Rangers start district schedule at home against Keys

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September 23, 2022

By Lea Lessley Sports Writer

Roland looks to register its first win of the season Friday night when the Rangers host Keys in their first District 2A-5 game.

Kickoff inside Ranger Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Rangers (0-3) fell 30-21 at Central on Thursday while Keys (0-3) was beaten 55-0 by Kiefer Friday. In their season opener the Cougars fell 47-0 at Class A No. 2 Gore and the following week Keys dropped a 36-16 decision to 4A Stilwell.

“We‚ve got to execute,” Roland head coach Austin Cantrell said ...

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Roland royalty takes spotlight for homecoming

September 19, 2023

The 2023 Homecoming Royal Court for Roland is (from left) freshman Halle Freeman, sophomore Aubrey Price, junior Laikyn Conaway, senior Aaliyah Fowlkes, senior Queen Raine Honeycutt, senior Kynlei Ear...

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Pondering pawpaws’ prominence

Largest edible native fruit earns recognition

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 19, 2023

If you’re one of those who forage for indigenous foods, then you’re probably already preparing to celebrate Thursday’s national observance of the largest edible fruit native to the United States. And ...

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Ward set for jury trial sounding docket for kidnapping, assault and battery

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 19, 2023

A Vian man who was charged in February 2022 with felony kidnapping and an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge, is set for a 9 a.m. Oct. 5 jury trial sounding docket, according to court ...

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Commissioners approve lower speed limit

Slow down on Ray Fine Drive

By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer

September 19, 2023

Sequoyah County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday to lower the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph on Ray Fine Drive in Roland, and 4450 Road North Main Street, also known as Highway 100 in Distric...

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2023 Ms. Senior Round-Up pageant well attended

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

September 19, 2023

FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Family members, friends and community members from all around Sequoyah County and Fort Smith attended the 2023 Ms. Senior Round-Up pageant that took place Friday. The annual pagean...

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BYU rallies to defeat Arkansas

By Arkansasrazorbacks.com

September 19, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- The Brigham Young University Cougars, one of four new Big 12 Conference teams this season, scored the game’s final 17 points to rally for a 38-31 road victory over the Arkansas R...

Cowboys stunned at home by South Alabama

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Cowboys stunned at home by South Alabama

By JASON GRAY SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

September 19, 2023

STILLWATER -- The Oklahoma State Cowboys looked to finish up the non-conference schedule and head into Big 12 Conference play undefeated Saturday night in the friendly confines of Boone Pickens Stadiu...

Cowboys tie for 13th at Fighting Illini Invitational

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Cowboys tie for 13th at Fighting Illini Invitational

By RYAN CAMERON OKSTATE.COM

September 19, 2023

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. — The Oklahoma State men’s golf team carded a 5-over 285 during its second round at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational on Saturday to move into a tie for 13th place a...

Cowgirls victorious in final non-conference soccer match

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Cowgirls victorious in final non-conference soccer match

By WADE MCWHORTER OKSTATE.COM

September 19, 2023

STILLWATER — The Oklahoma State women’s soccer team remained perfect on its home field this season with a 2-0 win over Abilene Christian on Sunday at Neal Patterson Stadium. With the win in its final ...

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Arkansas woman named SEC Freshman Golfer of the Week

By KYLIE MAGAR ARKANSASRAZORBACKS.COM

September 19, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Maria José Marin has been tabbed as the latest Southeastern Conference Freshman Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league last Wednesday. In her first collegiate golf tournam...

Vian Lady Wolverines get home win over Gore Lady Pirates

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Vian Lady Wolverines get home win over Gore Lady Pirates

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

September 19, 2023

The Vian Lady Wolverines bounced back from their home loss last Wednesday to Henryetta by getting a 10-2 home win over the Gore Lady Pirates on Thursday afternoon at Armstrong Park. The Lady Wolverine...