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SWOSU volleyball sweeps Southeastern 3-0, clinches spot in conference tournament Behind a balanced and effi cient SWOSU a spot in the 2019 Great Wood with eight. SWOSU hit .282 as and blocks, 6-2. offensive effort, the Bulldog volleyball American Conference Tournament, a team with 41 kills against 10 attack Kaitlyn Dillon matched a career-high team defeated Southeastern Oklahoma which will be played in Hot Springs, errors while holding Southeastern to a with fi ve service aces in the match State 3-0 Friday at the Pioneer Cellular Arkansas, beginning November 21. .134 hitting percentage with 31 kills and while also leading her team with 15 Event Center. Seven different players had at least 16 errors. The Bulldogs had statistical The victory completes a season-sweep three kills for the Bulldogs, who were advantages across the board, with the •Please see Volleyball, of the Savage Storm while also securing led by Sofi a Gruden with 10 and Emily widest coming in service aces, 10-3, Page 11 Danny Ediger Jr./WDN DJ Hicks catches Back on winning track a touchdown in SWOSU’s 28-7 win Bulldogs beat SNU on senior day Saturday. Josh Jennings the time of possession, holding the ball for Staff Writer 36 minutes while rolling up 403 yards of offense. SWOSU rushed for 207 yards on The SWOSU Bulldogs broke 55 attempts both team highs under coach a six game losing streak last Pobolish and added 196 yards through the air Saturday afternoon on senior on just 16 pass attempts while not committing day by defeating the Southern a turnover. Nazarene Crimson Storm 28-7 at “I was pleased with the way we were able to Milam Stadium. sustain drives,” Pobolish said. “We executed well “These guys have been working hard on both sides of the football and ran the ball for a win and I am glad we were able to extremely well.” get one for these seniors,” coach Chet SWOSU had three rushing touchdowns by Pobolish said. “We played hard and we three different players as Donnell Hawkins, played assignment sound, so it was good Jermaine Mask and Kenny Graham all found to see guys doing their jobs and getting the end zone. positive results because of it.” “We had to lock in and just play football,” The Bulldogs put together four touchdown Graham said. “I am so happy we got the win drives of 11 plays or more and controlled and we worked really hard for this win. We have to keep working hard if we want to Danny Ediger Jr./WDN Tyler Marr looks for an open receiver •Please see SWOSU, against Southern Nazarene. Page 11 Weatherford beats Newcastle 28-17 Josh Jennings rushing touchdown from running back Sam Hoffman. Staff Writer Weatherford was up 13-9 at halftime as the point after was blocked. The Weatherford Eagles football team defeated “We came out a little fl at tonight,” Roof said. “The pick the Newcastle Racers 28-17 Friday night in a huge six was huge for us and got us going, but we were still district match with playoff implications. a little fl at. We had a much better second quarter and Weatherford could not have asked for a better we have to play better in the second half. We have to start as defensive end Ethan Downs had a tackle better. Offensively, Newcastle did a good job pick six on the third play of the ball game and keeping our offense off the fi eld so we have to take Weatherford was up 7-0 early in the ball game. advantage of each and every opportunity we get on Newcastle answered Weatherford’s touchdown offense.” with a short rushing touchdown of their own, but In the second half, the Eagles scored a rushing the Racers missed the extra point. Newcastle got a touchdown on their fi rst offensive possession in stop and kicked a fi eld goal and had a 9-7 lead at the end the second half. Hoffman had another short rushing of the fi rst quarter. touchdown and this time the extra point was good and Newcastle had all the momentum in the world and was the Eagles were ahead 20-9 early in the second half. in the red zone about to score, but the Racers fumbled and Weatherford recovered. The Eagles then went more •Please see WHS, than 90 yards on the next possession and scored a short Page 6 Josh Burton/WDN Josh Burton/WDN Jaxon Ratterree runs a ball in for a two-point Ethan Downs had a pick six at Newcastle Friday conversion. night. Local news Thomas sports Hydro sports County commissioners hear Thomas-Fay-Custer tops Bobcats, Lady Bobcats about family drug court grant Fairview 36-14, wins district open season Friday See picture, Page 3 See the games, Pages 7 Read full stories, Page 9 & 10 SWOSU — 11 Puzzles — 10 Classifieds — 7-9 WHS — 6 Local news — 2-5 Chatterbox Do you have information for the WDN Chatterbox? Call (580) 772-3301. All retired educators are invited to the OREA meeting 11 a.m. Thursday at 1000 Gartrell Place. The program is elementary school principals from Weatherford and Clinton. Happy Birthday to WDN