Highlanders spoil homecoming
Second half effort not enough as Midwest City falls 36-28 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After a rocky first half, Midwest City looked like they might pull off another big district win Thursday night against Lawton MacArthur. Jahhim Mahmoud scored with 5:19 left in the game to pull the Bombers within a point. Midwest…
Read MoreEagles round up Ropers
Blackwolf scores four TDs in 56-0 win By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City stayed atop of the district standings with a 56-0 win over Tulsa Will Rogers Friday night on the road. The Eagles improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in District 5A-4. They’re the only undefeated team in district play. Kaleb Blackwolf…
Read MoreCarl Albert returns to 5A state tournament
Lady Titans beat MacArthur in fifth meeting this year By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert and Lawton MacArthur are no strangers on the volleyball court. The teams split four matches during the regular season. It was only fitting that they met up for a fifth time last week in the regional finals at…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Spiwak adds record to stellar career
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon There are many ways to describe kickers in football, ranging from “powerful” and “saavy” to “wild” or “crafty”, but to those who have followed Carl Albert another word could just as easily come to mind. That word is dependable, and now the record books can back that up. Ethan…
Read MoreCouncil rejects apartment pitch
Midwest City denies changes to zoning, comprehensive plan for apartment complex on N. Douglas Blvd. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders recently shot down a proposal to build an apartment complex near N. Douglas Blvd. and NE 17th St. Cornerstone Housing Group LLC proposed building an apartment complex on vacant property at…
Read MoreFireLink Midwest City Foundation helping local residents in need
Stair-climb fundraiser set for Nov. 16 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Emergency personnel respond to tens of thousands of calls every year. Several of those calls are to the same addresses for the same issues. A new nonprofit organization aims to get to the root of the problems and reduce the number of 911…
Read MoreNeighborhood groups raising money for Shop with a Cop
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon For decades, police departments all around the country have hosted “Shop with a Cop,” an annual event that pairs police officers with local children and gives each child money to spend on Christmas gifts. This will be the 13th year for Del City’s Shop with a Cop event, which…
Read MoreDel City Chamber hosting Trunk or Treat Oct. 26
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City’s annual Trunk or Treat is scheduled for October 26 and is being organized by the Del City Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held in the parking lot of Integris Health Community Hospital – Del City, 4801 SE 15 St., from 4 to 7 pm. It’s…
Read MoreMidwest City rediscovers ‘Bomber Magic’
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Midwest City needed a win. And they got a huge one Friday night. The Bombers (3-4, 2-0) rallied late and knocked off Bishop McGuinness, 14-11, in a key district game at Pribil Stadium. Jahhim Mahmoud scored with 49 seconds left and the defense delivered a final…
Read MoreCarl Albert softball heads back to state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert softball team hit some rough patches early in the year. But they’re hitting their stride when it counts most. The Lady Titans swept a regional tournament last week to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament. It is the team’s 16th straight state tournament appearance. “Making…
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