Del City girls come up short against Lawton MacArthur
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s girls took it to Lawton MacArthur in the first half of the Area consolation semifinals last Thursday night. But the Highlanders (20-6) returned the favor in the second half. MacArthur overcame a six-point halftime deficit to beat Del City 63-47 in an elimination game at Mustang High…
Read MoreThird time not the charm for Midwest City girls
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon CHICKASHA – There’s something to beating a team three times in a season. Just ask the Midwest City girls basketball team. The Bombers already beat Norman North twice this season – winning in the Norman Joe Lawson Memorial Invitational in December, and the John Nobles Tournament in January. But…
Read MoreTitans hold off late rally to advance to state tourney
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon EDMOND – Quincy Hopkins’ shooting stroke had been pure all night, and that became abundantly clear when Carl Albert needed it the most. In a thrilling 62-56 win against Southeast High School, Hopkins’ production seemed to be the well the Titans needed to get across the finish line with…
Read MoreMidwest City boys basketball coach resigns
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School boys basketball coach Corky McMullen has stepped down. McMullen resigned last week after three seasons with the Bombers. He led the Bombers to the state tournament last year. The team struggled this season after replacing several varsity players and they were eliminated in the first…
Read MoreCarl Albert girls cruise to state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon EDMOND – The Carl Albert girls basketball team was reeling in the final weeks of the regular season. In the postseason, they’re rolling. The Titans (21-5) were in top form last Thursday as they throttled Glenpool 71-36 in the Class 5A Area finals at Edmond North’s Siberian Gym. Carl…
Read MoreKing Cake fundraiser returns to St. Matthew
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A New Orleans tradition has taken root in Midwest City. St. Matthew United Methodist Church is holding their 12thannual King Cake fundraiser to support their Mobile Meals program. Jenifer Cameron, a native of New Orleans, brought one of her favorite traditions to the area as a fundraiser for the…
Read MoreOne person arrested in shooting at basketball game
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor An Oklahoma City teenager was arrested in connection with a shooting last week at a Del City High School basketball game. The incident happened about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 after a boys basketball game between Del City and Millwood. At the conclusion of the game, a fight broke out inside…
Read MoreThe Curve development receives final plat
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders gave the green light for a housing development on the east side. The city council unanimously approved the final plat of The Curve development at a meeting on Jan. 10. The Curve development is located near SE 29th St. and Westminster Rd., just north of Charity Free…
Read MoreMidwest City modifies subdivision regulations
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City is changing how it handles the development of small subdivisions. The city council recently approved changes to its subdivision regulations including the platting process for subdivisions and required improvements for substandard roads and sidewalks. The revised policies will give the city more control over infrastructure improvements while providing…
Read MoreTitans come up short at district duals
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s wrestlers nearly earned a second straight trip to the Class 5A dual state tournament. The Titans beat Noble and Santa Fe South but lost to Lawton MacArthur 38-36 in the finals Jan. 17 at Carl Albert High School. “It was a tough loss for…
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