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Potawatomi Fire center Anthony Allen, far left, and Head Coach Derrick Rowland, far right, pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chair John “Rocky” Barrett and CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps during a press conference announcing the formation of the Potawatomi Fire by CPN and The Basketball League at FireLake Arena on Sept. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Potawatomi Fire center Anthony Allen, far left, and Head Coach Derrick Rowland, far right, pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chair John “Rocky” Barrett and CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps during a press conference announcing the formation of the Potawatomi Fire by CPN and The Basketball League at FireLake Arena on Sept. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

CPN Presents Potawatomi Fire At FireLake Arena

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Professional basketball has arrived at FireLake Arena on Hardesty Rd. It was announced on Sept. 29, during a press conference, that the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is starting a minor league basketball team.
Bethel Royalty

Bethel Royalty

Bethel Royalty

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Bethel High School queen candidates and attendants, along with their escorts, and the flower girl, crown bearer and sash bearer pose following Bethel Football Homecoming Ceremonies on Oct. 1.
Tecumseh sophomore Maddox Anderson carries the ball for a third down and 12, as a Tuttle player tries to take him down, during the third quarter of the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh sophomore Maddox Anderson carries the ball for a third down and 12, as a Tuttle player tries to take him down, during the third quarter of the home game on Oct. 1. Tecumseh lost 0-44. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Savages Football Team Struggles On The Gridiron

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The hits just keep coming for the struggling Savage gridiron squad. After a frustrating and disappointing loss on Homecoming the week before, the Savages hosted the top team in 4A with at least a half dozen starters sidelined with injuries last Friday night.
Bethel senior John Gordon carries the ball and dodges Washington players during the Homecoming Game on Oct. 1. After four straight wins, Bethel lost 18-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel senior John Gordon carries the ball and dodges Washington players during the Homecoming Game on Oct. 1. After four straight wins, Bethel lost 18-56. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Washington Delivers The First Loss To The Bethel Wildcats

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Washington, last season’s Class 2A State Runner-up, arrived at Bethel last Friday night boasting its #2 ranking and 65-member squad and quickly spoiled homecoming for the Wildcats with a 56-18 win, handing the hosts their first loss of the season. Bethel won the toss and deferred.
Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

Shawnee WolvesPride of Pack

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Shawnee High School Band “Pride of the Pack” participated in the Bixby Tournament of Bands on Oct. 2. The band placed 11th in preliminary competition, won “Best Drum Major” in class 5A and finished 9th place in finals. Drum majors are Loralei Brem and DezaRae Simmons.
Macomb Lady Hornets Win Districts

Macomb Lady Hornets Win Districts

Macomb Lady Hornets Win Districts

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Macomb became district champions before facing elimination during regionals. Coach James Hancock praised Macomb’s freshman pitcher, Brenna Beauchamp’s season performance. “If she is pitching well and hitting spots, we thrive off of that and she did a great job for us this year,” he said.
Bethel Band Takes First In Parade Competition

Bethel Band Takes First In Parade Competition

Bethel Band Takes First In Parade Competition

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Bethel High School Marching Band had a very successful day at the Konawa Band Day placing second in the Class 3A parade competition, first In 3A field marching competition, first in 3A outstanding drumline and first in 3A outstanding auxiliary (color guard).
Bethel Wildcats Hit The Road To Take On Crooked Oak

Bethel Wildcats Hit The Road To Take On Crooked Oak

Bethel Wildcats Hit The Road To Take On Crooked Oak

Kevin Nicholss
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Bethel (4-1, 1-1) enters tomorrow night’s district contest at Crooked Oak (1-3, 0-2) sporting a program-tying best start after five games. They will have a chance to tie the 2002 and 2006 teams if they can knock off the Ruf-Nex, as those two squads began the season with 5-1 records.
Tecumseh’s Emily Gage crosses home after stealing third and running on during the third inning of the home game against Bethel on Sept. 28. Tecumseh won 8-0. Countywide & Sun/

Tecumseh’s Emily Gage crosses home after stealing third and running on during the third inning of the home game against Bethel on Sept. 28. Tecumseh won 8-0. Countywide & Sun/

Lady Savages Begin Regionals At Home Today

Danny Chambers
Thursday, October 7, 2021
After winning the District 4A-2 Championship by a one-run differential, the Lady Savages are hosting a Regional Tournament today (Thursday) and tomorrow with a chance to advance to next week’s State Tournament.
Savages Place In Four Of The Top Five Spots

Savages Place In Four Of The Top Five Spots

Savages Place In Four Of The Top Five Spots

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Tecumseh Savages and Lady Savages Cross Country team ran in the Sulphur Meet on Monday and came back with some hardware. The Savages ran a 3.3 mile course and came back with four of the top five finishes. Michael Juhl was second with a time of 20:01.