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Oklahoma Baptist University Volleyball coach Anna Howle goes over the game plan with players. Photo provided

Oklahoma Baptist University Volleyball coach Anna Howle goes over the game plan with players. Photo provided

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OBU Volleyball Coach Howle Releases 2022 Game Schedule

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Oklahoma Baptist volleyball coach Anna Howle released her 2022 schedule on Monday. The 29-match slate features 14 home contests at the Noble Complex including an early-season home tournament which will welcome six other schools. The Bison will start their campaign with a trip to the St.
Summer Is Ending, THS Sports Begin Soon

Summer Is Ending, THS Sports Begin Soon

Summer Is Ending, THS Sports Begin Soon

Danny Chambers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Summer is officially coming to a close. I know it doesn’t feel like it when you stroll outside but for student athletes it’s basically over. Tecumseh High School begins on Aug. 11 and practice for most fall sports begins the week before.
OSU Becomes First Special Olympics Unified College Program In Oklahoma

OSU Becomes First Special Olympics Unified College Program In Oklahoma

OSU Becomes First Special Olympics Unified College Program In Oklahoma

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
STILLWATER, Oklahoma — Oklahoma State University is expanding its partnership with Special Olympics Oklahoma as it becomes the first Special Olympics Unified Col lege Program in the state and launches unified intramural sports this fall.
Matraya Haynes, of Maud, finishes up her run in Barrel Racing on the morning of July 15 during the IFYR at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Matraya Haynes, of Maud, finishes up her run in Barrel Racing on the morning of July 15 during the IFYR at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Gilbert Declares 2022 IFYR A Success

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The dust has settled, and the announcer’s booth is now silent at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center. But all last week, in the morning and evening, it was the place for all things roping and riding.
IFYR Event Champions And All-Around

IFYR Event Champions And All-Around

IFYR Event Champions And All-Around Announced

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The IFYR champions in each event and All-Around pose following finals competition on July 15. Each event winner won a saddle and belt buckle, as well as a cash prize. The All-Around winners also received a saddle and a Cimarron horse trailer from National Trailer Source.
Tecumseh Grad Gives Back at the International Youth Finals Rodeo

Tecumseh Grad Gives Back at the International Youth Finals Rodeo

Tecumseh Grad Gives Back at the International Youth Finals Rodeo

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The International Finals Youth Rodeo is back for its 30th edition in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from July 10-15. Taylor Williams, a Tecumseh High School graduate, is a part of the onsite SSM Health sports medicine team at IFYR this year.
Madison Van Brunt, of Shawnee, competes in the Barrel Racing event during the IFYR on July 11 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Madison Van Brunt, of Shawnee, competes in the Barrel Racing event during the IFYR on July 11 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

MCKINLEE PASCHAL HOLDING TOP SPOT OF IFYR ALL-AROUND STANDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
SHAWNEE, Okla. – As the action got underway at the 30th annual International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, heated races for the $250,000 payout began to unfold.
Kansas City Chiefs Center Creed Humphrey speaks with the athletes attending the first day of the Summer Pride Clinic on July 11 at Jim Thorpe Stadium. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Kansas City Chiefs Center Creed Humphrey speaks with the athletes attending the first day of the Summer Pride Clinic on July 11 at Jim Thorpe Stadium. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Creed Humphrey Returns To Shawnee For Summer Pride Clinic

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey was back in his hometown of Shawnee this week, sharing his athletic knowledge with the younger generation. Humphrey was the featured guest at the Shawnee Summer Pride Clinic, July 11-14, held at Jim Thorpe Stadium.
CREED HUMPHREY SPECIAL GUEST AT SHAWNEE SUMMER PRIDE CLINIC JULY 11-14

CREED HUMPHREY SPECIAL GUEST AT SHAWNEE SUMMER PRIDE CLINIC JULY 11-14

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CREED HUMPHREY SPECIAL GUEST AT SHAWNEE SUMMER PRIDE CLINIC JULY 11-14

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Shawnee alum, former University of Oklahoma All-American, and current Kansas City Chiefs center – will be the featured guest during the inaugural Shawnee Summer Pride strength and agility clinic July 11-14. The clinic is open to all Shawnee area athletes in grades 7-12 at no charge.
Matthew Sharp bats and Roger Brooks catches, both of Bethel, as Bethel Coach Lincoln Dearing, second from left, clocks bat exit velocity with a pocket rader, and Tecumseh Coach Easton Marrs, third from left, clocks pitching velocity during the First Annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp, held at Bethel on June 27. Also shown, from left, are Andrea Brooks, who helped with camp registration; Cody Painter, of Oklahoma Baptist University; and James Martin, of Seminole State College.

Matthew Sharp bats and Roger Brooks catches, both of Bethel, as Bethel Coach Lincoln Dearing, second from left, clocks bat exit velocity with a pocket rader, and Tecumseh Coach Easton Marrs, third from left, clocks pitching velocity during the First Annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp, held at Bethel on June 27. Also shown, from left, are Andrea Brooks, who helped with camp registration; Cody Painter, of Oklahoma Baptist University; and James Martin, of Seminole State College.

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BHS Baseball hosts first College Prospect Camp

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Bethel baseball hosted the first annual Pottawatomie County Prospect Camp on Monday, June 27 at the High School Baseball Field. The camp was designed for baseball players interested in playing at the collegiate level. Position players and pitchers attended the camp.