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The Shawnee Homecoming Parade returned on Sept. 25 at 10 am to downtown Shawnee with overwhelming support from merchants and fans alike. With the success, we have no doubt next year's will be even bigger and better. Photo courtesy of Neal's Home Furnishings

The Shawnee Homecoming Parade returned on Sept. 25 at 10 am to downtown Shawnee with overwhelming support from merchants and fans alike. With the success, we have no doubt next year's will be even bigger and better. Photo courtesy of Neal's Home Furnishings

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Shawnee High School Homecoming Parade returns

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan and Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun (unless otherwise noted)Click on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our photos from the SHS Homecoming Parade, Coronation and Game!
McLoud's Makenzie Lane gets a low five from Head Coach Garrett Hannah after crossing third base on her way to a home run in the Sept. 22 home game against Tecumseh. The Lady Redskins won, 14-4, and have a record of 25-9 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

McLoud's Makenzie Lane gets a low five from Head Coach Garrett Hannah after crossing third base on her way to a home run in the Sept. 22 home game against Tecumseh. The Lady Redskins won, 14-4, and have a record of 25-9 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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THS evens up wins and losses for the week

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews. Com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Lady Savages went 2-2 last week and got a walk off win before getting walked off in a heart-breaker.Tecumseh opened the week at home against Berryhill, and the Lady Savages ended it in the 10th inning.
Senior Sylis Grayson dodges the defense in the Sept. 4 game. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Senior Sylis Grayson dodges the defense in the Sept. 4 game. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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THS football has grit

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Savage gridiron group has had a tough go with this season, and last week was even worse, as Tecumseh didn’t have a quarterback at Ardmore last Friday night.It’s a daunting season so far, but you don’t see this football team giving up, even though a running back had to serve as a quarterback...
Macomb freshman Asher Schooler takes a swing, as Asher senior Hunter Francis makes the catch during the Class B District Tournament game at Asher on Sept. 23. The Indians won 23-0. They also won both their games against Whitesboro on Sept. 23, 19-4, and on Sept. 24, 14-6. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Macomb freshman Asher Schooler takes a swing, as Asher senior Hunter Francis makes the catch during the Class B District Tournament game at Asher on Sept. 23. The Indians won 23-0. They also won both their games against Whitesboro on Sept. 23, 19-4, and on Sept. 24, 14-6. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Indians dominate District Tournament

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Asher Indians took one loss last week before dominating their opponents the rest of the week.The Indians went to Colbert on Monday, and Asher was up, 4-2, going into the bottom of the sixth inning.
Sorting the 2026 SEC

Sorting the 2026 SEC

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Sorting the 2026 SEC

Dr. Don Rominger Jr.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Better Sort 1. Texas, 4-02. Georgia, 4-03. Alabama, 4-04. Florida, 4-05. Tennessee, 3-16. Louisiana State, 3-1 The Middling Sort 7. Mississippi State, 4-08. Mississippi, 3-19. Auburn, 3-110. Oklahoma, 2-211. Kentucky, 3-112. Texas A & M, 2-213. Vanderbilt, 3-114. Missouri, 3-115.
The Asher Lady Indians Fastpitch Team won the Class B District Tournament, held at home on Sept. 24. They beat Mason in two games, 14-0 and 12-0. Their record is 23-5, so far. Photo provided

The Asher Lady Indians Fastpitch Team won the Class B District Tournament, held at home on Sept. 24. They beat Mason in two games, 14-0 and 12-0. Their record is 23-5, so far. Photo provided

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Asher Softball wins Class B Districts

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Shawnee junior Riley Storie blocks the Newcastle defense on his way to making a touchdown during the first half of the Sept. 25 homecoming game. The Wolves lost, 14-62. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee junior Riley Storie blocks the Newcastle defense on his way to making a touchdown during the first half of the Sept. 25 homecoming game. The Wolves lost, 14-62. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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A full day of SHS Homecoming festivities

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Tecumseh Cross Country Lady Savages competed at the Savage Cross Country Invitational at Tecumseh High School on Sept. 22. Shown, from left, are Brynna Walker, 18th place; Livia Four Horns, eighth place; Bree Mitchell, seventh place; Allison Walker, first place; Sosi Mitchell, second place; Anna Harvey, 21st place; and, Kate Pearcy, sixth place. Photos courtesy of Amiah Vermillion, THS student

The Tecumseh Cross Country Lady Savages competed at the Savage Cross Country Invitational at Tecumseh High School on Sept. 22. Shown, from left, are Brynna Walker, 18th place; Livia Four Horns, eighth place; Bree Mitchell, seventh place; Allison Walker, first place; Sosi Mitchell, second place; Anna Harvey, 21st place; and, Kate Pearcy, sixth place. Photos courtesy of Amiah Vermillion, THS student

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Tecumseh hosts Savage Cross Country Invitational

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
North Rock Creek hosted Kingfisher on Sept.25 and suffered their first loss of the season, 18-19 despite plays like Tyson Hawkins intercepting the ball and taking it in for a touchdown. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek hosted Kingfisher on Sept.25 and suffered their first loss of the season, 18-19 despite plays like Tyson Hawkins intercepting the ball and taking it in for a touchdown. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

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NRC falls to Kingfisher, 18-19

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Dale sophomore Lainey Wilson lands on second base after hitting a double in the Sept. 24 home game against Hooker during the Class B Fastpitch Regional Tournament. The Lady Pirates won, 12-0, and also beat Mangum that day, 10-2. Then, on Sept. 25, they became the Regional champions, after winning their second game against Mangum, 14-0. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale sophomore Lainey Wilson lands on second base after hitting a double in the Sept. 24 home game against Hooker during the Class B Fastpitch Regional Tournament. The Lady Pirates won, 12-0, and also beat Mangum that day, 10-2. Then, on Sept. 25, they became the Regional champions, after winning their second game against Mangum, 14-0. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Dale Lady Pirates rule regionals

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Thursday, October 1, 2026