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Maud’s Makalee Harrell hits a home run in the second inning of the home game with Vanoss, Aug. 28. The Lady Tigers lost, 1112, making their record 9-7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Maud’s Makalee Harrell hits a home run in the second inning of the home game with Vanoss, Aug. 28. The Lady Tigers lost, 1112, making their record 9-7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Tigers Take A Hard Loss From Vanoss

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Lady Tigers Take A Hard Loss From Vanoss

Tecumseh Lady Savages Move To A 16-1 Record

Danny Chambers
Thursday, August 31, 2023
After a big win over district rival North Rock Creek (NRC) on Monday, the Lady Savages have won 15 in a row after a loss to Edmond Santa Fe on August 11th. Tecumseh moved to a 16-1 record and lead District 4A-5 with a 5-0 record.
Asher High School Baseball team poses for a photo after winning the Caney Tournament. Photo provided

Asher High School Baseball team poses for a photo after winning the Caney Tournament. Photo provided

Asher Makes A Clean Sweep At The Caney Tournament

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Asher went undefeated to bring home the top award in the Caney Tournament. On Thursday, August 24, the Asher Indians secured a resounding victory in a baseball game against the Fort Towson Tigers with a final score of 8-2.

Big 12 Power Rankings For 2023

Donald Rominger
Thursday, August 31, 2023
After a good time issuing our “top 13 presidential athletes,” we are pleased to offer our one and only Big 12 football power ranking of 2023. The Big 12 has become too large to evaluate the weekly progress of each team as in the past. So, here is where we see the Big 12 this fall.

Bethel Boasts A 5-1 Record For The Week

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats outscored their opponents 32-21 in six games played last week. The team added five wins to its record before falling to Latta on Saturday. On Monday, Aug. 21, Bethel outscored Crossings Christian Lady Knights, 7-5.
Asher sophomore Cadence Leba is helped up by Assistant Coach Scott Dubler, after stealing second base and hurting her foot while sliding. She went on to steal third and home.

Asher sophomore Cadence Leba is helped up by Assistant Coach Scott Dubler, after stealing second base and hurting her foot while sliding. She went on to steal third and home.

Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Shawnee Lady Wolves Softball & Asher Lady Indians Softball Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Brooklyn Duff plays softball in Parma, Italy.

Brooklyn Duff plays softball in Parma, Italy.

Bethel Senior Plays in Italian Softball Tournament

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
One month ago, Bethel senior Brooklyn Duff and her father, Patrick Duff, were traveling through Italy.  Brooklyn was there to play softball with one of two American Based Sports Abroad (ABSA) USA teams.
Fishing Report

Fishing Report

Fishing Report

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Fort Gibson: August 20. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 86°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass slow on crankbaits, jigs, spoons, topwater lures, and worms around coves, docks, points, and riprap. Paddlefish good snagging around channels, main lake.
Tecumseh Lady Savage Volleyball Open Season With A Win

Tecumseh Lady Savage Volleyball Open Season With A Win

Tecumseh Lady Savage Volleyball Open Season With A Win

Danny Chambers
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Tecumseh Volleyball opened the season last week with an impressive come from behind home win over El Reno. The Lady Savages were down two sets to one in a best 2-of-3 match. El Reno claimed an tight 26-24 first set win and then won the second 25-20 to put the TTown ladies on their heels.
Coach Washburn is pictured with the trophies and members of the 1975 and 1979 State Championship teams and maybe a younger player or two. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Coach Washburn is pictured with the trophies and members of the 1975 and 1979 State Championship teams and maybe a younger player or two. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

The Dale Dynasty Began With Coach Gary Washburn

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The sweltering heat did not stop members of the 1975 and 1979 Dale Baseball State Champions from gathering to be recognized and honor their coach, Gary Washburn. You cannot hear the words Dale High School without thinking of baseball, basketball, or softball championship games.