Carl Albert’s depth too much for El Reno
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon EL RENO — A short week of preparation didn’t faze Carl Albert as the Titans dominated El Reno on the road last Thursday night. The Titans rolled to a 49-7 victory, fueled by a balanced offensive attack that featured contributions from a deep group of receivers and steady play…
Read MoreMidwest City volleyball finishes strong at conference tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City finished the regular season strong, claiming the silver bracket at the Big 7 Conference Tournament at JE Sutton Fieldhouse last weekend. The Lady Bombers struggled on Friday, losing all three of their matches. They fell to Putnam City North and Ponca City in two sets, and lost…
Read MoreMistakes pile up for Bombers in district loss to Newcastle
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NEWCASTLE – Little mistakes turned into big problems for Midwest City on Friday night against Newcastle. The Racers scored 21 points off turnovers and rolled to a 51-0 victory at Gene Ried Field. Midwest City coach Jacques Washington said the same mistakes continue to haunt his young team. “When…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Cordray balancing volleyball and cheer
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Chandler Cordray’s schedule is packed this year — and she’s thriving. The Carl Albert High School senior has become one of the Lady Titans’ most versatile volleyball players — and she’s also joined the cheer squad. “I feel like every year I played a different position. Freshman year, I…
Read MoreLady Titans surge late, earn home regional
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After some up-and-down performances, Carl Albert’s volleyball team appears to be hitting its stride as the regular season winds down. The Lady Titans took care of business last week at home, sweeping Newcastle and Putnam City West in straight sets. Carl Albert defeated Newcastle 25-15, 26-24, 25-15 on Sept.…
Read MoreDel City residents express worry, frustration over police department cuts
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon It was standing room only at Monday night’s Del City council meeting as residents showed up to voice their concern over recent budget cuts to Del City’s police department. The situation drew attention on Sept. 26 when it was reported that Police Chief Loyd Berger had been placed on…
Read MoreWren finds his fit on Bombers defense
Despite his size, senior’s heart and hustle make him one of Midwest City’s toughest players By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Finnrick Wren might not be the biggest player on the field, but he rarely shies away from contact. The 5-foot-7, 175-pound Midwest City senior has made a name for himself this fall with his…
Read MoreDel City police union voices concern over budget cuts
The Del City Fraternal Order of Police is expressing concern over recent budget reductions that they say disproportionately impact the police department and have led to multiple layoffs. The statement issued Friday comes after a city audit revealed a $1 million shortfall in Del City’s general fund reserves. To address the deficit, the union says…
Read MoreBomber Buddies bring out the heart of homecoming
When Midwest City senior football player Cayhon Graham walked into a Cleveland Bailey Elementary classroom earlier this fall, he thought he was just helping with Bomber Buddies, a program that connects high school students with younger children. What he didn’t expect was to walk out with a new friend. Lindsay Deline III, a pre-K student…
Read MoreMidwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads resigns
Seat to be filled in February election By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads has resigned after nearly nine years of service. Eads submitted a letter of resignation to city leaders Tuesday, citing her daughter’s pursuit of employment with the city. Both Oklahoma state law and the Midwest City…
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