Sports

John Gordon joins the 20-Catch Club with 65 catches, presented by Head Football Coach Joey Ginn.

John Gordon joins the 20-Catch Club with 65 catches, presented by Head Football Coach Joey Ginn.

Michael Parsons receives Brandon Burlsworth award

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The annual Bethel High School Football Banquet, sponsored by the BHS Quarterback Club, was held on May 23, wrapping up the 2021 football season with several awards. One honor that stands out is the Brandon Burlsworth Award, which is named after a University of Arkansas student.
SSC basketball coach inducted into Hall of Fame

SSC basketball coach inducted into Hall of Fame

SSC basketball coach inducted into Hall of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Seminole State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Don Tuley was inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on June 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. Tuley has been coaching for 43 years, nine of the years at SSC. His overall record is 708 wins and 308 losses.
Bethel graduate Dominick Contreras (#77), on the South Team, blocks a North Team player during the Second Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation All-Star Bowl, held at OBU on June 3. Michael Parsons, also of Bethel, played on the South Team, as well, and they won 26-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel graduate Dominick Contreras (#77), on the South Team, blocks a North Team player during the Second Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation All-Star Bowl, held at OBU on June 3. Michael Parsons, also of Bethel, played on the South Team, as well, and they won 26-6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Five County Graduates Play In CPN All-Star Bowl

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
For the second year, graduates from across the state had the chance to play in one last high school football game. Sixty-five players were invited to participate in the Second Annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation All-Star Bowl, held at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Crain Family Stadium on June 3.
spOKeLAHOMA owner Craig MacIntyre (in the kilt) leads the racers out to start the Fenrir Unchained Bike Race in Tecumseh on June 4. MacIntyre said this was a good first year with 85-90 riders participating. Photo provided.

spOKeLAHOMA owner Craig MacIntyre (in the kilt) leads the racers out to start the Fenrir Unchained Bike Race in Tecumseh on June 4. MacIntyre said this was a good first year with 85-90 riders participating. Photo provided.

First Fenrir Unchained Bike Race Attracts 85-90 Riders

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
spOKeLAHOMA owner Craig MacIntyre (in the kilt) leads the racers out to start the Fenrir Unchained Bike Race in Tecumseh on June 4. MacIntyre said this was a good first year with 85-90 riders participating. Photos provided.
Potawatomi Fire Point Guard Tevin Foster goes to the hoop for two points during the second First-Round Playoff game against the Rockwall 7ers on June 4.

Potawatomi Fire Point Guard Tevin Foster goes to the hoop for two points during the second First-Round Playoff game against the Rockwall 7ers on June 4.

Potawatomi Fire Wins First-Round Playoffs

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Potawatomi Fire Point Guard Tevin Foster goes to the hoop for two points during the second First-Round Playoff game against the Rockwall 7ers on June 4. The Fire won both games against the 7ers, 111-96 on June 2, and 125-83 on June 4.
Landon Kidney takes action shots from one corner of the court at the Potawatomi Fire's first home game on March 19.

Landon Kidney takes action shots from one corner of the court at the Potawatomi Fire's first home game on March 19.

Local Teen Enjoys Job As Fire Team Photographer

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
For Landon Kidney, it has been a short road from amateur photographer to professional photographer and from shooting high school sports to professional sports.
CORRECTION: Four senior athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

CORRECTION: Four senior athletes from Tecumseh High School achieved All-State status this school year and were recognized during the THS Athletic Awards on May 16. They are Hayden McClure, in track; Brennon Carter, in football; Emily Bingham and Lauren Taylor, both in softball. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

THS Moves Into Summer Sports

Danny Chambers
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Summer vacation has begun for Tecumseh High School, but most sports keeps going through the summer with the exception for OSSAA designated dead times. Football season doesn’t begin until September but the preparation for games has already begun.
Karla Rodd presents the OK MVP to Darianna Littlepage-Bugg.

Karla Rodd presents the OK MVP to Darianna Littlepage-Bugg.

Oklahoma Sweeps Texas In All-Star Games

Ryan Ackerman and Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The 56th edition of the Faith 7 Basketball Bowl was played last Saturday at the Noble Complex at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. The Faith 7 Bowl is a cherished tradition in the Shawnee community.
Education MVP Kristi Lauck, Medical MVP Sandy Jones

Education MVP Kristi Lauck, Medical MVP Sandy Jones

Fire Wins Last Regular Season Home Game

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Education MVP Kristi Lauck, far left, and Medical MVP Sandy Jones, third from left, are recognized during halftime of the Potawatomi Fire final home game of the regular season on May 29 at FireLake Arena.
Bethel junior Bronc Robbins tags a runner just as he touches first base during the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament at Choctaw High School on May 12. Bethel lost against Keys (Parkhill), 8-16, after five straight wins in the Districts and Regionals. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel junior Bronc Robbins tags a runner just as he touches first base during the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament at Choctaw High School on May 12. Bethel lost against Keys (Parkhill), 8-16, after five straight wins in the Districts and Regionals. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

BHS Makes Postseason Run For First Time In Years

Ryan Ackerman
Friday, May 27, 2022
The Bethel Wildcats baseball team just wrapped up their most successful season in years after losing in the first round of the Class 3A State Tournament to the Keys Cougars. The Wildcats posted an 18-8 record on the year and a 9-3 record in district play after a 7-21 season in 2021.