Bombers outlast Eagles in double OT
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City boys basketball team needed all the energy they could muster against rival Del City last week. The Bombers pulled off an improbable comeback in the final minute of regulation before outlasting the Eagles 76-73 in double overtime. “Del City is good. They play hard and are…
Read MoreCarl Albert sweeps Noble, Guymon at home
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s basketball teams took care of business last week at home. The teams swept Noble and Guymon in a pair of district doubleheaders. Freshman Jordan Richardson scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Lady Titans past Noble 71-38 on Feb. 4. Hayden Harrell added 11 points in…
Read MoreDel City girls take down Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City girls continue to dominate District 5A-2. The Lady Eagles completed a season sweep of rival Midwest City with a 79-29 victory Feb. 4 at JE Sutton Fieldhouse. Saniya Bonds scored a game-high 16 points and Sacha Hunt scored 14 for the Lady Eagles. Kenadi Downer scored…
Read MoreCA girls win Titan Classic
Lady Titans edge Edmond Memorial in tiebreaker By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert girls were winners at their home tournament. For the first time under coach Kyle Richey, the Lady Titans won the annual Titan Classic. Carl Albert went 3-0 with wins over Collinsville, Sand Springs and Putnam City. “It feels good…
Read MoreTitans face challenges at home tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert boys would have liked to win more games at their annual Titan Classic last weekend. But coach Jay Price said they gained some valuable experience. “Traditionally, we’ve always invited the toughest competition because it’s kind of the last chance you have before the final stretch of…
Read MoreDel City competes at Titan Classic
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s basketball teams both competed in the Titan Classic last weekend at Carl Albert High School. The Lady Eagles went 2-1 with wins over Putnam City and Collinsville and a narrow loss to Edmond Memorial. On Thursday, the Del City girls came up short against Edmond Memorial 54-51…
Read MoreCarl Albert swimmers take second at Jenks meet
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s swimming teams placed second — only by Class 6A powerhouse Jenks — last weekend at the Jenks Invitational. The Lady Titans finished ahead of Bixby and 5A rival Shawnee in the girls team standings. The boys team blew away Bishop Kelley for second in the team standings.…
Read MoreNew owners upgrading Uptown Center
Crunch Fitness coming to shopping center, Goodwill relocating to east end By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Change is coming to the Uptown Shopping Center in Midwest City. The shopping center, located near SE 15th St. and Midwest Blvd., was recently purchased by Pintail Partners, a commercial property company in Dallas, Texas. The new owners…
Read MoreMidwest City Chamber reflects on past year, looks to bright future
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet Thursday evening at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom at Rose State College. Chamber president Shaina Bennett reflected on accomplishments from the past year as well as outstanding individuals and members. Midwest City Chamber welcomed 47 news members and…
Read MoreDel City Council appoints planning commission members
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City appointed the newest member of its planning commission and also reappointed four existing members at its Jan. 21 city council meeting. Terms for all of the appointed members last until September 1, 2027. All five members were nominated by the mayor and approved unanimously by the council.…
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