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North Rock Creek Senior Kaleb Boatman winds up for the pitch against Lincoln Christian Monday, March 20. NRC lost the game 20-1.

North Rock Creek Senior Kaleb Boatman winds up for the pitch against Lincoln Christian Monday, March 20. NRC lost the game 20-1.

Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography
After stealing the ball, Potawatomi Fire Guard Daylon “Chuck” Guy puts one in the bucket during the third quarter of their first home game of the second season, March 17, at FireLake Arena. The Fire won against the Rockwall 7’ers, 152-96. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

After stealing the ball, Potawatomi Fire Guard Daylon “Chuck” Guy puts one in the bucket during the third quarter of their first home game of the second season, March 17, at FireLake Arena. The Fire won against the Rockwall 7’ers, 152-96. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Undefeated Fire Destroys Rockwall In Home Opener

Justin Wollard
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The 2023 home opener for the Potawatomi Fire was a recordbreaking night. Before a record crowd, many of which were seeing the new team for the first time, the Fire delivered one of the finest nights in club history.
Hannah Davidson’s Determination Leads To Success

Hannah Davidson’s Determination Leads To Success

Hannah Davidson’s Determination Leads To Success

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Her doctor told her she wouldn’t be able to walk for six months, and she probably wouldn’t be able to run for eight months. But Bethel High School athlete Hannah Davidson beat those odds. The accident happened on July 4, 2021, when Davidson was tubing on Shawnee Lake.
Parker Stevenson adds two to the board in the State Quarter-finals agains Alva, to help squash the Lady Bugs. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Parker Stevenson adds two to the board in the State Quarter-finals agains Alva, to help squash the Lady Bugs. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Bethel Lady Wildcats End Season In State Semi-Finals

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats State Quarterfinal tipoff with Alva was late on Thursday at the Big House when the National Anthem was delayed to get the sound system working. But the delay didn’t slow the Lady Wildcats as they got off to a fast start with lots of action up and down the floor.
Dale’s Ava Bell is fouled by two Howe defenders as she goes to the hoop in the fourth quarter of the Class 2A State Championship on March 11 at the State Fairgrounds Arena. The Dale Lady Pirates won state, 48-23, and their record for the season is 31-2. Before this, the Lady Pirates won seven state basketball championships between 1978 and 2010, according to the OSSAA website. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale’s Ava Bell is fouled by two Howe defenders as she goes to the hoop in the fourth quarter of the Class 2A State Championship on March 11 at the State Fairgrounds Arena. The Dale Lady Pirates won state, 48-23, and their record for the season is 31-2. Before this, the Lady Pirates won seven state basketball championships between 1978 and 2010, according to the OSSAA website. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale Adds Two Gold Balls To The Collection

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The 2022-2023 basketball season turned out to be a historic one for Dale as both the Pirates and Lady Pirates Basketball squads earned a place in the distinguished Dale High School Athletic Chronicles.
NRCs Jordan Coody soars to the rim for two in State Quarter-Final action Mar. 8. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRCs Jordan Coody soars to the rim for two in State Quarter-Final action Mar. 8. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography

NRC Cougars Make First Appearance At The Big House

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 16, 2023
It’s an incredibly successful season when a high school basketball team ends its season at the Big House. But it’s even more incredible when that high school is in just its fifth year of existence and completes that fete.
Bethel’s Brady Lower placed third in the State Powerlifting Meet on March 11. Photo provided.

Bethel’s Brady Lower placed third in the State Powerlifting Meet on March 11. Photo provided.

Multiple Bethel Powerlifters Place In State Competition

Joey Ginn
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Bethel Girls & Boys Powerlifting split up this week to take on tough fields for their respective State Powerlifting Meets. The Girls began the week by traveling to Choctaw Casino in Durant. Bethel was represented by two Junior High girls, Corley Steward and Stohri Reynalds.

Lady Savages Open Season With 15-0 Run Rule

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Lady Savages slow pitch team began the season 2-0 last week. Tecumseh opened at home on Monday with a 15-0 three inning run rule win over Seminole (see last week’s Countywide for the game story). On Tuesday, Tecumseh went to Prague and got caught up in a real slugfest.
Harris Receives Brandon Burlsworth Award

Harris Receives Brandon Burlsworth Award

Harris Receives Brandon Burlsworth Award

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Jonathan Harris was selected as the Bethel High School recipient of the Brandon Burlsworth Award this year. This award is given to a football player who has overcome obstacles and comes with a copy of the movie “Greater” and replica glasses like those worn by Burlsworth. Photo provided.
Tecumseh High School tennis players Jacob Kuhn and Taekwan Krush pose after winning first place in 2 Doubles during the Pauls Valley Tournament at Westwood on March 7. Kuhn and Krush also placed fourth in 1 Doubles at the Shawnee Invitational on March 10. Photo provided.

Tecumseh High School tennis players Jacob Kuhn and Taekwan Krush pose after winning first place in 2 Doubles during the Pauls Valley Tournament at Westwood on March 7. Kuhn and Krush also placed fourth in 1 Doubles at the Shawnee Invitational on March 10. Photo provided.

Doubles Team Krush, Kuhn Take First Place

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Tecumseh High School tennis athletes competed at the Pauls Valley Tournament at Westwood on March 7 and the Shawnee Tennis Invitational on March 10. In Pauls Valley, the girls 2 Doubles team of Karsyn McDonald and Kayley Wood placed second.