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Cordell’s Bode Gallagher blocks a Hobart layup in Friday’s game. Photo courtesy of Todd Hancock | Hobart Democrat-Chief

Cordell’s Bode Gallagher blocks a Hobart layup in Friday’s game. Photo courtesy of Todd Hancock | Hobart Democrat-Chief

Blue Devils Deliver In Overtime At Hobart

If there’s one thing that’s always true about rivalry games, it’s that they’re always unpredictable. It doesn’t matter how good, or how bad, one team may be, or how good or bad their rival may be, when that head-to-head game pops up on the schedule, both teams come out ready to play.
Evan Anderson draws a foul going up for a shot against Hobart. Bob Henline | Cordell Beacon

Evan Anderson draws a foul going up for a shot against Hobart. Bob Henline | Cordell Beacon

Lady Blue Devils Get It Done In Hobart

The Hobart Bearcats played the last game in their old gym against Cordell, so it seems only fitting that the Lady Blue Devils come to Hobart to help the Bearcats open the new one.

Blue Devils, Lady Devils Fall To Minco

Last Tuesday Cordell played host to the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs of Minco. Kamdyn Davis opened things up for the Lady Devils with a quick three-pointer, followed by two from Renee Javorsky to give Cordell an early 5-0 lead. Minco battled back and brought the game to a 10-10 tie after one.
Bailey Troub draws the foul against Hobart. Bob Henline | Cordell Beacon

Bailey Troub draws the foul against Hobart. Bob Henline | Cordell Beacon

Concession Stand Food Review More Than Just A Baked Potato.......

After my boss read the first installment of this feature last week he decided to authorize me to put Pepto Bismol on my expense report. I hope he’s wrong and I don’t need any in my concession stand adventures during the basketball season, but it’s a much appreciated gesture.
Basketball Season Returns To Cordell

Basketball Season Returns To Cordell

Basketball Season Returns To Cordell

The Lady Blue Devils officially opened basketball season in Cordell last week, dropping their home opener to the visiting Oilerettes of Merritt 54-28. Cordell’s girls, with only one senior starter returning from last year’s team, started slowly against the bigger and more experienced Merritt squad.
Blue Devils Fall To Merritt In Double Overtime

Blue Devils Fall To Merritt In Double Overtime

Blue Devils Fall To Merritt In Double Overtime

The Cordell Blue Devils put on one heck of a show in last Tuesday’s season opener at home against Merrit, taking the game to double overtime before coming up on the short end of a 65-57 score. The game opened slowly, with more than two minutes of play elapsed before either team found the bucket.
Concession Stand Food Review The Cordell Cheeseburger Hits The Spot

Concession Stand Food Review The Cordell Cheeseburger Hits The Spot

Concession Stand Food Review The Cordell Cheeseburger Hits The Spot

It’s not basketball season in Cordell without the delicious smells and tastes coming from the arena concession stand, run by Bob and Charlinda Ogle. During this basketball season, The Cordell Beacon is going to introduce a new feature: the Concession Stand Food Review.
Lady Blue Devils Balance Experience With Fresh Faces

Lady Blue Devils Balance Experience With Fresh Faces

Lady Blue Devils Balance Experience With Fresh Faces

Cordell’s Lady Blue Devils will have a new look when they take to the court this year, with just two returning seniors, but head coach Jana Rogers is confident the younger players will grow into their roles and help lead Cordell’s girls to another successful season.
Blue Devils Ready To Jump Into New Season

Blue Devils Ready To Jump Into New Season

Blue Devils Ready To Jump Into New Season

Despite the loss of four starters to graduation last year, Cordell Blue Devils head coach Brandon Gallagher is looking forward to this season and the experience his younger players bring to the court.