Yukon Area News
Patriots put on a show against Tyrone
Southwest Covenant made a statement with a big victory over Tyrone Friday. The Patriots (11-0) proved they were a power in the playoffs, defeating the Bobcats (8-3) 56-16 in the second round. Though Southwest Covenant hung half-a-hundred on their opponent, it was their defense that made the biggest play. Tyrone fumbled the ball nine times…
Read MoreYukon foundation honors grant recipients
Thirty Yukon educators left the annual Yukon Public School Foundation for Excellence banquet Thursday as happy campers. The teachers were honored with grants of up to $1,000 during the event. The money will be used for special projects that help draw students into the classroom. The recipients were notified last month, but received certificates during…
Read MoreWhite defeats Red in annual Red/White dual
Several Millers retired helmets for singlets and made their debut on the wrestling mat Thursday night. Yukon hosted its annual red and white inter-squad match in preparation for the start of the regular season. For many former football players this was their first time to see competition in the preseason. “(I really liked) getting those…
Read MoreYukon Millers Football Player of the Year: Owen Olsen
Two-way players are hard to find in this era of high school football. Many times in today’s game, a high school player will pick one side of the ball and pick one position and focus on that and that alone. It takes a special kind of young man to be willing to play on both…
Read MoreSouthwest Covenant Football Player of the Year: Trevor Kelly
You like points in football? You like production in all facets of the game? You might want to go see Southwest Covenant senior Trevor Kelly play, as he winds down his career for the Patriots. Kelly is a starting running back, defensive back and return specialist for Southwest Covenant and had led the Patriots to…
Read MoreCanadian County deputies cleared in fatal shooting
District Attorney Mike Fields said Canadian County sheriff’s deputies were justified in the shooting death of a 24-year-old man who led them on a high-speed chase before exiting a stolen truck he was driving with a handgun. “There is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by Canadian County sheriff’s office deputies John Bridges, Christopher Contreras, Bryan…
Read MoreYukon’s Tom Thomas honored as county’s Veteran of the Year
Tom Thomas said he was surprised last week to learn that he is this year’s Yukon Veteran of the Year for Canadian County. Thomas was one of seven county veterans who were honored Sunday during the annual Veterans Day ceremonies, which were held in El Reno. Karen Nance, the executive director of the El Reno…
Read MoreYukon resident looks to educate youth on veterans with World War II vehicle
Since he was a young boy, Russ Huffman has loved military vehicles. Sunday, he was able to share his newly purchased M3 Halftrack tank with others in Canadian County who took part in the Veterans Day Parade in El Reno. Huffman, of Yukon, purchased the M3 Halftrack in late September and had it delivered Oct.…
Read MorePatriots look to stay hot in second round
There is just a brief window of opportunity for celebration in the playoffs. Southwest Covenant took home a big win over Sasakwa Friday 48-0 by mercy rule. The excitement and allure of winning a playoff game was present in the huddle after the game but it quickly went away by Monday. The Patriots began preparing…
Read MoreYukon Softball Player of the Year: Ashlynn Bruce
There is an old saying that the catcher is the quarterback of the defense in baseball or softball. A catcher is someone whom a coach can rely on to lead their team and get the job done when asked. The Yukon softball program made a postseason run to the 6A semifinals and one of the…
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