Prior to her very first event as a high school track and field athlete, Ela Hartman was unsure what a realistic goal was to clear in the high jump.
![KINGFISHER’S Ela Hartman clears the bar in her fi rst jump of the day at last Friday’s track meet in Thomas. Hartman went on to win gold in the event as well as the long jump. Below is Harper Evans fi nishing up the anchor leg of the gold medal winning 3,200 meter relay team. [KT&FP Staff Photos]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/ela-vated.jpg?itok=sVy-a-BH "KINGFISHER’S Ela Hartman clears the bar in her fi rst jump of the day at last Friday’s track meet in Thomas. Hartman went on to win gold in the event as well as the long jump. Below is Harper Evans fi nishing up the anchor leg of the gold medal winning 3,200 meter relay team. [KT&FP Staff Photos]")
Prior to her very first event as a high school track and field athlete, Ela Hartman was unsure what a realistic goal was to clear in the high jump.
Storms bring much-needed rain to county, but also harmful wind, hail
A trio of one-goal matches saw the Kingfisher High School boys finish fourth over the weekend at the Weatherford Eagles Classic soccer tournament. Eduardo De La Torre scored the game winner Friday afternoon in Kingfisher’s 3-2 victory over Purcell in the quarterfinals. Santiago Ortega and Abel Guzman notched the team’s other two goals. That evening, Kingfisher dropped a 2-1 decision to Weatherford, which went on to win the championship. The Eagles scored first, but Jake Sisk evened it up in the first half with a goal as he was falling to his back. The score was assisted by De La Torre. Weatherford got the game winner with about 15 minutes to play in the game. Elijah Click had seven saves for the Jackets and 12 for the tournament overall. Elk City also got a 2-1 victory over KHS with both of the Elks’ goals coming via penalty kicks. Kingfisher found its goal in the first half when Santiago Ortega (pictured to the right) headed in a free kick from Jairo Velarde. The Jackets appeared to have tied it up 2-2 late in the game, but a goal was disallowed after a whistle blew a play dead with a foul in the box. The Jackets then missed the penalty kick and Elk City eventually ran out the clock. Kingfisher traveled to Mount St. Mary on Tuesday for a district match. It’s contest at home this Friday was canceled by Harding Fine Arts.
![LAST GRAND LAMB AT THE BIG HOUSE – Skylar Dooley shows off Bandit, which won grand champion market lamb at OYE last month. Joining them are family members Landree Dooley (sister) and parents Shawna and Jake Dooley. [Photo provided]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/7cb68d2448_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=itw2G6UZ "LAST GRAND LAMB AT THE BIG HOUSE – Skylar Dooley shows off Bandit, which won grand champion market lamb at OYE last month. Joining them are family members Landree Dooley (sister) and parents Shawna and Jake Dooley. [Photo provided]")
Lomega fourth grader’s market lamb is grand champion at OYE
Visitors were greeted with sunny skies last Saturday for the annual Chuck Wagon Gathering hosted by The Chisholm in Kingfisher. Pictured are artist Debby Kaspari (left photo) and musicians Wayne and Brenda Cantwell. Those were just two of the many attractions at the annual event this year, one that continues to grow and add activities each year. “It was a little breezy, but much warmer than last year,” said Museum Executive Director Jason Harris. “All of the new activities were a hit and we already have plans to add additional items next year. Everyone who attended seemed to enjoy themselves.” To help with the flow of the crowd, organizers shut down Zellers Avenue, which runs between the museum and the mansion. Overflow parking was provided at Kingfisher High School. The school district provided a shuttle service for patrons from the school to the event. “Closing the road between the museum and mansion allowed for better flow between the two and made the event feel less crowded,” Harris said. “I spoke with a number of people who took the shuttles from the school and they said the KPS school staff were fantastic and it was a great option for those unable to walk from blocks away.” [KT&FP Staff Photos By Cati Killman]
![YESENIA RIVERA prepares to throw the ball downfi eld after making a save against Weatherford last Friday. Rivera made nine saves in the Lady Jackets’ 6-2 win Saturday against Cordell. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/slideshow_1170x780/public/khs_soccer_girls_3rd_at_weatherford.jpg?itok=Sd0216uC "YESENIA RIVERA prepares to throw the ball downfi eld after making a save against Weatherford last Friday. Rivera made nine saves in the Lady Jackets’ 6-2 win Saturday against Cordell. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
Kingfisher wrapped up third place in the Weatherford Eagles Classic for the second straight year on Saturday.
