Commissioner resigns to lead mental health non-profit
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert is resigning her position to become the CEO of Mental Health Association Oklahoma. She made the announcement early last week. Blumert has served as the District One County Commissioner since 2019, focusing on issues of improving the criminal justice system, increasing access to affordable…
Read MoreBombers top Putnam West for first win
By Jacob Sturm Staff Writer After a couple of tough losses to open the season, Midwest City found its way last Thursday night against Putnam City West. Backed by solid running through Jahhim Mahmoud and good quarterback play from Roman Manella, the Bombers (1-2) got out to an early lead and never looked back in…
Read MoreCarl Albert dismantles Lawton Ike
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert continued its strong start to the 2024-25 season with a shutout of Lawton Eisenhower last Thursday evening at Cameron Stadium. The Titans (2-0) did not struggle in the non-district contest. In fact, seven players scored during the 70-0 shutout victory. That forced a running clock situation in…
Read MoreLady Bombers bounce back against Putnam City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A tough loss to Choctaw didn’t sit well with the Midwest City volleyball team. The Lady Bombers started fast but lost in five sets against rival Lady Jackets last Tuesday night. They didn’t dwell on the loss, but instead bounced back with a 3-0-win Thursday night at Putnam City.…
Read MoreLady Titans walkoff winners at Choctaw/CA Festival
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s softball players held their own against tough competition last week in the Choctaw/Carl Albert Festival. The Lady Titans went 3-1 with wins over Class 6A’s Mustang, Yukon and Stillwater. Their lone loss came against 4A’s Tuttle. Carl Albert opened the festival with an 8-1 setback against Tuttle…
Read MoreVinyard steps up in win over Tecumseh
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Zoey Vinyard proved she can play anywhere on the floor for Carl Albert’s volleyball team. The freshman played all the way around the lineup for the first time Thursday night against Tecumseh. She served well and had two big kills and a key block in a 3-0 win at…
Read MoreDel City runners take second at Tecumseh
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon TECUMSEH — Both Del City Eagles cross country teams came away with runnerup trophies at the annal Savage Cross Country Meet at Tecumseh High School on Tuesday. The host Lady Savages won the girls championship but the Lady Eagles placed four in the top 10 to claim second place.…
Read MoreWagner leads Titans at Choctaw meet
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon Koen Wagner posted a 17:52.18, good for sixth place, as the Carl Albert Titans finished fifth in the annal Jacket Run at Choctaw High School on Friday. The Lady Titans finished in third place with Elizabeth Harmon taking 5 th with a time of 21.35.19. All three Mid-Del teams…
Read MoreAP Prep Poll: Carl Albert and Del City grab top spots in Class 5A
AP Oklahoma High School Football Poll Week 3: Here is The Associated Press’ Oklahoma high school football poll with first place votes in parentheses, records, points, records through September 10. Points for classes A through 5A based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 scoring. Points for 6A (Division I & II), classes B and C based on 5-4-3-2-1 scoring.…
Read MoreGaines Jr. not slowing down for senior year
By Michael Kinney Mustang Times Waleed Gaines Jr. does not lack for confidence. That is one of the first attributes that stands out when watching the Mustang senior any time he steps onto the gridiron. Whether he is lining up opposite an elite wide receiver or preparing to return a punt return, Gaines gives…
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