Amazing, Dedicated Athletes In Pottawatomie County

The Class 2A Dale Pirates basketball team, their coaches and the Dale cheerleaders pose after winning the 2022 Tournament of Champions in Tulsa on Dec. 30. They are the first small school to win the tournament since 1978. The team returned to defend their title in the 58th TOC on Dec. 27, 2023. Photo provided.
The Class 2A Dale Pirates basketball team, their coaches and the Dale cheerleaders pose after winning the 2022 Tournament of Champions in Tulsa on Dec. 30. They are the first small school to win the tournament since 1978. The team returned to defend their title in the 58th TOC on Dec. 27, 2023. Photo provided.

Multiple schools in the county celebrated athletic achievements in 2023. We have rounded up a few of them.

The month of January 2023 was a memorable one for the residents of Pottawatomie County, as it was marked by many sporting achievements and personal milestones. Basketball holds a special place in the hearts of the locals. It is a sport that has been deeply ingrained in the local culture and ha…