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Tecumseh junior Jaylie Anderson hits a single during the Class 4A Regional Tournament game against Skiatook on Oct. 1, 2025. File photo

Tecumseh junior Jaylie Anderson hits a single during the Class 4A Regional Tournament game against Skiatook on Oct. 1, 2025. File photo

Experienced leaders anchor Lady Savages

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Coach Chad Trahan is beginning his 21st year as the head coach for Tecumseh’s Fast Pitch team. Trahan’s teams have built a program, with 10 State Tournaments under his belt, and have brought four State Championship Finals and five State Semifinals.
Free mouth guards available for local athletes

Free mouth guards available for local athletes

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Free mouth guards available for local athletes

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
For the first time since launching its mouth guard program in 2022, Delta Dental of Oklahoma is opening its request form to the public for free mouthguards for a second time period in a calendar year to help more young Oklahomans protect their smiles while participating in sports.
Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR - See full caption below.

Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR - See full caption below.

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Champions crowned at the 34th Annual IFYR

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
SHAWNEE, Okla. - More than 1,000 youth rodeo athletes took center stage this week at the 34th Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, Oklahoma, competing for championships and a share of more than $277,740 in prize money.
Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

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34th International Finals Youth Rodeo Wraps Up

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunWe regret that, due to a non-compete clause, we are not allowed to post IFYR photos to our Dot Photo page. We are only allowed to publish them in print and on our website.
Tecumseh sophomores Aivah Dodgion and Kenda Whittington block the ball in the home match against North Rock Creek on Aug. 28, 2025. File photo

Tecumseh sophomores Aivah Dodgion and Kenda Whittington block the ball in the home match against North Rock Creek on Aug. 28, 2025. File photo

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Experience, Energy Fuel Lady Savages

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The summer weather is pounding on us right now, but Tecumseh Volleyball has a cooled gym to begin practice and get ready for the season, which is just around the corner.Coach Megan Laughlin is beginning in her fourth season as the head coach, after six years as an assistant at Tecumseh.
Tecumseh High School incoming junior Alex Hurst and 2026 graduate Maddox Dickson pose with one of the bass they caught in the recent 17th Annual SAF HS Fishing National Championship and World Finals in Kentucky. Photo provided

Tecumseh High School incoming junior Alex Hurst and 2026 graduate Maddox Dickson pose with one of the bass they caught in the recent 17th Annual SAF HS Fishing National Championship and World Finals in Kentucky. Photo provided

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THS Fishing Teams compete at SAF HSF National, World Finals

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Tecumseh High School 2026 graduate Maddox Dickson stood on his grandfather’s 21-foot Phoenix bass boat and watched the sun rise over Lake Cumberland in Russell County, Kentucky.
Preston Rodriguez of Clayton, MI, works on taking down a steer in the steer wrestling event of the IFYR on opening night, July 12.

Preston Rodriguez of Clayton, MI, works on taking down a steer in the steer wrestling event of the IFYR on opening night, July 12.

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IFYR features 937 contestants from near and far

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunWe regret that, due to a non-compete clause, we cannot post any IFYR photos to our Dot Photo folder.We are only allowed to publish them in print and on our website.
Potawatomi Fire Forward KD Moore aims for a basket and gets the foul in the fourth quarter. Moore scored 19 points and nine rebounds and had two assists and three steals. The Fire won this game, 125-110, after taking the first game on June 18, 151-114. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Potawatomi Fire Forward KD Moore aims for a basket and gets the foul in the fourth quarter. Moore scored 19 points and nine rebounds and had two assists and three steals. The Fire won this game, 125-110, after taking the first game on June 18, 151-114. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Potawatomi Fire take fourth straight TBL title

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Potawatomi Fire are champs once again! The Fire beat the Tri-City Tide 125-110 on Friday night to claim their fourth straight TBL title. The Fire also finished off their second undefeated season, finishing the year 24-0.“I’m so proud of this team,” said Fire head coach Mark Dannhoff.
North Rock Creek baseball coach Keaton Hernandez has a chat with the infield on June 16. NRC beat Cushing 10-9, improving their record to 4-2 in the summer league. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek baseball coach Keaton Hernandez has a chat with the infield on June 16. NRC beat Cushing 10-9, improving their record to 4-2 in the summer league. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

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North Rock Creek Summer Baseball

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Thursday, June 25, 2026