Lomega fourth grader’s market lamb is grand champion at OYE
Visitors were greeted with sunny skies last Saturday for the annual Chuck Wagon Gathering hosted by The Chisholm in Kingfisher. Pictured are artist Debby Kaspari (left photo) and musicians Wayne and Brenda Cantwell. Those were just two of the many attractions at the annual event this year, one that continues to grow and add activities each year. “It was a little breezy, but much warmer than last year,” said Museum Executive Director Jason Harris. “All of the new activities were a hit and we already have plans to add additional items next year. Everyone who attended seemed to enjoy themselves.” To help with the flow of the crowd, organizers shut down Zellers Avenue, which runs between the museum and the mansion. Overflow parking was provided at Kingfisher High School. The school district provided a shuttle service for patrons from the school to the event. “Closing the road between the museum and mansion allowed for better flow between the two and made the event feel less crowded,” Harris said. “I spoke with a number of people who took the shuttles from the school and they said the KPS school staff were fantastic and it was a great option for those unable to walk from blocks away.” [KT&FP Staff Photos By Cati Killman]
A number of Kingfisher FFA members had tremendous showings at the Oklahoma Youth Expo held last month at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds.
Storms bring much-needed rain to county, but also harmful wind, hail
Kingfisher wrapped up third place in the Weatherford Eagles Classic for the second straight year on Saturday.
A trio of one-goal matches saw the Kingfisher High School boys finish fourth over the weekend at the Weatherford Eagles Classic soccer tournament. Eduardo De La Torre scored the game winner Friday afternoon in Kingfisher’s 3-2 victory over Purcell in the quarterfinals. Santiago Ortega and Abel Guzman notched the team’s other two goals. That evening, Kingfisher dropped a 2-1 decision to Weatherford, which went on to win the championship. The Eagles scored first, but Jake Sisk evened it up in the first half with a goal as he was falling to his back. The score was assisted by De La Torre. Weatherford got the game winner with about 15 minutes to play in the game. Elijah Click had seven saves for the Jackets and 12 for the tournament overall. Elk City also got a 2-1 victory over KHS with both of the Elks’ goals coming via penalty kicks. Kingfisher found its goal in the first half when Santiago Ortega (pictured to the right) headed in a free kick from Jairo Velarde. The Jackets appeared to have tied it up 2-2 late in the game, but a goal was disallowed after a whistle blew a play dead with a foul in the box. The Jackets then missed the penalty kick and Elk City eventually ran out the clock. Kingfisher traveled to Mount St. Mary on Tuesday for a district match. It’s contest at home this Friday was canceled by Harding Fine Arts.
Prior to her very first event as a high school track and field athlete, Ela Hartman was unsure what a realistic goal was to clear in the high jump.
Okarche’s slow pitch softball team reached the semifinals of the Enid Pacer Tournament over the weekend before suffering its first loss of the season. The Lady Warriors won their first two games of the tournament 9-7 against Chisholm and 11-4 over Timberlake last Thursday. They came back Friday to defeat Tonkawa 3-1. Later that day, Waukomis knocked the Lady Warriors from the ranks of the undefeated with a 7-3 defeat in the semifinals. Waukomis is ranked No. 5 in Class 2A. Okarche returned home Monday to beat Watonga 12-0. The Lady Warriors are now 6-1 on the season. Pictured is Okarche junior Belle Beam making a throw from second to first during action in the Enid Tournament. [Photo provided]
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![LAST GRAND LAMB AT THE BIG HOUSE – Skylar Dooley shows off Bandit, which won grand champion market lamb at OYE last month. Joining them are family members Landree Dooley (sister) and parents Shawna and Jake Dooley. [Photo provided]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/7cb68d2448_Ar00101001.jpg?itok=AkQFOI9p "LAST GRAND LAMB AT THE BIG HOUSE – Skylar Dooley shows off Bandit, which won grand champion market lamb at OYE last month. Joining them are family members Landree Dooley (sister) and parents Shawna and Jake Dooley. [Photo provided]")
![YESENIA RIVERA prepares to throw the ball downfi eld after making a save against Weatherford last Friday. Rivera made nine saves in the Lady Jackets’ 6-2 win Saturday against Cordell. [KT&FP Staff Photo]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/khs_soccer_girls_3rd_at_weatherford.jpg?itok=DDJi9Ils "YESENIA RIVERA prepares to throw the ball downfi eld after making a save against Weatherford last Friday. Rivera made nine saves in the Lady Jackets’ 6-2 win Saturday against Cordell. [KT&FP Staff Photo]")
![KINGFISHER’S Ela Hartman clears the bar in her fi rst jump of the day at last Friday’s track meet in Thomas. Hartman went on to win gold in the event as well as the long jump. Below is Harper Evans fi nishing up the anchor leg of the gold medal winning 3,200 meter relay team. [KT&FP Staff Photos]](https://www.kingfisherpress.net/sites/kingfisherpress.etypegoogle10.com/files/styles/thumbnail_150/public/ela-vated.jpg?itok=AmE8RDHr "KINGFISHER’S Ela Hartman clears the bar in her fi rst jump of the day at last Friday’s track meet in Thomas. Hartman went on to win gold in the event as well as the long jump. Below is Harper Evans fi nishing up the anchor leg of the gold medal winning 3,200 meter relay team. [KT&FP Staff Photos]")
