Mid-Del Schools see student enrollment dip
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Student enrollment in the Mid-Del School District declined this year. Figures released from the school district showed enrollment had decreased by 1.19% or 150 students from the previous year. The district had an enrollment of 12,434 students as of Oct. 2, compared to 12,584 in 2022. Superintendent Rick Cobb…
Read MoreTitans avoid upset against Piedmont
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Piedmont looked to be in no rush to get the ball snapped as the seconds ticked down near halftime. In Carl Albert’s 38-24 victory against Piedmont, the frustrations were abound through a heavy dosage of misdirection courtesy of the Piedmont Wildcats. What seemed like a challenge against the Carl…
Read MoreVictory puts Eagles in rare air
Del City beats Durant for first undefeated regular season since 1993 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City had already clinched the district title. But that didn’t mean they didn’t have anything to play for in last week’s regular season finale. The Eagles (9-0, 7-0) looked as impressive as ever as they beat Durant…
Read MoreMidwest City comes up short in district championship
Bombers to host Bishop McGuinness in first round of playoffs By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s football team knew they’d have to be on top of their game Friday night against Elgin (10-0, 7-0) in a de facto district championship game. They looked the part on defense but couldn’t cash in on offense…
Read MoreCarl Albert pair named to all-state team
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert seniors Ausha Moore and Kaylee Davis earned all-state honors. The pair were selected for the Class 5A All-State Team last week by the Oklahoma High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association All-State Team. Moore hit .512 and led the team in most offensive categories including doubles (12), home…
Read MoreCarl Albert standouts commit to Oklahoma
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon In the midst of Carl Albert’s run of dominance in 5A football, a plethora of athletes have risen to notoriety through college recruitment. With current teammates Xavier Robinson and Kevin Sperry Jr. having already made their intentions known of playing for the University of Oklahoma following their high school…
Read MoreCarl Albert, Del City earn Suburban Conference awards
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert and Del City had several players honored in the Suburban Conference volleyball awards. The awards were announced last week. Carl Albert’s Caitlyn Mabie (libero) and Kailey Stuart (outside hitter) were named to the First Team All-Conference. Eden Schroeder (outside hitter) and Rylee Reese (outside hitter) were selected…
Read MoreMidwest City seeking federal funds for road projects
Roundabout at SE 29th and Westminster among potential projects By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City is seeking funding for several road and sidewalk projects. The city plans to submit more than $28 million worth of potential projects to be considered for future federal funding. The nine projects include resurfacing several arterial streets, sidewalks, traffic…
Read MoreDeveloper looking to buy city-owned property
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A developer is looking to buy property owned by Midwest City for a new shopping center. Sooner Investment Group, Inc. would like to buy 13 acres near SE 29th St. and Douglas Blvd. that would be used for a small shopping center. The development would include space for 4-5…
Read MoreMid-Del Public Schools Foundation awards teacher grants
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Teachers will have new and creative ways to help their students learn. The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation last week awarded more than $55,000 in funding through the Big Idea Grants program. The Foundation awarded 39 grants at 16 schools in the district. Teachers received grants for a variety of…
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