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Shawnee Is Ready For Some Friday Night Lights

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, September 1, 2022
After a summer of preparation, the Shawnee Wolves football team will kick off their long-anticipated season at Seminole this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. After qualifying for the state tournament last year, the Wolves are looking to continue that momentum into this season.
Bethel’s Reagan Curry tries to run the ball around two Okemah players during a scrimmage on Aug. 25, as the referree blows his whistle. Bethel also played Woodland that day. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel’s Reagan Curry tries to run the ball around two Okemah players during a scrimmage on Aug. 25, as the referree blows his whistle. Bethel also played Woodland that day. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

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Bethel Hosts Classen In Season Opener

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Bethel will open its 2022 football season tomorrow night when they host the Comets of the Classen School of Advanced Studies (SAS) at Northeast, which is located in Oklahoma City. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
THS Savages, Young Team With High Goals

THS Savages, Young Team With High Goals

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THS Savages, Young Team With High Goals

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Nobody, not even a sportswriter, likes to say a season was disappointing but the Savages 2021 season was, at the very least, less than desirable, or expected. A season that began with great anticipation and ended with a 3-7 record is, to say the least, frustrating.
Maud’s Amerikus Street slides into home after stealing second and third, as the Bowlegs pitcher throws the ball to tag her too late. Maud won the home game on Aug. 25, 11-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Maud’s Amerikus Street slides into home after stealing second and third, as the Bowlegs pitcher throws the ball to tag her too late. Maud won the home game on Aug. 25, 11-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Maud Lady Tigers Win Against Bowlegs

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Maud’s Amerikus Street slides into home after stealing second and third, as the Bowlegs pitcher throws the ball to tag her too late. Maud won the home game on Aug. 25, 11-0. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Two Lady Savages pictured above named to All Tournament Team. From rom left: Piper Goodson and Chloe Kelsey. Photo provided

Two Lady Savages pictured above named to All Tournament Team. From rom left: Piper Goodson and Chloe Kelsey. Photo provided

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THS Volleyball Gains Momentum

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Lady Savage Volleyball continues to gain momentum on the way to a 9-3 record before finishing out last week facing some tough competition in the Community Christian School Tournament. On Tuesday, the T-Town ladies faced Blanchard on the road and came back with a 3-1 win.

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Tecumseh Teams Place 3rd And 6th In Purcell Meet

Danny Chambers
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Tecumseh Cross Country began their season at the Purcell Meet on Tuesday last week and the Savages finished in third place out of the nine teams competing while the Lady Savages finished 6th out of 11 teams. Logan Haworth claimed second place for the Savages.
Former Belles Head Coach Dixie Woodall (center) was recently interviewed for the docuseries If Not for Them. Pictured alongside Woodall are current Belles Head Coach Rita Story-Schell (right) and Belles Assistant Coach Jentry Holt (left). Photo provided

Former Belles Head Coach Dixie Woodall (center) was recently interviewed for the docuseries If Not for Them. Pictured alongside Woodall are current Belles Head Coach Rita Story-Schell (right) and Belles Assistant Coach Jentry Holt (left). Photo provided

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Former Belles Basketball Coach In Upcoming Docuseries

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Former Belles Basketball Coach to Be Featured in Docuseries on the History of Women’s Collegiate Basketball Former Seminole State College Belles Head Basketball Coach Dixie Woodall was recently interviewed by TV sports analyst Brenda VanLengen for her upcoming docuseries If Not for Them.
Big 12 Football Weekly Report

Big 12 Football Weekly Report

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Big 12 Football Weekly Report

Dr. Donald Rominger, Jr.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Big 12 Conference football season gets serious this weekend, with ten games against non-conference opponents. Many followers are anxious to find what the University of Oklahoma will do under new head coach Brent Venables.
Bethel’s Payton Epperley takes her turn at bat in the game against Elk City during the Ivan E. Schultz Memorial Fastpitch Tournament in Prague. The Lady Wildcats came out champions at the tourney on Aug. 20. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel’s Payton Epperley takes her turn at bat in the game against Elk City during the Ivan E. Schultz Memorial Fastpitch Tournament in Prague. The Lady Wildcats came out champions at the tourney on Aug. 20. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

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Lady Wildcats Off To A Hot Start

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Bethel High School softball team is off to a great start this fall with a 12-6 record and its first tournament championship in five years at the Prague Tournament on August 20. The Wildcats rallied to beat Prague, Heritage Hall and finally, Elk City in the championship.