Stars & Stripes kind of night

Kingfisher High School cheerleaders, from left, Gretchen Garrett, Ivy Hartman and Courtney Butts pose for a photo before last Thursday night’s home football game against Metro Christian Academy. The game served as “Freedom Football Night” at KHS, an event that’s been observed here for four straight years in conjunction with the Warriors for Freedom Foundation. Military service members, both active and veterans, received free admission into the game. They were recognized throughout the evening and the Pride of Kingfisher played the Armed Forces Medley at halftime. Warriors for Freedom, a non-profit group with the goal to stop veteran suicide through a number of different activities and programs, had a tent set up with representatives on hand at the game. Even the painted “K” at midfield had an extra patriotic flavor as it was painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes to represent the country’s flag. Zyzer Asphalt and Construction LLC, owned and operated by Starla and Brad Wittrock of Kingfisher, painted the special edition of the “K” prior to the game. The Yellowjackets were dealt a loss by top-ranked Metro Christian, 42-7. The story for that game can be found in last Sunday’s edition. [Photo by Lily Fletcher/KHS Photography]