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Tecumseh's Trinity Rakestraw works on pinning Shawnee's Za’Karia McClain in the Tecumseh match on Feb. 9. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh's Trinity Rakestraw works on pinning Shawnee's Za’Karia McClain in the Tecumseh match on Feb. 9. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

THS Grapplers Host Shawnee

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Savage Wrestlers finished off the regular dual season last Thursday with Senior Night, as they welcomed Shawnee to T-Town. A number of forfeits by the Savages and a good Wolves team led to a 55-20 loss for Tecumseh. At 106, Shawnee’s Blayne Taber pinned Vivian Hayes in 56 seconds.
After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

After stealing the ball, Tecumseh senior Brady Overstreet makes two points in the last minute- and-a-half of the homecoming game against Bethel on Feb. 3. One minute later, his teammate Jace Edwards made anothe r basket. The Savages lost, 61- 70. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Turnovers Plagued Savages

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Basketball Homecoming is a big deal on a high school campus and sometimes can lead to lethargy on the floor for the home team. Homecoming, and having to play the early game of the night, could have been problematic early for Savages last Friday night as Tecumseh hosted Bethel on the big night.
Tecumseh High School held their Basketball Homecoming ceremonies on Feb. 3 and crowned Blakeley Sanchez as Queen. Shown, back row, are sophomore Jackson Martin, Kenny Hatcher, junior Jase Edwards, junior Macen McKiddy, freshman Kohen Warden, junior Marquan Krush, senior Brady Overstreet, and Shaun Hill; middle row, are freshman Steeli Mitchell, 2022 Queen Chantel Evans, junior Zoie Roller, Sanchez, senior Kenzli Warden, senior Cadence Oliver, sophomore Katie Overstreet, front, Micah McLain & Rhemi Speers.

Tecumseh High School held their Basketball Homecoming ceremonies on Feb. 3 and crowned Blakeley Sanchez as Queen. Shown, back row, are sophomore Jackson Martin, Kenny Hatcher, junior Jase Edwards, junior Macen McKiddy, freshman Kohen Warden, junior Marquan Krush, senior Brady Overstreet, and Shaun Hill; middle row, are freshman Steeli Mitchell, 2022 Queen Chantel Evans, junior Zoie Roller, Sanchez, senior Kenzli Warden, senior Cadence Oliver, sophomore Katie Overstreet, front, Micah McLain & Rhemi Speers.

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Tecumseh Basketball Homecoming

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Tecumseh High School held their Basketball Homecoming ceremonies on Feb. 3 and crowned Blakeley Sanchez as Queen.
Bethel’s Josie Megehee scores two points in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Josie Megehee scores two points in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Bethel Takes Three Straight Wins

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Although the game was moved up a night to avoid the predicted snow, the Lady Wildcats traveled to Little Axe Monday, Jan. 23, and trounced the Indians in a 79-23 win. BHS took a 27-4 lead in the first quarter and continued to overpower the Lady Indians.
Tecumseh senior Blakeley Sanchez was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen on Feb. 3. She was escorted by junior Macen McKiddy. The theme for this event was “There’s No Place Like Homecoming.”

Tecumseh senior Blakeley Sanchez was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen on Feb. 3. She was escorted by junior Macen McKiddy. The theme for this event was “There’s No Place Like Homecoming.”

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Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Tecumseh senior Blakeley Sanchez was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen on Feb. 3. She was escorted by junior Macen McKiddy. The theme for this event was “There’s No Place Like Homecoming.” Tecumseh’s Marquan Krush puts up a bucket in the third quarter of the game against Bethel.
Oklahoma Baptist Univerisity traveled to Arkadelphia, AR last Friday, Feb. 3, to take on Ouachita Baptist University. The Bison lost 77-65, but OBU’s Caleb Riggs scored a season-high 11 points during the game. Photo provided

Oklahoma Baptist Univerisity traveled to Arkadelphia, AR last Friday, Feb. 3, to take on Ouachita Baptist University. The Bison lost 77-65, but OBU’s Caleb Riggs scored a season-high 11 points during the game. Photo provided

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Tigers Deal A 77-65 Defeat To The Bison

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ouachita’s LaQuan Butler and Alex Scariolo each reached double- digit scoring as the Tigers used solid shooting in the opening stanza to defeat Oklahoma Baptist on Friday at Bill Vining Arena. By game’s end, the host Tigers dealt the Bison a 77-65 defeat. Bison forward D.J.

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OBU Falls To Henderson State 68-56

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist gave a valiant effort in the second half but ended up falling to Henderson State 68-56 on Sunday at the Duke Wells Center in Arkadelphia, AR. The defeat moved the team’s record to 13-8 and 9-6 in the Great American Conference.
Bethel’s Parker Stevenson makes her way toward the basket before eventually making a three-pointer in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Parker Stevenson makes her way toward the basket before eventually making a three-pointer in the second quarter of the game at Tecumseh on Feb. 3. The Lady Savages lost, 42-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Lady Savages Lose The Homecoming Game To Bethel

Danny Chambers
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Last Friday night was a big night in Tecumseh with a queen being crowned and a big game between a couple of cross county rivals. The Savage Homecoming went off without a hitch, and the basketball was exciting the rest of the night.
Archers Compete In Annual McLoud Pre-State Warm-Up

Archers Compete In Annual McLoud Pre-State Warm-Up

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Archers Compete In Annual McLoud Pre-State Warm-Up

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
McLoud sophomores Harley Lail and Alyssa Lail compete in the 5th Annual McLoud Pre-State Warm-up, held on Feb. 3-4. McLoud High School ranked second out of nine schools, and North Rock Creek High School placed first.