Facebook friends Brenda Karren, Chris Keeler, Jaryn Flynn, Brenda Grider and Mark Wade. 50¢ PAGE 2 - WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 On the hill Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award presented to SWOSU graduates Kelly and Nancy Selby received the distinction Academy of Compounding of Denton, Texas, were of Fellow from the Pharmacists and National recently presented the 2019 International Academy of Community Pharmacists Southwestern Oklahoma Compounding Pharmacists Association. State University College in 2002. In addition to their of Pharmacy Outstanding Kelly also serves on community and professional Pharmacy Alumnus Award the Pharmacist Mutual services, Kelly and Nancy on the Weatherford campus. Insurance Board and the are lifetime members of The Outstanding Academy of Independent the SWOSU Pharmacy Pharmacy Alumnus Award Pharmacy Board, as well Alumni Association and is presented to a SWOSU as numerous professional are strong supporters of the pharmacy graduate who has group committees. Kelly has Southwestern Pharmacy demonstrated exceptional been recognized with the Foundation. They also serve support of the College of Texas Pharmacy Association on the Pharmacy Alumni Pharmacy and outstanding 1988 Innovative Pharmacy Association Council, personal achievements in the Practice Award, PCCA volunteering for numerous pharmacy profession. 2016 Pharmacist of the alumni and student activities Kelly and Nancy Selby Year award and the 2017 throughout the years. own and operate Community Southwest Professional SWOSU Pharmacy Alumni Pharmacy in Denton. Their Achievement Award. and Development Office pharmacy is a blend of the Nancy, of Edmond, Director Patti Harper said best qualities of the classic graduated from SWOSU the Selbys are remarkable independent pharmacy in 1982 with a pharmacy ambassadors for the with the latest technology degree. She serves as university and the College and services to meet the a pharmacist as well as of Pharmacy, always needs of their patrons. handling the business promoting the values and Under the leadership of responsibilities of the qualities of SWOSU College Kelly and Nancy, the pharmacy. She specializes of Pharmacy’s dynamic pharmacy has earned the in Bioidentical Hormone educational environment. Pharmacy Compounding Replacement consultations. They are the parents of Accreditation Board’s Seal She is a supporter of the two daughters: Emily, of Accreditation for meeting Denton Benefit League and who graduated Summa the compounding pharmacy Hearts for Homes and serves Cum Laude from SWOSU profession’s highest quality on numerous committees with PharmD/MBA dual Provided and safety standards. for First United Methodist degrees in 2016, and Erin, Kelly, of Union City, Church. who will graduate in May From left, Kelly and Nancy Selby being presented the graduated from SWOSU Kelly and Nancy are both 2020 from SWOSU with a 2019 Southwestern Oklahoma State University College in 1981 with a pharmacy members of the Texas PharmD degree, specializing of Pharmacy Outstanding Pharmacy Alumnus Award degree. He serves as the Pharmacists Association, in pharmacy leadership, by SWOSU College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. David Ralph pharmacy manager and American Pharmacists innovation and quality (right). pharmacist in charge. He Association, International outcomes. Death Notice Funeral services for Janice Dean (Satoe) Ball, 60-year-old Thomas resident, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Thomas with Pastor Tim Billy officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Valley Cemetery. WDN/Josh Jennings Far left, SWOSU student Ryan Agyemang from Bethany giving a tour to future SWOSU students during SWOSU Saturday in Rankin Fieldhouse. WDN/Josh Jennings From left, SWOSU students and PLC members Ashtyn Mcadoo, Natalie Kinder, Alisa Friesen, Shania Do and Natalee Karcher having fun at the Fine Arts Center on SWOSU Saturday. WEATHERFORD DAILY NEWS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 - PAGE 3 Local News Custer, Washita receive drug court grant Leanna Cook treatment through a partnership with Human Services, possibly on a weekly Dirickson has not received all of the Lifestyles Editor Red Rock Mental Health Services. basis. funding information, but believes the The children also will receive “That is the component they are grant to be a total of $600,000 for the Custer and Washita counties have separate counseling and therapy able to say helps in these programs next three years. After this time, the been approved for a grant from the services to cope with the trauma they — when they have to be accountable program’s success will be evaluated Oklahoma Department of Mental experienced. immediately to someone,” Dirickson for the possibility of sustaining grants. Health and Substance Abuse Services “They (Red Rock) have treatment said.