Bombers can clinch playoff spot with win over Duncan
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City will travel to Duncan Friday night with a playoff spot on the line. The Bombers (4-5, 3-2) can lock up a playoff spot with a win over the Demons (4-5, 2-3) in the regular season finale. Midwest City would also advance with a loss by Bishop McGuinness…
Read MoreDel City overcomes adversity, stays hot with win over Claremore
By Kevin Green Claremore Daily Progress CLAREMORE — Del City coach Robert Jones had a hunch — an intuition, perhaps — that this week’s game wouldn’t be as straightforward as his team’s recent victories. Despite the Eagles’ dominance in previous weeks, outscoring opponents 402-16 over the past seven games and keeping a clean defensive sheet…
Read MoreVersatile Davis making big impact for Titans
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Caden Davis has proven to have a knack for big plays, and if you ask Carl Albert coach Mike Dunn he’d tell you it’s not an accident. Davis, a senior on Carl Albert’s stellar 2024 football team, has made myriad plays throughout his football career for the Titans, and…
Read MoreCarl Albert boys trying to win back to back titles
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] The Carl Albert boys swim team lost key pieces from their state championship squad last season. But the outlook remains the same for the new year. “The expectation is that we will be in the hunt, just as we were last year,” said coach Josh Norman. “It’ll be a dog fight…
Read MoreLady Titans driven to succeed after disappointing season
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Finishing fourth at the state meet is a goal for many schools. For Carl Albert’s girls swim team, it’s a source of motivation. The Lady Titans are focused on climbing their way back to the top of Class 5A this season. “At the end of last season, a lot…
Read MoreLady Titans fall to Booker T. Washington at state volleyball
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon MOORE – Carl Albert’s volleyball team was back at the Class 5A state tournament last week. But it didn’t last as long as they hoped. The Lady Titans saw their season end Thursday afternoon with a 3-0 (25-10, 25-13, 25-13) loss to Booker T. Washington in the state quarterfinals…
Read MoreDesign work to begin on drainage project
Midwest City approves contract for SE 15th St. and Hiwassee drainage upgrades By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Efforts to address flooding issues near SE 15th St. and Hiwassee Rd. took a step forward last week. Midwest City and Choctaw are partnering to rebuild the stormwater drainage system that runs underneath SE 15th St., just…
Read MoreMountain bikers flock to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mountain bikers of all ages competed in the Soldier Creek Showdown Sunday in Midwest City. The third-annual event drew about 200 people to the Soldier Creek Industrial Park Recreational Trail, 7250 NE 23rd St., east of Air Depot Blvd. The Soldier Creek Showdown was the final event in the…
Read MoreWolfley, Malone set for rematch in House 95 race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon In a rematch of last election, Rep. Max Wolfley will again face Democratic challenger Tegan Malone in the State House District 95 election on Nov. 5. Wolfley defeated Malone with nearly 54% of the vote in a matchup between two former Mid-Del educators. House District 95 includes much of…
Read MoreCarl Albert girls win first-ever regional title
CAHS boys advance to state for first time since 2021 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – The Carl Albert girls made noise with their neon pink jerseys Saturday at the Class 5A West cross country regional meet. And they backed it up with their feet. The Lady Titans edged Duncan by two…
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