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Shawnee senior Amaya Martinez heads into the paint during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Harding Charter on Jan. 10. The Lady Wolves lost, 34-39, and the Wolves won in overtime, 69-63. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee senior Amaya Martinez heads into the paint during the first quarter of the homecoming game against Harding Charter on Jan. 10. The Lady Wolves lost, 34-39, and the Wolves won in overtime, 69-63. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee vs. Harding Charter

Natasha Dunagan
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Dale High School held their Spring Homecoming ceremonies before the home games on Jan. 13 and crowned Chayse Caram homecoming queen. Shown are, from left, sophomores Jett Higdon and Jessyn Hartman, seniors Kash and Madison Van Brunt, seniors Queen Chayse Caram and Kolton Barnell, sophomore Easton Edmonson and senior Makenzy Herman, juniors Logan Hurst and Emma Collins, and freshmen Logan Rector and Kayleigh Deatherage. The crown bearer is A.J. Ambrose, and the flower girl is Brynlin Chavez. Photo provided

Dale High School held their Spring Homecoming ceremonies before the home games on Jan. 13 and crowned Chayse Caram homecoming queen. Shown are, from left, sophomores Jett Higdon and Jessyn Hartman, seniors Kash and Madison Van Brunt, seniors Queen Chayse Caram and Kolton Barnell, sophomore Easton Edmonson and senior Makenzy Herman, juniors Logan Hurst and Emma Collins, and freshmen Logan Rector and Kayleigh Deatherage. The crown bearer is A.J. Ambrose, and the flower girl is Brynlin Chavez. Photo provided

Caught in Action

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Dale Lady Pirates vs. Wewoka Lady Tigers
Shawnee High School held their Spring Homecoming on Tues., Jan. 10, before the Lady Wolves home game against Harding Prep. Seniors Kelon Chandler and Anna Jordan, who both represented tennis, were crowned King and Queen. Shown, from left, are Chanel Morales, Titus Wright, Ella Kate King, Zane Wilson, Stormee Sanchez, junior Triston Snider, Chandler, Jordan, Bella Pfeiff, Landon Primeaux, Mia Jennings, Preston Rumfelt, Jocelyn Williams and Colin Brooks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee High School held their Spring Homecoming on Tues., Jan. 10, before the Lady Wolves home game against Harding Prep. Seniors Kelon Chandler and Anna Jordan, who both represented tennis, were crowned King and Queen. Shown, from left, are Chanel Morales, Titus Wright, Ella Kate King, Zane Wilson, Stormee Sanchez, junior Triston Snider, Chandler, Jordan, Bella Pfeiff, Landon Primeaux, Mia Jennings, Preston Rumfelt, Jocelyn Williams and Colin Brooks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee High School Spring Homecoming

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Shawnee High School held their Spring Homecoming on Tues., Jan. 10, before the Lady Wolves home game against Harding Prep. Seniors Kelon Chandler and Anna Jordan, who both represented tennis, were crowned King and Queen.
Tecumseh High School held its Wrestling Homecoming on Jan. 10, and crowned wrestling manager Josie Hilton Homecoming Queen. Shown, from left, are senior Jaycee Barham, freshman Carter Hadsall, senior Hilton, senior Hunter Hadsall, senior wrestler Makayla Partain, and senior Jace Frazier. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh High School held its Wrestling Homecoming on Jan. 10, and crowned wrestling manager Josie Hilton Homecoming Queen. Shown, from left, are senior Jaycee Barham, freshman Carter Hadsall, senior Hilton, senior Hunter Hadsall, senior wrestler Makayla Partain, and senior Jace Frazier. Photo provided by Kenetta Lisenbee.

Tecumseh Wrestlers Bring Home More Hardware

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Savages and Lady Savages continue to grow and improve over the season and bring home hardware. The Savages went to compete in the Western Conference last Friday and Saturday and came back with an eighth place team finish with four individuals placing. JD Sigman claimed first at 144 pounds.
Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards sinks a three-pointer during overtime of the home game against Noble on Jan. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh junior Jase Edwards sinks a three-pointer during overtime of the home game against Noble on Jan. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Savages Lose In Overtime

Danny Chambers
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The hard luck Savage round ballers continue to suffer tough luck from early on with injuries up to now when the ball just doesn’t bounce their way in close games, including two overtime losses last week.
Bethel’s Parker Stevenson puts up two points during the Bethel home game against North Rock Creek, held at OBU on Jan. 13. Bethel Girls Head Basketball Coach Tara Satterfield said Stevenson had a “big night,” contributing 32 points, including eight three-pointers. She also had six rebounds, six assists, six steals and one block. The Lady Wildcats won, 7040. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel’s Parker Stevenson puts up two points during the Bethel home game against North Rock Creek, held at OBU on Jan. 13. Bethel Girls Head Basketball Coach Tara Satterfield said Stevenson had a “big night,” contributing 32 points, including eight three-pointers. She also had six rebounds, six assists, six steals and one block. The Lady Wildcats won, 7040. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Lady Wildcats Pick Up Two Wins For The Week

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Bethel Lady Wildcats added two marks in the win column last week. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the ladies traveled to Harrah and came home with a 63-32 win. Bethel took the lead in the first quarter, 22-8. They went into the locker room with a 16-point lead.
North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek students Braden Hibler and Callie Haney, second and third from left, compete in the NASP Tournament, held at NRC Jan. 13-14. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

McLoud Archery Wins Tournament, NRC Takes Runner Up

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Picture 48 students - ranging from fifth-graders to seniors - lined up about one foot apart in a gymnasium. They’re all looking over their shoulders in the same direction, and they all have weapons. But no one gets hurt.