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The Lady Redskins made their first appearance in the State Basketball Tournament in school history, cheered on by the McLoud Student Section. McLoud junior Claire Mapira sinks her shot during the Class 4A State Quarterfinal game against Harrah, at the OG&E Coliseum in OKC on March 10. The Lady Redskins won, 44-30, and advance to the Semifinals today (March 12) at 6 pm in Yukon. Look under "Sports" to find more photos, or click on the camera banner to see them all. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Lady Redskins made their first appearance in the State Basketball Tournament in school history, cheered on by the McLoud Student Section. McLoud junior Claire Mapira sinks her shot during the Class 4A State Quarterfinal game against Harrah, at the OG&E Coliseum in OKC on March 10. The Lady Redskins won, 44-30, and advance to the Semifinals today (March 12) at 6 pm in Yukon. Look under "Sports" to find more photos, or click on the camera banner to see them all. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lady Redskins Compete at State for First Time

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Bethel Freshman places at State

Bethel Freshman places at State

Bethel Freshman places at State

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Bethel freshman Sicilie Lomeli placed fourth in her weight class during the State Wrestling Finals, held at the OG&E Coliseum on Feb. 28. She is the first freshman state placer in Bethel history.
The NRC archery teams competed at Grand State in Tulsa Feb. 25. The Varsity Compound Bow Team (pictured) finished in second place. Competing in Bare Bow, HS finished sixth, Middle School placed 10th and Elementary took 11th. Photo Provided

The NRC archery teams competed at Grand State in Tulsa Feb. 25. The Varsity Compound Bow Team (pictured) finished in second place. Competing in Bare Bow, HS finished sixth, Middle School placed 10th and Elementary took 11th. Photo Provided

NRC Archery at State

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
McLoud's Remy Whitney jumps into her dad's/coach's arms after winning her State Final match on Feb. 28. Her father, Coach Chad Whitney, was also named Class 5A Girls Coach of the Year, making them the fourth father-daughter duo in state history to both win individual state titles, according to Oklahoma Wrestling.

McLoud's Remy Whitney jumps into her dad's/coach's arms after winning her State Final match on Feb. 28. Her father, Coach Chad Whitney, was also named Class 5A Girls Coach of the Year, making them the fourth father-daughter duo in state history to both win individual state titles, according to Oklahoma Wrestling.

Mcloud Girls: Back-to-Back State Champs

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Last year, McLoud’s Lady Redskins Wrestling Team won the State Championship for the first time.This year, they not only returned to win the Class 5A State Championship, but they broke a record while they were at it.
Tecumseh junior Livia FourHorns looks for an opening to pass in the fourth quarter of the Class 4A Regional Consolation Bracket game against Ada, held at McLoud on Feb. 26. The Lady Savages lost, 32-42, ending their season. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh junior Livia FourHorns looks for an opening to pass in the fourth quarter of the Class 4A Regional Consolation Bracket game against Ada, held at McLoud on Feb. 26. The Lady Savages lost, 32-42, ending their season. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lady Savages season ends

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Lady Savages ended the season at Regionals against Ada, but the T-Town ladies didn’t go down easy.Early in the game, it lookded like Tecumseh would end the year without a fight and was down, 19-6, at the end of the first quarter. They were in a deep hole at halftime trailing, 279.
Tecumseh senior Brodey Wood aims for a trey . Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh senior Brodey Wood aims for a trey . Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

McLoud hosts THS at Regionals

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Tecumseh basketball squad went to the end of the Regional Tournament before bowing out for the season.The Savages were sent to the consolation bracket in Regionals and the T-Town boys battled as long as they could.
Kylei Gokey/Photo provided

Kylei Gokey/Photo provided

THS wrestler medals at State

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Tecumseh Wrestling sent five grapplers to the State Tournament, and one came back with hardware. Kylei Gokey, a two time State Qualifier, finished in fourth place at 140-pounds for the Lady Savages in Girls 5A State Wrestling Championships.
On Feb. 25, Tecumseh senior Cadence Leba announced her intention to continue her softball career with North Central Texas College in Gainesville, TX. Shown, seated are her father Jacob Leba, Leba, her mother Natalie Leba, standing, Assistant Coach Aspen Grimes, Coach Chad Trahan and Coach Perry Wilson. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

On Feb. 25, Tecumseh senior Cadence Leba announced her intention to continue her softball career with North Central Texas College in Gainesville, TX. Shown, seated are her father Jacob Leba, Leba, her mother Natalie Leba, standing, Assistant Coach Aspen Grimes, Coach Chad Trahan and Coach Perry Wilson. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

THS Celebrates football and softball signings

Shane Blankinship, Ths Intern
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On Feb. 4, Tecumseh senior Braxton Shelton signed a letter of intent to play football with Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell.Shelton had three other offers to consider before settling on Oklahoma Panhandle State University.