McGuire-Theus sweep state titles in hurdles
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon Tavion McGuire-Theus was ready for a comeback. The Midwest City junior failed to qualify for the Class 5A state track and field championships last year. This year, he left with two gold medals around his neck after winning both the 110- and 300-meter hurdle races. “I fell at regionals…
Read MoreLongtime Midwest City coach steps down
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For the first time in more than a decade, Midwest City High School is looking for a new football coach and athletic director. Veteran coach Darrell Hall announced he is stepping down after 12 seasons with the Bombers. He accepted the position as assistant director of transportation with Mid-Del…
Read MoreMidwest City’s Hooks makes state tennis debut
Bomber sophomore qualifies for state in first year on varsity tennis team By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Midwest City’s Terryance Hooks played in several tournaments at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center this year. But the OSSAA state tournament was something different. “It was more of a spectacle than I thought it…
Read MoreDel City’s Collier realizes gold medal dream
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon Deraya Collier of Del City won the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 45.07 to claim the gold medal at the OSSAA Class 5A State Track and Field Championships at Western Heights on Saturday. “This feels so great and it’s such a relief,” Collier said. “I wanted to win…
Read MoreTitans fall to Pryor in first round of state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon SAPULPA – There would be no three-peat in Class 5A baseball. Two-time defending state champion Carl Albert saw its season end last Thursday with a 2-1 loss to Pryor in 10 innings in the first round of the 5A state tournament. The Titans had solid pitching and defense but…
Read MoreTitan duo takes runner-up at state tennis
Sparks/Fouquette finish sixth at No. 1 doubles By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Jake Farley and Brandon Rogers had high hopes for the Class 5A boys tennis state championships last week at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. And they weren’t disappointed. The Carl Albert juniors finished second at No. 2 doubles on…
Read MoreMid-Del patrons, educators celebrated
The Mid-Del Education Association celebrated local patrons and educators during a National Teacher Day Reception May 6 at the Mid-Del Technology Center. Administrators from each school site selected a Patron of the Year for an individual, business or organization that supported their school and students this school year. The winners volunteered for school activities, donated…
Read MoreCarl Albert boys take third again at state tournament
Pierucci finishes 11th with solid third round By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s boys golf team had another strong showing at the state tournament. The Titans placed third at the Class 5A state tournament last week at the Muskogee Country Club. The Titans finished with a three-round total of 916. They shot rounds…
Read MoreMidwest City pool opening delayed
Reno Swim and Slide set to open in late June due to maintenance work By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Summer swim season will be a little shorter than usual. The Reno Swim and Slide pool will open about one month later than normal due to maintenance work, according to Midwest City officials. The pool…
Read MoreHonored at last: Del City memorializes fallen
By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon Seven Del City High School alumni killed in action during the Vietnam War are now commemorated on the Robert Kalsu Stadium’s new Wall of Honor. The seven men are as follows: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Tom Burton (Class of 1962), Lance Cpls. Jimmy Mullins (Class of 1965), Ricky…
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