October 15, 2026
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Cross Timbers Administrator Lisa Thompson presents the results for the third-grade Strong Readers Act for 2025-26 to the Tecumseh School Board. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
The Dale Lady Pirates Fast Pitch team celebrate with a dogpile after getting the third out in the eighth inning of the Class 2A Fast Pitch State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on Oct. 10. The Lady Pirates conquered Crescent, 11-2, in the quarterfinals on Oct 8; were victorious over Vanoss, 5-4, on Oct. 9; and won over Warner in the Championship, 4-2, in an extra inning. They end the season with a record of 39-4. See more photos under the Sports tab. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Tristan Wyatt poses with his wife, Bailey and son William.
Clay Dodgion, with wife Jamie, supports The Salvation Army by volunteering as bell ringers. Photo provided
SHS receiver Brendon Johnson goes up high on a reception attempt against El Reno in the Wolves’ 49-20 win. Photo courtesy of Kent Bush
Kamryn Hobia, a 6th-grader at Pleasant Grove - Shawnee, competed in the Oklahoma Rural Elementary School Division II State Cross Country Meet on Oct 3, 2026. She ran most of the race with one shoe, losing the other shortly after the race began. She finished in first place with a time of 9:46:18, competing against 6th-8th-graders across the state. Photo provided by Adriel Clements Media
Maud seniors Gabriel Siqueiros and Kaelynn Hoffman were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before the Oct. 9 game against Bowlegs. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
