Hunter started the game for Clinton. The over Mangum Varsity Tigers of the second, Canute Var- over four innings, striking out Elk City Varsity Elks was boosted by Kaden bulldog went two and two-thirds innings, al- and took home a 12-2 victory sity Trojans answered with three. Holder who went 4-for-4 at the plate. Holder lowing eight runs on five hits and striking out on Thursday. Canute Varsity one of their own. Mangum Dreyer started the game singled in the first, homered in the second, four. R James, C Ray, and D Fanshier each Trojans scored on a double Varsity Tigers scored when for Mangum Varsity Tigers. doubled in the third, and homered in the contributed in relief for Clinton. by Kasen Legrand, a double Aiden Warner singled on a Dreyer allowed 14 hits and 12 fourth. Elk City Varsity Elks smacked three home by Kyron Whinery, and a 1-1 count, scoring one run. runs over three and a third in- Elk City Varsity Elks opened up scoring runs on the day. Holder went for the long ball groundout by Owen Elliott in nings, walking one. Canute Varsity Trojans then in the first inning, when Catch Geno drew a in the second and fourth innings. Boyd went the first inning. Canute Varsity Trojans tal- answered when Knutson’s sac lied 14 hits on the day. Nate walk, scoring one run. yard in the fourth inning. Canute Varsity Trojans fly scored one run for Canute Bryant, Whinery, Bryant, and Elk City Varsity Elks notched seven runs in Elk City Varsity Elks racked up 14 hits on secured the victory thanks to Varsity Trojans. Legrand all had multiple hits the fourth inning. ‘The rally was led by home the day. Holder, Mayfield, and Wyatt McCo- seven runs in the fourth in- Canute Varsity Trojans runs by Rylee Boyd and Holder, a triple by nnell all managed multiple hits for Elk City ning, The offensive onslaught for Canute Varsity Trojans. Kash Mayfield, and a single by Cy Barker. Varsity Elks. Holder went 4-for-4 at the plate by Canute Varsity Trojans was tallied seven runs in the Bryant went 3-for-3 at the fourth inning. Whinery, Bry- plate to lead Canute Varsity A single by C Hunter in the second inning to lead Elk City Varsity Elks in hits. Elk City led by Whinery, Brody Bry- ant, Elliott, Jacks, Randall, was a positive for Clinton. Varsity Elks didn’t commit a single error in the ‘Trojans in hits. Canute Var- ant, Elliott, Parker Jacks, Clay and Knutson each had RBIs sity Trojans tore up the base Church earned the win for Elk City Var- field. Boyd had the most chances in the field lights, sity Elks. Church lasted five innings, allowing with six. Randall, and Jake Knutson, in the frame. paths, as two players stole at all knocking in runs in the in- Knutson was the winning least two bases. Knutson led ning. pitcher for Canute Varsity the way with two. Canute Varsity Trojanettes Claims Lead in Sixth Inning to Camera, Defeat Shattuck varsity Canute Varsity Trojanettes snagged a late lead and defeated Shattuck varsity 13-12 on Tuesday. The game was tied at 12 with Canute sity came thanks to singles by Oakley and Re- hder and a home run by Shoaf. Cantwell led the Canute Varsity Troja- Varsity Trojanettes batting in the bottom of nettes to victory in the circle. Cantwell allowed the sixth when Destiny Jackson grounded out, 20 hits and 12 runs over seven innings, walk- scoring one run. ing one. A four-run lead in the fourth inning was Flayyn was in the circle for Shattuck varsi- just enough for Canute Varsity Trojanettes to ty. The bulldog surrendered 13 runs on 16 hits hold off Shattuck varsity for the victory. Shat- over six innings. Have an awesome shot to share? tuck varsity scored seven runs in the failed comeback. Oakley, Shoaf, Rehder, Bullard, Canute Varsity Trojanettes launched one home run on the day. Madison Church went Email the photo to [email protected] Oakley, and Woods picked up RBIs to lead the yard in the fourth inning. rally, Canute Varsity Trojanettes tallied 16 hits Canute Varsity Trojanettes captured the ‘on the day. Church, Kim Harris, Taylor Beu- with a description and it could be lead in the first inning. Emily Cantwell hit tler, Taylor Polensky, and Kylee Smith each into a fielder's choice, scoring two runs. collected multiple hits for Canute Varsity Tro- Shattuck varsity scored four runs in the janettes. Harris and Church each collected featured in an upcoming edition! fifth inning. The big inning for Shattuck var- three hits to lead Canute Varsity Trojanettes.