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Potawatomi Fire’s Deshawn Munson goes in for a layup during the recent game against the Little Rock Lightning. Photo by Landon Kidney

Potawatomi Fire’s Deshawn Munson goes in for a layup during the recent game against the Little Rock Lightning. Photo by Landon Kidney

Fire Heats Up For A 128-114 Win Over Lightning

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Potawatomi Fire LITTLE ROCK, ARK — After a close battle for much of the game, the Potawatomi Fire pulled away in the fourth quarter and held off a tough challenge from the Little Rock Lightning to win 128114.
Bethel Alum L.W. Moore, Class of 2021, jumps to catch the ball, as Bethel sophmore Bryce Tapley steals second base during the Bethel Baseball Bash game between this year's team and the alumni team on March 4. The baseball season kick-off event also offered a bounce house and food truck. Bethel's first official game was March 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Alum L.W. Moore, Class of 2021, jumps to catch the ball, as Bethel sophmore Bryce Tapley steals second base during the Bethel Baseball Bash game between this year's team and the alumni team on March 4. The baseball season kick-off event also offered a bounce house and food truck. Bethel's first official game was March 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Baseball Bash Kicks Off Season

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs Center Creed Humphrey signs autographs following the celebration in his honor at Shawnee High School on March 4. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Kansas City Chiefs Center Creed Humphrey signs autographs following the celebration in his honor at Shawnee High School on March 4. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Honoring Shawnee’s Super Bowl Champion

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
It was one day short of three weeks since Super Bowl 57, but on Sat., March 4, Jim Thorpe Stadium was full of fans young and old - cheering on their favorite football star.
Pictured left, Bethel sophomore Josie Megehee, far left, and senior Hannah Davidson, far right, fight to take control of the ball from a Silo player in the Class 3A Area game, played at Jenks on March 3. The Lady Wildcats won, 60-54, and will compete in the State Tournament today (March 9), 4:30 pm at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Pictured left, Bethel sophomore Josie Megehee, far left, and senior Hannah Davidson, far right, fight to take control of the ball from a Silo player in the Class 3A Area game, played at Jenks on March 3. The Lady Wildcats won, 60-54, and will compete in the State Tournament today (March 9), 4:30 pm at the State Fairgrounds Arena. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel Lady Wildcats Win Area, Tip Off At State Today

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 9, 2023
It was a tough game, but the Lady Wildcats brought home the Area Championship Friday, Mar. 3. Bethel took a 15-5 lead in the first quarter, but Silo was not giving in without a fight.

THS Lady Savages Season Ends In Tough Area Play

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Basketball season ended for the Tecumseh Lady Savages last Thursday in the Area Tournament at Henryetta in a gritty, relentless, tough ball game by both teams. Tecumseh faced Muldrow in the consolation bracket of Area in a win-or-gohome situation.

Tecumseh Lady Savages Open Season With A 15-0 Win

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Lady Savages Slow Pitch squad started the season at home with a bang on Monday night as they needed just three innings to get the win over Seminole. Tecumseh scored a run in the bottom of the first to lead 1-0 over the Lady Chieftains.
Bethel Girls And Boys Powerlifters Medal In Regionals

Bethel Girls And Boys Powerlifters Medal In Regionals

Bethel Girls And Boys Powerlifters Medal In Regionals

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Bethel Girls & Boys Powerlifting split up this week to take on tough fields for their respective Regional Powerlifting Meets. The Girls began the week by traveling to Tishomingo to take on the field of the South Regional.

Dale Teams Cinch A Spot At State

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The undefeated Dale Pirates continue their quest for back-to-back state titles. In area play, Friday, Mar. 3, the Pirates made quick work of Colcord with an 84-31 win. Four players scored in double figures beginning with Dayton Forsythe and Deken Jones with 16 points each.
Shawnee senior Easton Odell hurls one over home plate during the first inning of the first home game of the season, March 4. The Wolves beat Del City, 8-0. It was also the first game played with their new electronic scoreboard, sponsored by Arvest Bank, and four associates from Arvest threw out the first pitch(es). Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee senior Easton Odell hurls one over home plate during the first inning of the first home game of the season, March 4. The Wolves beat Del City, 8-0. It was also the first game played with their new electronic scoreboard, sponsored by Arvest Bank, and four associates from Arvest threw out the first pitch(es). Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wolves Start Baseball Season with New Scoreboard

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Shawnee senior Easton Odell hurls one over home plate during the first inning of the first home game of the season, March 4. The Wolves beat Del City, 8-0.