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Tecumseh High School held their Fast Pitch Senior Night ceremony during the varsity game on Sept. 11. It was held in the Alumni Building due to stormy weather. Shown, from left, are Grace Wright, Serenity Jacoway, Khylei Daniels and Samantha Schweighardt. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh High School held their Fast Pitch Senior Night ceremony during the varsity game on Sept. 11. It was held in the Alumni Building due to stormy weather. Shown, from left, are Grace Wright, Serenity Jacoway, Khylei Daniels and Samantha Schweighardt. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Lady Savage Softball Has Impressive Wins, Rare Loss

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Lady Savage fast pitch team had a busy week, which included a rare loss and some impressive wins. Tecumseh traveled to Seminole on Tuesday to begin the week with a 19-0 win.
Asher junior Raygan Kuhlman tries for a bunt in the fourth inning of the Sept. 5 game with Byng. The Indians lost, 2-7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher junior Raygan Kuhlman tries for a bunt in the fourth inning of the Sept. 5 game with Byng. The Indians lost, 2-7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher Places Second In Tournament

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Asher Indians baseball team had a busy week, playing five games and ending the week with 3 Wins and 1 Loses. The bats were hot for the Indians as they defeated the Moss Pirates 14-6 Monday, Sept. 4.
Brooklyn Duff was honored on Bethel’s Softball Senior Night, Sept. 12. She was the only senior on the team. Pictured here with her siblings and parents, from left: Allie, Tanner, Patrick, Brooklyn, Raven and Jordyn Duff. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Brooklyn Duff was honored on Bethel’s Softball Senior Night, Sept. 12. She was the only senior on the team. Pictured here with her siblings and parents, from left: Allie, Tanner, Patrick, Brooklyn, Raven and Jordyn Duff. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Misses Clean Sweep Of Tournament By One Game

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats had a nearly undefeated run in the McLoud/Harrah Tournament last week, with four wins before losing in the final game. In the first game of the tournament (Thursday, Sept. 7), the Holdenville Lady Wolverines scored one run in the top of the first inning.
Bethel Cheerleaders rally the Wildcat fans during the home game against McLoud on Sept. 8. The stands on both sides were full for their rivalry game. The Redskins won, 28-21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Cheerleaders rally the Wildcat fans during the home game against McLoud on Sept. 8. The stands on both sides were full for their rivalry game. The Redskins won, 28-21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

An Exciting Game For Bethel And McLoud Fans

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
An exciting Friday night football game at Bethel High School kept fans from both the Bethel Wildcats and the McLoud Redskins cheering on their teams. McLoud scored the first touchdown of the game but was answered with a 48-yard pass by Cale Duncan to Jacob Fortin.
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography.

Cougars Lose To Prague, 34-26

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
North Rock Creek’s Blain Robison makes the tackle in action Friday night against Prague. NRC lost the game 34-26 making their record this season 1-1. NRC face Holdenville Friday, Sept. 15. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography. North Rock Creek’s Caleb Hawkins catches a TD pass from Landon Kelough.

Tecumseh Gridiron Squad Beat Seminole 28-24

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 14, 2023
It was a fun night in Seminole last Friday for the Tecumseh gridiron squad as the Savages got a big lead, let it shrink, and then pushed the lead back up as the T-Town boys finished off the Chieftains. The Savages took the field with confidence and promptly took advantage of the Chieftains.
North Rock Creek Coach Griffin gives a fist bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit.

North Rock Creek Coach Griffin gives a fist bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit.

North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Defeat Jones, Marking The 100th Win In Four Years

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
North Rock Creek Coach Griffi n gives a fi st bump congratulations to Molly Campbell as she rounds third base on her home run hit. North Rock Creek’s Raynee Bass makes a throw to fi rst for the out. North Rock Creek’s Haley Hacker tags the runner.
Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the first inning of the Sept. 5 game with Roff. The Lady Indians lost, 4-8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the first inning of the Sept. 5 game with Roff. The Lady Indians lost, 4-8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught In Action - Asher Softball

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Asher sophomore Preslee Taylor takes her turn at bat in the fi rst inning of the game with Roff . Asher freshman Mackenzie Thompson looks to make the catch for a third out in the second inning of the Sept. 5 game. Asher senior Magi Melton aims for home in the fi rst inning of the Sept.
The Dale Lady Pirates celebrate after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9.

The Dale Lady Pirates celebrate after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9.

Dale-Tecumseh Tournament

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Dale Lady Pirates and their coaches Andy Powell and Bryce Clemons pose with their Champion trophy after winning the Dale-Tecumseh Tournament on Sept. 9. Over the three-day tourny, they took all five of their games, including the last game with Runners-Up Purcell.
Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs throws the ball to a referee after making yardage during their season-opening home game against Perkins-Tryon on Sept. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh senior Ross Griggs throws the ball to a referee after making yardage during their season-opening home game against Perkins-Tryon on Sept. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Young Savages Open Season Against Talented Perkins-Tryon

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Opening week of football wasn’t an easy one nor a kind one for the Tecumseh Savages. The youthful team had to face a top five team as they hosted a talented Perkins-Tryon team, and the Demons were devilish all night long.