Sports

Bethel Wildcats Roar Past Fairview In Consolation Game

The Bethel Wildcats took a hard loss from Clinton in the opening round of the Cashion Tournament Thursday, Jan. 20. The Wildcats took charge in the first half, leading Clinton 30-17 at halftime. But Clinton outscored the Wildcats by 28 points in the second half for a 63-48 win over Bethel.
The Tecumseh Lady Savages proudly pose with their championship trophy from the Byng Tournament. Photo provided

The Tecumseh Lady Savages proudly pose with their championship trophy from the Byng Tournament. Photo provided

Four Wins, Tournament Champions, Individual Benchmark

Last week was a big one for the Lady Savage round ballers as they picked up four wins and a tournament championship as well as an individual benchmark for an individual. Tecumseh opened the week on Tuesday as they hosted Mt. St. Mary (MSM) and ran away with a 58-23 win.
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Caught In Action

Photos by Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson Earlsboro’s #12, James Smith, weaves his way through Wetumka’s defenses to find the basket during the Jan. 18 match at the Pottawatomie County Invitational, hosted by North Rock Creek.

THS Grapplers Take Two Losses On The Road

Last Thursday night the Savage wrestlers traveled to Ada for a dual meet and narrowly lost to the Cougars, 41-35. Beginning at 106-pounds, Cole Loudermilk got a win by forfeit before the Savages gave back a forfeit at 113-pounds.
Shawnee Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

Shawnee Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

Shawnee Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

The Shawnee 2012 Undefeated State Champion Girls Basketball Team and the late Shawnee Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Steve Freeman were inducted into the Shawnee Basketball Hall of Fame during halftime of the Shawnee boys basketball game against Tecumseh on Jan. 14.
Shawnee Senior Swimmers Honored

Shawnee Senior Swimmers Honored

Shawnee Senior Swimmers Honored

Pictured right, Shawnee seniors Aden Cervantes, left, and Matthew Swedburg, right, swim in the 200 Yard Individual Medley during the Shawnee High School Swim Meet, held at the Shawnee YMCA on Jan. 13. For this event, the boys and girls were combined, and Shawnee junior McKayla Tinkle also competed.

Lady Wildcats Move To 10-1 For The Season

Freshman Josie Megehee netted 27 of the 48 total points scored by the Lady Wildcats Tuesday, Jan. 11. Bethel took the lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Harrah Lady Panthers 12-5 and held Harrah to five points each quarter through the third quarter.
Tecumseh’s Ben Corley scores two points over Shawnee’s Jalen Wicks (#22) and T.J. Bishop (#5) during the third quarter of the game at Shawnee on Jan. 14. Corley made nine points in that quarter and 21 points for the game.

Tecumseh’s Ben Corley scores two points over Shawnee’s Jalen Wicks (#22) and T.J. Bishop (#5) during the third quarter of the game at Shawnee on Jan. 14. Corley made nine points in that quarter and 21 points for the game.

Tecumseh Savages Battle To The End Against Shawnee Wolves

It was an exciting week full of opportunity for the Savage round ballers last week as they faced two ranked teams and stepped up a class to go against one of the opponents.
Members of the Shawnee High School Pride of the Pack band play during halftime of the girls game against Tecumseh on Jan. 14.

Members of the Shawnee High School Pride of the Pack band play during halftime of the girls game against Tecumseh on Jan. 14.

Bethel Beats Harrah 60-45

Bethel Wildcats captured the 14-7 lead in the first quarter against the Harrah Panthers. Coach Jeremy Stewart said, “Early defensive pressure helped build a lead.” Despite a few hiccups, the Wildcats held on for the 60-45 win.