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The Bethel Lady Wildcats celebrate after winning the Class 3A Consolation Championship on March 5 against Comanche. They won that game, 56-54, after losing to Jones on March 4, 40-47, and they advanced to state on March 9. Photos provided by Richelle Treece.

The Bethel Lady Wildcats celebrate after winning the Class 3A Consolation Championship on March 5 against Comanche. They won that game, 56-54, after losing to Jones on March 4, 40-47, and they advanced to state on March 9. Photos provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel Lady Wildcats Punch Ticket To State

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Bethel Lady Wildcats traveled to Ada for the first round of the Area Tournament on Friday, Mar. 4. The Jones Lady Longhorns took the lead in the first quarter of the tournament’s first round and kept the pressure on, outscoring Bethel through the first three quarters of the game.

Lady Savages End Successful Season In Area Play

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A very successful season ended in the Area Tournament last week for the Lady Savages with a loss to Fort Gibson, an eventual State Tournament team. Fort Gibson came into the playoffs as the #8 ranked team in 4A and lived up to their reputation as a defensive heavyweight.
Rochelle, Cash, Anderson Place At State Wrestling

Rochelle, Cash, Anderson Place At State Wrestling

Rochelle, Cash, Anderson Place At State Wrestling

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Shawnee wrestlers Spencer Rochelle, Logan Cash, and Sam Anderson placed at the OSSAA Class 5A State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 25-26. Rochelle placed third in the 170-pound weight class; Cash placed third in the 220-pound weight class; and, Anderson placed fourth in the 195-pound weight class.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Asher’s Charlee Crowley (#3) plans her next moving during the Lady Indians’ back-to-back win and loss versus Weleetka, March 3. Asher’s #1, Ryleigh Reeser keeps an eye on the ball as she prepares to swing during the Lady Indians back-to-back games versus Weleetka.
Bethel senior Jace Stewart dodges in front of a Kingston player during the Class 3A Regional game at Prague on March 1. The Bethel Wildcats won that game, 51-48. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel senior Jace Stewart dodges in front of a Kingston player during the Class 3A Regional game at Prague on March 1. The Bethel Wildcats won that game, 51-48. Photo provided by Richelle Treece.

Bethel Falls Just Short Of State After Four Overtimes

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Marlow Outlaws sent the Bethel Wildcats to the consolation bracket Friday, Mar. 4 with a 41-33 win. The Wildcats returned to Ada Saturday to face Kingston for their final shot at a spot at the Big House, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Mitchell Signs With Northeastern State University Tecumseh High School Senior Jay Mitchell signs with Northeastern State University to play football, March 2, with his brothers Zayden and Pro Mitchell and his mother Angela Mitchell surrounding him.
Lady Savages Heat Up The Court In Second Half

Lady Savages Heat Up The Court In Second Half

Lady Savages Heat Up The Court In Second Half

Danny Chambers
Thursday, March 3, 2022
The Lady Savages Regional Tournament began with loss to a giant and ended with the Regional Tournament Consolation Title and will move on to the Area Tournament today (Thursday) to continue the quest for a State Tournament bid. Boy oh boy, what a game last Saturday night.

Lady Wildcats Win Regionals, Advance To Area

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Bethel’s Lady Wildcats are heading to their Area Tournament after winning both their regional matches on opposite sides of the weekend. Saturday, Feb. 26, the Lady Wildcats faced off against Davis, in the opening round of regionals.