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Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson Cameron Richardson (Macomb’s #13) leaps into the air and takes aim at the basket, during Macomb’s 41-29 win against Wanette, Feb. 1.
Tecumseh’s Sadie Boatman lines up her shot during the homecoming game against Little Axe on Jan. 28. The Lady Savages won 63-26. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Tecumseh’s Sadie Boatman lines up her shot during the homecoming game against Little Axe on Jan. 28. The Lady Savages won 63-26. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Lady Savages Add Two Wins Moving Record To 14-5

The Lady Savages are slowly moving up the 4A rankings, checking in 18th after two wins last week with a record of 14-5. The Tecumseh ladies have won seven games in a row and 13 of their last 15.
Bethel’s Josie Megehee throws up a shot at the home game against Mount St. Mary on Jan. 28. The Bethel Lady Wildcats won 69-12. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Bethel’s Josie Megehee throws up a shot at the home game against Mount St. Mary on Jan. 28. The Bethel Lady Wildcats won 69-12. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Lady Wildcats Continue To Roll Past Competition

The Lady Wildcats blew through the week to finish with a 14-2 overall record. Bethel dominated the court at Little Axe Monday, Jan. 25, taking a 25-8 lead in the first quarter.
WRESTLING

WRESTLING

WRESTLING

T. Byers of Bethel faces off against Q. Schane of Newcastle in the opening round of the Midwestern Conference tournament on Jan. 28. W. England of Tecumseh (below) strives to break McLoud’s Z. Osborn’s hold, during the opening round of the 2022 Midwestern Conference, Jan. 28.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson Maud’s homecoming court poses for a photo, including freshman Candidate Janlee Impson, sophomore Candidate Micah House, senior Candidate Braylee Fletcher, Homecoming Princess Isabella Ramirez and Homecoming Queen Starlett Daubert.

Local Schools Receive Redbud Grant Monies

The Oklahoma State Department of Education last week allotted half of $38.5 million to 337 brick-and-mortar public schools statewide through Redbud School Funding Grants. The remainder will be distributed to qualifying schools this summer.
Tecumseh’s Brady Overstreet tries for a basket during the homecoming game against Little Axe on Jan. 28. The Savages won 72-35.

Tecumseh’s Brady Overstreet tries for a basket during the homecoming game against Little Axe on Jan. 28. The Savages won 72-35.

Tecumseh Finishes The Week With Two Wins

Last week was a good one for the Savage round ballers as they won both games and climbed over the .500 mark with a record of 10-9 on the season. Overall, the Savages have won three in a row and four of their last five.
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Shawnee Teams Claim Consolation Championships

The Shawnee Lady Wolves, with their Head Coach Wendi Wells, pose with the Shawnee Invitational Consolation Championship trophy after winning against Putnam City, 39-20, on Jan. 22. On Jan. 20, they lost to McAlester, 31-58, but they won over Douglass, on Jan. 21, 55-12.
The Tecumseh Savages pose with the third place trophy from the Byng Tournament. Photo provided

The Tecumseh Savages pose with the third place trophy from the Byng Tournament. Photo provided

Savages Go 2-2 In An Eventful Week On The Hardwood

It was an eventful four days on the hardwood for the Savages last week as they took third place in the Byng Tournament while going 2-2 during the week. The Savages opened the week on Tuesday and faced a tough Mt. St. Mary (MSM) team.