May 22, 2026
Tecumseh sophomore Jaxon McCullough, left, serves, as freshman Noah Mason stands ready, during the Boys State Tennis Tournament, held at the OKC Tennis Center on May 15. See full cutline below.
SHS's Deoncesay Beavers is the 2026 OSSAA Class 5A State Champion in 300M Hurdles with a time of 45.29. She was also the runner-up for 100M Hurdles. Photo provided.
Dale junior Chase Harris waits for the catch, as a Kansas runner dives back to first, in the fourth inning of the Class 2A1 State Baseball Quarterfinal game, held at Shawnee High School on May 14.
Potawatomi Fire Forward Jay Hedgeman goes to the hoop and is fouled in the third quarter of the May 14 home game against the Enid Outlaws. Hedgeman made 22 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double this season. See full cutline below.
Seminole State College baseball is headed to nationals after two wins Thurs- day afternoon in the NJ - CAA South Central District Tournament. The Trojans defeated St. Charles Com - munity College of Missouri in back-to-back games (11-5 and 19-5) to secure a berth in the JUCO World Series. The tournament was held at the Brian Crawford Me morial Sports Complex in Seminole. The World Series will be held from May 2329, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Three-sport senior athlete Cadence Leba received the Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year at the Tecumseh High School Athletic Awards on May 18. Jekhi Owens won the Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year.
Carter Schollenbarger signed with Austin College in Sherman, TX, to play tennis. Photos provided by SPS
Macomb High School Principal Steve Martin presents an academic scholarship award from East Central University to graduate Jasson Harris-Green during Macomb's Graduation on May 9. Harris-Green was the Salutatorian this year, but Martin spoke about his accomplishments in his place, as Harris-Green chose not to speak. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
The Seminole State College Trojan softball team won the NJCAA South Central District title last weekend and earned a trip to the JUCO World Series national tournament. The Trojans defeated NEO in the championship game 3-2 at the CPN FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee on Saturday. The national tournament will begin on May 25, 2026, in Oxford, Alabama. Photo Provided
The Dale Lady Pirates and their coaches, Andy Powell, far left, and Bryce Clemmons, pose after winning the Class 4A State Slow Pitch State Championship at FireLake Ball Fields on May 5. The Lady Pirates narrowly beat Silo, 18-17, as well as Coalgate, 14-5, and Howe, 15-0. They end their season with a record of 39-4. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
