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BCM Sports Complex The SSC Educational Foundation will host a grand opening and community celebration at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. Photo provided

BCM Sports Complex The SSC Educational Foundation will host a grand opening and community celebration at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. Photo provided

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SSC Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex Opens Today

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation will host a grand opening event for the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at 3:15 p.m.
The Tecumseh Lady Savages Fastpitch Team and their coaches, Perry Wilson and Chad Trahan, pose with the Class 4A State Runner-Up Trophy following their game against Lone Grove on Oct. 15. The Lady Savages lost in the Finals, 0-3, after winning in extra innings during both the Quarterfinals with Cache, 2-1, and the Semifinals with Miami, 3-0. They end the season with a record of 29-13.

The Tecumseh Lady Savages Fastpitch Team and their coaches, Perry Wilson and Chad Trahan, pose with the Class 4A State Runner-Up Trophy following their game against Lone Grove on Oct. 15. The Lady Savages lost in the Finals, 0-3, after winning in extra innings during both the Quarterfinals with Cache, 2-1, and the Semifinals with Miami, 3-0. They end the season with a record of 29-13.

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After 29 Innings In 42 Hours, Lady Savages Are 4A State Runner Up

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Lady Savages are the State 4A Fast Pitch Runner-Up in the State of Oklahoma. It was a grueling tournament for Tecumseh with two straight extra-inning games in the quarterfinals and semifinals in OKC.

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Caught In Action

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 20, 2022
There are many stories to be told about last Thursday’s game between Bethel (4-3, 2-2 District 2A-2) and Star Spencer (1-6, 0-4). Let’s begin with quarterback Cale Duncan. The sophomore got his first career start against the Bobcats, and he did not disappoint.

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Big 12 Football Weekly Analysis

Dr. Donald Rominger, Jr.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Big 12 Football Ratings of October 16, 2022 1. AP no. 7 Texas Christian, 3-0, 6-0. Frogs roll up more than 500 yards to rally from 17 point deficit to defeat exhausted Cowboys in 2 OTs. Next v. Kansas State. 2. AP no.
Bethel junior Reagan Curry (#10) and a Star Spencer player try to catch a pass during the Military Appreciation Night home game on Oct. 13. The Bethel Wildcats won 40-38. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel junior Reagan Curry (#10) and a Star Spencer player try to catch a pass during the Military Appreciation Night home game on Oct. 13. The Bethel Wildcats won 40-38. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

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Bethel Will Face Off Against Crossings Christian Friday Night

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Bethel (4-3, 2-2 District 2A-2) will travel to Crossings Christian (5-2, 2-2) tomorrow night for a 7 pm kickoff. Series History: First meeting between the schools. Crossings won their district last season and made it all the way to the semifinals of Class 2A.

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THS Savages Receive A Brutal 42-0 Loss In Bethany

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Spending Thursday night fall break in Bethany wasn’t kind to the Savages on the gridiron. Tecumseh traveled to Bethany for an important District 4A-2 battle and the Savages seemed to be late getting off the bus.
The MVP of the TBL, DeShawn Munson, goes in for a basket during the FireLake Arena Fall Shootout Basketball Tournament on Oct. 15. Munson was playing on the "Shawnee Fire" team against "New Era," and there were seven teams total in the pro-am tournament held at FireLake Arena and the Shawnee YMCA. The Fire won first in the tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The MVP of the TBL, DeShawn Munson, goes in for a basket during the FireLake Arena Fall Shootout Basketball Tournament on Oct. 15. Munson was playing on the "Shawnee Fire" team against "New Era," and there were seven teams total in the pro-am tournament held at FireLake Arena and the Shawnee YMCA. The Fire won first in the tournament. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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FireLake Arena Hosts First Pro-Am Basketball Tournament

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 20, 2022
For those missing the sound of dribbling and the swish of the net, FireLake Arena offered a healthy dose of basketball this weekend. The inaugural FireLake Arena Fall Shootout Basketball Tournament invited eight Pro-Am (professional/ amateur) teams to compete for a total purse of $10,000.
Dale junior Dayton Forsythe hurls one over home plate in the first inning of the Class A State Baseball Championship on Oct. 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale junior Dayton Forsythe hurls one over home plate in the first inning of the Class A State Baseball Championship on Oct. 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dale Pirates Win 22nd State Baseball Championship, Forsythe Coaches Three Sons At State

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Dale Pirates Baseball Team is living up to its tradition. On Sat., Oct. 8, the eighth-ranked Pirates played the Class A State Championship against top-ranked Silo. Held at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in OKC, the final game was a victorious 18-11.
Tecumseh’s Steeli Mitchell winds up her pitch in the third inning of the regional home game against Marlow on Oct. 5. The Lady Savages won 10-0. On Oct. 6, Tecumseh played Newcastle three times. They won the first game, 10-0, lost the second game, 5-8, and won the third game in extra innings, 2-1.

Tecumseh’s Steeli Mitchell winds up her pitch in the third inning of the regional home game against Marlow on Oct. 5. The Lady Savages won 10-0. On Oct. 6, Tecumseh played Newcastle three times. They won the first game, 10-0, lost the second game, 5-8, and won the third game in extra innings, 2-1.

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Lady Savages Begin State Play

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Lady Savages are Regional Champions and again headed to the 4A Fast Pitch State Tournament. Tecumseh needed one more game than they hoped as the “if necessary” game became necessary with a loss to Newcastle in the first title game.