Lady Savages Bring Home The Gold, Make School History

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

  • Tecumseh pitcher Khylei Daniels throws to first-baseman Samantha Schweighardt to get the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning and win the Class 5A State Semifinals against North Rock Creek on April 30. Last year, Tecumseh also played NRC during the semifinals and lost, 13-18. This year, they won, 13-7.
    Tecumseh pitcher Khylei Daniels throws to first-baseman Samantha Schweighardt to get the third out in the bottom of the seventh inning and win the Class 5A State Semifinals against North Rock Creek on April 30. Last year, Tecumseh also played NRC during the semifinals and lost, 13-18. This year, they won, 13-7.
  • Tecumseh Slow Pitch Head Coach Perry Wilson gets a hug from junior Alyssa Norton during the medal ceremony after winning the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships on April 30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh Slow Pitch Head Coach Perry Wilson gets a hug from junior Alyssa Norton during the medal ceremony after winning the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships on April 30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway lifts the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship trophy up for the families and fans to see, as her teammates cheer, following their victory in the finals against Washington on April 30. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh. They had a state basketball win in 1993, and two academic bowl wins in 1997 and 1998, according to the OSSAA website. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway lifts the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship trophy up for the families and fans to see, as her teammates cheer, following their victory in the finals against Washington on April 30. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh. They had a state basketball win in 1993, and two academic bowl wins in 1997 and 1998, according to the OSSAA website. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway prepares to hit a single in the seventh inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh senior Serenity Jacoway prepares to hit a single in the seventh inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Tecumseh seniors Reagan Berry, Chloe Stephenson, Laney Sanders, Serenity Jacoway, Sami Schweighardt and Khylei Daniels pose with the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship trophy after the Lady Savages won against Washington on April 30. That day, they beat Bristow, 14-10; North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, and they end the season with a 31-9 record. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh, although they have been to the state tournament for several seasons.
    Tecumseh seniors Reagan Berry, Chloe Stephenson, Laney Sanders, Serenity Jacoway, Sami Schweighardt and Khylei Daniels pose with the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship trophy after the Lady Savages won against Washington on April 30. That day, they beat Bristow, 14-10; North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, and they end the season with a 31-9 record. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh, although they have been to the state tournament for several seasons.
  • Tecumseh junior Jessi Hull hurls the ball toward catcher Alyssa Norton during the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh junior Jessi Hull hurls the ball toward catcher Alyssa Norton during the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Tecumseh freshman Jaylie Anderson hits a single in the fifth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh freshman Jaylie Anderson hits a single in the fifth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Tecumseh senior Khylei Daniels yells in excitement as she runs to first in the sixth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh senior Khylei Daniels yells in excitement as she runs to first in the sixth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The Tecumseh Lady Savages dogpile after winning the Class 5A State Slow Pitch Softball State Championship. All on April 30, they won the Quarterfinals with Bristow, 14-10; the Semifinals with North Rock Creek, 13-7; and the Finals with Washington, 9-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    The Tecumseh Lady Savages dogpile after winning the Class 5A State Slow Pitch Softball State Championship. All on April 30, they won the Quarterfinals with Bristow, 14-10; the Semifinals with North Rock Creek, 13-7; and the Finals with Washington, 9-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team pose after winning the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship on April 30 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame in OKC. That day, they beat Bristow, 14-10; North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, and they end the season with a 31-9 record. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh. Their only other state win in sports was for basketball in 1993, according to the OSSAA website.
    The Tecumseh Lady Savages Slow Pitch Team pose after winning the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championship on April 30 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame in OKC. That day, they beat Bristow, 14-10; North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, and they end the season with a 31-9 record. This is the first softball state win for Tecumseh. Their only other state win in sports was for basketball in 1993, according to the OSSAA website.
  • Tecumseh sophomore Steeli Mitchell hits a double in the sixth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
    Tecumseh sophomore Steeli Mitchell hits a double in the sixth inning of the Class 5A Slow Pitch State Championships against Washington on April 30. That day, the Lady Savages fought their way through Bristow, 14-10; #1-ranked North Rock Creek, 13-7; and Washington, 9-6, to become the first state champions in softball in school history. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
  • Senior Serenity Jacoway runs to first.
    Senior Serenity Jacoway runs to first.
  • Freshman Madison Gray gets a pat on the helmet from Assistant Coach Kayla Rodriguez.
    Freshman Madison Gray gets a pat on the helmet from Assistant Coach Kayla Rodriguez.
  • State Champs!
    State Champs!
  • Making the catch
    Making the catch
  • Freshman Embrie Smith hits a single.
    Freshman Embrie Smith hits a single.
  • Katie Overstreet
    Katie Overstreet
  • Madison Gray rallies the crowd.
    Madison Gray rallies the crowd.
  • Near miss for Katie Overstreet
    Near miss for Katie Overstreet
  • Junior Jessi Hull hits a single.
    Junior Jessi Hull hits a single.
  • Senior Sami Schweighardt roars after hitting a double.
    Senior Sami Schweighardt roars after hitting a double.
  • Time out with Head Coach Perry Wilson
    Time out with Head Coach Perry Wilson
  • Tecumseh vs. Washington
    Tecumseh vs. Washington
  • Savage fans
    Savage fans
  • Savage fans
    Savage fans
  • Sophomore Maggie Wilson hits a single.
    Sophomore Maggie Wilson hits a single.
  • Freshman Josie Walker bats.
    Freshman Josie Walker bats.
  • Tecumseh vs. Washington
    Tecumseh vs. Washington
  • Senior Serenity Jacoway gets a fist bump from Assistant Coach Kayla Rodriguez after hitting a single.
    Senior Serenity Jacoway gets a fist bump from Assistant Coach Kayla Rodriguez after hitting a single.
  • Savage fans
    Savage fans
    For the first time ever, the Tecumseh Lady Savages are State Champs in 5A Slow Pitch. “It feels good to get that one,” said Head Coach Perry Wilson.Coach Wilson has been to 25 State Tournaments over his 27 years as an assistant and head coach at Tecumseh, including 12 as a head coach. He’s taken four slow-pitch teams to the finals, including this title year, and six times to the se...

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