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Tecumseh freshman Embrie Smith makes a sacrifice bunt during the Class 4A Fastpitch Softball Super Regionals on Oct. 5. This was in the second of three games with Blanchard over two days. The Lady Savages won the first game, 11-4; lost the second game, 2-4; and lost the third game in overtime, 6-8. They finish the season with a record of 32-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh freshman Embrie Smith makes a sacrifice bunt during the Class 4A Fastpitch Softball Super Regionals on Oct. 5. This was in the second of three games with Blanchard over two days. The Lady Savages won the first game, 11-4; lost the second game, 2-4; and lost the third game in overtime, 6-8. They finish the season with a record of 32-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Lady Savages Finish A Stellar Season

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A fantastic season came to a disappointing finish last week as the Lady Savage Fast Pitch team fell just short of another State Tournament run.
Dale junior Kinsley Hill winds up her pitch in the Class 2A State Fastpitch Softball Quarterfi nals on Oct. 5. Hill reached the milestone of 500 strikeouts on Sept. 14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Dale junior Kinsley Hill winds up her pitch in the Class 2A State Fastpitch Softball Quarterfi nals on Oct. 5. Hill reached the milestone of 500 strikeouts on Sept. 14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Dale, NRC Pitchers Reach Strikeout Milestones

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
As the fast pitch softball season winds down, there are two pitchers in Pottawatomie County who have set the bar on strikeouts. Dale junior Kinsley Hill reached 500 career strikeouts at the Sept.
The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wolves Assemble: Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
North Rock Creek’s Ryleigh Lay with a dig in regional action last week. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek’s Ryleigh Lay with a dig in regional action last week. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Caught In Action

Big 12 Conference football Ratings for October 6, 2023

Donald Rominger
Thursday, October 12, 2023
1. Oklahoma, 3-0, 6-0 2. Texas, 2-1, 5-1 3. Kansas, 2-1, 5-1 4. West Virginia, 3-0, 4-1 5. Brigham Young, 2-1, 4-1 6. Kansas State, 2-1, 4-2 7. Texas Tech, 2-1, 3-3 8. Iowa State, 2-1, 3-3 9. Texas Christian, 1-2, 3-3 10. Oklahoma State, 1-1, 3-2 11. Cincinnati, 2-0, 2-3 12. Baylor, 1-2, 2-4 13.
Dale's Karsen Griggs hits a single in the third inning of the Class 2A State Fastpitch Softball Quarterfinals on Oct. 5, held at FireLake Ball Fields. The Lady Pirates beat Wyandotte, 5-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale's Karsen Griggs hits a single in the third inning of the Class 2A State Fastpitch Softball Quarterfinals on Oct. 5, held at FireLake Ball Fields. The Lady Pirates beat Wyandotte, 5-2. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale Lady Pirates Win State

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Dale Lady Pirates Win State

Shawnee Football Focused On John Marshal

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Carl Albert Titans, who remain undefeated, won a match against the Shawnee Wolves last week with a score of 70-0. The game was completely one-sided as the Titans dominated from the beginning to the end.
Asher Indians win a close game to take runner up in Regionals and begin state play today. Photo provided

Asher Indians win a close game to take runner up in Regionals and begin state play today. Photo provided

Asher Begins State Play Today

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
In the recent baseball game between two distinguished baseball programs, Asher Indians and Dale Pirates, Dale came out victorious with a final score of 15-8. The game showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams, but ultimately, the Dale Pirates proved to be the stronger side this year.