EYES ON THE PRIZE: Yukon tennis teams prepping for postseason run
The Yukon boys and girls tennis teams have their sights set on the postseason, which is a couple weeks away. To help prepare them for the upcoming regional tournaments, the Millers and Millerettes hosted Crossings in a dual match Thursday at the Yukon High School tennis complex. Both the Yukon boys and girls split the…
Read MoreYukon hosts blustery track and field meet
By Kyle Salomon and Michael Kinney With Miller Stadium being the annual site for the Class 5A/6A track and field state championships, the Yukon Classic has become a mainstay for many schools across Oklahoma. Coaches want to bring their athletes to Yukon during the regular season to give them a taste of what the state…
Read MoreClark says walkout ‘tough’ for everyone
Mike Clark was hired to be the athletic director of Yukon Public Schools in March of 2016. In his first week on the job, he needed to print copies of something he was working on but couldn’t get his printer to work in his office. Clark decided to go upstairs to the teacher’s lounge to…
Read MoreIn Love with defense: Abby Love relishes her role with the Yukon girls soccer team
Yukon senior Abby Love may not play the most glamorous position on the Yukon girls soccer team, but the defender is well respected by her coaches and teammates. “She is our leader in the back,” Yukon coach Steve Scott said. “She has led a defense that allowed just 1.08 goals per match through the first…
Read MoreYukon handles business against Putnam City West, caps off perfect week
The Yukon girls soccer team took care of business Thursday with a 7-0 win at home against Putnam City West. The win improved Yukon’s record to 10-2 on the year. The Millerettes scored three goals in the first half and four in the second and had six assists on the night. Yukon finished the night…
Read MoreSurvivors speak out during candlelight vigil
By CHRIS EVERSOLE Staff Writer Courtroom One in the Canadian Courthouse in El Reno was transformed into a place of prayer on Monday as the criminal justice community and victims of crime shed tears and dedicated themselves overcoming grief through faith and mutual support. Among those participating in the Victims’ Rights Vigil were Cory Carson…
Read MoreYukon Track and field teams compete at Carl Albert
The Yukon boys and girls track and field teams competed in the Carl Albert Invitational Track and Field Meet last Thursday. The Millers took 10th place with 26 points and the Millerettes finished in 11th place with 24 points. Carl Albert won the boys’ team standings with 102 points and Moore took the top honors…
Read MoreYukon Chamber members have chance of lifetime with Italy trip
Members of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce have the opportunity to join other chamber members on a vacation to Tuscany, Italy, Nov. 6 through Nov. 14. The cost of the trip is $3,099 but if you sign up before April 27 you will get the early bird special price of $2,999. The Yukon chamber released…
Read MoreYukon girls win Clinton soccer tournament championship
Yukon punctuated a perfect weekend with a 2-1 win over Clinton Saturday in the Clinton Soccer tournament championship match. The victory improved the Millerettes’ record to 6-1. Yukon defeated Newkirk in the semifinals 3-0 on Friday and beat Elk City 5-2 Thursday in the first match of the three-day event. Against Clinton in the championship…
Read MoreYukon boys golf opens season hosting tournament
The Yukon boys golf team opened the 2018 season Monday by hosting the Yukon Invitational Golf Tournament at the Greens Country Club in northwest Oklahoma City. The Millers finished with a score of 371. Zion Nave had the best overall score for Yukon with a round of 80. Nave earned seventh place in the individual…
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