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8 - The Elk City News March 30, 2024 Bulls Win Blue Division, Fall Short in Finals Region Championship game. which was followed the next Stephon Hall had 58 points, ‘The game was tight but ended week with a cancelled game Britt Hammons had 17 points, in a 111 to 115 defeat for the against the Austin Bats and Robert Holliday had 71 points, Bulls. The game can be seen on the Texas Purple Reign the Sports Fan Base Network Sun., Feb 18th, the Bulls Andre Houze had 2 points, on YouTube. beat the Crusaders Elite in a Adokiye Iyaye had 62 points, The Bull’s had a winning 127-66 win. In the next game Khalil Marshall had 17 points debut season. They came out against Shreveport Bossier Jonathan McDonald had 8 on top with a 126-90 win Knights, the Bulls came out on points, Justin Miller had 7 over Texas Seraphim, which top with 128 - 89 win. March points, Blake Owens had 0 followed the next day with a 2nd, they won 107 to 91 127-105 win against the same against the Missouri Capitals. points, Tray Spencer had 63 team. The following week they ‘The following day they lost to points, Tevin Townsend had went up against the Crusad- the St, Louis Spirits in a 105 3 points, and Jaylan Williams ers Elite and fell short by one ~ 114 defeat. The last game of had 30 points. ‘The high scorer point in a 116-117 final score. the regular season, they won for the season was #0, Deng Dec. 16th, the team beat against Texas Seraphim by two Shreveport Bossier Knights in points in at 92-90 victory. Bol. Better is yet to come with CHAMPIONS a 128-109 win. ‘The Bull's line up included Coming back in the new Aaron Arnold with 16 points, this young team. Their stam- year, the Bulls first game was Will Benjamin with 46 points, ina and ability to execute was cancelled. On Jan. 20th, they Deng Bol had 84 points, Eli evident by the scores. The Ar- demolished the Missouri Capi- Durham had 22 points, Devon rowhead crowd never disap- By Sheryl Ponce on to face the Nassau Pride at All-Stars to squeak past them tals with at 139 -65 win on the Edwards had 62 points, Marc Edwards had 5 points, Nick pointed in their commitment Arrowhead home court. In Feb. 4 p.m, on Sat. March 23rd, in they beat the Houston Red Fowler came in with 4 points, to the team, as well as their in a final score of 88 to 80. Be~ ‘They faced the Alamo City cause of this win, they went Mobile, Alabama for the South Storm in a 110-104 victory, Dillon Hahn had 35 points, enthusiasm for the game. FAMILY FEATURES oliday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, Kid-friendly crafts that but edible crafts offer a reminder ofthe magic ofthe season that’s found in moments spent together, Simple recipes that call for a dose of creativity are perfect ways to bring the kids to the kitchen, made even easier when all that work leads to sweet treats. While plastic eggs may have led to a decline in good, old-fashioned egg-dyeing, bring loved ones together there are still fun ways to bring crafts back to Easter celebrations. Consider these Kids Krafty Easter Cake Pops, which call for little ones to help dip seasonal shapes in chocolate, use cake molds and more. Children ofvirtually any age can relish in the joys of using cookie cutters and decorating Easter Sugar Cookies, all with a little supervision and short list of instructions. This version shows how to make the cookies and homemade icing so you can create any color you desire for maximum creativity. Remember, these delicious crafts don’t have to be perfect — having fun and making memories that last a lifetime are what make Easter truly special. Visit Culinary.net to find more Easter inspiration and recipes from Cookin’ Savvy.” Easter Sugar Cookies To make icing: Mix meringue powder, Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” 1/2 cup warm water, vanilla, powdered sugar and corn syrup. Separate into Icing: bowls and add food coloring; mix with water, as needed, to thin for piping. 1/3. cup meringue powder 1/2 cup warm water, plus To make cookies: Heat oven to 350 F. additional for thini Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg, (optional), divi d vanilla, baking powder and salt. Mix in 3. tablespoons vanilla flour | cup at a time to form dough. Roll 1 bag (2 pounds) powdered sugar dough out to 1/4-1/2-inch thickness, 2. tablespoons corn syrup Cut into shapes, place on baking assorted food coloring sheet and freeze 10 minutes. Bake 8-12 minutes. Cool completely sticks unsalted butter, at Place icing in zip-top or piping room temperature bags and cut offtips. Put cookies on 1 cup sugar parchment paper. Trace outline first 1 egg then fill in middle, Use toothpicks to 1 tablespoon vanilla smooth out. 2. teaspoons baking powder Let dry 6 hours and finish decor- 1 dash salt ating with different icing colors or 3. cups all-purpose flour edible markers. Kids Krafty Easter Cake Pops Kids Krafty Easter Cake Pops dough in cakesicle mold, insert ice pop stick in each slot and freeze 5-10 minutes. Recipe courtesy of“Cookin’ Savvy” Melt handful of white melting chips. Stick tip of each cake box cake mix pop stick in chocolate then insert into every cake ball and bunny until each has one stick. Set aside to dry. can frosting Remove cakesicles from freezer and pop out of molds. In bunny chocolate mold bowl, melt orange melts then mix in | tablespoon oil and cakesicle mold transfer to cup. Dip cakesicles and scrape off excess using ice pop sticks rim ofcup. Place on parchment paper to dry. bag white chocolate chips or melting chips In bowl, melt green melts then place in zip-top or piping cake pop sticks bag. Cut tip off bag, pipe carrot leaves onto piece of bag orange melting chips parchment paper and let dry, tablespoons canola or coconut oil, divided Melt remaining white melts and mix in remaining oil. bag green melting chips Transfer to cup and dip ball-shaped cake pops and bunnies pastel sprinkles then tap sticl . piece hard foam (optional) Over prinkle ball-shaped pops with pastel edible markers sprinkles. To keep ball shape, let dry by sticking in piece of = hard foam. Bunnies can dry face side up on parchment paper. Bake cake according to package instructions and let After bunnies are dry, use edible markers to make face and color in ears. Crumble cake and mix with 1/2 can frosting until dough When carrots and leaves are dry, remelt orange melts and forms. Add more frosting, if needed, Using small cookie place in piping or zip-top bag. Cut off tip and drizzle orange scoop, form dough into balls and set aside. Place dough in over carrots. Add small line of orange on each ice pop stick bunny molds then pop out and set aside with balls. Place and place leaves on each stick. Let dry. Easter Sugar Cookies