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Bethel High School Assistant Baseball Coach Jake Williams lines up with the ball during the Annual Bethel Baseball Alumni Game. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel High School Assistant Baseball Coach Jake Williams lines up with the ball during the Annual Bethel Baseball Alumni Game. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel Baseball's Annual Alumni Game

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Shawnee's Stetson Tucker battles it out with his Elgin opponent in the OSSAA State Wrestling Finals, held at the OG&E Coliseum at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on Feb. 28. Tucker placed second; Claudia Thomason placed third; and Silver Belvin was fourth, in their respective weight classes, according to the Shawnee Wrestling Facebook post. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's Stetson Tucker battles it out with his Elgin opponent in the OSSAA State Wrestling Finals, held at the OG&E Coliseum at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on Feb. 28. Tucker placed second; Claudia Thomason placed third; and Silver Belvin was fourth, in their respective weight classes, according to the Shawnee Wrestling Facebook post. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SHS Wrestling Competes at State

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Bethel advances to Area

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Bethel had a tough loss in the opening of Regionals on Tuesday night, but the Lady Wildcats bounced back the next two games and have made it to Area.The 13th-ranked Lady Wildcats faced 20 ranked Jones at Jones to start regionals and Bethel lost a heartbreaker 51-48.
Seniors on the Tecumseh High School Slow Pitch Softball Team pose during their first Media Day on Feb. 7. Shown, from left, are Kabrei Simpson, Cadence Leba, Maggie Wilson, Blakelee Parker, Steeli Michell and Tylee Brock. The Lady Savages will have their first home game against Seminole on March 9.

Seniors on the Tecumseh High School Slow Pitch Softball Team pose during their first Media Day on Feb. 7. Shown, from left, are Kabrei Simpson, Cadence Leba, Maggie Wilson, Blakelee Parker, Steeli Michell and Tylee Brock. The Lady Savages will have their first home game against Seminole on March 9.

THS Slow Pitch Season Outlook

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Tecumseh Slow Pitch is just around the corner. In fact, the Lady Savages open on Monday at home against Seminole.
Potawatomi Fire center Johnny McCants puts up a rebound during the Free Exhibition game against the Memphis Lions on Feb. 28. The Fire begin their season tonight (March 5) at 7 pm at the FireLake Arena against the new TBL team, the ADS Sentinels. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Potawatomi Fire center Johnny McCants puts up a rebound during the Free Exhibition game against the Memphis Lions on Feb. 28. The Fire begin their season tonight (March 5) at 7 pm at the FireLake Arena against the new TBL team, the ADS Sentinels. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Potawatomi Fire Play in Free Exhibition Game Feb. 28

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
North Rock Creek became Regional Champs following their 54-45 win against Kingfisher on Feb. 28. They begin Area play Mar. 6 in Kellyville, at 7:30, against Catoosa. With a win, they will head straight to State. With a loss, they will have to beat their opponent the following night at 7:30 to advance. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek became Regional Champs following their 54-45 win against Kingfisher on Feb. 28. They begin Area play Mar. 6 in Kellyville, at 7:30, against Catoosa. With a win, they will head straight to State. With a loss, they will have to beat their opponent the following night at 7:30 to advance. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC at Regionals

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dale junior Keldan Meely celebrates after a slam dunk during the Class 2A District home game against Luther on Feb 19. The Pirates won, 94-18, advancing to the Regional Tournament hosted by Dale beginning Feb. 24. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun Intern

Dale junior Keldan Meely celebrates after a slam dunk during the Class 2A District home game against Luther on Feb 19. The Pirates won, 94-18, advancing to the Regional Tournament hosted by Dale beginning Feb. 24. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun Intern

Dale advances to Regionals

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
SHS Track Star breaking records

SHS Track Star breaking records

SHS Track Star breaking records

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Deoncesay Beavers, a junior at Shawnee High School, recently captured the Division II Indoor State Championship in the 60-meter hurdles at OU, breaking the school record with an impressive time of 9.6 seconds.
Tecumseh sophomore Sosi Mitchell brings the ball to her teammates, as McLoud's Anna Sharp tries to steal, during the Class 4A District Tournament home game on Feb. 21. The Lady Redskins won 79-30, and advanced to the Regional Tournament at home on Feb. 24. The Lady Savages play Ada in the Regional Consolation Bracket today (Feb. 26) in McLoud at 6 pm.

Tecumseh sophomore Sosi Mitchell brings the ball to her teammates, as McLoud's Anna Sharp tries to steal, during the Class 4A District Tournament home game on Feb. 21. The Lady Redskins won 79-30, and advanced to the Regional Tournament at home on Feb. 24. The Lady Savages play Ada in the Regional Consolation Bracket today (Feb. 26) in McLoud at 6 pm.

County teams face off in District Play

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Tecumseh senior Jekhi Owens guards the ball, as McLoud's Phoenix Lopez tries to steal, during the Class 4A District Tournament game at McLoud on Feb. 21. The Redskins won 73-54 and advanced to Regionals before falling to Ada, 48-54, on Feb. 24.
The Bethel Lady Wildcats and their coaches pose with the Class 3A District Basketball Championship trophy after beating Lexington on Feb. 20. They advanced to the Regional Tournament on Feb. 24 in Jones. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece

The Bethel Lady Wildcats and their coaches pose with the Class 3A District Basketball Championship trophy after beating Lexington on Feb. 20. They advanced to the Regional Tournament on Feb. 24 in Jones. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece

Bethel Lady Wildcats: District Champions

Danny Chambers Danny@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Lady Wildcats hosted Lexington in District play and the game was never in doubt, as Bethel dominated from the beginning. After the first quarter, the Lady Wildcats led, 15-5, and the lead built up with a double score, 26-13, by halftime.