Sports
NRC claims District Championships
Bethel senior Zack Jennings goes to the bucket and gets fouled. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Bethel advances to Regionals
Asher junior Andrew Overstreet keeps his eyes on the hoop, as Maud freshman Koi Street equals his efforts on defense. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Class B2 Regional Tournament
Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy accepts another ring as two-time TBL MVP during the Third Annual 2025 TBL Championship Banquet and Ring Ceremony at FireLake Arena on Feb. 19. Also shown are, left, Head Coach Mark Dannhoff and, right, FireLake Arena General Manager David Qualls. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Potawatomi Fire receive third national championship rings
The ORES State basketball championships were held at NRC over Valentine's weekend. Grove girls took the Division 1 Championship as their first tournament win. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography
ORES Champions Division 1 & 3
The 1976 Seminole Junior College Belles were honored during halftime of the SSC game on Feb. 16 commemorating their 50th Anniversary National Championship. The coach and seven players from the '76 team were in attendance. Back: Cindy Perkins Stuart, Hettie Davis, Sherri Hudlow, Sherri Salyer Peckham and Dianne Knight Ray. Front: Carole Carter, Coach Dixie Woodall and Belinda Candler Copeland Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
'76 Belles return home
Luke Mailloux, Jackson Bottoms and Otavio Volpe, all from Shawnee, pose with medals they won at the Bart Conner Invitational in Norman on Feb. 8. Photo Provided
Local Gymnasts place at Bart Conner Invitational
Seminole State College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rita Story-Schell was honored during the Belles’ home game Monday, Feb. 16, after earning her 450th career win with a Feb. 12 victory over Western Oklahoma State College in Altus. Pictured (left to right): Athletic Director Leslie Sewell, sophomore forward Alona Cooper-Rochovitz, Story-Schell and SSC President Lana Reynolds. Photo Provided