Sports

Donnie and Shirley Nero are proud grandparents of Maki Blades who is attending Pittsburg State University on a track scholarship. The Nero’s traveled to Pitt to watch Makai participate in the first indoor Crimson and Gold Invitational on the Harvey Dean Track.

Oklahoma’s 28-point first-quarter margin (280) was its largest ever against Oklahoma State in an opening quarter. Drake Stoops led the Sooners with 6 recep -tions for 89 yards and a touchdown. Dillon Gabriel finished with 20-40- completions for 259 yards and 2 touch - downs.

Rayleigh, a member of Cathedral Catholic High School volleyball team in California became the winners of the 2022 MAXPREPS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. Not only is Rayleigh a national champion in volleyball, but just signed to play women’s volleyball at Harvard University.

Anneca Anderson, daughter of Trilbya Stripling Anderson and Corey Anderson of Shawnee, Oklahoma, singed to play softball as a pitcher for Tulsa University on November 16th.

The Wetumka Chieftains were red hot in the opening round of playoffs roaring past Yale 80-34. Friday evening will have the locals taking on Cad-do in round two. Game time 7:00.Mason Allford led Wetumka in scoring, 309 yards on 13 carries, scoring six touchdowns.

Rain, Shine, Sleet or Snow - Wetumka Chieftains are ready to go!

Photos by Dane Smart, Staff Photographer

Chieftains defeat Outlaws in annual rivalry

WETUMKA 8-1 YALE 1ST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS 7:30 Wetumka defeated Weleetka last Thursday night 42-34 in the age old rivalry. The locals will face Ryan at home Friday night. Game time 7:30.Alex Allford had an incredible evening carrying the ball 22 times for and scoring three touchdowns.