November 1, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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November 1, 2023 S Pp Or iG Ss The Elk City News - 3 ECHS Boys Wrap Merritt Head Coach sees potential to Season at State build on for last game of the season Cross Country Meet ae Rinalalite Merritt Head Coach Barrett Richardson said he sees possible areas to build upon for the football team’s final game next week. ‘This week, the Oilers squared off against Hooker at home for Senior Night. ‘The Oilers had one more first down than Hooker, but ulti- mately lost the game 49-13. Both of Merritt's touchdowns came in the fourth quarter from MHS Senior Caleb Compton. “A little outmatched but played tough,” Coach Richardson said. “Still had some good things happen that we can build on for next week to finish up the season.” Merritt Cross Country had an excellent showing at the 2A Cross Country State Meet. Coy Bullard place 12th an John John- son came in 29th place. Zach Rhodes. By Shonda Little Zach Rhodes had a solid senior season with improved Elk City High School var- times throughout the year. sity boys faced the coldest air Rhodes finished in 111th place and fastest course of the sea- at the State Meet with a PR son at the OSSAA 4A State of 18:52:68, a significant im- Cross Country Meet at Ed- provement on his PR from this mond Santa Fe High Schoolon Cross Country season. October 28. Freshman Colton Nebhut Competing against the was a solid four spot for the top 21 teams plus the top 21 _ Elks in his first season on the individual qualifiers in Class _ varsity boys’ team. Nebhut im- 4A, the ECHS boys finished proved his time in every Meet in 17th place as a team. Every _ this year. He finished in 132nd member of the ECHS team put place at the State Meet with up PRs (personal records) for a PR of 19:38.84, a solid im- best times of the season in the provement from his best time field of 163 runners. this year. Leading the team in the4A Sophomore Tommy Bai- varsity boys’ Sk race was senior ley also had a solid race and a Jack Morgan, who finished in PR at the State Meet. Finish- 7th place with acareerhigh PR ing 148th, Bailey came in at of 16:19.28. Morgan's Top 10 0:32.83 following Meet-by- finish made the senior a two- Meet improvement. time All-Stater. In Cross Coun- And sophomore Eli Shelton try, the Top 10 finishers at the shaved almost two minutes off State Meet earn All-State hon- _ his previous PR to run his best ors. Morgan also placed 7th in race of the season at State. last year’s State Meet. Shelton finished in 156th place Coming in second for the in the varsity boys’ 5k race. ECHS boys was freshman Despite a great season Luke Thomas with a PR of leading up to the State Meet, 18:04.60 and a 66th place fin- senior Jaser Reyes posted a ish. In Thomas’ first season DNF (did not finish) due to an on the varsity boys’ team, he injury during the race. Reyes moved into the number two also improved his 5k time in spot midway through the sea- each meet leading up to State. son and shaved almost a min- His PR on the season came ~ ute off his previous best 5k at Regionals, where he ran ECHS Senior Jack Morgan will All-State in Cross Coun- Big Elk Blake Redd displays Elk City’s strong defensive try for the secon year. time. 2108.52. skils while stopping a Boomer during Friday’s game. We proudly support the We want to wish you a great season! students, staff and administration Great Plains Bank < < ‘ 2017 W. Third | 1300S, Main | gpbankok.com pee 1, = 7 . eer First National Bank a ten ie arry-0 ane + De |] We hope each - of you have : a great season! Oot Luck Teams! AREA you have Elk CityNursing Home | (ctsmismvcesy a great 1210 S. Main St, Elk City 301 N. Garrett, Elk City NTON:OR GUN CHIRON / one www.elksupply.com 580-225-2811 580.243.0466 year!