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Bethel’s John Gordon sinks a shot during the Dec. 9 game against McLoud in the first round of the First United Bank Classic in Bethel. The Wildcats won 58-37 but went on to lose to Clinton, 47-51, on Dec. 10, and Perkins-Tryon, 35-56, Dec. 11. Out of eight schools, the Prague boys came out on top. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s John Gordon sinks a shot during the Dec. 9 game against McLoud in the first round of the First United Bank Classic in Bethel. The Wildcats won 58-37 but went on to lose to Clinton, 47-51, on Dec. 10, and Perkins-Tryon, 35-56, Dec. 11. Out of eight schools, the Prague boys came out on top. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

BHS Struggles Through Tournament

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 16, 2021
It was a week of ups and downs for the Bethel Wildcats, finishing with two wins and two losses. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Wildcats beat Sulphur 69-49 in the first home game of the season. Bethel built a significant lead in the first half, outpacing the Bulldogs 45-10.
Tecumseh’s Kenzli Warden has the ball knocked out of her hands by one Perkins-Tryon defender and nearly trips on another on her way to the basket during the First United Bank Classic consolation championship round in Bethel on Dec. 11. The Lady Savages won that game, 39-35. They lost to Byng in the first round on Dec. 9, 37-54, and won against Bridge Creek, Dec. 10, 74-32. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Kenzli Warden has the ball knocked out of her hands by one Perkins-Tryon defender and nearly trips on another on her way to the basket during the First United Bank Classic consolation championship round in Bethel on Dec. 11. The Lady Savages won that game, 39-35. They lost to Byng in the first round on Dec. 9, 37-54, and won against Bridge Creek, Dec. 10, 74-32. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Savages Win Consolation

Danny Chambers
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Lady Savage round ballers lost in the first round of the Bethel Tournament on Thursday last week before turning it around to claim the Consolation Title on Saturday. Against Byng in the opener, the Lady Savages got off to a fast start, but the second half spelled doom for the Tecumseh ladies.

THS Wrestles To Two Wins

Danny Chambers
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Savage grapplers wrestled their way to two wins last week as they hosted Sulphur on Tuesday the 7th and then went to Little Axe on Thursday. Against Sulphur is was a slow start with several forfeits before the Bulldogs began to fall.

Carter And Graham Named Players Of The Year

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
High school football is over and now the awards are starting to be handed out and the Savages have a couple of Players of the Year and a couple of first teamers for District 4A-2. Brennon Carter was named District Offensive Lineman of the Year, along with Tuttle’s Dylan Cummings.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Bethel’s Bray Bussell aims for the basket as he is surrounded by McLoud players on defense during the Dec. 9 game in the first round of the First United Bank Classic in Bethel. The Wildcats won 58-37 but went on to lose to Clinton, 47-51, on Dec. 10, and Perkins-Tryon, 35-56, Dec. 11.
Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Caught In Action

Countywide & Sun/kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Lady Hornet Hannah Denny (#12) dribbles her way through Paden’s defenses during Macomb’s consolation tournament game loss to Paden, Dec. 8. Earlsboro’s Quintin L. (#21) searches for an opening during the Wildcats’ first game of the Little River Conference Tournament.
Dr. Bradley Walck

Dr. Bradley Walck

Brad Walck Joins The Potawatomi Fire Coaching Staff

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Dr. Bradley Walck, a well-known Oklahoma basketball coach, is joining the Potawatomi Fire as assistant coach, the team announced. The Fire, owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN), is a new franchise in The Basketball League (TBL) and will begin play at FireLake Arena in Shawnee in 2022.
Bethel’s Xavier Meier makes two points after stealing the ball as Tecumseh’s Jaxon Meyers blocks during the Tecumseh home game on Dec. 3. Bethel won 77-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s Xavier Meier makes two points after stealing the ball as Tecumseh’s Jaxon Meyers blocks during the Tecumseh home game on Dec. 3. Bethel won 77-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

THS Beats NRC In Nailbiting Action

Danny Chambers
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Savage round ballers found an exciting way to begin the season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 30, as they beat North Rock Creek in a nail biter in the The Savages came out on fire in the opening quarter and outran the Cougars 25-10 to open the game.
Tecumseh’s Kenzli Warden steals the ball from Bethel’s Josie Megehee (#21) during the Tecumseh home game on Dec. 3. Bethel won 71-57. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Kenzli Warden steals the ball from Bethel’s Josie Megehee (#21) during the Tecumseh home game on Dec. 3. Bethel won 71-57. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lady Wildcats Open With Two Road Wins

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Bethel Lady Wildcats opened its season Tuesday, Nov. 30, with a 79-49 road win over Harrah. Bethel took the lead in the first quarter, outscoring the Lady Panthers 22-13.
Tecumseh’s Ben Corley looks to pass the ball to his teammate Jay Mitchell as Bethel’s Jace Stewart plays defense. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Ben Corley looks to pass the ball to his teammate Jay Mitchell as Bethel’s Jace Stewart plays defense. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Wildcats The Season With Two Wins In The Books

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Wildcats beat Harrah 63 to 44 on Tuesday and Tecumseh 77-56 on Friday. Although the final score spreads are not that different, the match-up against Tecumseh was a very close the first half. The teams entered the respective locker rooms tied 32-32.