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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.
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

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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

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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.