Roland Lady Ranger runner places sixth at state meet

Sports

May 13, 2025

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

ARDMORE — Roland Lady Rangers runner Molly Carver made it to the medal stand at last weekend’s Class 3A State Meet, which took place this past weekend at Plainview Stadium at Plainview High School in Ardmore.

Carver was sixth in the 1,600-meter run (5:28.9).

Three Rangers also competed at the state meet.

Dalton Crossno was ninth in the shot put (44-2.25), while Paul Johnson was 11th (20-4) and Uriah Phillips was 15th (19-5.5) in the long jump.

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