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Wilson Selected For Slow Pitch Coaches Hall Of Fame

Wilson Selected For Slow Pitch Coaches Hall Of Fame

Wilson Selected For Slow Pitch Coaches Hall Of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
“We talk about Love and Respect,” Tecumseh Slow Pitch Head Coach Perry Wilson said when talking about his players. “We talk about Love for the game and Respect for each other and Respect for our opponents.” Coach Wilson has recently been selected for the Oklahoma Slow Pitch Coaches Hall of Fame.
Potawatomi Fire Forward/Center T.J. Maston tries for a basket in the third quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on May 25. Maston had 13 points for the game, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation-owned TBL team won, 118-105. Then, in their last regular-season home game on May 27, they won against the Little Rock Lightning, 133-105. The Fire will play in the first-round Central Area playoffs today (June 1) at FireLake Arena and again on Saturday, if needed, according to www.potawatomifire.com.

Potawatomi Fire Forward/Center T.J. Maston tries for a basket in the third quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on May 25. Maston had 13 points for the game, and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation-owned TBL team won, 118-105. Then, in their last regular-season home game on May 27, they won against the Little Rock Lightning, 133-105. The Fire will play in the first-round Central Area playoffs today (June 1) at FireLake Arena and again on Saturday, if needed, according to www.potawatomifire.com.

Fire Beats Lightning 133- 100

Justin Wollard
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Central Conference regular season champion Potawatomi Fire rolled to victory over the Little Rock Lightning, 133-100, behind a record-setting barrage from outside and behind the reigning TBL MVP Deshawn Munson.
Potawatomi Fire Guard Deshawn Munson goes to the hoop and is fouled in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on May 25. Munson led with 27 points. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire Guard Deshawn Munson goes to the hoop and is fouled in the fourth quarter of the home game with the Wichita Sky Kings on May 25. Munson led with 27 points. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire Turns Heat Up During Second Season

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department After a solid first season in The Basketball League, the Potawatomi Fire continue to find significant success throughout their second season. The Fire stand atop the Central Division with a 19-3 record as of May 17.
Katelyn Fleming goes to bat at the Regional game with Chandler in April. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Katelyn Fleming goes to bat at the Regional game with Chandler in April. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Selected For All-State Team

Danny Chambers
Thursday, May 25, 2023
When your team is successful during the season, players get celebrated with awards at the end of the season.
Fifth-grader Bree Mitchell, of South Rock Creek, poses with her Golden Trackshoe trophy and certificate after winning three Division II events in Kiwanis Little Olympics on May 12. Photo provided.

Fifth-grader Bree Mitchell, of South Rock Creek, poses with her Golden Trackshoe trophy and certificate after winning three Division II events in Kiwanis Little Olympics on May 12. Photo provided.

Trackshoes Winners Of Kiwanis 91st Annual Little Olympics

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Winners of Trackshoes from the 91st Annual Little Olympics, held in Tecumseh this year due to tornado damage at Shawnee High School, are listed below.
Leba Named To Small East All-State

Leba Named To Small East All-State

Leba Named To Small East All-State

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Asher senior Garrett Leba was selected by the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association for the 2023 Small East All-State Team as an Outfielder. For the spring season, Leba had a .419 batting average, 31 hits, 20 singles, five doubles, three triples, and three home runs.
South Rock Creek School fourth-grade students use upper and lower body strength in the tug o' war during the Kiwanis Club's Little Olympics on March 12. The event was held at the Tecumseh High School track this year, due to tornado damage at Shawnee High School's Jim Thorpe Stadium. Assistant Scorekeeper Erika Jones said there has only been one other time in Little Olympic's 90 years that it was held at a different location, and that was at OBU. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

South Rock Creek School fourth-grade students use upper and lower body strength in the tug o' war during the Kiwanis Club's Little Olympics on March 12. The event was held at the Tecumseh High School track this year, due to tornado damage at Shawnee High School's Jim Thorpe Stadium. Assistant Scorekeeper Erika Jones said there has only been one other time in Little Olympic's 90 years that it was held at a different location, and that was at OBU. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kiwanis Club's Little Olympics Held at Tecumseh High School Track

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
South Rock Creek School fourth-grade students use upper and lower body strength in the tug o’ war during the Kiwanis Club’s Little Olympics on March 12. The event was held at the Tecumseh High School track this year, due to tornado damage at Shawnee High School’s Jim Thorpe Stadium.
Tecumseh Head Wrestling Coach Billy Don Sigman, right, presents the Outstanding Male Athlete Award to Jace Frazier during the THS Athletic Awards on May 15. Sigman said Frazier is a three-time state qualifier in wrestling and conference champion. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Head Wrestling Coach Billy Don Sigman, right, presents the Outstanding Male Athlete Award to Jace Frazier during the THS Athletic Awards on May 15. Sigman said Frazier is a three-time state qualifier in wrestling and conference champion. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Awards Presented To Outstanding Tecumseh Athletes

Danny Chambers
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The end of the school year brings about awards ceremonies and celebrations for activities. This past Monday, Tecumseh High School honored athletes at the Athletic Awards Reception in the Alumni Building.
Wildcats Finish Season 24-7

Wildcats Finish Season 24-7

Wildcats Finish Season 24-7

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Bethel junior Connor Anthony sends the ball home during the Class 3A Regional Baseball Tournament on May 7. Played at Oklahoma Christian School (OCS), the three-day event saw the Wildcats lose to OCS, 5-6; win with Comanche, 8-3; beat OCS, 3-0; and in the last game, fall to OCS, 2-5.