Gans FFA Connors CDE results

The Gans FFA competed in the Junior Land Contest at Connors State College on April 6. The team was first overall, competing against more than 50 teams and 200 individuals. Team members are Wesley Thornell, first high individual; Fletcher Owens, fifth high individual; Bryce Stevens, seventh high individual; and Jaxon England.

Gans FFA competed in the Soil and Water Management CDE “Surveying.” The team was second overall in the competition, and consisted of Jarrett Frazier-Barter, fourth high i...

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Vikings place 3rd at Golden Norsemen Open

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Vikings place 3rd at Golden Norsemen Open

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

February 4, 2025

MIAMI, Okla. — Carl Albert State College Vikings wrestler Ryder Clark was third at 133 pounds in Saturday’s Golden Norsemen Open, which took place at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Keegan Sullivan...